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Chautauqua Springs Health Center

Nursing HomeDefuniak Springs, FLCMS 105626
7 citations on record

Operated by Benjamin Landa

From CMS

Facility profile

CMS overall rating
5 / 5

*CMS Five-Star

Certified beds
180

*CMS

Avg. residents per day
123.3

*CMS

Inspection record

On record from CMS

Health citations
7

*CMS

Fire safety findings
4

*CMS

Inspections on file
5

*CMS

Last inspection
2025-03-13

*CMS

Citations

7 citations on record

Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.

What do CMS severity letters mean?

Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.

Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.

  • 0550Generalpotential for harm

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

  • 0880Generalpotential for harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  • 0921Generalpotential for harm

    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

  • 0695Generalpotential for harm

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

  • 0695Generalpotential for harm

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

  • 0803Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

  • 0761Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Inspection history

Every health inspection on record

Each CMS health inspection of this facility, and the deficiencies the surveyors cited. Where the verbatim Form 2567 statement of deficiencies is on file, it links to the full report.

  • Inspection4 deficiencies

    105626 03/13/2025 Chautauqua Springs Health Center 785 S 2nd Street Defuniak Springs, FL 32435 F 0550 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Based upon…

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  • InspectionFire Safety1 deficiency
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  • Inspection1 deficiency
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  • InspectionFire Safety3 deficiencies
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  • Inspection2 deficiencies

    105626 06/16/2022 Chautauqua Springs Health Center 785 S 2nd Street Defuniak Springs, FL 32435 F 0761 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted…

    Read full statement of deficiencies

Ownership

Benjamin Landa

49nursing homes nationwide, in CMS records

FAQ

Questions and answers

What is Chautauqua Springs Health Center?
Chautauqua Springs Health Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Defuniak Springs, FL, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 105626.
What is the CMS rating for Chautauqua Springs Health Center?
Chautauqua Springs Health Center has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
How many beds does Chautauqua Springs Health Center have?
Chautauqua Springs Health Center is certified for 180 beds. It serves an average of 123.3 residents per day.
How many citations does Chautauqua Springs Health Center have?
Chautauqua Springs Health Center has 7 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
When was Chautauqua Springs Health Center last inspected?
Chautauqua Springs Health Center was last inspected on March 13, 2025. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.

*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.

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