Chautauqua Springs Health Center

Chautauqua Springs Health Center

Defuniak Springs, Florida

Address

785 S 2nd Street, Defuniak Springs, FL, 32435

Phone

+1 850-892-2176

8.0 /10

Chautauqua Springs Health Center Quality & Safety Report

Good

Inspections: 4★ (50%) Staffing: 4★ (25%) Quality: 4★ (25%)

CMS Official Overall: 4★ / 5

CMS data as of March 2026

This score is calculated from three federally reported CMS metrics: Health Inspections (weighted 50%), Staffing levels (25%), and Quality Measures (25%). Facilities with serious safety findings receive score deductions. For centers with 5+ Google reviews, resident feedback contributes 15% of the final score. Learn more →

4 health deficiencies

Safety & Inspections

Health deficiencies
National median: 7
4 below national median

CMS data as of March 1, 2026

Staffing breakdown

Average hours of nursing care each resident receives per day, by staff role. Higher numbers generally indicate more attentive care.

Total nurse staffing
National median: 4.12 hrs
4.51 hrs near national median
Registered nurse (RN)
0.68 hrs
Licensed practical nurse (LPN)
0.97 hrs
Certified nursing aide (CNA)
2.34 hrs
Physical therapy
0.09 hrs

Quality rating trend

Overall rating declined from 5 to 4 stars over 18 data points.

Quality rating trend for Chautauqua Springs Health Center 1 2 3 4 5 Jun 24 Sep 24 Dec 24 Apr 25 Jul 25 Dec 25 Feb 26
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Facility profile

Capacity
180 certified beds · ~129 avg residents/day (72% occupancy)
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Payment accepted
Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)

About

Chautauqua Springs Health Center is a 180-bed for-profit skilled nursing facility located in DeFuniak Springs, Florida. The center maintains a 4-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, with matching 4-star ratings in staffing, health inspections, and quality measures. The facility is operated as a limited liability company and provides long-term care and rehabilitative services to the local community.

Location

785 S 2nd Street, Defuniak Springs, FL, 32435, Defuniak Springs, FL

Frequently asked questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Chautauqua Springs Health Center?
Chautauqua Springs Health Center has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
How did Chautauqua Springs Health Center score on health inspections?
Chautauqua Springs Health Center received a health inspection rating of 4 out of 5 stars from CMS.
What is the staffing rating for Chautauqua Springs Health Center?
Chautauqua Springs Health Center has a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
How many beds does Chautauqua Springs Health Center have?
Chautauqua Springs Health Center has 180 certified beds.
Does Chautauqua Springs Health Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?
Yes, Chautauqua Springs Health Center accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Where is Chautauqua Springs Health Center located?
Chautauqua Springs Health Center is located at 785 S 2nd Street, Defuniak Springs, FL, 32435, Defuniak Springs, Florida.
How can I contact Chautauqua Springs Health Center?
You can reach Chautauqua Springs Health Center by phone at +1 850-892-2176.

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How to read this page

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Where this data comes from

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