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 1058 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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 #1160 / 1487Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1160th out of 1487 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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.
ContactRobyn Hughes, Sales Director (per BBB, record updated Jul 2026)
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.
Since 2020 · 6 years of data
9 citations
10 inspections
Inspection Score
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Florida state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Florida assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Florida state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Florida assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
15 points above the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Rank #35 / 876 in Florida Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 35th out of 876 homes in Florida for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Florida average among 876 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 98 out of 100. Letter grade A+. 15 points above the Florida average for assisted living residences (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-
$0vs $11.6k↓ 100% lower than FL avg
Data reflects the most recent 6 years (since 2020).
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 2020 vs. Florida state average
Overall vs. FL average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
4 Better
Metrics better than Florida average:
• Total citations (73% below)
• Citations per inspection (31% below)
• Inspections with citations (75% below)
• Inspection citation rate (35% below)
• Total citations (73% below)
• Citations per inspection (31% below)
• Inspections with citations (75% below)
• Inspection citation rate (35% 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.
| 9 | 33 | This facility has 73% fewer total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (9 vs. FL avg 33).↓ 73% better Rank #111 / 907 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 111th out of 907 homes in Florida for total citations. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among 907 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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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 #55 / 907 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 55th out of 907 homes in Florida for citations per inspection. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Florida average among 907 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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% | 62% | This facility has 22 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (40% vs. FL avg 62%).↓ 22% better Rank #212 / 907 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 212th out of 907 homes in Florida for % of inspections with citations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Florida average among 907 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- May 9, 2025 inspection closed with all prior deficiencies corrected and no new deficiencies cited.
- February 6, 2025 inspection cited one Class 3 deficiency for risk management and quality assurance.
- May 31, 2023 inspection found two Class 3 deficiencies involving medication self-administration and medication storage and disposal.
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
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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.
| Watercrest Santa Rosa Beach | AL IL MC RC | Santa Rosa Beach | 125
Facility
125
FL AVG
88
Rank
#237 / 1058 | Yes |
16
Facility
16
FL AVG
40
Rank
#1160 / 1487 | 205 West Hewett Road Opco LLC | 98
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98
FL AVG
83
Rank
#35 / 876 | 10 | 40%
Facility
40%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#212 / 907 | 9
Facility
9
FL AVG
33
Rank
#111 / 907 | 0.9
Facility
0.9
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#55 / 907 | For-Profit | - | Stacie Webb | Suite |
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FL AVG
88
Rank
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30
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FL AVG
40
Rank
#916 / 1487 | Chp Gulf Breeze Fl Tenant Corp | 69
Facility
69
FL AVG
83
Rank
#746 / 876 | 52 | 34.6%
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34.6%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#165 / 907 | 56
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56
FL AVG
33
Rank
#752 / 907 | 1.1
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1.1
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#320 / 907 | For-Profit | $20,000 | Nelson Ford | Studio / 1 Bed |
Financial Assistance for
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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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