Overview of Brookdale Panama City

Located in a quiet neighborhood in Panama City, Florida, Brookdale Panama City is a stylish senior living community offering comprehensive assisted living services. The community has a dedicated team of professionals that provides assistance with a wide range of activities like dressing, managing medications and housekeeping, giving residents more time to do what they love. With a selection of bright and spacious pet-friendly residences, residents have plenty of options to find the perfect space that matches their needs and style.

Brookdale Panama City is committed to creating a culture of wellness to support residents. Here, residents can participate in a wide array of activities tailored to foster holistic well-being, such as their thoughtfully designed B-Fit exercise program, weekly card games, crafting classes, and outdoor excursions. The community also features various amenities for residents’ convenience and leisure, including a well-stocked library, an on-site beauty parlor, a naturally-lit indoor patio, a fireside living room, and a piano for musical enjoyment.

Bed community size
50-bed community Rank #753 / 1058Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 753rd out of 1058 homes in Florida for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Florida facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 42 / 100 Rank #684 / 1487Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 684th out of 1487 homes in Florida for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Florida facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceOctober 6, 2024
CountyBay
License Number9293

Ownership & Operating Entity

Brookdale Panama City is legally operated by Brookdale Senior Living Communities, Inc., and administered by Debra J Cremers.

Profit StatusFor-profit

Type Of Units

Private
50 units
Total beds
50 units

Safety & Compliance

Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesEmergency Alert System

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Languages Spoken

English German Russian Spanish

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

HousekeepingYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Pet Friendly
Transportation
Salon
Courtyard
Garden
Dining
Lanai
Piano
Activities
Branded ProgramsBrookdale HealthPlus
Specific ProgramsContinuing Care Retirement Communities, At Home Care
Touring HoursMon - Fri: 8am - 9pm CT / Sat: 9am - 5:30pm CT

Pricing & Financial Information

Starting Price$4,675 per month

Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionDining program with healthy and delicious menu choices, meals made from scratch daily.
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Inspection History

In Florida, the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) is the primary authority that conducts unannounced inspections and completes official health quality reports for all healthcare facilities.

Since 2012 · 14 years of data 34 citations 35 inspections 5 fines $8.3K fined
Inspection Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Florida state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Florida assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.

2 points below the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Rank #556 / 876 in Florida Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 556th out of 876 homes in Florida for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Florida average among 876 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 81 out of 100. Letter grade B-. 2 points below the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Florida state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2012 vs. Florida state average
Overall vs. FL average 2 Worse Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Total citations (3% above)
• Inspections with citations (31% above)
2 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (23% below)
• Inspection citation rate (3% below)

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityFL Averagevs. FL Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 3433 This facility has 3% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (34 vs. FL avg 33).↑ 3% worse Rank #520 / 907 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 520th out of 907 homes in Florida for total citations. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among 907 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 1.01.3 This facility has 23% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1 vs. FL avg 1.3).↓ 23% better Rank #158 / 907 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 158th out of 907 homes in Florida for citations per inspection. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Florida average among 907 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityFL Averagevs. FL Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 3526 This facility has had 35% more total inspections than the Florida average (35 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 35% more
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 2116 This facility has 31% more inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (21 vs. FL avg 16).↑ 31% worse
Inspection citation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation. 60%62% This facility has 2 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (60% vs. FL avg 62%).↓ 2% better Rank #512 / 907 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 512th out of 907 homes in Florida for % of inspections with citations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Florida average among 907 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Suite

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Building Type: Single-story

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Address 2.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Panama City's city center to Brookdale Panama City's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Panama City

Info below is compiled from the FL Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

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91
Facility 91
FL AVG 83
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Facility 31%
FL AVG 61.5%
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Facility 15
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Rank #209 / 907
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Facility 1.2
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #446 / 907
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The Landing of Panama City Beach
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MC
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70
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FL AVG 88
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30
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Vop Landing Pcb, LLC
94
Facility 94
FL AVG 83
Rank #162 / 876
21
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Facility 48%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #315 / 907
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FL AVG 33
Rank #328 / 907
1.0
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FL AVG 1.3
Rank #158 / 907
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IL
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60
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FL AVG 88
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Kjb Tenant Panama City, LLC
76
Facility 76
FL AVG 83
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Facility 68%
FL AVG 61.5%
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1.1
Facility 1.1
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For-Profit$9,593Georgia NixonStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Brookdale Panama City
AL
Panama City (St. Andrews Bay)
50
Facility 50
FL AVG 88
Rank #753 / 1058
Yes
42
Facility 42
FL AVG 40
Rank #684 / 1487
Brookdale Senior Living Communities, Inc
81
Facility 81
FL AVG 83
Rank #556 / 876
35
60%
Facility 60%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #512 / 907
34
Facility 34
FL AVG 33
Rank #520 / 907
1.0
Facility 1.0
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #158 / 907
For-Profit$8,250Debra J CremersSuite-
Superior Residences
AL
MC
RC
Panama City Beach (Grand Heron Drive)-Yes
46
Facility 46
FL AVG 40
Rank #590 / 1487
---------Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Florida

Brookdale Panama City is located in Panama City, Florida.
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Long-Term Care Waiver

Florida Medicaid LTC Waiver

Age 65+ or 21+ disabled
General Florida resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
FL

High demand; waitlists common.

Benefits
In-home care (6-8 hours/day) Assisted living Respite (240 hours/year) Case management

Community Care for the Elderly (CCE)

Florida CCE

Age 60+
General Florida resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month varies
Asset Limits $5,000 individual
FL

Limited funding; regional variation.

Benefits
Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week) Adult day care (~$60/day) Respite (up to 10 days/year)

Home Care for the Elderly (HCE)

Florida Home Care for the Elderly

Age 60+
General Florida resident, at risk of nursing home placement; caregiver must be approved.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month individual, aligned with Medicaid thresholds
Asset Limits ~$2,000 (individual); varies by case manager discretion.
FL

Limited funding (~3,500 served annually); prioritizes low-income frail seniors.

Benefits
Basic subsidy (~$160/month) for housing/medical costs; special subsidies for supplies/services (e.g., incontinence supplies, ~$50-$200/month)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Florida Medicaid PACE

Age 55+
General Florida resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
FL

Limited to specific counties (e.g., Hillsborough, Miami-Dade); ~10 sites statewide.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Therapy

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Florida Optional State Supplementation

Age 65+ or disabled
General Florida resident, living in approved facility, receiving SSI or low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,004/month individual, including SSI
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
FL

Limited to specific facility types; ~$78.40/month max supplement.

Benefits
Cash payment (~$78.40/month) for room/board or personal needs in facilities

Frequently Asked Questions about Brookdale Panama City

What neighborhood is Brookdale Panama City in?

Brookdale Panama City is in the St. Andrews Bay neighborhood of Panama City.

What languages are spoken at Brookdale Panama City?

The team at Brookdale Panama City speaks English, German, Russian, and Spanish.

Who is the owner of Brookdale Panama City?

Brookdale Panama City is legally operated by Brookdale Senior Living Communities, Inc., and administered by Debra J Cremers.

Is Brookdale Panama City in a walkable area?

Brookdale Panama City has a walk score of 42. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Brookdale Panama City?

According to FL state health department records, Brookdale Panama City's license number is 9293.

Does Brookdale Panama City have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Brookdale Panama City on this page.

Are pets allowed at Brookdale Panama City?

Yes, Brookdale Panama City allows residents to bring their pets.

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