Florida average 4.3
Last Health inspection on Apr 2025

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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.
Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.
Meridian At Westwood is legally operated by Pacifica Walton Beach Llc, and administrated by Janet Mashburn.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
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.
Citations
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
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Total citations
| 26 | 33 | This facility has 21% fewer total citations than a typical Florida nursing home (26 vs. FL avg 33).↓ 21% better |
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Citations per year
| 2.6 | 3.3 | This facility has 21% fewer citations per year than a typical Florida nursing home (2.6 vs. FL avg 3.3).↓ 21% better |
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Citations per inspection
| 0.9 | 1.3 | This facility has 31% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida nursing home (0.9 vs. FL avg 1.3).↓ 31% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
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Total inspections
| 28 | 26 | This facility has 8% more total inspections than a typical Florida nursing home (28 vs. FL avg 26).↑ 8% worse |
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Inspections with citations
| 14 | 16 | This facility has 13% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Florida nursing home (14 vs. FL avg 16).↓ 13% better |
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Inspection citation rate
| 50% | 62% | This facility has 12 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida nursing home (50% vs. FL avg 62%).↓ 12% better |
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.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsFlorida average 4.3
Last Health inspection on Apr 2025
Florida average 19.7
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.
Florida average: 0.8
Florida average: 0.4
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
No contractors work on this role.
Assists with medical care and medications.
No contractors work on this role.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
No contractors work on this role.
Total hours from contractors
2,450 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 46 | 0 | 46 | 11,718 | 92 | 100% | 7.3 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 17 | 0 | 17 | 5,216 | 92 | 100% | 7.1 |
| Registered Nurse | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,739 | 92 | 100% | 8.3 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 8 | 0 | 8 | 1,270 | 89 | 97% | 7.8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 4 | 4 | 989 | 69 | 75% | 7.8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 504 | 63 | 68% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 502 | 66 | 72% | 7.6 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 497 | 65 | 71% | 7.7 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 488 | 61 | 66% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 488 | 61 | 66% | 8 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 448 | 56 | 61% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 424 | 53 | 58% | 8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 3 | 3 | 221 | 50 | 54% | 4.3 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 2 | 2 | 105 | 57 | 62% | 1.8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 72 | 11 | 12% | 6.5 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 38 | 11 | 12% | 3.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 25 | 5 | 5% | 4.9 |
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.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
64% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
34% of new residents, often for short stays.
1% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels
Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Meridian At Westwood based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
4.3 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.
— 0.07 miles to nearest hospital (Dr. Robert L. Rogers)
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Meridian At Westwood is located in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.
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The team at Meridian At Westwood speaks English.
The legal owner and operator of Meridian At Westwood is Pacifica Walton Beach Llc.
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.
According to FL state health department records, Meridian At Westwood's license number is 12856.
According to FL state health department records, Meridian At Westwood's license expires on September 19, 2026.
Meridian At Westwood accepts Other.
Meridian At Westwood is registered as a for-profit in FL.
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