EMERALD COAST CENTER
114 THIRD STREET SE, FORT WALTON BEACH, FL 32548 · CCN 105265
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Health inspection
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Quality measures
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Staffing
- ★★★☆☆ 3
Facility
- Ownership type
- For profit - Individual
- Certified beds
- 120
- Avg residents/day
- 100.9
- Phone
- 8502436134
Inspection history vs Florida & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | Florida avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025-09-25 | 3 | 7.3 | 9.5 | -4.3 better |
| 2 | 2024-07-18 | 8 | 6.3 | 9.8 | +1.7 worse |
| 3 | 2023-04-13 | 4 | 6.0 | 9.3 | -2.0 better |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Quality of life and care | 1 |
| Resident assessment and care planning | 1 |
| Resident rights | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 3.25 | 46.7% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.52 | 57.1% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 3.84 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $17,114
- Number of fines
- 2
- Number of penalties
- 2
- Payment denials
- 0
Chain
- Chain
- HEARTHSTONE SENIOR COMMUNITIES
- Facilities in chain
- 8
- Chain avg overall
- 2.00 / 5
Inspection citations (15)2 actual harm
- DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2025-09-25 · Health · corrected 2025-10-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2025-09-25 · Health · corrected 2025-10-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-09-25 · Health · corrected 2025-10-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.2024-07-18 · Health · corrected 2024-08-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.2024-07-18 · Health · corrected 2024-08-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities2024-07-18 · Health · corrected 2024-08-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2024-07-18 · Health · corrected 2024-08-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.2024-07-18 · Health · corrected 2024-08-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0847Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.2024-07-18 · Health · corrected 2024-08-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- GF0622Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.2024-04-26 · Health · corrected 2024-05-21
Actual harm
- GF0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.2024-04-26 · Health · corrected 2024-05-21
Actual harm
- DF0557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.2023-04-13 · Health · corrected 2023-05-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- BF0644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.2023-04-13 · Health · corrected 2023-05-13
Potential for minimal harm
- DF0688Provide 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.2023-04-13 · Health · corrected 2023-05-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2023-04-13 · Health · corrected 2023-05-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEARTHSTONE SENIOR COMMUNITIES, INC. | Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | 2009-04-01 |
| CONSULTING SUPPORT SERVICES, LLC | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2011-06-28 |
| FACILITY SUPPORT COMPANY, LLC | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2010-12-13 |
| KANE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2012-06-06 |
| THEMIS HEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2009-09-01 |
| HARDY-FAUBER, TAMMY | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2021-04-27 |
| MCKAY, SHERRI | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2009-04-01 |
| GARNER, ALVIN | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2009-04-01 |
| JAFFE, HOWARD | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2009-04-01 |
| ROMBOLD, LORI | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2009-04-01 |
| WYATT, BRIAN | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2009-04-01 |
Other facilities in FORT WALTON BEACH
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| FORT WALTON REHABILITATION CENTER, LLC | ★★★★★ | 120 |
| WESTWOOD NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER | ★★★★★ | 60 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.