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Chautauqua Springs Health Center
785 S 2nd Street, Defuniak Springs, FL 32435 · Walton County · (850) 892-2176
Fewer inspection deficiencies (3) than 71% of nursing homes in Florida. Rated #1 of 694 nursing homes in Florida by overall CMS stars. Nursing hours per resident day: 3.6 — below the Florida average of 3.82.
Quality details (CMS data, Oct 2026 release)
| Certified beds | 180 |
| Average residents per day | 131.1 |
| Ownership | For-profit |
| Participation | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Provider chain | BENJAMIN LANDA |
| Nursing hours per resident per day | 3.56 (Florida average: 3.82) |
| — of which RN hours | 0.42 |
| — of which nurse aide hours | 2.07 |
| Staff turnover | — |
| RN turnover | — |
| Most recent health inspection | Jun 25, 2026 |
| Deficiencies cited (latest cycle) | 3 (Florida average: 7.1) |
| Weighted inspection score (lower is better) | 13 |
| Federal fines in past 3 years | 0 fine(s) totaling $0 |
| Payment denials / penalties | 0 |
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Source: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Provider Information dataset, Oct 2026 release (processing date Sep 1, 2026). Ratings reflect inspection cycles and reported staffing; visit any facility in person before deciding.