Nursing Homes in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
There are 3 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, with an average CMS overall rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars. 100% are Medicare certified and 100% accept Medicaid. Compare inspection history, staffing levels, and deficiency records for each facility below, all sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) data.
In Fort Walton Beach there are 3 nursing home facilities: 1 (33%) is rated 4 stars and 2 (67%) are rated 5 stars, and the city’s average CMS overall star rating is 4.7 out of 5, which is 1.50 above the Florida state average of 3.2. All 3 facilities (3 out of 3) are in the 4-5 star range (100%), while 0 facilities (0%) are in the 1-2 star range. Average nurse staffing in the city is 3.72 hours per resident day (HPRD), compared with the Florida state average of 3.88 HPRD, so the city is below the state average by 0.16 HPRD. On the most recent inspections, 3 out of 3 facilities had deficiencies and 0 out of 3 had severe deficiencies; the highest-rated facility is FORT WALTON REHABILITATION CENTER, LLC (5 stars).
All Nursing Homes in Fort Walton Beach
| Facility | Address | CMS Rating | Medicare | Medicaid | Deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORT WALTON REHABILITATION CENTER, LLC | 1 LBJ SR DRIVE, FORT WALTON BEACH, FL, 32547 | 5 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 2 |
| WESTWOOD NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER | 1001 MAR-WALT DRIVE, FORT WALTON BEACH, FL, 32547 | 5 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 1 |
| EMERALD COAST CENTER | 114 THIRD STREET SE, FORT WALTON BEACH, FL, 32548 | 4 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes are in Fort Walton Beach, Florida?
There are 3 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Fort Walton Beach, Florida listed on CareQED.
What is the average nursing home rating in Fort Walton Beach, Florida?
Nursing homes in Fort Walton Beach, Florida have an average CMS overall rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Do nursing homes in Fort Walton Beach accept Medicare and Medicaid?
100% of nursing homes in Fort Walton Beach, Florida are Medicare certified and 100% accept Medicaid.
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated: May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated: May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated: May 1, 2026.
CareQED Last Updated: June 22, 2026.