C

EMERALD COAST CENTER

114 THIRD STREET SE, FORT WALTON BEACH, FL 32548
Score: 62 / 100

With a score of 62 out of 100, Emerald Coast Center earns a C grade — placing it near the middle of Florida nursing facilities. Families should review the detailed metrics below when considering this Fort Walton Beach location.

Staffing levels are a potential concern at Emerald Coast Center, with 3.25 total nursing hours per resident per day — below the national average of 3.8 hours. Lower staffing can impact care quality and staff responsiveness.

Recent inspections identified 15 deficiencies at Emerald Coast Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 32 / 40 pts
4 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 20 / 25 pts
4 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.25 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.52 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.70 0.7 Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.03 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.12 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.33 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

15
Total Deficiencies
Sep 24, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 14 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0550 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    Sep 24, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0656 Severity D
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    Sep 24, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Sep 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0552 Severity D
    Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
    Jul 17, 2024 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0554 Severity D
    Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
    Jul 17, 2024 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 9.8% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 0.0% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 10.7% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 0.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 5.3% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 4.7% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 7.6% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

2 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $17,114

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of C is based on a score of 62 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 4★ → 32 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 4★ → 20 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -10 pts
  • Fine deductions: -1 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Individual
Certified Beds
120
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Sep 24, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
3