Chautauqua Springs Health Center
Defuniak Springs, FL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 105626) · 180 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (850) 892-2176 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Chautauqua Springs Health Center has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Florida state average of 3.27. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Chautauqua Springs Health Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.56 hours per resident per day, including 0.42 RN hours per resident per day, and carries a CMS staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars. CMS has not reported a nursing staff turnover percentage in the available data.
Chautauqua Springs Health Center has no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials according to CMS data. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated for this facility.
About this facility
Chautauqua Springs Health Center is a 180-bed skilled nursing facility in Defuniak Springs, Walton County, Florida, with an average of 131.1 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been certified since November 1988. It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare, Chautauqua Springs holds an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Florida state average of 3.27. Its component ratings are: health inspection, 4 stars; quality measures, 5 stars; and staffing, 2 stars. The lower staffing star reflects reported nurse staffing levels relative to resident needs.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.564 per resident per day, with 0.416 RN hours per resident per day. CMS has not reported a nursing staff turnover percentage for this facility in the supplied data.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials for this facility. No abuse icon is indicated, and no Special Focus Facility status is noted for Chautauqua Springs.
The facility is part of the Benjamin Landa chain, which operates 48 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.4 stars — this facility's 5-star overall rating is above that chain average. There has been no ownership change reported within the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Data source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has a 5 out of 5 overall rating, above the Florida state average of 3.27.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.56 hours per resident per day, with 0.42 RN hours per resident per day; CMS staffing rating is 2 out of 5 stars. Turnover data was not provided.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines (0 fines, $0.00) and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is indicated for this facility in the CMS data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 180 beds and has an average daily population of 131.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit LLC and part of the Benjamin Landa chain, which includes 48 facilities with an average rating of 3.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since November 3, 1988.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 5, 4, 2, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 8508922176 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This is not addressed in the CMS data; contact the facility at 8508922176 to arrange a visit and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/105626?state=FL.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.