Fort Walton Beach | HCA Florida Behavioral Health Specialists
Behavioral Health / Psychiatry • Fort Walton Beach, FL
Clinic Type
Behavioral Health / Psychiatry
Address
1000 Mar Walt Drive, Fort Walton Beach, FL 3254
Phone
(850) 315-8009
privacy@hcahealthcare.com
Opening Hours
Mon - Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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FAQs
What programs are available for structured outpatient behavioral care?
We offer an intensive outpatient program and a partial hospitalization program for those in need of structured outpatient behavioral care rather than an inpatient hospital stay.
Do you offer inpatient psychiatric care on-site?
Yes, for patients who are 18 and older, we offer on-site inpatient psychiatric care in a 48-bed unit.
Do you perform free screenings to help determine which program is right for a patient?
Yes, we perform free, confidential screenings to help patients determine which program is right for them.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- CMS HCAHPS: 3 out of 5 stars (overall hospital rating) (518 completed patient surveys)
- Healthgrades: 64% would definitely recommend
Patients praise
- cleanliness of the facility
- some staff described as compassionate and attentive
- positive experiences with specific providers for care management
- recognized for some clinical quality standards like patient safety excellence
Common complaints
- long wait times
- reports of rude or unprofessional staff behavior
- concerns regarding staffing levels and high turnover
- allegations of poor communication from doctors and nurses
- instances of perceived lack of appropriate medical attention
- billing and financial concerns
"The hospital staff are described as professional and compassionate, going above and beyond to ensure patient comfort."
— Wanderlog"negative feedback points out issues with medication administration without consent, misdiagnoses leading to serious health concerns... and billing discrepancies resulting in financial burdens on patients."
— Wanderlog"HCA believes in squeezing as much out of each human on the payroll as possible. Less employees, more patients."
— Indeed.comSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- New Expanded Space for HCA Florida Healthcare's Graduate Medical Education and Clinic - News — Jun 23, 2026
- Where Freedom Meets Recovery: Bridgeway Center Lights the Way - FWB Life | Fort Walton Beach News, Events and Community Information — Jul 17, 2025
- HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin, Twin Cities hospitals honor physicians on National Doctors' Day — Mar 30, 2026
- HCA Fort Walton-Destin Hospital nurses picket over alleged safety concerns, short staffing — Jun 2, 2026
- Union victory in Florida | National Nurses United — Nov 3, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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