EMERALD COAST CENTER is a 4-star (above average) rated 120-bed nursing home in FORT WALTON BEACH, Florida. It has 3 deficiencies on its most recent health inspection. The facility has moderate registered nurse staffing. It is certified by Medicare and Medicaid.

Data from CMS, last updated March 2026

emerald coast center

114 THIRD STREET SE · FORT WALTON BEACH, FL 32548
4
★★★★☆
Overall Rating
Health Inspections
4 / 5
Staffing
3 / 5
Quality Measures
3 / 5
Trend
stable
Staffing
RN Hours/Resident/Day
0.52
Total Nurse Hours/Day
3.25
RN Turnover
57.1%
Total Staff Turnover
46.7%
Facility Info
Beds
120
Avg. Residents/Day
101
Ownership
For profit - Individual
Certification
Medicare, Medicaid
Inspections
Health Deficiencies
3
Complaint Deficiencies
0
Total Fines
$17,114
Number of Penalties
2

Penalty History

DateTypeFine
April 2024 Fine $8,557
April 2024 Fine $8,557

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall rating for EMERALD COAST CENTER?
EMERALD COAST CENTER has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars (Above Average) based on CMS quality data.
Has EMERALD COAST CENTER been fined or penalized?
Yes, EMERALD COAST CENTER has 2 penalty record(s) on file totaling $17,114.
How many deficiencies does EMERALD COAST CENTER have?
EMERALD COAST CENTER has 3 health deficiency citation(s) from its most recent inspection cycle.
Does EMERALD COAST CENTER accept Medicare or Medicaid?
Yes, EMERALD COAST CENTER accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
How does EMERALD COAST CENTER compare to other nursing homes in FORT WALTON BEACH?
Visit our FORT WALTON BEACH, Florida nursing homes page to see how EMERALD COAST CENTER ranks against other facilities in the area.