Watercrest Santa Rosa Beach
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Santa Rosa Beach, FL
Watercrest Santa Rosa Beach
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Santa Rosa Beach, FL
Watercrest in Santa Rosa Beach is an extraordinary residence that redefines assisted senior living and offers specialized memory care private residences. Set amidst luxury beach houses and upscale dining, this community stands as a pinnacle of elegance and comfort. This is a place where residents can truly thrive, forging new memories and enjoying a truly exceptional living experience.
Indulge in the luxurious amenities, including a refreshing pool, grand balconies, and a salon and spa that offer unparalleled relaxation. This is senior living at its finest—a lifestyle that feels like an endless vacation. Watercrest warmly welcomes pets, recognizing the importance of their companionship in creating a truly fulfilling experience. With a wide range of services available, such as transportation and chef-prepared meals, every aspect of daily life is carefully considered. Watercrest ‘s state-of-the-art wireless resident call system provides peace of mind, ensuring that assistance is just a call away.
Assisted Living Facility #AL13550
125-bed community Rank #237 / 1058Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 237th 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: 16 / 100 Rank #1159 / 1427Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1159th 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.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceDecember 15, 2025
ExpirationDecember 14, 2027
CountyWalton
License Number13550
Watercrest Santa Rosa Beach is legally operated by 205 West Hewett Road Opco LLC, and administered by Stacie Webb.
Management CompanyQSL MANAGEMENT, LLC
Profit StatusFor-profit
Private
125 units
Total beds
125 units
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Respite Care
Specific ProgramsSpa W, Fitness, Therapy Services, Signature Culinary Offerings, Chef’s Corner, Live Exhilarated, Signature Program Offerings, Technology Enhancements
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-
$0vs $11.6k↓ 100% 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 (74% below)
• Citations per inspection (36% below)
• Inspections with citations (75% below)
• Inspection citation rate (31% below)
• Total citations (74% below)
• Citations per inspection (36% below)
• Inspections with citations (75% below)
• Inspection citation rate (31% below)
Citations
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 9 | 35 | This facility has 74% fewer total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (9 vs. FL avg 35).↓ 74% better Rank #105 / 906 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 105th 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 | 1.4 | This facility has 36% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (0.9 vs. FL avg 1.4).↓ 36% 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.
| 10 | 26 | This facility has had 62% fewer total inspections than the Florida average (10 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 62% fewer |
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Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 4 | 16 | This facility has 75% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (4 vs. FL avg 16).↓ 75% better |
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Inspection citation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.
| 40% | 58% | This facility has 18 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (40% vs. FL avg 58%).↓ 18% better Rank #203 / 906 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 203rd 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
Housing Options: Suite
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Activities in this home
- Arts and Crafts
- Cooking Classes
- Dancing
- Exercise Classes
- Games & Cards
- Gardening
- Music Programs
- Shopping
- Social Events & Outings
- Theater & Movies
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Watercrest Santa Rosa Beach
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3.8 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Santa Rosa Beach's city center to Watercrest Santa Rosa Beach'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.
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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| Watercrest Santa Rosa Beach | AL IL MC RC | Santa Rosa Beach | 125
Facility
125
FL AVG
88
Rank
#237 / 1,058 | Yes |
16
Facility
16
FL AVG
42
Rank
#1,159 / 1,427 | 205 West Hewett Road Opco LLC | 10 | 40%
Facility
40%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#203 / 906 | 9
Facility
9
FL AVG
33
Rank
#105 / 906 | 0.9
Facility
0.9
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#49 / 906 | For-Profit | - | Stacie Webb | Suite |
| The Beacon Breeze | AL MC RC | Gulf Breeze | 120
Facility
120
FL AVG
88
Rank
#253 / 1,058 | No |
30
Facility
30
FL AVG
42
Rank
#915 / 1,427 | Chp Gulf Breeze Fl Tenant Corp | 52 | 35%
Facility
35%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#158 / 906 | 56
Facility
56
FL AVG
33
Rank
#751 / 906 | 1.1
Facility
1.1
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#315 / 906 | For-Profit | $20,000 | Nelson Ford | Studio / 1 Bed |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Florida
Watercrest Santa Rosa Beach is located in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Watercrest Santa Rosa Beach
What languages are spoken at Watercrest Santa Rosa Beach?
The team at Watercrest Santa Rosa Beach speaks English.
Who is the owner of Watercrest Santa Rosa Beach?
Watercrest Santa Rosa Beach is legally operated by 205 West Hewett Road Opco LLC, and administered by Stacie Webb.
Is Watercrest Santa Rosa Beach in a walkable area?
Watercrest Santa Rosa Beach has a walk score of 16. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the license number of Watercrest Santa Rosa Beach?
According to FL state health department records, Watercrest Santa Rosa Beach's license number is 13550.
When does Watercrest Santa Rosa Beach's license expire?
According to FL state health department records, Watercrest Santa Rosa Beach's license expires on December 14, 2027.
Are pets allowed at Watercrest Santa Rosa Beach?
Yes, Watercrest Santa Rosa Beach allows residents to bring their pets.
What payment types does Watercrest Santa Rosa Beach accept?
Watercrest Santa Rosa Beach accepts Other.
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