Emerald Coast Center

Nursing Home

114 Third Street Se
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 · Okaloosa County
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Overall Medicare rating★★★★★
Overall: state avg 3.3 · U.S. 3.0
Health inspections★★★★★
Staffing★★★★★
Staffing: state avg 3.3 · U.S. 3.0
Quality measures★★★★★

Source: CMS Care Compare (data as of October 1, 2026)

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Safety at a glance

2Serious citations (actual harm or immediate jeopardy), last 3 inspection cycles
15Total health citations, last 3 inspection cycles
$17,114Federal fines, last 3 years (2 fines)

Most recent standard inspection: September 25, 2025.

Most recent serious findings

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Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
April 26, 2024 · Inspectors rated this “actual harm to a resident (not immediate jeopardy).” The problem affected one or a very small number of residents or staff. Found during a complaint investigation.
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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.
April 26, 2024 · Inspectors rated this “actual harm to a resident (not immediate jeopardy).” The problem affected one or a very small number of residents or staff. Found during a complaint investigation.

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Availability

Availability Unknown

This facility has not confirmed current availability. We never estimate vacancies. Please call (850) 243-6134 to ask about openings and waiting lists.

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Nurse staffing

Total nurse hours per resident per day
3.24 hours · state avg 3.86, U.S. 3.90
Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day
0.57 hours
Total nurse hours on weekends
3.11 hours · state avg 3.51
Nursing staff turnover (yearly)
35.5% · state avg 41.5%
RN turnover (yearly)
47.1%
Administrators who left (yearly)
1

Hours per resident per day = total nursing hours worked ÷ number of residents. Higher usually means more hands-on time. Values are from payroll records reported to CMS (Payroll-Based Journal).

Source: CMS Provider Information (data as of October 1, 2026)

Paying for care

Medicaid: This nursing home is certified to accept Medicaid. It is also Medicare certified, so Medicare can pay for short-term skilled care after a qualifying hospital stay.

In Florida, Medicaid long-term care is provided through Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Long-Term Care (SMMC LTC).

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Pricing

Published price: Not Yet Verified

What families report paying

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Yearly price increases

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Nursing home care may be paid by Medicare (short-term skilled care after a qualifying hospital stay), Medicaid (if eligible), long-term care insurance, or privately. This facility is Medicaid certified.

Family Cameras & Video Access

Family-installed room cameras
Not Verified
Facility-provided room cameras
Not Verified
Authorized remote family viewing
Not Verified
Live video visitation
Not Verified
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We have not yet verified this facility’s camera policy. Rules for in-room cameras vary by state and usually require consent from the resident and any roommate. Ask the facility for its written electronic-monitoring policy.

Applying & contacting

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Ownership

Ownership type
For profit - Individual
Chain / affiliation
Hearthstone Senior Communities
Legal business name
Emerald Coast Rehabilitation Center LLC
Owner or managerRoleShare
HEARTHSTONE SENIOR COMMUNITIES, INC.5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST100%
CONSULTING SUPPORT SERVICES, LLCADP OF THE SNF—
CONSULTING SUPPORT SERVICES, LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL—
FACILITY SUPPORT COMPANY, LLCADP OF THE SNF—
FACILITY SUPPORT COMPANY, LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL—
GARNER, ALVINCORPORATE OFFICER—
HARDY-FAUBER, TAMMYADP OF THE SNF—
HARDY-FAUBER, TAMMYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL—
HEARTHSTONE SENIOR COMMUNITIES, INC.ADP OF THE SNF—
JAFFE, HOWARDCORPORATE OFFICER—
KANE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLCADP OF THE SNF—
KANE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL—

Source: CMS Provider Information (data as of October 1, 2026)

About this listing

CMS Certification Number
105265
Certified beds
120
Average residents per day
101.5
Medicare / Medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid
Continuing care retirement community
No
First certified
August 7, 1973
Last confirmed by official source
October 1, 2026

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