Watercrest Santa Rosa Beach
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Santa Rosa Beach, FL

Watercrest Santa Rosa Beach

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Santa Rosa Beach, FL

Overview of Watercrest Santa Rosa Beach

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
(850) 655-2079
Bed community size
125-bed community Rank #240 / 1074Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 240th out of 1074 homes in Florida. 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.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
Walk Score: 16 / 100 Rank #1159 / 1486Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1159th out of 1486 homes in Florida. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Florida facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.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

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusLicensed
IssuanceDecember 15, 2025
ExpirationDecember 14, 2027
CountyWalton
License Number13550

Ownership & Operating Entity

Watercrest Santa Rosa Beach is legally operated by 205 West Hewett Road Opco LLC, and administrated by Stacie Webb.

Management CompanyQSL MANAGEMENT, LLC
Profit StatusFor-Profit

Type Of Units

Private
125 units
Total beds
125 units

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

ContactRobyn Hughes, Sales Director

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsSpa W, Fitness, Therapy Services, Signature Culinary Offerings, Chef’s Corner, Live Exhilarated, Signature Program Offerings, Technology Enhancements

Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionDining is at your leisure with options to dine al fresco by the pool, in the wine bistro, or fireside in inviting restaurants.

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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 Info 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.

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. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Florida average among 876 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Inspection score: 98 out of 100. Letter grade A+. 15 points above the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Inspection Scorecard Info 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. 6 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Total citations (73% below)
• Citations per year (73% below)
• Citations per inspection (31% below)
• Total inspections (62% below)
• Inspections with citations (75% below)
• Inspection citation rate (35% below)
Latest Inspection May 9, 2025 Standard

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This Facility FL Average vs. FL Avg
Total citations Info 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 #120 / 919 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 120th 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 Info Average citations per year since 2020. 1.5 5.5 This facility has 73% fewer citations per year than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.5 vs. FL avg 5.5).↓ 73% better
Citations per inspection Info 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 #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 Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This Facility FL Average vs. FL Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 10 26 This facility has 62% fewer total inspections than a typical Florida assisted living residence (10 vs. FL avg 26).↓ 62% better
Inspections with citations Info 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
Inspection citation rate Info 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 #220 / 919 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 220th 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 Info 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?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Suite

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Building Type: 3-story

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Managed by James Brassard

Executive Director

Activities in this home

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Watercrest Santa Rosa Beach

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Address 5.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Santa Rosa Beach's city center to Watercrest Santa Rosa Beach's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.26 miles to nearest hospital (Leeward Medical)

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Florida

Watercrest Santa Rosa Beach is located in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Florida.

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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).
FL

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
FL

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.
FL

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).
FL

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).
FL

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

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

Compare Assisted Living around Santa Rosa Beach

The information below is reported by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).

Watercrest Santa Rosa Beach
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Santa Rosa Beach
125
Facility 125
FL AVG 89
Rank #240 / 1074
Yes
16
Facility 16
FL AVG 40
Rank #1159 / 1486
205 West Hewett Road Opco LLC
98
Facility 98
FL AVG 83
Rank #35 / 876
10
40%
Facility 40%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #220 / 919
9
Facility 9
FL AVG 33
Rank #120 / 919
0.9
Facility 0.9
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #64 / 919
For-Profit - Stacie Webb Suite -
The Beacon Breeze
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Gulf Breeze
120
Facility 120
FL AVG 89
Rank #256 / 1074
No
30
Facility 30
FL AVG 40
Rank #915 / 1486
Chp Gulf Breeze Fl Tenant Corp
69
Facility 69
FL AVG 83
Rank #746 / 876
52
34.6%
Facility 34.6%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #173 / 919
56
Facility 56
FL AVG 33
Rank #764 / 919
1.1
Facility 1.1
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #331 / 919
For-Profit $20,000 Nelson Ford Suite A+
Somerby Santa Rosa Beach
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

RC

Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.

Santa Rosa Beach (Grosh)
96
Facility 96
FL AVG 89
Rank #495 / 1074
Yes
16
Facility 16
FL AVG 40
Rank #1159 / 1486
Hewett Senior Care LLC
93
Facility 93
FL AVG 83
Rank #203 / 876
22
45.5%
Facility 45.5%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #301 / 919
21
Facility 21
FL AVG 33
Rank #316 / 919
1.0
Facility 1.0
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #167 / 919
For-Profit $250 Aisha Chanel Thompkins Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed -

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?

The legal owner and operator of Watercrest Santa Rosa Beach is 205 West Hewett Road Opco LLC.

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.

What payment types does Watercrest Santa Rosa Beach accept?

Watercrest Santa Rosa Beach accepts Other.

Does Watercrest Santa Rosa Beach operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Watercrest Santa Rosa Beach is registered as a for-profit in FL.

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