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Best Assisted Living in Destin, FL

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 2 assisted living communities in Destin, FL using FL Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in FL
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Jordan Weiss, PhD
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We analyzed These are the facilities in Destin, FL our team has analyzed — not a count of every assisted living provider in Destin, FL.
2 homes
Other senior care options in Destin:
Memory Care Nursing Homes Independent Living

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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Share of inspections that resulted in citations, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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.
Reported profit orientation for the operator or facility (e.g. for-profit vs nonprofit), as provided in state licensing or disclosure data.
Total monetary fines or penalties in the reporting window from the state source. A single large fine can dominate this figure.
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.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
The Blake at Miramar Beach
AL
MC
RC
Miramar Beach
130
Facility 130
FL AVG 85
Rank #172 / 890
A+Yes
37
Facility 37
FL AVG 40
Rank #516 / 1,001
90 Ponce De Leon St Opco LLC11
9%
Facility 9%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #63 / 853
4
Facility 4
FL AVG 33
Rank #121 / 853
0.4
Facility 0.4
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #164 / 853
For-Profit$0Susan ConnorStudio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+
Brookdale Destin
AL
IL
MC
Destin (Miramar Beach)
130
Facility 130
FL AVG 85
Rank #172 / 890
B-Yes
7
Facility 7
FL AVG 40
Rank #919 / 1,001
Blc Crystal Bay, LLC50
26%
Facility 26%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #291 / 853
21
Facility 21
FL AVG 33
Rank #466 / 853
0.4
Facility 0.4
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #164 / 853
For-Profit$27,000Kimberly Migliozzi1 Bed / 2 BedA+

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other FL assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 2 analyzed for Destin. See how we rank facilities

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The Blake at Miramar Beach

90 Ponce De Leon St, Miramar Beach, FL 32550
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The Blake at Miramar Beach offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Miramar Beach, FL. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident maintains a private living space, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Respite care provides a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The community may be a good fit for someone living with dementia or a family needing temporary support.

The community has 130 beds, with studios, one bedroom layouts, and two bedroom layouts available. A studio provides a single private space, while a two bedroom layout can accommodate a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion.

Pets are allowed, so residents can bring a pet with them. Payment is accepted through Veteran Affairs Benefits.

Susan Connor serves as the administrator, and 90 Ponce De Leon St Opco operates the community. A Walk Score of 37 places the area in a car dependent category, meaning most errands require a car or a ride for a resident who no longer drives.

Phone: (850) 424-1519

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Brookdale Destin

2400 Crystal Cove Ln, Destin, FL 32550
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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.

Starting Price $4,540/Month
Phone: (850) 267-1600

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
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Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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No paid rankings Communities cannot pay to influence placement.
Data source Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA)
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Assisted Living in Destin at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 22/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Destin, FL. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 130The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Destin, FL. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Destin, FL

What is the average cost of assisted living in Destin, FL?

The average monthly cost of assisted living in Destin, FL is approximately $4,800. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for assisted living in Destin, FL?

Assisted living in Destin, FL typically ranges from $4,000–$6,500 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at assisted living facilities in Destin, FL?

Assisted living facilities in Destin, FL typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:6 to 1:12.

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Florida?

Assisted living in Florida supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Florida?

Assisted living in Florida is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Florida Medicaid cover assisted living?

Florida Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including Florida) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.

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