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195 Mattie M Kelly Blvd , Destin, FL 32550
2.5
(10 reviews)
"The facilities were very nice. They had different wings for the patients and the same nurses tended to work the same wings, so we became friends with the nursing staff as we also visited my grandmother. She was well taken care of and I could tell t..."
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551 Redstone Avenue West, Crestview, FL 32536
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Crescent Park Village is outstanding. My mother has been there for a number of years, and she has been treated with dignity; extremely good care. The food, and overall service is good. They really look after their residents individually. It is a nice..."
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1849 First Avenue East , Crestview, FL 32539
4.6
(3 reviews)
"My mother was in Crestview Rehabilitation Center. She had very caring and helpful nurses, and I think she got really good care there. The staff was very friendly and helpful to us. Her room was spacious and was very clean. When my mom was able to tel..."
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603 N Pearl St, Crestview, FL 32536
3.8
(8 reviews)
"I LIVE IN CRESTVIEW MANOR AND AM VERY HAPPY WITH STAFF AND MANAGER. ..."
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1500 North White Point Rd, Niceville, FL 32578
3.7
(15 reviews)
"Best facility in the area and I researched and visited all the others! Friendly, helpful staff and husband is well cared for. Choose the best for your loved one and you will be so happy that you did! My husband is happy there and that takes a huge b..."
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910 Brookmeade Drive, Crestview, FL 32539
3.6
(3 reviews)
"My husband is at Silvercrest Health And Rehabilitation Center. I certainly would recommend that place to anybody. It's a rehab and nursing facility. He has been there going on three weeks now. I like that it is very clean and extremely well staffed. ..."
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500 S Hospital Drive, Crestview, FL 32539
3.5
(2 reviews)
"Very nice, friendly, caring staff. I was a skeptical when Mom went there, but after a few weeks, I was sold. Now I'm waiting for an opening for Mom to be admitted for long-term care, but, unfortunately, they rarely have beds open. Shoal Creek Rock..."
READ MORE1 Lbj Sr Dr, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
3.2
(14 reviews)
"My grandfather was at Fort Walton Rehabilitation Center. I like their staff a lot better than the other place he was in. They were a lot better with communicating with me about what was going on with my grandpa. I can get right through to the nursing..."
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138 Sandestin Lane , Miramar Beach, FL 32550
1.8
(10 reviews)
"My mom was in the facility for a week. she was terminally ill.our family lives in Ga,so we took mom from the facility to her home in GA. We took care of her there until she passed away. The time mom spent at the nursing home was great. The staff was..."
READ MORE114 Third Street SE , Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
"Emerald Coast Center, situated in Fort Walton Beach, FL, offers a variety of care options, including skilled nursing care, short-term rehabi..."
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Jan
2.0
Review of Destin Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
My brother was in Destin Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. He was getting occupational therapy and physical therapy, but it was a joke as far as I'm concerned. With regard to the staff, I...
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Bev Nunemaker
4.0
Review of Destin Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
My husband was a resident from August 2020 to March 8,2021 when he passed away. I found this facility to be very professional and have a very caring staff. I want to thank them for...
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Incredulous and unbelievable
1.0
Review of Destin Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
I have never seen more rude and haughty staff. When you call there are several excuses -if anyone will answer the phone - the nurse is too busy, no one is in that wing, you have to leave a...
The cost of nursing home care with a semiprivate room is lower in Destin than the Florida state average of $8,564 and exactly the same as the national average of $7,908.
Seniors in the nearby city of Pensacola pay much higher monthly fees with an average cost of $8,760. The most expensive city for care in the state is Naples, where the average costs are almost $1,400 higher than those in Destin. Those looking for more affordable options may want to consider Sebring where costs are roughly $7,300 per month.
Destin
$7,908
Florida
$8,654
United States
$7,908
Pensacola
$8,760
Naples
$9,277
Sebring
$7,300
The average cost of nursing home care in Destin is $7,908 per month for a semiprivate room and $9,034 for a private room.
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
Nursing home care is the most expensive senior care option at $7,908 for a semiprivate room and $9,034 for a private room. Assisted living facilities cost about $3,000 less each month and provides 24/7 personal care assistance. In-home care services are a good option for seniors wanting to remain in their own homes with a monthly cost around $5,000.
In-Home Care
$5,005
Home Health Care
$5,053
Assisted Living Facility
$4,924
Nursing Home (semiprivate room)
$7,908
Nursing Home (private room)
$9,034
Note: Data for Destin was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Crestview, was used instead.
Seniors living in the Destin area have access to numerous free resources and services that provide information or advocate on behalf of seniors and their family members. These services are offered by non-profit organizations and government departments.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Okaloosa County Vet Center | (850) 651-1000 | The Okaloosa County Vet Center provides confidential services for veterans and their family members. Officers can assist seniors and their eligible family members to navigate the complicated veterans benefits system, and it also provides medical services at no cost. |
| Meals on Wheels | (850) 651-0721 | Shalimar United Methodist Church operates the Meals on Wheels service in Destin. Meals are delivered once per day by volunteers to seniors who are homebound and unable to prepare a meal for themselves. |
| Florida Ombudsman Program | (850) 414-2323 | The Florida Ombudsman Program advocates for the rights of seniors in long-term care facilities, such as nursing home care facilities. They can mediate between seniors and staff members to ensure that all involved parties are satisfied with the outcome. |
| Northwest Florida Area Agency on Aging | (850) 494-7100 | The Northwest Florida Area Agency on Aging provides information on long-term care facility options in the area. In addition, it offers information regarding support programs for seniors wanting to age in place in their own homes. |
| Department of Elder Affairs State of Florida | (850) 414-2000 | The Department of Elder Affairs in Florida advocates for the rights of seniors across the state. It runs a number of programs to assist low-income seniors, such as the Emergency Home Energy Assistance Program for the elderly. |
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