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Most families describe attentive, compassionate nursing and therapy staff, a clean environment, and strong physical therapy outcomes, with several reviewers specifically praising named CNAs, therapists, and administrators by name. However, one detailed report describes serious neglect during a 20-plus day stay, including being left in dirty diapers, not being fed, and slow medication response, attributed to understaffing.
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Destination Health And Rehabilitation Center is a senior living community in Destin, Florida offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 54 reviews.
Destination Health and Rehabilitation Center is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility located in Destin, Florida, offering physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology services. The facility combines resort-style amenities with ultramodern therapy equipment and medical support designed to help patients recover and regain independence.
Physical therapy services foster independence and functional mobility following orthopedic or neurological conditions or injuries, using innovative techniques to restore maximum function and minimize pain. Occupational therapy helps patients achieve greater independence in activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and eating following illness or injury. Speech-language therapy addresses communication skills in speaking, problem solving, reading, and writing, and provides evaluation and treatment for swallowing disorders.
The center operates on a continuum of care approach, with inpatient rehabilitation services geared toward safe transitions home and outpatient services providing ongoing therapy to help patients continue strengthening and advancing toward their personal therapy goals. The facility emphasizes a personalized approach that includes family input in the plan of care, treating patients and their concerns as family.
Care at the facility is built on the belief that caring for the elderly and disabled is a calling, with a commitment to ensuring quality and compassion as a way of life. The center focuses on measurable results and positive outcomes, working to help patients regain strength, independence, and confidence throughout their rehabilitation journey.
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Suzanne Simons
Jun 2026
I was impressed by the caring staff, the spotless rooms, and the thoughtful accommodations at Destination Health and Rehabilitation Center. The physical therapy sessions were tailored and effective, and the overall vibe felt truly supportive. If happiness had a location on Google Maps it would be here. Highly recommend for anyone needing quality rehab care.
Melissa Butts
Jun 2026
My MIL was discharged from Encompass-Dothan to home. She was not ready for her home setting. Destination worked with the case manager and got a referral sent to Destination. She is now “inpatient” rehab to get back to home setting. We are so impressed with the plan of care and the support following discharge.
Tracey Halfpenny
Apr 2026
I can not thank the TEAM at Destination Health and Rehabilitation Center enough for their incredible care for my dad while he is in the facility. Dee, the receptionist, is a gem. She shows true compassion and always greets you with a smile, which is so important when entering the facility. She always asks how the patient is doing and takes time to help family members. From day one, the nursing staff was attentive, compassionate, and truly went above and beyond to make my dad comfortable. The therapy department is top-notch—my dad’s physical therapist, Stephanie, is knowledgeable and is pushing my dad to meet his goals, helping him regain his mobility. I could not go without mentioning my dad’s FAVORITE CNA’s, Kim, Keisha, Abby #1, and Abby, who goes above and beyond in their job. They are professional, knowledgeable, and treat my father with immense dignity while assisting with his daily routines. The administrative staff needs accolades as well. Emily (the Director), the other Emily and Brooke are very approachable and responsive to every concern or question me and my family have had. They are hands-on, they walk the floor and know their residents by name. They have helped with the insurance process to make it painless. The facility is spotless, welcoming, and my dad says the food is surprisingly good. I have such peace of mind knowing my dad is in such great hands while he is here. I highly recommend Destination Health and Rehabilitation Center to anyone needing inpatient rehabilitation or long term care.
Valerie Dale
Feb 2026
This facility took care of my mother-in-law until they were not able any longer - insurance issues. Most all of the staff was kind and respectful (according to my mother-in-law). It was clean and well cared for as far as I could see. The only thing she complained about was the carrots she was given with her meals...lol. I think she told us she wasn't a rabbit. Unfortunately, my husband's mother passed only 4 days after she was denied further care by insurance company. The facility did what they could and made many recommendations. But time stood still for no one. Thank you so much for your efforts and lovely book you sent to my husband. Blessings to the caregivers and patients in 2026.
Judy D
Jan 2026
If you care about your loved ones you will not put them in this place. My husband was there for some 20 plus days, he was allowed to lay in dirty diapers for hours, he could not feed himself but they still brought his tray and put it on the side table and no one bothered to feed him. It took hours to get his medication after he asked for it. Never bothered to get him out of bed to sit in a chair. I know they are understaffed but the patient should not receive this type of care.
3 inspection visits in the last three years, 1 citation on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
Destination Health And Rehabilitation Center offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Destination Health And Rehabilitation Center is located at 195 Mattie M Kelly Blvd in Destin, Florida.
Most families describe attentive, compassionate nursing and therapy staff, a clean environment, and strong physical therapy outcomes, with several reviewers specifically praising named CNAs, therapists, and administrators by name. However, one detailed report describes serious neglect during a 20-plus day stay, including being left in dirty diapers, not being fed, and slow medication response, attributed to understaffing.
Destination Health And Rehabilitation Center had 3 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 1 citation on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
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