THE MERIDIAN AT WESTWOOD — Assisted Living in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
The Meridian at Westwood is a 150-bed assisted living facility in Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa County, Florida. Its CareQED grade is 71 out of 100 — a above-average record based on Florida AHCA inspection findings. AHCA records include 1 serious (Class 1 or 2) violation. Care options include memory care. It has operated under Pacifica Walton Beach Llc for about 10 years. The facility has an overall above‑average inspection record, which suggests routine compliance with state standards. However, there are several more serious violations and a sanction on record, so ask the facility what specific corrective actions and ongoing oversight they put in place to prevent repeat problems.
CareQED Score
CareQED Score: 71/100 — Above-average record. This is CareQED's summary of Florida AHCA's published inspection findings, not an AHCA rating. How the Score works.
Inspection & Enforcement (AHCA)
- Class 1 violations: 0
- Class 2 violations: 1
- Class 3 violations: 15
- Class 4 violations: 0
- Unclassified: 2
- Substantiated complaints: 6
- Sanctions/final orders: 1
- Serious (Class 1+2) findings: 1
Care & Payment
- Memory care offered
Activities & Services
- Nurse availability: Direct Part-Time
- Activities: Arts and Crafts, Exercise Classes, Games/Cards, Music Programs, Shopping, Social Events/Outings, Theater and Movies
- Special programs & services: Memory Care
Licensed beds: 150 · For-Profit · Operator since 2016 · Fines: $5,500 · 1001 MARWALT DR, FORT WALTON BEACH, FL, 32547 · (850) 863-5174
Source: Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), as of 2026-06-21. Not affiliated with AHCA; verify directly. Methodology.