Fort Walton Rehabilitation Center, LLC
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Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
114 Third Street SE · Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 · 120 certified beds
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In Fort Walton Beach, Florida, Emerald Coast Center is listed as a nursing home. Its reported capacity is 120 beds. It is recorded as a nonprofit operator, part of Hearthstone Senior Communities. Federal records list it as Medicare certified. Our copy of the inspection record holds 15 citations, the newest dated 25 September 2025. Federal enforcement records add 2 fine or payment denial actions. Staffing reports put it at 3.23 nurse hours per resident per day. Every fact above comes from the public records listed in the sources section on this page. The newest source file we hold for this listing is dated August 2026.
CMS Care Compare · Source data August 2026
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3.0Quality-measure rating
4.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
11
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Cited deficiencies
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3.0Quality-measure rating
4.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
11
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Records from April 2023 to September 2025.
September 25, 2025 · D
Citation F0689Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-09-25 under CMS tag F0689 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-10-03. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
September 25, 2025 · D
Citation F0550Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-09-25 under CMS tag F0550 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-10-03. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
September 25, 2025 · D
Citation F0656Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-09-25 under CMS tag F0656 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-10-03. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
July 18, 2024 · D
Citation F0814Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-07-18 under CMS tag F0814 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-08-18. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
July 18, 2024 · D
Citation F0552Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-07-18 under CMS tag F0552 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-08-18. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
July 18, 2024 · D
Citation F0554Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-07-18 under CMS tag F0554 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-08-18. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
July 18, 2024 · D
Citation F0656Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-07-18 under CMS tag F0656 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-08-18. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
July 18, 2024 · D
Citation F0847Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-07-18 under CMS tag F0847 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-08-18. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
July 18, 2024 · D
Citation F0645Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-07-18 under CMS tag F0645 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-08-18. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
April 26, 2024 · G
Citation F0622Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-04-26 under CMS tag F0622 (CMS scope/severity G: isolated, actual harm) for 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-05-21. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
April 26, 2024 · G
Citation F0623Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-04-26 under CMS tag F0623 (CMS scope/severity G: isolated, actual harm) for Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-05-21. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
April 13, 2023 · D
Citation F0688Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-04-13 under CMS tag F0688 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-05-13. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
April 13, 2023 · D
Citation F0557Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-04-13 under CMS tag F0557 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-05-13. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
April 13, 2023 · B
Citation F0644Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-04-13 under CMS tag F0644 (CMS scope/severity B: pattern, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm) for Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-05-13. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
April 13, 2023 · F
Citation F0812Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-04-13 under CMS tag F0812 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-05-13. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
Total fines on file: $17,114
April 26, 2024 · Fine
Citation FINE-31288CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $8,557 against this nursing home on 2024-04-26 (Fine ID: 31288). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).
April 26, 2024 · Fine
Citation FINE-31287CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $8,557 against this nursing home on 2024-04-26 (Fine ID: 31287). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).
Latest: 3.23 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026Q1)
Staffing trend (5 periods)
Most recent period is about the same as 2025Q4. Figures are CMS-reported nurse staffing hours, not our estimate.
Non profit
CMS Care Compare chain: Hearthstone Senior Communities
Chain ID 262 · 8 facilities in chain (CMS)
Chain averages are CMS-published figures for facilities sharing this Chain ID (formerly Affiliated Entity). They are not ElderCareCosts scores.
Parent organization: Hearthstone Senior Communities, INC.
parent · PAC 143260281
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Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "Non profit".
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Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "For profit - Individual".
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Aug 6, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "Non profit".
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Jul 24, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "For profit - Individual".
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Jul 24, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "Non profit".
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Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · 2025
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