FORT WALTON BEACH, FL 32548
CMS Certification Number (CCN): 105265 · 120 beds
EMERALD COAST CENTER is a Medicare-certified nursing home in FORT WALTON BEACH, FL (CMS Certification Number 105265). CMS rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall (health inspection 4/5, staffing 3/5, quality measures 4/5). Federal inspection records list 15 health deficiencies, including 2 serious deficiency flags. The most recent survey date on record is September 25, 2025. Federal civil monetary penalties on record total $17K across 2 fines. Ownership / chain affiliation in CMS records: HEARTHSTONE SENIOR COMMUNITIES. This page summarizes public CMS inspection, staffing, penalty, and ownership data so families can research a nursing home before choosing care. It is not medical advice or a recommendation.
| Overall CMS rating | ★★★★☆ 4/5 |
| Health inspection | ★★★★☆ 4/5 |
| Staffing | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 |
| Quality measures | ★★★★☆ 4/5 |
| Total health deficiencies | 15 |
| Most recent inspection / survey date | September 25, 2025 |
| Serious deficiency flags | 2 |
| Harm citations | 2 |
| Immediate jeopardy citations | 0 |
| Total federal fines | $17K |
| Fine count | 2 |
| Staffing star rating | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.58 |
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident day | 3.23 |
| Days with zero RN hours | 0.0% |
Chain / affiliated entity: HEARTHSTONE SENIOR COMMUNITIES
Ownership type: Organization
This owner operates 37 facilities in the current extract.