Chautauqua Springs Health Center
Nursing Home · Defuniak Springs, FL
Contact & location
785 S 2ND StreetDefuniak Springs, FL 32435
Walton County
- Phone
- (850) 892-2176
- ZIP code
- 32435 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 180
- Residents per day
- 131.1 (73% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal name
- Chautauqua Springs Health Center LLC
- Chain
- Benjamin Landa (48 facilities, avg 3.4★)
- Medicare certified since
- November 3, 1988
- 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
- 3.56 (state 3.82 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.42 (state 0.73 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.07 (state 0.78 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.07 (state 2.31 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.23 (state 3.49 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- —
- RN turnover
- —
- Administrators who left
- 1 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- June 25, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 3.0 (state 7.1 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 8 health · 4 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-25 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2026-06-25 | 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 |
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2026-06-25 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2025-03-13 | 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 2025-05-01 |
| 2025-03-13 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-01 |
| 2025-03-13 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-01 |
| 2025-03-13 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. F0921 · Environmental Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-01 |
| 2023-12-07 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-12-20 |
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
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Chautauqua Springs Health Member LLC (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Fischel, Mayer (individual) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest | |
| Flnho Capital Group LLC (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest | |
| Premier 4 Opco Partners LLC (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest | |
| Varghese, Mathew (individual) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest | |
| Zbl-18 LLC (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest | |
| Landa, Benjamin (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hittinger, Emily (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Chautauqua Springs Health Center?
Chautauqua Springs Health Center has a 5-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 Chautauqua Springs Health Center have?
It has 180 certified beds and cares for about 131 residents per day.
Has Chautauqua Springs Health Center been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Who owns Chautauqua Springs Health Center?
It is part of Benjamin Landa and is classified as for profit - limited liability company. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Chautauqua Springs Health Center?
(850) 892-2176. The facility is located at 785 S 2ND Street, Defuniak Springs, FL 32435.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.