Emerald Coast Center
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
114 Third Street Se, Fort Walton Beach, FL, 32548
Emerald Coast Center Quality & Safety Report
Average
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 →
Safety & Inspections
- Health deficiencies
- National median: 7
- Total federal penalties $17,114
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
- Registered nurse (RN) 0.61 hrs
- Licensed practical nurse (LPN) 0.70 hrs
- Certified nursing aide (CNA) 2.03 hrs
- Physical therapy 0.09 hrs
Quality rating trend
Overall rating improved from 3 to 4 stars over 18 data points.
- Overall
- Health inspection
- Staffing
- Quality measures
Facility profile
- Capacity
- 120 certified beds · ~101 avg residents/day (84% occupancy)
- Ownership
- For profit - Individual
- Payment accepted
- Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)
About
Emerald Coast Center is a 120-bed, for-profit skilled nursing facility owned by an individual and located in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. The center holds a 4-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, based on a 4-star health inspection score and 3-star ratings for both staffing and quality measures. The facility provides long-term care and clinical services within the Okaloosa County area.
Location
114 Third Street Se, Fort Walton Beach, FL, 32548, Fort Walton Beach, FL
Frequently asked questions
- What is the overall CMS rating for Emerald Coast Center?
- Emerald Coast Center has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
- How did Emerald Coast Center score on health inspections?
- Emerald Coast Center received a health inspection rating of 4 out of 5 stars from CMS.
- What is the staffing rating for Emerald Coast Center?
- Emerald Coast Center has a staffing rating of 3 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
- How many beds does Emerald Coast Center have?
- Emerald Coast Center has 120 certified beds.
- Does Emerald Coast Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?
- Yes, Emerald Coast Center accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
- Where is Emerald Coast Center located?
- Emerald Coast Center is located at 114 Third Street Se, Fort Walton Beach, FL, 32548, Fort Walton Beach, Florida.
- How can I contact Emerald Coast Center?
- You can reach Emerald Coast Center by phone at +1 850-243-6134.
Nearby facilities
- Westwood Nursing And Rehabilitation Center 3.6 mi
1001 Mar-Walt Drive, Fort Walton Beach, FL, 32547
- Fort Walton Rehabilitation Center, Llc 4.1 mi
1 Lbj Sr Drive, Fort Walton Beach, FL, 32547
About this data
How to read this page
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Where this data comes from
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