Chautauqua Springs Health Center
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.
With 180 beds, Chautauqua Springs Health Center 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 March 2025 and recorded 4 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.
Chautauqua Springs Health Center 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 March 2025