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Brookdale Destin
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Destin, FL
Brookdale Destin
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Destin, FL
Indulge in beautiful sceneries and wonderful community amenities with Brookdale Destin, a welcoming senior living community in Destin, FL, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The community offers a range of floor plans, including one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments, ensuring residents enjoy a comfortable and safe living space. Residents also find comfort in knowing that a team of highly skilled professionals is available for assistance at any time of the day.
At Brookdale Destin, residents enjoy a fulfilling environment where they can live a life of leisure and independence while still receiving the personal assistance they need, including assistance with activities of daily living and chores like cooking, cleaning, and home maintenance. Recognized as Best Memory Care by U.S. News and World Report, Brookdale Destin guarantees exceptional care and support should residents’ needs change over time and they require memory care. To ensure residents’ holistic needs are met, the community also conducts a full and ever-changing activities calendar with an expansive choice of enjoyable ways to spend your time.
130-bed community Rank #210 / 1058Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 210th out of 1,058 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
48 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 7 / 100 Rank #1318 / 1427Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1318th out of 1,427 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceDecember 19, 2024
ExpirationDecember 18, 2026
CountyWalton
License Number7769
Brookdale Destin is legally operated by Blc Crystal Bay, LLC, and administered by Kimberly Migliozzi.
Profit StatusFor-profit
Private
130 units
Total beds
130 units
Wheelchair Accessible
Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesEmergency Alert System
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Home Care
HousekeepingYes
Linen ServiceYes
Utilities IncludedYes
Fitness Center
Library
Salon
Spa
Chapel
Dining
Bistro
Courtyard
Garden
Patio
Walking Paths
Transportation
Concierge
Wi-Fi
Housekeeping
Laundry
Wellness Center
ActivitiesThe community offers a variety of activities, including fitness classes, games, and social gatherings, with a calendar available for residents
Wellness ProgramBrookdale HealthPlus, personalized preventive care, support for chronic conditions management, continued coordination of care
Religious Services
Touring HoursMon - Fri: 8am - 9pm; Sat: 9am - 5:30pm
Starting Price$4,540 per month
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.
Inspection Score
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.
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.
15 points below the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Rank #781 / 901 in Florida Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 781st out of 901 homes we track in Florida for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Florida average among 901 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 68 out of 100. Letter grade D+. 15 points below the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)Legal Actions
Formal stipulations and orders filed by Florida regulators against this facility, including fines and total monetary penalties.
This Facility
FL Average
vs. FL Avg-
10vs 5 avg↑ 100% higher than FL avg
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$27kvs $11.6k↑ 132% higher than FL avg
Inspection Scorecard
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.
Overall vs. FL average
2 Worse
Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Total citations (31% above)
• Inspections with citations (56% above) 2 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (31% below)
• Inspection citation rate (21% below)
• Total citations (31% above)
• Inspections with citations (56% above) 2 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (31% below)
• Inspection citation rate (21% below)
Citations
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 46 | 35 | This facility has 31% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (46 vs. FL avg 35).↑ 31% worse Rank #678 / 906 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 678th out of 906 homes we track in Florida for total citations. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among 906 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 0.9 | 1.3 | This facility has 31% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (0.9 vs. FL avg 1.3).↓ 31% better Rank #49 / 906 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 49th out of 906 homes we track in Florida for citations per inspection. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Florida average among 906 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
Inspections
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 51 | 26 | This facility has had 96% more total inspections than the Florida average (51 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 96% more |
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Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 25 | 16 | This facility has 56% more inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (25 vs. FL avg 16).↑ 56% worse |
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Inspection citation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.
| 49% | 62% | This facility has 13 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (49% vs. FL avg 62%).↓ 13% better Rank #320 / 906 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 320th out of 906 homes we track in Florida for % of inspections with citations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Florida average among 906 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
1 / 4
1 Bed
1
330 - 560 sq. ft
1 / 4
2 Bed
2
670 - 970 sq. ft
Activities in this home
- Arts and Crafts
- Exercise Classes
- Games & Cards
- Gardening
- Music Programs
- Shopping
- Social Events & Outings
- Theater & Movies
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Brookdale Destin
Places of interest near Brookdale Destin
2400 Crystal Cove Ln, Destin, FL 32550 — 0.53 miles to nearest hospital (Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast)
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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.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Florida state average. See the benchmark below for the typical Florida score; higher is better.
This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Share of inspections that resulted in citations, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
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Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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The average number of citations this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total citations ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
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Reported profit orientation for the operator or facility (e.g. for-profit vs nonprofit), as provided in state licensing or disclosure data.
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Total monetary fines or penalties in the reporting window from the state source. A single large fine can dominate this figure.
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A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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| Brookdale Destin | AL IL MC | Destin (Miramar Beach) | 130
Facility
130
FL AVG
88
Rank
#210 / 1,058 | Yes |
7
Facility
7
FL AVG
42
Rank
#1,318 / 1,427 | Blc Crystal Bay, LLC | 68
Facility
68
FL AVG
83
Rank
#781 / 901 | 51 | 49%
Facility
49%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#320 / 906 | 46
Facility
46
FL AVG
33
Rank
#678 / 906 | 0.9
Facility
0.9
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#49 / 906 | For-Profit | $27,000 | Kimberly Migliozzi | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ |
| The Blake at Miramar Beach | AL MC RC | Miramar Beach | 130
Facility
130
FL AVG
88
Rank
#210 / 1,058 | Yes |
37
Facility
37
FL AVG
42
Rank
#788 / 1,427 | The Blake At Miramar Beach Services LLC | 97
Facility
97
FL AVG
83
Rank
#69 / 901 | 11 | 27%
Facility
27%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#106 / 906 | 13
Facility
13
FL AVG
33
Rank
#170 / 906 | 1.2
Facility
1.2
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#441 / 906 | For-Profit | - | Susan Connor | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Florida
Brookdale Destin is located in Destin, Florida.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Brookdale Destin
What neighborhood is Brookdale Destin in?
Brookdale Destin is in the Miramar Beach neighborhood of Destin.
What languages are spoken at Brookdale Destin?
The team at Brookdale Destin speaks English.
Who is the owner of Brookdale Destin?
Brookdale Destin is legally operated by Blc Crystal Bay, LLC, and administered by Kimberly Migliozzi.
Is Brookdale Destin in a walkable area?
Brookdale Destin has a walk score of 7. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the license number of Brookdale Destin?
According to FL state health department records, Brookdale Destin's license number is 7769.
When does Brookdale Destin's license expire?
According to FL state health department records, Brookdale Destin's license expires on December 18, 2026.
How long has Brookdale Destin been in business?
Brookdale Destin has been operating for approximately 48 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
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