Cycle 1
Health 2025-09-25 · Fire 2025-09-25
3 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (1 deficiency)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (2 deficiencies)
Fort Walton Beach, FL
Emerald Coast Center
4-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with $17,114 in total fines with 3 recent health deficiencies with 3 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
114 Third Street Se, Fort Walton Beach, FL
(850) 243-6134
Overall
4 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
3 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
3 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
120
Certified beds
Average residents
101
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Hearthstone Senior Communities
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1973-08-07
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.52
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.70
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.03
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.12
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
57%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
47%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.4 |
2.1
0.3 pts worse
|
1.9
0.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.5 |
1.2
0.3 pts worse
|
1.8
0.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 98.7% |
97.8%
0.9 pts better
|
93.4%
5.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
99.2%
0.8 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 0.0% |
2.6%
2.6 pts better
|
3.3%
3.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 4.2% |
3.7%
0.5 pts worse
|
11.4%
7.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 4.7% |
5.9%
1.2 pts better
|
5.4%
0.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 15.2% |
15.7%
0.5 pts better
|
19.6%
4.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 10.7% |
9.8%
0.9 pts worse
|
16.7%
6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.0%
About the same
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 7.2% |
11.7%
4.5 pts better
|
16.3%
9.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 5.3% |
9.8%
4.5 pts better
|
14.9%
9.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
0.4%
0.4 pts better
|
1.0%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.0% |
0.8%
0.8 pts better
|
1.7%
1.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 7.6% |
12.5%
4.9 pts better
|
19.8%
12.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 9.8% |
5.1%
4.7 pts worse
|
5.1%
4.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 98.8% |
94.3%
4.5 pts better
|
81.7%
17.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 14.2% |
9.3%
4.9 pts worse
|
12.0%
2.2 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.0% |
1.5%
1.5 pts better
|
1.6%
1.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 98.7% |
94.7%
4 pts better
|
79.7%
19 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 29.7% |
26.2%
3.5 pts worse
|
23.9%
5.8 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-07-18 · Fire 2024-07-18
8 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Rights (4 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Miscellaneous (2 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2023-04-13 · Fire 2023-04-13
4 health deficiencies
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (1 deficiency)
7 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-09-25
E15 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Corrected 2025-11-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-09-25
E41 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Corrected 2025-11-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-09-25
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-11-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-18
K271 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Corrected 2024-09-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-18
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-09-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-18
K741 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2024-09-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-18
K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2024-09-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-13
E25 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.
Corrected 2023-05-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-13
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2023-05-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-13
K355 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2023-05-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-13
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2023-05-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-13
K371 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly sized and located compartments to protect residents from smoke.
Corrected 2023-05-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-13
K741 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2023-05-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-13
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-05-25
Inspection history
Recent health citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-09-25
F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2025-10-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-09-25
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-10-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-09-25
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-10-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-18
F552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected 2024-08-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-18
F554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2024-08-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-18
F645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2024-08-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-18
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-08-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-18
F814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected 2024-08-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-18
F847 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Corrected 2024-08-18
G · Actual harm
2024-04-26
F622 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-05-21
G · Actual harm
2024-04-26
F623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2024-05-21
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-13
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-05-13
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-13
F557 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected 2023-05-13
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-13
F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2023-05-13
B · Minimal harm
2023-04-13
F644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected 2023-05-13
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$8,557
2024-04-26
Fine
Fine · fine $8,557
Fine
$8,557
2024-04-26
Fine
Fine · fine $8,557
Fine
Ownership
Hearthstone Senior Communities, Inc.
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Consulting Support Services, LLC
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Facility Support Company, LLC
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Garner, Alvin
Corporate Officer · Individual
Hardy-Fauber, Tammy
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Jaffe, Howard
Corporate Officer · Individual
Kane Financial Services, LLC
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Mckay, Sherri
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Rombold, Lori
Corporate Officer · Individual
Themis Health Management, LLC
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Wyatt, Brian
Corporate Officer · Individual
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