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195 Mattie M Kelly Blvd Destin, FL 32541 · Okaloosa County
CMS certification number 106152 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is Destination Health and Rehabilitation Center a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record
There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for Destination Health and Rehabilitation Center as of October 2026.
CMS rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall, above the Florida average of 3.3.
Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.
Staffing
Nursing staff spend about 3.81 hours per resident per day at Destination Health and Rehabilitation Center, above the Florida median of 3.67 (US median: 3.72). About 0.54 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 3.48 hours, 9% below its all-week average. 54.9% of nursing staff left within a year (Florida median 42%). High turnover can mean residents see unfamiliar caregivers; ask how long the nurses on the unit have worked there.
About this nursing home
Paying for care at Destination Health and Rehabilitation Center: Medicare and Medicaid
Destination Health and Rehabilitation Center is certified for Medicare but not Medicaid. It can provide short-term skilled nursing and rehab covered by Medicare Part A, but if long-term care is needed and Medicaid becomes the payer, a move to a Medicaid-certified home would be needed. Nursing homes that accept Medicaid in Florida.
In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.
Health inspections
The most recent standard inspection was on May 21, 2026 and found 0 deficiencies. In total, inspectors issued 0 citations in the last three years.
Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
What the inspections found
Inspectors issued no citations at Destination Health and Rehabilitation Center in the last three years.
No health inspection citations in the last three years.
Questions to ask on a tour of Destination Health and Rehabilitation Center
- Nursing staff turnover was 54.9% a year. How many of the staff come from agencies?
- When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?
Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no fines or payment denials for this home in the last three years.
Rating history
| CMS month | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| August 2026 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 |
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Location
Hospitals near Destination Health and Rehabilitation Center
The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.
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6.9 mi
96th Medical Group (Eglin AFB) Eglin AFBEmergency roomMedian ER visit 1h 37m for patients treated and sent home
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9.8 mi
Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast Miramar BeachEmergency room ★★★☆☆ Medicare overall 3 of 5Median ER visit 2h 57m for patients treated and sent home
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9.9 mi
Twin Cities Hospital NicevilleEmergency room ★★★★★ Medicare overall 5 of 5Median ER visit 1h 54m for patients treated and sent home
Hospital ratings, ER visit times and more at Hospitals In Each State
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
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