Emerald Coast Health Care

Emerald Coast Health Care sits in Fort Walton Beach, serving Okaloosa County and nearby areas for over 38 years, and Bef Johnson is the current Administrator, with a team bringing over 80 years of combined experience. The facility offers skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services, palliative care, hospice care, memory care, long-term care, and short-term stays, with programs like physical, occupational, and speech therapy all available on-site, and there are also post-acute and restorative services for residents needing extra support after a hospital stay. Emerald Coast Health Care has memory care units for residents dealing with dementia or Alzheimer's and puts a big focus on creating individualized plans for each person, so everyone's needs get met, from personal hygiene to medication management and even help with meals and laundry. Residents can use well-kept outdoor areas and renovated common spaces while receiving help from registered nurses and a physician on staff around the clock. The staff offers diagnostic, laboratory, imaging, emergency care, cardiology, gastrointestinal, neurological, oncology, orthopedic, women's care, spine care, and surgery services, which is more than you might see at some other places, and they also have mental health and wellness resources. Emerald Coast Health Care partners with the Plus Care Network, which includes several other hospitals and skilled nursing homes, and the selection process ties back to quality scores, services, and willingness to work together. The facility encourages family involvement in care and aims for a warm, homelike environment emphasizing dignity, respect, and compassion. Social services, nutritional support, housekeeping, and daily activities round out the routine to help residents feel comfortable and supported. Emerald Coast Health Care also takes part in community programs and mentoring efforts, showing a broader commitment outside the building. The facility hasn't received BBB accreditation but continues making improvements and keeps its focus on resident well-being and quality care, all in a Florida setting with freshly updated surroundings.