Emerald Coast Center
Nursing Home · Fort Walton Beach, FL
CMS certification number105265
Contact & location
114 Third Street SEFort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Okaloosa County
- Phone
- (850) 243-6134
- ZIP code
- 32548 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 120
- Residents per day
- 102.2 (85% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Individual
- Legal name
- Emerald Coast Rehabilitation Center LLC
- Chain
- Hearthstone Senior Communities (8 facilities, avg 1.9★)
- Medicare certified since
- August 7, 1973
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Both council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 3.23 (state 3.82 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.58 (state 0.73 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.55 (state 0.78 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.09 (state 2.31 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.12 (state 3.49 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 42.2 (state 41.4 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 52.4 (state 46.0 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 3 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- September 25, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 3.0 (state 7.1 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 15 health · 14 fire safety · includes actual harm
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-25 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-10-03 |
| 2025-09-25 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-10-03 |
| 2025-09-25 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-10-03 |
| 2024-07-18 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. F0552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-18 |
| 2024-07-18 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. F0554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-18 |
| 2024-07-18 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities F0645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-18 |
| 2024-07-18 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-18 |
| 2024-07-18 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. F0814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-18 |
| 2024-07-18 | Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. F0847 · Administration Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-18 |
| 2024-04-26 | Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. F0622 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2024-05-21 |
| 2024-04-26 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. F0623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2024-05-21 |
| 2023-04-13 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-05-13 |
| 2023-04-13 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. F0557 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-05-13 |
| 2023-04-13 | Provide 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. F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-05-13 |
| 2023-04-13 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. F0644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
B No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-05-13 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
2 penalties in the last three years, including $17,114 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-26 | Fine | $8,557 |
| 2024-04-26 | Fine | $8,557 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Hearthstone Senior Communities, INC. (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Consulting Support Services, LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Facility Support Company, LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hardy-Fauber, Tammy (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hearthstone Senior Communities, INC. (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kane Financial Services, LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| McKay, Sherri (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Omega Healthcare Investors, INC. (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Select Rehabilitation, LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Themis Health Management, LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Garner, Alvin (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Jaffe, Howard (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Rombold, Lori (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wyatt, Brian (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Consulting Support Services, LLC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Facility Support Company, LLC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hardy-Fauber, Tammy (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kane Financial Services, LLC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| McKay, Sherri (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Themis Health Management, LLC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Emerald Coast Center?
Emerald Coast Center has a 4-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.3-star average in Florida.
How many beds does Emerald Coast Center have?
It has 120 certified beds and cares for about 102 residents per day.
Has Emerald Coast Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 2 penalties totaling $17,114 in the last three years.
Who owns Emerald Coast Center?
It is part of Hearthstone Senior Communities and is classified as for profit - individual. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Emerald Coast Center?
(850) 243-6134. The facility is located at 114 Third Street SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.