Meridian At Westwood
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Fort Walton Beach, FL
Meridian At Westwood
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Fort Walton Beach, FL
Overview of Meridian at Westwood
Meridian at Westwood occupies 150 beds in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, at 1001 Mar Walt Dr. It’s structured as a nursing home, assisted living, and independent living under Pacifica Walton Beach LLC (managed by Walton Beach Mgr LLC, administered by Janet Mashburn). It operates under a for-profit model with private units. Walk Score 34 means most errands require a car.
Average resident stay runs 41 days, so it’s a short-term facility. Occupancy sits at 80.6%, slightly below the Florida average of 84.3%.
Staffing includes respite care and 24-hour coverage. Total nursing hours are 4 hours 32 minutes per resident daily. Weekend nursing aide hours run 3 hours 40 minutes (5% above the Florida average).
The facility accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Amenities list the expected: library, games room, coffee bar, sitting areas, outdoor spaces, exercise classes, arts and crafts. Daily activities feature local outings, exercise classes, and social hours. Chef-prepared meals in an elegant dining room.
Over 10 years, 26 total citations against a Florida average of 33. That’s 21% below the state average. Citations per inspection: 0.9 versus Florida’s 1.3; ranked 64th of 919 Florida homes. Only 1 fine issued over a decade ($5,500) versus the Florida average of 5 fines totaling $11,624.
Historical inspections (2018-2021) documented Class 3 deficiencies in medication storage, resident care supervision, and physical plant safety. Then, October 2022 brought citations for staff training and dietary standards. But those training and dietary issues didn’t repeat. The inspection in June 2025 found no deficiencies and no complaints.
This is a facility that had documented care coordination gaps, identified them, corrected them, and sustained the corrections. The 41-day average length of stay and current clean inspection status suggest operational stability for short-term rehab or transition care. The trajectory from historical deficiencies to current compliance demonstrates competent operational management.
150-bed community Rank #132 / 1058Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 132nd out of 1,058 homes we track in Florida for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Florida facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score: 34 / 100 Rank #850 / 1427Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 850th out of 1,427 homes we track in Florida for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Florida facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceSeptember 20, 2024
ExpirationSeptember 19, 2026
CountyOkaloosa
License Number12856
Meridian At Westwood is legally operated by Pacifica Walton Beach LLC, and administered by Janet Mashburn.
Management CompanyWalton Beach Mgr LLC
Profit StatusFor-profit
Private
150 units
Total beds
150 units
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Respite Care
24-Hour Staffing
Library
Game Room
Arts & Crafts
Coffee Bar
Activitieslocal outings, exercise classes, social hours
Specific ProgramsFinancial Planning, Services and Amenities
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.
Legal Actions
Formal stipulations and orders filed by Florida regulators against this facility, including fines and total monetary penalties.
This Facility
FL Average
vs. FL Avg-
1vs 5 avg↓ 80% fewer than FL avg
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$5.5kvs $11.6k↓ 53% lower than FL avg
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Florida state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Overall vs. FL average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
4 Better
Metrics better than Florida average:
• Total citations (26% below)
• Citations per inspection (31% below)
• Inspections with citations (13% below)
• Inspection citation rate (19% below)
• Total citations (26% below)
• Citations per inspection (31% below)
• Inspections with citations (13% below)
• Inspection citation rate (19% below)
Citations
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 26 | 35 | This facility has 26% fewer total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (26 vs. FL avg 35).↓ 26% better Rank #402 / 906 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 402nd out of 906 homes we track in Florida for total citations. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among 906 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 0.9 | 1.3 | This facility has 31% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (0.9 vs. FL avg 1.3).↓ 31% better Rank #49 / 906 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 49th out of 906 homes we track in Florida for citations per inspection. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Florida average among 906 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
Inspections
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 28 | 26 | This facility has had 8% more total inspections than the Florida average (28 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 8% more |
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Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 14 | 16 | This facility has 13% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (14 vs. FL avg 16).↓ 13% better |
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Inspection citation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.
| 50% | 62% | This facility has 12 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (50% vs. FL avg 62%).↓ 12% better Rank #326 / 906 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 326th out of 906 homes we track in Florida for % of inspections with citations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Florida average among 906 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Activities in this home
- Arts and Crafts
- Exercise Classes
- Games & Cards
- Music Programs
- Shopping
- Social Events & Outings
- Theater & Movies
Places of interest near Meridian At Westwood
2.7 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Fort Walton Beach's city center to Meridian At Westwood's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Info below is compiled from the FL Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Share of inspections that resulted in citations, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
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Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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The average number of citations this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total citations ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
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Reported profit orientation for the operator or facility (e.g. for-profit vs nonprofit), as provided in state licensing or disclosure data.
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Total monetary fines or penalties in the reporting window from the state source. A single large fine can dominate this figure.
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A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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| Meridian At Westwood | AL IL MC RC | Fort Walton Beach | 150
Facility
150
FL AVG
88
Rank
#132 / 1,058 | Yes |
34
Facility
34
FL AVG
42
Rank
#850 / 1,427 | Pacifica Walton Beach LLC | 28 | 50%
Facility
50%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#326 / 906 | 26
Facility
26
FL AVG
33
Rank
#402 / 906 | 0.9
Facility
0.9
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#49 / 906 | For-Profit | $5,500 | Janet Mashburn | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Oak Hammock at the University of Florida | AL MC NH SNF | Gainesville | 80
Facility
80
FL AVG
88
Rank
#570 / 1,058 | Yes |
6
Facility
6
FL AVG
42
Rank
#1,343 / 1,427 | Oak Hammock At The University Of Florida, Inc | 18 | 44%
Facility
44%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#262 / 906 | 16
Facility
16
FL AVG
33
Rank
#218 / 906 | 0.9
Facility
0.9
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#49 / 906 | Non-Profit | $1,750 | Brittany Matus-Ray | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed |
| Vi at Lakeside Village | AL IL MC NH RC SNF | Lantana | 60
Facility
60
FL AVG
88
Rank
#681 / 1,058 | Yes |
12
Facility
12
FL AVG
42
Rank
#1,224 / 1,427 | Meridian Park Village Limited Partnership | 15 | 53%
Facility
53%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#378 / 906 | 11
Facility
11
FL AVG
33
Rank
#136 / 906 | 0.7
Facility
0.7
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#3 / 906 | For-Profit | $6,025 | Hauremarie Anne Simeus | 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed |
| The Mayflower at Winter Park | AL IL MC NH SNF | Winter Park | 55
Facility
55
FL AVG
88
Rank
#734 / 1,058 | No |
13
Facility
13
FL AVG
42
Rank
#1,203 / 1,427 | Mayflower Retirement Center, Inc | 17 | 71%
Facility
71%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#693 / 906 | 21
Facility
21
FL AVG
33
Rank
#304 / 906 | 1.2
Facility
1.2
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#441 / 906 | For-Profit | $1,000 | Kimberly Arunakul | - |
| Vi at Aventura | AL IL MC NH SNF | Aventura | 26
Facility
26
FL AVG
88
Rank
#855 / 1,058 | No |
69
Facility
69
FL AVG
42
Rank
#223 / 1,427 | Cc Aventura LLC | 17 | 59%
Facility
59%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#489 / 906 | 19
Facility
19
FL AVG
33
Rank
#277 / 906 | 1.1
Facility
1.1
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#315 / 906 | For-Profit | $500 | Martine Cesaire-Francois | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
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?
Meridian At Westwood is legally operated by Pacifica Walton Beach LLC, and administered by Janet Mashburn.
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.
Are pets allowed at Meridian At Westwood?
Yes, Meridian At Westwood allows residents to bring their pets.
What payment types does Meridian At Westwood accept?
Meridian At Westwood accepts Other.
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