Nursing homes near Fort Walton Beach
The area within 8 miles of Fort Walton Beach carries 15.7 certified beds per 100 residents aged 85+, against a national rate of 24.2 — undersupplied.
Demand & supply in the Fort Walton Beach catchment
| Residents aged 75+ (within 8 miles) | 6,566 |
| Residents aged 85+ | 1,911 |
| Certified nursing beds | 300 |
| Beds per 100 aged 85+ | 15.7 |
| Beds at the national rate (24.2/100) | 462 |
| Shortfall vs national rate | 162 beds |
Quality of the nearby stock
Nursing homes nearest Fort Walton Beach
| Home | Beds | CMS rating | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westwood Nursing And Rehabilitation Center Fort Walton Beach 32547 | 60 | 5-star (Much above average) | 1.03 |
| Fort Walton Rehabilitation Center, LLC Fort Walton Beach 32547 | 120 | 5-star (Much above average) | 1.56 |
| Emerald Coast Center Fort Walton Beach 32548 | 120 | 4-star (Above average) | 2.59 |
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Reserve founding access →Care near Fort Walton Beach — questions
- How many nursing home beds are near Fort Walton Beach?
- Within 8 miles of Fort Walton Beach there are 300 certified nursing home beds across 3 CMS-certified homes.
- Is Fort Walton Beach short of nursing home beds?
- The 8-mile catchment around Fort Walton Beach has 15.7 certified beds per 100 residents aged 85+, against a national rate of 24.2 — undersupplied. At the national rate it would carry 162 more beds.
This catchment sits mainly in Okaloosa County.
Nearby: Destin · Niceville · Crestview · Milton · Gulf Breeze · Pensacola · Panama City · Callaway
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Method: an 8-mile catchment around Fort Walton Beach. Supply is every CMS-certified nursing home in reach; demand is US Census ACS 5-year population aged 75+/85+. The 24.2/100 national benchmark is computed from the data. Estimates for research and site screening. Updated July 2026.