Emerald Coast Center
114 Third Street Se · Fort Walton Beach, FL · 32548 · 8502436134
120 certified beds For profit - Individual Chain: Hearthstone Senior Communities
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.23 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.47 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.12 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 40% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $17,114 |
Inspection citations (15 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D September 25, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected October 3, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 25, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected October 3, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 25, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2024
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected August 18, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2024
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected August 18, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2024
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected August 18, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected August 18, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2024
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected August 18, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2024
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Corrected August 18, 2024 · Administration
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Actual harm · G April 26, 2024 · found via complaint
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 May 21, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G April 26, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected May 21, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 13, 2023
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected May 13, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 13, 2023
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 May 13, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F April 13, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 13, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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No harm found · B April 13, 2023
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected May 13, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| April 26, 2024 | Fine | $8,557 |
| April 26, 2024 | Fine | $8,557 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 105265 · certified since August 7, 1973. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.