Meridian At Westwood

Assisted Living & Independent Living · Fort Walton Beach, FL
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Meridian At Westwood

Assisted Living in Fort Walton Beach

CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
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Meridian At Westwood accepts Other, Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Meridian at Westwood

A proud Aura Living community member, Meridian at Westwood offers a luxurious environment that creates a lifestyle filled with endless possibilities for seniors to discover. The independent living and assisted living home redefines luxury living that make a comfortable and secure environment for residents to thrive. Meridian at Westwood is a vibrant community that offers a home for adults and elderly adults seeking a beach lifestyle built on their terms.
The active senior living community is designed based on the seamless blend of convenience and support, allowing its residents to take advantage of the tropical atmosphere offered by its luxurious resort-style surrounding. Residents are guaranteed to learn, grow, and connect through the comprehensive amenities and services, such as a patio, a swimming pool, a putting green, individualized care plans, personalized culinary experience, and exciting recreational activities in Fort Walton Beach’s premier retirement home.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
▲ 36.6% Above FL avg.
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
▲ 57.7% Above FL avg.
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
▲ 7.2% Above FL avg.
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
▼ 6.3% Below FL avg.

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day — compared to Florida state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info This home is ranked 42nd out of 157 homes in Florida.

Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
4h 32m per day
Rank #42 / 157Nurse hours — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 42nd out of 157 homes in Florida.Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Florida average, with a ranking across 157 Florida SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.
This facility Florida avg (4h 25m per day)
vs Florida avg
+3%
Staff typeHours / dayvs state avg
Total Nursing (Weekend) Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours. 3h 40m per day

Capacity and availability

This home usually has availability

Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.

Lower occupancy than the Florida average: 84.3%
Occupancy rate 80.6% Rank #112 / 159Occupancy rate — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 112th out of 159 homes in Florida.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Florida average, with its statewide rank out of 159. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.
Avg. Length of Stay 41 days
Occupancy rate
80.6% Rank #112 / 159Occupancy rate — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 112th out of 159 homes in Florida.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Florida average, with its statewide rank out of 159. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.
Avg. Length of Stay
41 days

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

64% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 months

Private pay

34% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

1% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 2 - 3 years

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Operated by a partnership between two or more business owners.
Home revenue
$10.7M
Profit
$823.0K
Privately-owned community Operated by a partnership between two or more business owners.
Home revenue
$10.7M Rank #129 / 160Revenue — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 129th out of 160 homes in Florida.Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Florida SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.
Profit
$823.0K
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations. Rank #148 / 160Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 148th out of 160 homes in Florida.Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Florida average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.
$2.8M
26.7% of revenue Rank #153 / 160Payroll % — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 153rd out of 160 homes in Florida.Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Florida average. Well-run SNFs often land around 55–65%. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$7.0M
Total costs $9.8M
Bed community size
150-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 34 / 100 Rank #79 / 133Walk Score — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 79th out of 133 homes in Florida.Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Florida SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusLicensed
IssuanceSeptember 20, 2024
ExpirationSeptember 19, 2026
CountyOkaloosa
License Number12856

Ownership & Operating Entity

Meridian At Westwood is legally operated by Pacifica Walton Beach Llc, and administrated by Samantha Clark.

Management CompanyWalton Beach Mgr LLC
Profit StatusFor-Profit

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Library
Games Room
Coffee Bar
Cozy Sitting Areas
Outdoor Spaces
Exercise Classes
Arts And Crafts
ActivitiesDaily calendar of events and activities including local outings, exercise classes, and social hours.
Specific ProgramsFinancial Planning, Services and Amenities

Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionResidents enjoy delicious chef-prepared meals in an elegant dining room.

Activities in this home

Types of Care at Meridian At Westwood

Assisted Living Independent Living

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Inspection History

In Florida, the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) is the primary authority that conducts unannounced inspections and completes official health quality reports for all healthcare facilities.

The data displayed corresponds to the last 11 years.

28 visits/inspections Info Inspections are mandatory, regular evaluations conducted by state health departments or regulatory agencies. They ensure the community provides safe, compliant care, covering areas like resident health, staff and management.

Results

14 with citations

14 without citations

Florida average: 16 inspections with citations

Latest inspection

Date June 10, 2025
Other

26 total citations

Citations indicate regulatory violations. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Florida average: 33 citations

0.9 citations per inspection

Florida average: 1.3 citations per inspection

12 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Florida average: 19 deficiencies

0 fines

Florida average: 5 fines

Total amount fined: $5,500.00

Florida average: $11,623.53

Inspection Report Summary for Meridian At Westwood

THE MERIDIAN AT WESTWOOD underwent its latest inspection on 2025-06-10, which cited deficiencies. Over the reporting period from 2016-06-16 to 2025-06-10, a total of 28 inspections were conducted, with 24 identifying issues and 26 line-item deficiencies found. Common themes in these inspections included building maintenance and physical plant concerns, as well as records and documentation, resident care and rights, dietary services, and emergency planning. The facility has demonstrated improvement by correcting some of the cited deficiencies over time, although the status of the latest inspection is currently pending.

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 2

Florida average 4.3


Last Health inspection on Apr 2025

Total health citations
3 Rank #4 / 158Health citations — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 4th out of 158 homes in Florida.Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Florida state average, with a ranking across all 158 FL SNFs. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.

Florida average 19.7

Citations per inspection
1.5 Rank #5 / 158Citations per inspection — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 5th out of 158 homes in Florida.Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Florida mean across 158 SNFs with citation data. Lower is better.

Florida average 4.48


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

All 3 citations resulted from standard inspections.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 4 years)
Critical Health citations More info
0
100% better than Florida average

Florida average: 0.8


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than Florida average

Florida average: 0.4

0 critical citations More info Florida average: 0.8

0 serious citations More info Florida average: 0.4

3 moderate citations More info Florida average: 18.4

0 minor citations More info Florida average: 0.2
Citations history (last 4 years)
Care Planning moderate citation Info Issues related to creating and updating personalized care plans for residents based on their needs and conditions. Apr 25, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Info Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs. Sep 21, 2022
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Info Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs. Sep 21, 2022
Corrected

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Florida

Meridian At Westwood is located in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Florida.

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Long-Term Care Waiver

Florida Medicaid LTC Waiver

Age 65+ or 21+ disabled
General Florida resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
FL

High demand; waitlists common.

Benefits
In-home care (6-8 hours/day) Assisted living Respite (240 hours/year) Case management

Community Care for the Elderly (CCE)

Florida CCE

Age 60+
General Florida resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month varies
Asset Limits $5,000 individual
FL

Limited funding; regional variation.

Benefits
Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week) Adult day care (~$60/day) Respite (up to 10 days/year)

Home Care for the Elderly (HCE)

Florida Home Care for the Elderly

Age 60+
General Florida resident, at risk of nursing home placement; caregiver must be approved.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month individual, aligned with Medicaid thresholds
Asset Limits ~$2,000 (individual); varies by case manager discretion.
FL

Limited funding (~3,500 served annually); prioritizes low-income frail seniors.

Benefits
Basic subsidy (~$160/month) for housing/medical costs; special subsidies for supplies/services (e.g., incontinence supplies, ~$50-$200/month)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Florida Medicaid PACE

Age 55+
General Florida resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
FL

Limited to specific counties (e.g., Hillsborough, Miami-Dade); ~10 sites statewide.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Therapy

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Florida Optional State Supplementation

Age 65+ or disabled
General Florida resident, living in approved facility, receiving SSI or low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,004/month individual, including SSI
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
FL

Limited to specific facility types; ~$78.40/month max supplement.

Benefits
Cash payment (~$78.40/month) for room/board or personal needs in facilities

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Florida SCSEP (federally funded, state-administered)

Age 55+
General unemployed, low-income, Florida resident.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,983/month 125% FPL, individual
Asset Limits Not specified; income-focused.
FL

Priority for veterans, rural residents; ~1,000 slots/year.

Benefits
Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour) Job placement

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Address 4.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Fort Walton Beach's city center to Meridian At Westwood's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.07 miles to nearest hospital (Dr. Robert L. Rogers)

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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Total staff 102
Employees 79
Contractors 23
Staff to resident ratio 2.22:1
46% better than Florida average

Florida average ratio: 1.52:1

Avg staff/day 37
Average shift 7.5 hours
5% worse than Florida average

Florida average: 7.9 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 25,099
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 6
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.4 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 15
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.3 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 44
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.3 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

10.3%

2,574 contractor hours this quarter

Physical Therapy Aide: 4 Physical Therapy Assistant: 4 Speech Language Pathologist: 4 Qualified Social Worker: 3 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3 Occupational Therapy Aide: 2 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 2 Medical Director: 1
Staff by category
Certified Nursing Assistant4404412,13591100%7.3
Licensed Practical Nurse150154,97791100%7.3
Registered Nurse6061,42491100%8.4
Other Dietary Services Staff7071,36591100%8
Physical Therapy Assistant0445436673%7.5
Respiratory Therapy Technician0335136673%7.2
Speech Language Pathologist0445016571%6.8
Mental Health Service Worker1014806066%8
Qualified Social Worker0334716167%7.5
Dental Services Staff1014565763%8
Administrator1014485662%8
Clinical Nurse Specialist1014445662%7.9
Nurse Practitioner1014285459%7.9
Physical Therapy Aide0443786066%6.1
Dietitian1013684651%8
Occupational Therapy Aide0221031415%7.3
Medical Director011411314%3.1
Occupational Therapy Assistant1232633%6.6
44 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
15 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
6 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
7 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 100%
4 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 73%
3 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 73%
4 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 71%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 66%
3 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 67%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 63%
1 Administrator
% of Days 62%
1 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 62%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 59%
4 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 66%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 51%
2 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 15%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 14%
3 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 3%

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 46
Medicare
19
41.3% of residents
Medicaid
13
28.3% of residents
Private pay or other
14
30.4% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Family Member Group

Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Nurse Aide Training

State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site

CCRC

Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels

Active Family Council

Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 8.6
16% worse than Florida average

Florida average: 7.4

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 14.2
14% worse than Florida average

Florida average: 12.4

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 11.8%
12% worse than Florida average

Florida average: 10.5%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 13.0%
In line with Florida average

Florida average: 12.9%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 17.8%
31% worse than Florida average

Florida average: 13.5%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 2.7%
In line with Florida average

Florida average: 2.6%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 13.3%
148% worse than Florida average

Florida average: 5.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0%
100% better than Florida average

Florida average: 0.9%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 2.4%
60% better than Florida average

Florida average: 6.0%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 4.7%
40% worse than Florida average

Florida average: 3.3%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
100% better than Florida average

Florida average: 8.0%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
In line with Florida average

Florida average: 97.7%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
In line with Florida average

Florida average: 99.2%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
6% better than Florida average

Florida average: 94.0%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.5%
65% better than Florida average

Florida average: 1.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
6% better than Florida average

Florida average: 94.7%

Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Meridian At Westwood

What languages are spoken at Meridian At Westwood?

The team at Meridian At Westwood speaks English.

Who is the owner of Meridian At Westwood?

The legal owner and operator of Meridian At Westwood is Pacifica Walton Beach Llc.

Is Meridian At Westwood in a walkable area?

Meridian At Westwood has a walk score of 34. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Meridian At Westwood?

According to FL state health department records, Meridian At Westwood's license number is 12856.

When does Meridian At Westwood's license expire?

According to FL state health department records, Meridian At Westwood's license expires on September 19, 2026.

What payment types does Meridian At Westwood accept?

Meridian At Westwood accepts Other.

Does Meridian At Westwood operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Meridian At Westwood is registered as a for-profit in FL.

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