Meridian At Westwood

Nursing Home, Assisted Living & Independent Living · Florida, FL

CMS overall rating

1001 Mar Walt Dr, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547 View map

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Meridian At Westwood accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

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Meridian At Westwood accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

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.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Staffing hours breakdown

Hours per resident per day — compared to Florida state averages

Total nursing care / resident

4h 32m per day

This facility Florida avg (4h 25m per day)

vs Florida avg

+3%

3 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric LPN / LVN is +45% above state avg

Staff type	Hours / Day / Resident	vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.	29m per day	▼ 35% State avg: 44m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.	1h 9m per day	▲ 45% State avg: 47m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.	2h 35m per day	▲ 10% State avg: 2h 20m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
Weekend Total Nursing 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 43m per day	▲ 5% State avg: 3h 32m per day · National avg: 3h 27m per day
Physical Therapist Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.	3m per day	▼ 49% State avg: 6m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.	12m per day	▼ 63% State avg: 32m per day · National avg: 29m per day

Capacity and availability

This home usually has availability

80.6%

41 days

150-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

Walk Score: 34 / 100

Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility

StatusLicensed

IssuanceSeptember 20, 2024

ExpirationSeptember 19, 2026

CountyOkaloosa

License Number12856

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

Pets Allowed

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

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

Since 2016 · 10 years of data 26 citations 28 inspections 1 fine $5.5K fined

Inspection Score

7 points above the Florida average for nursing homes (83/100)

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

Fines Total number of fines issued.
1
vs 5 avg
↓ 80% fewer than FL avg
Total amount fined Total dollar amount of fines issued.
$5.5k
vs $11.6k
↓ 53% lower than FL avg

Data reflects the most recent 10 years (since 2016).

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.

Since 2016 vs. Florida state average

Overall vs. FL average

Latest Inspection June 10, 2025

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	FL Average	vs. FL Avg
Total citations Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	26	33	This facility has 21% fewer total citations than a typical Florida nursing home (26 vs. FL avg 33).↓ 21% better Rank #414 / 919 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 414th out of 919 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among 919 comparable communities in the ranking pool.
Citations per year Average citations per year since 2016.	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
Citations per inspection Average 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 Rank #64 / 919 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 64th out of 919 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Florida average among 919 comparable communities in the ranking pool.

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	FL Average	vs. FL Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.	28	26	This facility has 8% more total inspections than a typical Florida nursing home (28 vs. FL avg 26).↑ 8% worse
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 nursing home (14 vs. FL avg 16).↓ 13% better
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 nursing home (50% vs. FL avg 62%).↓ 12% better Rank #341 / 919 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 341st out of 919 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Florida average among 919 comparable communities in the ranking pool.

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

The most recent inspection on June 10, 2025, reported no deficiencies and no complaints.
Deficiencies in staff training and dietary standards were cited in October 2022 but were not repeated in subsequent inspections.
Previous inspections from 2018 to 2021 showed several Class 3 deficiencies in medication storage, resident care supervision, and physical plant safety.

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Inspections since 2022

Total health inspections 2

Florida average 4.3

Last Health inspection on Apr 2025

Total health citations

Florida average 19.7

Citations per inspection

1.5

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

100% better than Florida average

Florida average: 0.8

Serious health citations

100% better than Florida average

Florida average: 0.4

0 critical citations Florida average: 0.8

0 serious citations Florida average: 0.4

3 moderate citations Florida average: 18.4

0 minor citations Florida average: 0.2

Citations history (last 4 years)

Care Planning moderate citation Apr 25, 2025

Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Sep 21, 2022

Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Sep 21, 2022

Corrected

Total staff 96

Employees 81

Contractors 15

Staff to resident ratio 2.09 : 1

42% more staff per resident than Florida average

Avg staff/day 37

Average shift 7.3 hours

8% worse than Florida average

Total staff hours (quarter) 24,743

Nursing staff breakdown

8.3 hours

7.1 hours

7.3 hours

Contractor staffing

2,450 contractor hours this quarter

Speech Language Pathologist: 4 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3 Physical Therapy Aide: 2 Qualified Social Worker: 2 Physical Therapy Assistant: 1 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1

Staff by category


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

46 Certified Nursing Assistant

% of Days 100%

17 Licensed Practical Nurse

% of Days 100%

5 Registered Nurse

% of Days 100%

8 Other Dietary Services Staff

% of Days 97%

4 Speech Language Pathologist

% of Days 75%

1 Dietitian

% of Days 68%

1 Physical Therapy Assistant

% of Days 72%

2 Physical Therapy Aide

% of Days 71%

1 Administrator

% of Days 66%

1 Mental Health Service Worker

% of Days 66%

1 Dental Services Staff

% of Days 61%

1 Nurse Practitioner

% of Days 58%

3 Respiratory Therapy Technician

% of Days 54%

2 Qualified Social Worker

% of Days 62%

1 Occupational Therapy Aide

% of Days 12%

1 Medical Director

% of Days 12%

1 Occupational Therapy Assistant

% of Days 5%

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No penalties in the past 3 years

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

High-risk clinical events score 8.6

16% worse than Florida average

Florida average: 7.4

Functional decline score 14.2

14% worse than Florida average

Florida average: 12.4

Long-stay resident measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 11.8%

12% worse than Florida average

Florida average: 10.5%

Walking Ability Worsened 13.0%

In line with Florida average

Florida average: 12.9%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 17.8%

31% worse than Florida average

Florida average: 13.5%

Falls with Major Injury 2.7%

In line with Florida average

Florida average: 2.6%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 13.3%

148% worse than Florida average

Florida average: 5.4%

Urinary Tract Infection 0.0%

100% better than Florida average

Florida average: 0.9%

Lost Too Much Weight 2.4%

60% better than Florida average

Florida average: 6.0%

Depressive Symptoms 4.7%

40% worse than Florida average

Florida average: 3.3%

Antipsychotic Use 0.0%

100% better than Florida average

Florida average: 8.0%

Pneumococcal Vaccine 100.0%

In line with Florida average

Florida average: 97.7%

Influenza Vaccine 100.0%

In line with Florida average

Florida average: 99.2%

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 100.0%

6% better than Florida average

Florida average: 94.0%

Antipsychotic medication increase 0.5%

65% better than Florida average

Florida average: 1.5%

Influenza Vaccine 100.0%

6% better than Florida average

Florida average: 94.7%

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

Total residents 46

Medicare

41.3% of residents

Medicaid

28.3% of residents

Private pay or other

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.

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Meridian At Westwood based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 80.6% ↓ 2.5pp vs 2022

Net Income $823.0K ↓ ~$743.4K vs 2022

Total Payroll $2.8M ↓ ~$127.4K vs 2022

Profit Margin 7.7% ↓ 6.6pp vs 2022

Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	78.0%	85.9%	83.4%	85.7%	84.9%	89.8%	83.1%	80.0%	83.9%	79.3%	80.4%	83.1%	80.6%
Beds	60	60	60	60	60	60	60	60	60	60	60	60	60
Net Income	$2,689,812	$1,811,806	$302,344	-$68,998	$662,854	$182,115	$399,926	$170,274	$530,433	$899,656	$2,127,565	$1,566,333	$822,957
Gross Revenue	$6,660,696	$7,405,510	$12,997,312	$9,017,135	$9,378,347	$2,503,573	$10,012,326	$9,939,291	$9,457,525	$7,901,346	$8,082,502	$10,952,860	$10,659,892
Operating Expenses	$8,507,824	$9,746,390	$11,295,880	$6,756,417	$6,312,819	$1,586,084	$6,615,750	$6,752,372	$6,628,846	$6,778,904	$6,879,874	$6,838,268	$6,772,504
Net Patient Revenue	$6,632,463	$6,798,752	$11,541,706	$6,685,561	$6,972,683	$1,767,012	$7,011,074	$6,918,956	$7,153,605	$7,204,089	$7,512,704	$7,995,610	$7,595,217
Total Payroll	$4,921,145	$5,700,573	$5,239,483	$2,848,796	$2,573,577	$608,734	$2,556,179	$2,671,820	$2,655,038	$2,989,075	$3,016,440	$2,973,054	$2,845,680
Profit Margin %	40.4%	24.5%	2.3%	-0.8%	7.1%	7.3%	4.0%	1.7%	5.6%	11.4%	26.3%	14.3%	7.7%
Medicare %	43.5%	41.7%	45.8%	43.7%	47.4%	53.4%	54.8%	53.6%	46.3%	46.9%	48.6%	54.5%	48.8%
Medicaid %	27.9%	30.3%	0.0%	44.0%	44.9%	36.0%	32.8%	27.2%	26.0%	24.7%	24.3%	22.0%	23.2%
Private %	28.6%	27.9%	54.2%	12.4%	7.7%	10.6%	12.4%	19.2%	27.7%	28.4%	27.2%	23.4%	28.0%
Revenue/Day	$388	$360	$682	$356	$375	$345	$385	$395	$389	$413	$427	$439	$430
Cost/Day	$498	$517	$668	$360	$340	$310	$364	$386	$361	$389	$391	$376	$384
Avg Length of Stay	58.9 days	74.9 days	57.9 days	59.4 days	56.7 days	57.5 days	48.6 days	39.5 days	41.8 days	47.0 days	30.5 days	48.4 days	41.0 days

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$10.7M

Surplus of revenue

$823.0K

Voluntary non-profit community

Home revenue

$10.7M

Surplus of revenue

$823.0K

Payroll costs

$2.8M

26.7% of revenue

Other operating costs

$7.0M

Total costs $9.8M

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

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

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Activities in this home

Arts and Crafts
Exercise Classes
Games & Cards
Music Programs
Shopping
Social Events & Outings
Theater & Movies

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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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).

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

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.

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).

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).

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

Benefits

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

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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Meridian At Westwood

Overview of Meridian at Westwood

Quality ratings

Staffing hours breakdown

Capacity and availability

This home usually has availability

About this community

License Details

Ownership & Operating Entity

Type Of Units

Staffing

Therapy & Rehabilitation

Staffing & Medical

Additional Policies & Features

Amenities & Lifestyle

Dining & Nutrition

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Inspection History

Legal Actions Formal stipulations and orders filed by Florida regulators against this facility, including fines and total monetary penalties.

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.

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2022

Breakdown of citation severity (last 4 years)

Citations history (last 4 years)

Staffing Data

Nursing staff breakdown

Registered Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

Certified Nursing Assistant

Contractor staffing

Staff by category

46 Certified Nursing Assistant

17 Licensed Practical Nurse

5 Registered Nurse

8 Other Dietary Services Staff

4 Speech Language Pathologist

1 Dietitian

1 Physical Therapy Assistant

2 Physical Therapy Aide

1 Administrator

1 Mental Health Service Worker

1 Dental Services Staff

1 Nurse Practitioner

3 Respiratory Therapy Technician

2 Qualified Social Worker

1 Occupational Therapy Aide

1 Medical Director

1 Occupational Therapy Assistant

Penalties and fines

Quality of care over time

Long-stay resident measures

Short-stay resident measures

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Medicaid

Facility Characteristics

Programs & Services

Residents Group

Family Member Group

Nurse Aide Training

CCRC

Active Family Council

Active Resident Council

Financial Trends

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix (percentage)

Finances and operations

Who this home usually serves

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Activities in this home

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Financial Assistance for Nursing Home in Florida

Long-Term Care Waiver

Community Care for the Elderly (CCE)

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