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HomeFloridaEmerald Coast Center

Emerald Coast Center

114 Third Street Se, Fort Walton Beach, FL 325488502436134WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.2on Google(71 reviews)
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
120
certified
2 fine(s) totaling $17,114

How Emerald Coast Center Compares in Florida

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Florida. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
4/5
FL average
3.3/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
4/5
FL average
2.8/5
Above state average
Staffing rating
3/5
FL average
3.3/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.23 hrs/day
FL average
3.82 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.58 hrs/day
FL average
0.73 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
42.2%
FL average
41.4%
Close to state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 4/5 overall CMS rating is above the Florida average of 3.3/5.
Its 4/5 health inspection rating is above the Florida average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 3.23 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 3.82.
Reported RN time is 0.58 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.73.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
8
deficiency citations
Inspected Jul 18, 2024
Most recent cycle
3
deficiency citations
Inspected Sep 25, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 5 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$9,658/mo
Florida median
Private Room
$10,646/mo
Florida median
Okaloosa County 65+
34,564
16.3% of county
County Population
212,021
Okaloosa County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Emerald Coast Center is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Fort Walton Beach, Florida with 120 certified beds. It has been operating since 1973. Its overall CMS rating is 4 out of 5.

Beds
120
Avg Residents/Day
102.2
Ownership
For profit - Individual
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Aug 7, 1973
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Both
County
Okaloosa
Last Inspection
Sep 25, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
3
Weighted Score
25.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (15)

F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Sep 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Sep 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Sep 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0552Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Survey: Jul 18, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0554Potential for Harm

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Survey: Jul 18, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0645Potential for Harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey: Jul 18, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Jul 18, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0814Potential for Harm

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Survey: Jul 18, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0847Potential for Harm

Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.

Survey: Jul 18, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0622Actual Harm

Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

Survey: Apr 26, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0623Actual Harm

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Survey: Apr 26, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Apr 13, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0557Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

Survey: Apr 13, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0688Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Survey: Apr 13, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0644Minimal Harm

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Survey: Apr 13, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$17,114
Number of Fines
2
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
2

Penalty History

FineApr 26, 2024
$8,557
FineApr 26, 2024
$8,557

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.09 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.55 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.58 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.23 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.12 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.06 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
42.2%
RN Turnover
52.4%
Administrators Left
3

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Individual
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (20)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
HEARTHSTONE SENIOR COMMUNITIES, INC.5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Apr 1, 2009
GARNER, ALVINCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 1, 2009
JAFFE, HOWARDCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 1, 2009
ROMBOLD, LORICORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 1, 2009
WYATT, BRIANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 1, 2009
CONSULTING SUPPORT SERVICES, LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJun 28, 2011
FACILITY SUPPORT COMPANY, LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/ADec 13, 2010
KANE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJun 6, 2012
THEMIS HEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/ASep 1, 2009
HARDY-FAUBER, TAMMYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 27, 2021
MCKAY, SHERRIOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 1, 2009
CONSULTING SUPPORT SERVICES, LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AApr 8, 2025
FACILITY SUPPORT COMPANY, LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AMar 19, 2025
HEARTHSTONE SENIOR COMMUNITIES, INC.ADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AApr 8, 2025
KANE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AMar 19, 2025
OMEGA HEALTHCARE INVESTORS, INC.ADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AAug 1, 2003
SELECT REHABILITATION, LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AAug 19, 2016
THEMIS HEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AApr 8, 2025
HARDY-FAUBER, TAMMYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AApr 27, 2021
MCKAY, SHERRIADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AApr 1, 2009

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Emerald Coast Center and nearby alternatives.

All Florida facilities
Emerald Coast Center
Fort Walton Beach, FLCurrent facility
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $17,114
Westwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Fort Walton Beach, FL3.6 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
Fort Walton Rehabilitation Center, LLC
Fort Walton Beach, FL4.2 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Destination Health and Rehabilitation Center
Destin, FL8.1 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Manor at Blue Water Bay, the
Niceville, FL12.4 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Grand Boulevard Health and Rehabilitation Center
Miramar Beach, FL17.7 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Silvercrest Health and Rehabilitation Center
Crestview, FL22.3 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Emerald Coast Center
Fort Walton Beach, FL · Current facility
—4/54/53/5$17,114
Westwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Fort Walton Beach, FL
3.6 mi4/55/51/5None recorded
Fort Walton Rehabilitation Center, LLC
Fort Walton Beach, FL
4.2 mi5/55/53/5None recorded
Destination Health and Rehabilitation Center
Destin, FL
8.1 mi5/55/54/5None recorded
Manor at Blue Water Bay, the
Niceville, FL
12.4 mi5/55/54/5None recorded
Grand Boulevard Health and Rehabilitation Center
Miramar Beach, FL
17.7 mi4/54/52/5None recorded
Silvercrest Health and Rehabilitation Center
Crestview, FL
22.3 mi5/54/53/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Emerald Coast Center?▾
Emerald Coast Center has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Emerald Coast Center cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Florida is $9,658/month for a semi-private room and $10,646/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Emerald Coast Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Emerald Coast Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Emerald Coast Center had 3 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Sep 25, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 2 fine(s) totaling $17,114.
What are the staffing levels at Emerald Coast Center?▾
Emerald Coast Center provides 3.23 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.58 RN hours, 0.55 LPN hours, and 2.09 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 42.2%.
How many beds does Emerald Coast Center have?▾
Emerald Coast Center has 120 certified beds with an average of 102.2 residents per day, resulting in approximately 85% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Individual owned and is part of the Hearthstone Senior Communities chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Emerald Coast Center?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Florida, including 2 in Fort Walton Beach. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Emerald Coast Center?▾
On Google Maps, Emerald Coast Center has a rating of 4.2 out of 5 based on 71 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 4/5.

Part of Hearthstone Senior Communities

This chain operates 8 facilities. View all →