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10 Best Nursing Homes in Destin, FL

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Destin, FL

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Photo of The Opal at Bluewater Bay
88 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.8
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25 reviews
9.8
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25 reviews
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I cannot say enough positive things about our experience with The Opal at Bluewater Bay. I only wish we had found this assisted living facility much sooner. The environment established by [name removed]...
Provides: Assisted 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.
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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Photo of Bayport of Fort Walton Beach
1010 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.1
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9.1
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Everyone at The Retreat has been most thoughtful from the first visit. This includes the reception desk, dining room help, people who arrive after a resident pushes a button, recreation director, nurses,...
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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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.
Photo of Brookdale Destin
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55 Floor plans available
7.5
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36 reviews
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Business side feels very corporate with little local control, but some of the staff genuinely cares and is dedicated to taking care of the residence. Though there have been numerous staff changes, it's...
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.
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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There is a bit of a turn over of staff here at Partin Place as a new company just recently purchased it but what I've seen so far has been great! It is so much better than the facility we were at previously....
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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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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: 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.
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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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Destin, FL

The average cost of senior living in Destin is $4,634 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Westville, FL with an average of $3,067 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Destin, FL, vs. nearby cities

Destin, FL
$4,634/mo
$4,341/mo

Nursing homes costs in Destin, FL, vs. state and national averages

Destin, FL
$4,634/mo
$4,276/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Nursing homes costs in Destin, FL, vs. other senior living options

$4,634/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,634/mo

Nursing homes costs in Destin, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,558/mo
Studio
$4,739/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,166/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,900/mo

Senior living costs in Destin vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Destin, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDestin, FLFloridaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,634/mo$4,276/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,639/mo$3,893/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,634/mo$4,276/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,477/mo$3,981/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Destin, FL:$4,634/mo
Florida:$4,276/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Destin, FL:$4,639/mo
Florida:$3,893/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Destin, FL:$4,634/mo
Florida:$4,276/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Destin, FL:$4,477/mo
Florida:$3,981/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Destin, FL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Destin and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Nursing homes cost trends in Destin, FL

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Destin have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Destin, FL$4,726/mo$4,899/mo-3.5%
Florida$4,742/mo$4,495/mo+5.5%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Destin, FL
2024 average cost:$4,726/mo
2023 average cost:$4,899/mo
Percent change:-3.5%
Florida
2024 average cost:$4,742/mo
2023 average cost:$4,495/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Destin

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Destin

Somerby of Santa Rosa Beach

5.0
This community is the best in the area! As a nurse myself I have toured all of the communities and chose to put my mom in here because staffing was great, food was delicious (really good food), the lifestyle engagement was top tier! One day they all went on a Dolphin Cruise in Destin, weekly ...
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Superior Residences of Niceville

4.1
Superior is a caring environment. The staff are kind and take care of each client’s needs! The facility is clean and has a homey atmosphere. We researched and toured several facilities before A Place for Mom found Superior Residence for us.

Belvedere Commons of Fort Walton Beach

4.5
It's a really good place and my numbers don't do it justice. Management seems to have a high turnover but the regular staff (med techs, nursing, kitchen, maintenance, etc.) are all pretty stable and really wonderful. The food is probably fine for the residents, but they don't have much variety ...
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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.
Destin, FLNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
44.4%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.3%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
66.7%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
66.7%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
55.6%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
44.4%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
66.7%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
55.6%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
44.4%
19.2%
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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.
Destin, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
55.6%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
44.4%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
55.6%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.2%
1.4%
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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.
Destin, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
44.4%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55.6%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
44.4%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.4%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.2%
0.1%
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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.
Destin, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.4%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
44.4%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
0.8%
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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.
Destin, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
55.6%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44.4%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44.4%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.6%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.6%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.6%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.6%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
55.6%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
55.6%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
55.6%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
44.4%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.4%
0.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Opal at Bluewater Bay, Bayport of Fort Walton Beach and Twin Cities Pavilion are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Destin, Florida. See full list of communities.
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