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DeFuniak Springs, Walton County
Last verified: Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Chautauqua Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
About This Organization

Located at 785 South 2nd Street in historic DeFuniak Springs minutes from Healthmark Regional Medical Center (4413 US Hwy 331 S), Chautauqua Rehabilitation and Nursing Center (AHCA License #SNF16601 / Facility ID #16601, CMS Certification #105626, Florida Medicaid Provider #0324361-00, operated by Chautauqua Springs Health Center LLC) is a 180-bed state-licensed 24-hour long-term senior care, dementia custodial care, and skilled rehabilitation center—making it the largest 24-hour residential senior care facility in Walton County. Serving older adults whose cognitive or clinical needs exceed standard assisted living, the facility provides round-the-clock RN/LPN nursing supervision, long-term memory and dementia care, 7-day-a-week physical, occupational, and speech therapy, and full Florida Medicaid Institutional Care Program (ICP) and SMMC Long-Term Care coverage (acceptsMedicaid: true).

Official Verification Sources: FloridaHealthFinder (AHCA) Facility Profile — Chautauqua Rehabilitation and Nursing Center (#16601); Chautauqua Rehabilitation and Nursing Center Official Website

Verified State & Regulatory Credentials
AHCA Skilled Nursing & Long-Term Care Facility License / CMS Dual-Certified: AHCA #SNF16601 (ID #16601) | CMS #105626 | Medicaid #0324361-00 (180 Beds)Status: Active — Licensed by Florida AHCA & Certified by CMS

Issuer: Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) / CMS

Notes: Licensed as Chautauqua Rehabilitation and Nursing Center (Licensee: Chautauqua Springs Health Center LLC) at 785 S 2nd St, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435. Licensed capacity: 180 beds (acceptsMedicaid: true — dual-certified for Florida Medicaid Institutional Care Program [ICP] / SMMC Long-Term Care and Medicare Part A & B, plus VA/TRICARE and Private Pay).

Services Offered
180-Bed AHCA-Licensed 24-Hour Long-Term Senior Care & Skilled Nursing (#SNF16601)
Long-Term Residential & Dementia/Alzheimer's Custodial Care for High-Acuity Seniors
Full Florida Medicaid Institutional Care Program (ICP) & Medicare Part A/B Certification
7-Day-a-Week Inpatient Physical, Occupational & Speech Rehabilitation
24-Hour RN/LPN Clinical Care, IV Therapy, Complex Wound Care & Enteral Nutrition
Short-Term Caregiver Respite Stays & Hospice / Palliative Care Coordination
Frequently Asked Questions

Factual details and direct answers about Chautauqua Rehabilitation and Nursing Center's services, licensing, and credentials.

Does Chautauqua Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in DeFuniak Springs accept Florida Medicaid ICP for long-term care?

Yes. Chautauqua Rehabilitation and Nursing Center (AHCA #SNF16601, CMS #105626, Medicaid Provider #0324361-00) is a 180-bed Medicare- and Medicaid-certified facility accepting the Florida Medicaid Institutional Care Program (ICP) and SMMC Long-Term Care program following DOEA CARES level-of-care certification (acceptsMedicaid: true).

When should a Walton County family consider Chautauqua Rehabilitation and Nursing Center over a standard ALF?

When an older adult with advanced dementia, stroke recovery needs, or complex medical conditions requires 24-hour skilled RN/LPN nursing care that surpasses standard assisted living licensure, Chautauqua's 180-bed campus at 785 South 2nd Street in DeFuniak Springs provides continuous clinical and custodial care.

Contact Information
Address
785 S 2nd St, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435
Hours
Open 24 Hours
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