The Meridian at Westwood
Assisted living facility (ALF) in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, licence 12856
1001 Marwalt Dr, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547 · Okaloosa County
- Licence
- 12856, in review
- Licensed beds
- 150
- Medicaid waiver list
- No
- Specialty licences
- Standard licence only
- Deficiencies cited
- 21 (1 Class I or II)
- Fines
- $6,000
Does The Meridian at Westwood accept Medicaid?
No. The Meridian at Westwood isn't on AHCA's Medicaid waiver list and doesn't report Medicaid as a form of payment.
See every Florida ALF on the waiver list, or read how the Medicaid waiver for assisted living works.
Monthly cost at The Meridian at Westwood
AHCA doesn't collect prices, so the state record has no rate for The Meridian at Westwood. The CareScout Cost of Care Survey 2025 puts the Florida median at $5,610 a month for a private one-bedroom unit, against $6,200 for the US.
Ask for the written rates: what the base fee covers, what each level of care adds and how much notice you get before a rise. Our guide to the cost of assisted living in Florida covers the ways to pay.
Licence and the care it may give
| Licence detail | From the AHCA record |
|---|---|
| Licence number | 12856 |
| AHCA file number | 11969030 |
| Type | Assisted Living Facility |
| Status | In review |
| Ownership | For-Profit |
| First licensed | May 4, 2016 |
| Current licence | September 20, 2024 to September 19, 2026 |
AHCA shows the licence as in review. Ask the facility why, and check the AHCA profile before you sign.
The Meridian at Westwood holds a standard ALF licence. That covers housing, meals and help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing and taking medication, but not ongoing nursing care.
State inspections, complaints and fines
Florida inspectors cited The Meridian at Westwood for 21 deficiencies on the AHCA comparison record. Class I is the most serious, a risk of death or serious harm; Class IV is the least.
| Class | Cited |
|---|---|
| Class II | 1 |
| Class III | 18 |
| Not classed | 2 |
The record also lists 10 complaints to AHCA and 2 sanctions with $6,000 in fines.
| Action | Started | Fine | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fine | May 22, 2026 | $500 | - |
| Fine | November 3, 2025 | $5,500 | - |
Beds and rooms
The Meridian at Westwood is licensed for 150 residents at a time.
- Licensed beds
- 150
- Private beds
- 150
- Private rooms
- 50
- Shared rooms
- 50
Services The Meridian at Westwood reports to the state
The Meridian at Westwood reported these to AHCA. The state doesn't check them, so ask to see each one in person.
- Special programs
- Memory Care
- Nurse availability
- Direct Part-Time
- Activities
- Arts and Crafts, Exercise Classes, Games/Cards, Music Programs, Shopping, Social Events/Outings, Theater and Movies
- Languages spoken
- English
- Payment accepted
- Other
- Bed hold policy
- Yes
Who owns and runs The Meridian at Westwood
- Licensee
- Pacifica Walton Beach LLC
- Administrator
- Alisa Atkinson
- Management company
- Walton Beach Mgr LLC
Other assisted living near The Meridian at Westwood
- Belvedere Commons of Fort Walton Beach2000 Principal Lane, Fort Walton Beach 32547
- Brookdale Fort Walton Beach233 Carmel Drive, Fort Walton Beach 32547
- The Retreat at Fort Walton Beach243 Hollywood Blvd NW, Fort Walton Beach 32548
- Hawthorn House1200 Hawthorn House Dr, Shalimar 32579
- Twin Cities Pavilion1053 John Sims Parkway, Niceville 32578
Florida rules that apply here
AHCA licenses and inspects every assisted living facility in Florida under Chapter 429 of the Florida Statutes and rule chapter 59A-36. Those rules set who a home may admit, the staff training it needs, how it helps with medication and the 45 days' notice it must give before a discharge.
Our plain guide to Florida assisted living regulations walks through each one, and how to complain to AHCA if something goes wrong.
Is this your facility?
If you run The Meridian at Westwood, email contact@assistedlivingaccess.com from your work address. We can add your own rates, photos and contact details next to the state record, or take the listing down.
Questions about The Meridian at Westwood
Does The Meridian at Westwood accept Medicaid?
No, it isn't on the waiver list.
How many residents is The Meridian at Westwood licensed for?
150 residents, its licensed bed count.
What did Florida inspectors find at The Meridian at Westwood?
21 cited, 0 Class I and 1 Class II.
Who owns The Meridian at Westwood?
The licensee is Pacifica Walton Beach LLC.
From the state record: Florida AHCA FloridaHealthFinder facility profile and the AHCA assisted living facility comparison.