Best Nursing Homes in Fort Walton Beach, Florida — 2026 Rankings
Fort Walton Beach, Florida has 3 CMS-certified skilled nursing facilities. 0 facilities currently report zero CMS deficiency citations. Rankings are based on official CMS Health Deficiency data.
Facility Rankings
- Westwood Nursing And Rehabilitation Center — 3 deficiencies
- Fort Walton Rehabilitation Center, LLC — 5 deficiencies
- Emerald Coast Center — 15 deficiencies
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