Meridian At Westwood
Meridian At Westwood is an Assisted Living Home in Florida
Meridian At Westwood is an Assisted Living Home in Florida
Meridian At Westwood
Meridian At Westwood is an Assisted Living Home in Florida
Meridian At Westwood is an Assisted Living Home in Florida
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.
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Occupancy trails most facilities in the state, suggesting excess open capacity. The facility operates with a larger bed count than most state competitors, supporting broader intake. Residents generally stay for shorter periods than state peers, pointing to quicker turnover.
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Home revenue sits below most peers, indicating modest billing throughput. Payroll costs fall below most facilities, hinting at lean staffing budgets. Total income exceeds the majority of state facilities, highlighting strong profitability.
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Medicare nights lag behind other facilities, revealing limited Medicare demand. Medicaid nights sit above most state facilities, underscoring deep Title XIX coverage. Private pay nights trail most peers, signaling limited market-rate volume.
Occupancy
Finance
Percentage of home revenue spent on payroll costs.
House Specifics:
OperationsQuality Ratings
CMS 5-star rating based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
Rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Quality Measures rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Medicaid, Medicare & Private
Number of resident nights paid by Medicare for short-term or rehab care.
Resident nights covered by Medicaid for long-term care or support services.
Nights paid privately by residents or families, without Medicare/Medicaid coverage.
Community Stability & Environment
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Licensed Since
Date when the facility's license was first issued by Florida
September 20, 2024
Facility & Licensing Details
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County
County in Florida where the facility is located.
Okaloosa
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Facility Type
Indicates the state-regulated license category used in Florida (e.g., Residential Care Facility for the Elderly).
Assisted Living Facility
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License Status
Shows whether the facility is currently licensed, closed, or pending renewal in Florida.
LICENSED
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Licensee / Operator
Entity or organization legally responsible for managing this facility under Florida regulations.
PACIFICA WALTON BEACH LLC
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Profit Status
Indicates whether the facility operates as for-profit, non-profit, or government-owned.
For-Profit
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License Number
State-issued license number for this facility.
12856
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License ID
State licensing system identifier.
385788
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License Expires
Date when the current license expires and must be renewed.
September 19, 2026
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Administrator
Name of the facility administrator.
SAMANTHA CLARK
Types of Care at Meridian At Westwood
Inspection History
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.
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4.3 miles from city center
1001 Mar Walt Dr, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
+1 850-662-6186
Email:[email protected]
Phone:+1 850-662-6186
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For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for Florida Seniors
- General: Age 65+ or 21+ disabled, 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 Specifics: High demand; waitlists common.
- Services: In-home care (6-8 hours/day), assisted living, respite (240 hours/year), case management.
- General: Age 60+, Florida resident, at risk of nursing home.
- Income Limits: ~$2,000/month (varies).
- Asset Limits: $5,000 (individual).
- FL Specifics: Limited funding; regional variation.
- Services: Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week), adult day care (~$60/day), respite (up to 10 days/year).
- General: Age 60+, 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 Specifics: Limited funding (~3,500 served annually); prioritizes low-income frail seniors.
- Services: Basic subsidy (~$160/month) for housing/medical costs; special subsidies for supplies/services (e.g., incontinence supplies, ~$50-$200/month).
- General: Age 55+, 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 Specifics: Limited to specific counties (e.g., Hillsborough, Miami-Dade); ~10 sites statewide.
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, therapy.
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Limited to specific facility types; ~$78.40/month max supplement.
- Services: Cash payment (~$78.40/month) for room/board or personal needs in facilities.
- General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Florida resident.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL, individual).
- Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
- FL Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; ~1,000 slots/year.
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for Florida Seniors
Long-Term Care Waiver
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or 21+ disabled, 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 Specifics:High demand; waitlists common.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: In-home care (6-8 hours/day), assisted living, respite (240 hours/year), case management.
Community Care for the Elderly (CCE)
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+, Florida resident, at risk of nursing home.
- Income Limits:~$2,000/month (varies).
- Asset Limits:$5,000 (individual).
- FL Specifics:Limited funding; regional variation.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week), adult day care (~$60/day), respite (up to 10 days/year).
Home Care for the Elderly (HCE)
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+, 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 Specifics:Limited funding (~3,500 served annually); prioritizes low-income frail seniors.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: 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)
Requirements:
- General:Age 55+, 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 Specifics:Limited to specific counties (e.g., Hillsborough, Miami-Dade); ~10 sites statewide.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, therapy.
Optional State Supplementation (OSS)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics:Limited to specific facility types; ~$78.40/month max supplement.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Cash payment (~$78.40/month) for room/board or personal needs in facilities.
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Florida resident.
- Income Limits (2025):~$1,983/month (125% FPL, individual).
- Asset Limits:Not specified; income-focused.
- FL Specifics:Priority for veterans, rural residents; ~1,000 slots/year.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
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