Nursing homes in Defuniak Springs, FL
Compare 1 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Defuniak Springs, part of the Walton area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 5★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Residents of Defuniak Springs, Florida, have access to high-quality long-term care within Walton County. The city is home to one nursing facility, Chautauqua Springs Health Center, which currently holds a perfect 5-star overall rating according to the latest data from CMS Care Compare. This top-rated center, operated by Benjamin Landa, serves the 32435 area, maintaining an average 5-star performance across all local skilled nursing options for those seeking clinical care in the region.
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avg 5★ · 1 homesWhat to look for in Defuniak Springs
- All homes in Defuniak Springs score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
- No home in Defuniak Springs reaches 4★ on staffing. Ask each home about registered nurse coverage 24/7.
- 1 home holds the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
- 0 of 1 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
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| CHAUTAUQUA SPRINGS HEALTH CENTER BENJAMIN LANDA · Large · For Profit | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.