Tag 0550 · Severity D
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-10-03For-profit
Emerald Coast Center
114 Third Street Se, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 243-6134 · Hearthstone Senior Communities
At a glance
CMS data snapshot: 2026-08-01 · Sources and limitations
| Ownership | For profit - Individual | Certified beds | 120 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated occupancy | 85.2% | Latest inspection | 2025-09-25 |
County and Florida comparison
Navy: facility · Teal: county · Gray: Florida
Overall rating
Facility: 4 of 5
Health-inspection score
Facility: 25.0 points
Total nurse staffing
Facility: 3.23 hours/day
RN staffing
Facility: 0.58 hours/day
Staff turnover
Facility: 42.2%
Latest health deficiencies
Facility: 3 deficiencies
View data table
| Metric | Facility | County | Florida |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Health-inspection score | 25.0 points | 4.5 points | 38.5 points |
| Total nurse staffing | 3.23 hours/day | 3.70 hours/day | 3.63 hours/day |
| RN staffing | 0.58 hours/day | 0.58 hours/day | 0.62 hours/day |
| Staff turnover | 42.2% | 49.5% | 41.8% |
| Latest health deficiencies | 3 deficiencies | 1 deficiencies | 6 deficiencies |
Comparisons describe CMS data; they are not recommendations.
Inspection history
2025-09-25
3 deficiencies
Highest severity: D
Immediate-jeopardy citations: 0
Tag 0656 · Severity D
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-10-03Tag 0689 · Severity D
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-10-032024-07-18
6 deficiencies
Highest severity: D
Immediate-jeopardy citations: 0
Tag 0552 · Severity D
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-08-18Tag 0554 · Severity D
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-08-18Tag 0645 · Severity D
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-08-18Tag 0656 · Severity D
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-08-18Tag 0814 · Severity D
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-08-18Tag 0847 · Severity D
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Administration Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-08-182023-04-13
6 deficiencies
Highest severity: F
Immediate-jeopardy citations: 0
Tag 0812 · Severity F
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-05-13Tag 0557 · Severity D
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-05-13Tag 0688 · Severity D
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-05-13Tag 0644 · Severity B
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-05-13Staffing composition
2.09 hours/dayNurse aide
0.55 hours/dayLPN
0.58 hours/dayRN
- Total staffing
- 3.23 hours/day
- County median
- 3.70 hours/day
- Florida median
- 3.63 hours/day
- Weekend total
- 3.12 hours/day
- Staff turnover
- 42.2%
- RN turnover
- 52.4%
Reported averages, not a real-time staffing schedule.
Resident outcomes
Lower is generally better
Hospitalizations
1.2 per 1,000 daysbetterFlorida: 2.1 per 1,000 days · County: 1.5 per 1,000 days20250101-20251231
Emergency-department visits
1.4 per 1,000 daysworseFlorida: 1.0 per 1,000 days · County: 1.5 per 1,000 days20250101-20251231
Falls with major injury
0.0%betterFlorida: 2.2% · County: 2.7%2025Q2-2026Q1
Pressure ulcers
6.9%worseFlorida: 4.2% · County: 3.8%2025Q2-2026Q1
Urinary tract infections
0.0%unavailableFlorida: 0.0% · County: 0.0%2025Q2-2026Q1
Antipsychotic medication use
11.7%worseFlorida: 7.0% · County: 9.4%2025Q2-2026Q1
These group measures do not predict an individual resident’s experience.
Questions to ask
Use these prompts during a tour or phone call
How many RNs are typically on site during days, nights, and weekends?
Suggested because of: rn staffingHow does the care team prevent and treat pressure injuries?
Suggested because of: pressure ulcersHow are antipsychotic medications reviewed, reduced when appropriate, and discussed with families?
Suggested because of: antipsychotic useWhat operational changes followed the facility's most recent penalty?
Suggested because of: penaltiesHow will the care plan be developed, reviewed, and shared with our family?
Suggested because of: general care planning
Facility Details
- County
- Okaloosa County
- Certified beds
- 120
- Average daily residents
- 102.2
- Ownership
- For profit - Individual
- Provider type
- Medicare and Medicaid
- In hospital
- No
- Date certified
- 1973-08-07
- CCN
- 105265
Staffing Data
| Reported measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Nurse aide hours | 2.09452 |
| Lpn hours | 0.55255 |
| Rn hours | 0.58474 |
| Reported total hours | 3.23181 |
| Weekend total hours | 3.11744 |
| Weekend rn hours | 0.47334 |
| Adjusted total hours | 3.77917 |
| Total turnover percent | 42.2 |
| Rn turnover percent | 52.4 |
| Administrators left | 3 |
Hours are per resident per day; turnover values are percentages. Missing values are not zero.
Penalties & Enforcement
$17,114.00Total fines
2Number of fines
0Payment denials
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-26 | Fine | $8,557.00 |
| 2024-04-26 | Fine | $8,557.00 |
Totals reflect the supplied CMS records, not a lifetime total.
Citations
3Health citations
14Fire safety citations
Health counts describe the latest rating cycle. Fire counts cover supplied fire-safety records.
Serious Deficiencies
FL counts scope/severity G–L as serious deficiencies. Immediate jeopardy is J–L; these are not interchangeable.
2
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.
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Ownership & Operators
| Name | Role | Share |
|---|---|---|
| HEARTHSTONE SENIOR COMMUNITIES, INC. | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% |
| GARNER, ALVIN | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE |
| JAFFE, HOWARD | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE |
| ROMBOLD, LORI | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE |
| WYATT, BRIAN | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE |
| CONSULTING SUPPORT SERVICES, LLC | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE |
| FACILITY SUPPORT COMPANY, LLC | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE |
| KANE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE |
| THEMIS HEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE |
| HARDY-FAUBER, TAMMY | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE |
| MCKAY, SHERRI | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE |
| CONSULTING SUPPORT SERVICES, LLC | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE |
| FACILITY SUPPORT COMPANY, LLC | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE |
| HEARTHSTONE SENIOR COMMUNITIES, INC. | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE |
| KANE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE |
| OMEGA HEALTHCARE INVESTORS, INC. | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE |
| SELECT REHABILITATION, LLC | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE |
| THEMIS HEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE |
| HARDY-FAUBER, TAMMY | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE |
| MCKAY, SHERRI | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE |
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