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EMERALD COAST CENTER

114 THIRD STREET SE · FORT WALTON BEACH · OKALOOSA County · 32548

Inspection and deficiency evidence for families and professionals. No paid placement position or proprietary CRP quality score.

Provider metadata as of 2026-10-07; retrieved 2026-10-07. These dates do not establish current inspection coverage.

Agency identity and evidence coverage

AHCA FILE: 14602 · Agency identity source
CMS CCN: 105265 · Agency identity source

Observed CMS certification status: Certified. This is the published metadata observation, not a new certification determination.

Observed state license status: LICENSED. Confirm the current status with the agency.

Official provider data source

rules: Provider-specific reference links are provided. Effective-date rule evaluation and staffing compliance remain unqualified.
quality: CMS ratings are shown below; these are not CRP ratings. Underlying measure periods are not established by this import.
branches: Branch and parent/site relationships have not been independently established. A directory address or served ZIP does not establish a branch.
identity: CMS and AHCA identity records linked with retained evidence. Historical periods before an observed link are not inferred.
staffing: CMS-published reported staffing is shown below with source context. No staffing compliance determination is made.
financial: See source-qualified reported fines and payment adjustments below. Actual payments, revenue losses and current restrictions are not established.
ownership: CMS ownership records are retained as reported. A current release is not a complete ownership or change-of-ownership history.
inspections: Qualified CMS citation releases only; state findings and inspector narratives are not yet integrated.

Retained citation report window: 2024-10-07 through 2026-10-07. Individual sources may have earlier coverage.

Published inspection and deficiency records

6 retained citation records in this published report; showing the first 6 below. This is not a count of unresolved problems, inspections or a facility score.

The descriptions identify cited requirements, not the inspector’s facility-specific narrative.

CMS:NH:E E0015 · Inspection 2025-09-25

Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

Survey type: Fire Safety. Source publication: 2026-08-26. Coverage through: Not supplied.

Recorded correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction. Recorded correction date: 2026-02-05. A recorded correction does not independently verify the present condition.

Original CMS fire citation CSV is unavailable. Current CMS Fire Safety dataset page (current dataset page, not the cited August 2026 CSV).

CMS:NH:E E0041 · Inspection 2025-09-25

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

Survey type: Fire Safety. Source publication: 2026-08-26. Coverage through: Not supplied.

Recorded correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction. Recorded correction date: 2026-02-05. A recorded correction does not independently verify the present condition.

Original CMS fire citation CSV is unavailable. Current CMS Fire Safety dataset page (current dataset page, not the cited August 2026 CSV).

CMS:NH:F F0550 · Inspection 2025-09-25

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey type: Health. Source publication: 2026-08-26. Coverage through: Not supplied.

Recorded correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction. Recorded correction date: 2025-10-03. A recorded correction does not independently verify the present condition.

Original CMS health citation CSV is unavailable at its former URL. Download cited CMS health CSV in ZIP archive (ZIP; contains r5ix-sfxw_2026-08-01_NH_HealthCitations_Aug2026.csv; cited CSV SHA-256 54d6e3e7c4c183da210601f2a1b59abff6f23a0aff49d5a9f097105e6fd97741).

CMS:NH:F F0656 · Inspection 2025-09-25

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey type: Health. Source publication: 2026-08-26. Coverage through: Not supplied.

Recorded correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction. Recorded correction date: 2025-10-03. A recorded correction does not independently verify the present condition.

CMS:NH:F F0689 · Inspection 2025-09-25

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey type: Health. Source publication: 2026-08-26. Coverage through: Not supplied.

Recorded correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction. Recorded correction date: 2025-10-03. A recorded correction does not independently verify the present condition.

CMS:NH:K K0918 · Inspection 2025-09-25

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Survey type: Fire Safety. Source publication: 2026-08-26. Coverage through: Not supplied.

Recorded correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction. Recorded correction date: 2026-02-05. A recorded correction does not independently verify the present condition.

Original CMS fire citation CSV is unavailable. Current CMS Fire Safety dataset page (current dataset page, not the cited August 2026 CSV).

CMS-published staffing and other measures

These are agency-published observations. CMS ratings remain CMS ratings; CRP creates no quality score. Reported staffing does not establish actual attendance, adequacy or legal compliance. Source release and processing dates are not the underlying measurement periods.

Published measure	Value	Measurement and source context
Overall Rating	4 stars (1–5)	CMS-calculated rating; not a CRP compliance determination. Measurement period: Not established by this column importer; publication/processing dates are not measurement periods. Source published: 2026-08-26; processing: 2026-08-01. CMS source
Health Inspection Rating	4 stars (1–5)	CMS-calculated rating; not a CRP compliance determination. Measurement period: Not established by this column importer; publication/processing dates are not measurement periods. Source published: 2026-08-26; processing: 2026-08-01. CMS source
QM Rating	4 stars (1–5)	CMS-calculated rating; not a CRP compliance determination. Measurement period: Not established by this column importer; publication/processing dates are not measurement periods. Source published: 2026-08-26; processing: 2026-08-01. CMS source
Long-Stay QM Rating	5 stars (1–5)	CMS-calculated rating; not a CRP compliance determination. Measurement period: Not established by this column importer; publication/processing dates are not measurement periods. Source published: 2026-08-26; processing: 2026-08-01. CMS source
Short-Stay QM Rating	2 stars (1–5)	CMS-calculated rating; not a CRP compliance determination. Measurement period: Not established by this column importer; publication/processing dates are not measurement periods. Source published: 2026-08-26; processing: 2026-08-01. CMS source
Staffing Rating	3 stars (1–5)	CMS-calculated rating; not a CRP compliance determination. Measurement period: Not established by this column importer; publication/processing dates are not measurement periods. Source published: 2026-08-26; processing: 2026-08-01. CMS source
Reported Nurse Aide Staffing Hours per Resident per Day	2.09452 hours per resident day	CMS-published reported staffing; not independently observed staffing or a legal minimum test. Measurement period: Not established by this column importer; publication/processing dates are not measurement periods. Source published: 2026-08-26; processing: 2026-08-01. CMS source
Reported LPN Staffing Hours per Resident per Day	0.55255 hours per resident day	CMS-published reported staffing; not independently observed staffing or a legal minimum test. Measurement period: Not established by this column importer; publication/processing dates are not measurement periods. Source published: 2026-08-26; processing: 2026-08-01. CMS source
Reported RN Staffing Hours per Resident per Day	0.58474 hours per resident day	CMS-published reported staffing; not independently observed staffing or a legal minimum test. Measurement period: Not established by this column importer; publication/processing dates are not measurement periods. Source published: 2026-08-26; processing: 2026-08-01. CMS source
Reported Total Nurse Staffing Hours per Resident per Day	3.23181 hours per resident day	CMS-published reported staffing; not independently observed staffing or a legal minimum test. Measurement period: Not established by this column importer; publication/processing dates are not measurement periods. Source published: 2026-08-26; processing: 2026-08-01. CMS source
Number of Certified Beds	120 certified beds	CMS-certified beds, not state licensed capacity. Measurement period: Not established by this column importer; publication/processing dates are not measurement periods. Source published: 2026-08-26; processing: 2026-08-01. CMS source

Daily staffing source coverage

Provider-reported CMS PBJ records are retained for these periods. Counts do not establish adequate staffing, complete attendance or compliance.

NON_NURSE: 86 reported days, 2024-10-07 through 2024-12-31. Published 2025-04-30. CMS staffing source
NURSE: 86 reported days, 2024-10-07 through 2024-12-31. Published 2025-04-30. CMS staffing source
NON_NURSE: 90 reported days, 2025-01-01 through 2025-03-31. Published 2025-09-11. CMS staffing source
NURSE: 90 reported days, 2025-01-01 through 2025-03-31. Published 2025-09-11. CMS staffing source
NON_NURSE: 91 reported days, 2025-04-01 through 2025-06-30. Published 2025-11-20. CMS staffing source
NURSE: 91 reported days, 2025-04-01 through 2025-06-30. Published 2025-11-20. CMS staffing source
NON_NURSE: 92 reported days, 2025-07-01 through 2025-09-30. Published 2026-02-05. CMS staffing source
NURSE: 92 reported days, 2025-07-01 through 2025-09-30. Published 2026-02-05. CMS staffing source
NON_NURSE: 92 reported days, 2025-10-01 through 2025-12-31. Published 2026-04-29. CMS staffing source
NURSE: 92 reported days, 2025-10-01 through 2025-12-31. Published 2026-04-29. CMS staffing source
NON_NURSE: 90 reported days, 2026-01-01 through 2026-03-31. Published 2026-07-29. CMS staffing source
NURSE: 90 reported days, 2026-01-01 through 2026-03-31. Published 2026-07-29. CMS staffing source

Reported ownership evidence

Source-reported records do not establish a complete portfolio, branch network or ownership history.

role: 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
ownerName: HEARTHSTONE SENIOR COMMUNITIES, INC.
ownerType: Organization
associationDateReported: since 04/01/2009
ownershipPercentageReported: 100%

Source published 2026-08-26. Ownership source

role: CORPORATE OFFICER
ownerName: GARNER, ALVIN
ownerType: Individual
associationDateReported: since 04/01/2009
ownershipPercentageReported: NOT APPLICABLE

Source published 2026-08-26. Ownership source

role: CORPORATE OFFICER
ownerName: JAFFE, HOWARD
ownerType: Individual
associationDateReported: since 04/01/2009
ownershipPercentageReported: NOT APPLICABLE

Source published 2026-08-26. Ownership source

role: CORPORATE OFFICER
ownerName: ROMBOLD, LORI
ownerType: Individual
associationDateReported: since 04/01/2009
ownershipPercentageReported: NOT APPLICABLE

Source published 2026-08-26. Ownership source

role: CORPORATE OFFICER
ownerName: WYATT, BRIAN
ownerType: Individual
associationDateReported: since 04/01/2009
ownershipPercentageReported: NOT APPLICABLE

Source published 2026-08-26. Ownership source

role: OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
ownerName: CONSULTING SUPPORT SERVICES, LLC
ownerType: Organization
associationDateReported: since 06/28/2011
ownershipPercentageReported: NOT APPLICABLE

Source published 2026-08-26. Ownership source

role: OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
ownerName: FACILITY SUPPORT COMPANY, LLC
ownerType: Organization
associationDateReported: since 12/13/2010
ownershipPercentageReported: NOT APPLICABLE

Source published 2026-08-26. Ownership source

role: OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
ownerName: KANE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
ownerType: Organization
associationDateReported: since 06/06/2012
ownershipPercentageReported: NOT APPLICABLE

Source published 2026-08-26. Ownership source

role: OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
ownerName: THEMIS HEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
ownerType: Organization
associationDateReported: since 09/01/2009
ownershipPercentageReported: NOT APPLICABLE

Source published 2026-08-26. Ownership source

role: OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
ownerName: HARDY-FAUBER, TAMMY
ownerType: Individual
associationDateReported: since 04/27/2021
ownershipPercentageReported: NOT APPLICABLE

Source published 2026-08-26. Ownership source

role: OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
ownerName: MCKAY, SHERRI
ownerType: Individual
associationDateReported: since 04/01/2009
ownershipPercentageReported: NOT APPLICABLE

Source published 2026-08-26. Ownership source

role: ADP OF THE SNF
ownerName: CONSULTING SUPPORT SERVICES, LLC
ownerType: Organization
associationDateReported: since 04/08/2025
ownershipPercentageReported: NOT APPLICABLE

Source published 2026-08-26. Ownership source

role: ADP OF THE SNF
ownerName: FACILITY SUPPORT COMPANY, LLC
ownerType: Organization
associationDateReported: since 03/19/2025
ownershipPercentageReported: NOT APPLICABLE

Source published 2026-08-26. Ownership source

role: ADP OF THE SNF
ownerName: HEARTHSTONE SENIOR COMMUNITIES, INC.
ownerType: Organization
associationDateReported: since 04/08/2025
ownershipPercentageReported: NOT APPLICABLE

Source published 2026-08-26. Ownership source

role: ADP OF THE SNF
ownerName: KANE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
ownerType: Organization
associationDateReported: since 03/19/2025
ownershipPercentageReported: NOT APPLICABLE

Source published 2026-08-26. Ownership source

role: ADP OF THE SNF
ownerName: OMEGA HEALTHCARE INVESTORS, INC.
ownerType: Organization
associationDateReported: since 08/01/2003
ownershipPercentageReported: NOT APPLICABLE

Source published 2026-08-26. Ownership source

role: ADP OF THE SNF
ownerName: SELECT REHABILITATION, LLC
ownerType: Organization
associationDateReported: since 08/19/2016
ownershipPercentageReported: NOT APPLICABLE

Source published 2026-08-26. Ownership source

role: ADP OF THE SNF
ownerName: THEMIS HEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
ownerType: Organization
associationDateReported: since 04/08/2025
ownershipPercentageReported: NOT APPLICABLE

Source published 2026-08-26. Ownership source

role: ADP OF THE SNF
ownerName: HARDY-FAUBER, TAMMY
ownerType: Individual
associationDateReported: since 04/27/2021
ownershipPercentageReported: NOT APPLICABLE

Source published 2026-08-26. Ownership source

role: ADP OF THE SNF
ownerName: MCKAY, SHERRI
ownerType: Individual
associationDateReported: since 04/01/2009
ownershipPercentageReported: NOT APPLICABLE

Source published 2026-08-26. Ownership source

Agency source documents

A document reference is not a count of deficiencies, inspections or fines. Document-only values remain unknown when not qualified.

Statement of Deficiencies — Listed visit date: 2026-03-26. Agency document.
Statement of Deficiencies — Listed visit date: 2026-02-10. Agency document.
Statement of Deficiencies — Listed visit date: 2025-02-10. Agency document.
Statement of Deficiencies — Listed visit date: 2024-11-14. Agency document.
Statement of Deficiencies — Listed visit date: 2024-11-06. Agency document.

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