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10 Best Nursing Homes in Destin, FL
Destin is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 15 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Destin, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Destin is about $4,564, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 102 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
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I would rate everything a 5 except for the food. I was frequently there with my mom for breakfast and lunch and my brother for dinner. The food left a lot to be desired. I would rate it a 2 - and that...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Locally owned and managed by SRI, LLC who have 30 communities in their portfolio. This one of kind community in Fort Walton Beach brings a new concept to senior living. The concepts has 4 buildings at which each are connected by an interior hall and can be also entered from exterior. Inside...
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We have been pleased with all the staff here. They are really good to our mother and take good care of her. I like that each worker speaks to me.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Our assisted living community, located in Niceville, Fla., a short distance from the white sandy beaches of Destin, offers an engaging social life that will pull you away from the TV and into happy hour socials, card and board games, fitness classes, art and other creative projects, lively meals,...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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What our family likes the most about the Superior Residences of Niceville community is the staff members. They are great and provided excellent communication. The community is also very clean and very well...
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Located in the heart of Niceville, Superior Residences has been specifically designed and built for memory care and residents with Alzheimer's. Superior strives to create a special residence that embraces the importance of warmth, acceptance and care. Caring for the special needs of individuals...
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The staff is very caring and you could tell that they loved my dad. Some of them attended my dad's funeral nearly 2 hours away.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
If you’re ready to enjoy life and leave the housekeeping, laundry and daily chores to someone else, then our community on Florida’s Emerald Coast, in Destin, is ready and waiting for you. We offer assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care while providing abundant services, conveniences...
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I would recommend this community to others. They are cute condos and they are a perfect size and they have a balcony to enjoy also. Communication is good between the staff and our family. They keep us...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Blake at Miramar Beach is a distinctive senior living community, offering unparalleled experiences in a luxurious and hospitality-driven environment. With a dedicated and tenured team, enviable amenities, and a vibrant calendar of resident events, we provide a unique space for growth,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Cost of nursing homes in Destin, FL
The average cost of senior living in Destin is $4,564 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Westville, FL with an average of $3,067 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Destin, FL vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Destin
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Destin
Meridian at Westwood in Fort Walton Beach, FL
4.6
I'm very impressed with the services that have been provided at the Meridian. It gives me great peace of mind knowing my mom is fully taken care of. I love the location and the availability of every medical provider my mom needs within a 1 mile radius. She is able to get to her appointments by ...
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The Opal at Bluewater Bay in Niceville, FL
5.0
If you are looking for an assisted living facility for your loved one, look no further than Opal in Blue Water Bay Niceville. Bright great rooms, good food & superior service. I've viewed many, but it doesn't get any better than this.
Bayport of Fort Walton Beach
4.9
What has really stood out to us and what we really like most about the Bayport of Fort Walton Beach community is he overall friendliness of the staff. We would recommend this community to other families who may need a place for their loved ones.
Destin nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Destin nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Destin, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select care services in Destin nursing homes
Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Destin that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
41.7%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25%
9.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
75%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
75%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
75%
22.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
41.7%
17.3%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Destin nursing homes
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Destin Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
41.7%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
5.4%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Destin nursing homes
Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Destin partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
41.7%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41.7%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Destin nursing homes
Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Destin communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.7%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
41.7%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Destin nursing homes
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Destin offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
50%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.7%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
41.7%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
6.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
6.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
41.7%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.7%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bayport of Fort Walton Beach, The Opal at Bluewater Bay and Meridian at Westwood are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Destin, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 15 nursing homes facilities near Destin, Florida. See the full list.
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