Chautauqua Springs Rehabilitation By Harborview
Nursing Home Facility
785 South 2nd Street, Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
Chautauqua Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is a skilled nursing facility located in the beautiful and historical community of DeFuniak Springs in the Florida Panhandle.
Operated by Signature Healthcare, which runs 91 communities in our directory.
With 180 beds, Chautauqua Springs Rehabilitation By Harborview is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Defuniak Springs average about 64 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 73% of its licensed beds.
Medicare rates this community 5 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. The individual scores differ noticeably: 2 stars for staffing against 4 stars for health inspections, so it is worth reading both before deciding. Its most recent standard health inspection was in June 2026 and recorded 3 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.6 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.4 hours from a registered nurse.
The community is located in Walton County, FL.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 8 problems at Chautauqua Springs Rehabilitation By Harborview. None of them caused harm to a resident.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Chautauqua Springs Rehabilitation By Harborview offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type for-profit limited liability corporation
- Beds / units 180
- Occupancy 73%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.6
- Last health inspection June 2026
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