785 S 2Nd Street, Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
Call Chautauqua Springs Health Center directly(850) 892-2176Chautauqua Springs Health Center is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Defuniak Springs, Florida. CMS rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall (4/5 for staffing, 4/5 for health inspections). Nurse staffing is 3.90 hours per resident per day, above the Florida average of 3.86. Its most recent inspection on Mar 13, 2025 cited 4 deficiencies.
Ratings from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), updated monthly. 5 stars = highest quality.
This facility vs. the Florida and national averages, from CMS data. For staffing, higher is generally better; for turnover and deficiencies, lower is better.
| Metric | This facility | Florida avg | National avg | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hrs/resident/day) | 3.90 | 3.86 | 3.89 | above avg |
| RN staffing (hrs/resident/day) | 0.59 | 0.73 | 0.68 | below avg |
| Aide staffing (hrs/resident/day) | 2.34 | 2.34 | 2.34 | above avg |
| Nursing staff turnover | 55.0% | 42.3% | 46.4% | above avg |
| Deficiencies cited, last inspection | 4.0 | 7.3 | 9.5 | below avg |
Hours per resident per day as reported to CMS. Higher numbers indicate more direct care time.
Lower turnover typically indicates better working conditions and continuity of care. National average for nursing staff is ~60%.
CMS inspects nursing facilities regularly. Deficiencies are categorized by severity.
Specific deficiencies cited in recent CMS health inspections, most recent first. Severity follows the CMS scope/severity scale. Source: CMS Care Compare.
785 S 2Nd Street
Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
105626
For profit - Limited Liability company
180
129.4
Medicare and Medicaid
1988-11-03
Benjamin Landa (54 facilities)
Urban
Benjamin Landa operates 54 nursing facilities across the United States.
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CMS gives Chautauqua Springs Health Center an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, including 4/5 for staffing and 4/5 for health inspections. These ratings come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and are updated monthly.
Chautauqua Springs Health Center reports 3.90 total nurse hours per resident per day, compared with the Florida average of 3.86.
Its most recent CMS inspection cited 4 deficiencies.
Chautauqua Springs Health Center is certified for 180 beds.
For admissions, availability and rehab questions, call (850) 892-2176. If a parent is leaving the hospital, the hospital discharge planner can also check which nursing homes have a bed.
