DESTINATION HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER
Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.
Destination Health and Rehabilitation Center has a Trust Grade of B+, which means it is above average and is recommended for families considering care options. It ranks #29 out of 690 facilities in Florida, placing it in the top half, and #2 out of 8 in Okaloosa County, indicating that only one local option is rated higher. The facility is newly opened, so there are no trends regarding improvements or declines yet. Staffing is rated at 4 out of 5 stars, although the turnover rate is concerning at 70%, significantly higher than the state average of 42%. However, it's worth noting that there have been no fines reported and the facility has good RN coverage, exceeding that of 75% of Florida facilities, which can help catch any potential issues early. Importantly, there are no deficiencies or critical issues found during inspections, suggesting a strong commitment to quality care despite the high turnover rate.
- Trust Score
- B+
- In Florida
- #29/690
- Safety Record
- Low Risk
- Inspections
- Too New
- Staff Stability ⚠ Watch
- 70% turnover. Very high, 22 points above average. Constant new faces learning your loved one's needs.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Florida facilities.
- Skilled Nurses ✓ Good
- Each resident gets 50 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — more than average for Florida. RNs are trained to catch health problems early.
- Violations ✓ Good
- No deficiencies on record. Exceptional compliance history. Very rare.
The Good
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4-Star Staffing Rating · Above-average nurse staffing levels
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4-Star Quality Measures · Strong clinical quality outcomes
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
Facility shows strength in staffing levels, quality measures, fire safety.
The Bad
24pts above Florida avg (46%)
Frequent staff changes - ask about care continuity
22 points above Florida average of 48%
The Ugly 0 deficiencies on record
Clean Inspection Record
This facility has zero deficiencies on record - the average nursing home has 7. Only 1% of facilities nationally achieve a completely clean inspection record.
Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "Why is there high staff turnover? How do you retain staff?"
- "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
- "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"
Our Honest Assessment
- • Grade B+ (80/100). Above average facility, better than most options in Florida.
- • No major safety red flags. No abuse findings, life-threatening violations, or SFF status.
- • No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Florida facilities.
- • No deficiencies on record. Exceptional compliance history. Very rare.
- • 70% turnover. Very high, 22 points above average. Constant new faces learning your loved one's needs.
About This Facility
What is Destination Center's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns DESTINATION HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, which is considered much above average nationally. Within Florida, this rating places the facility higher than 99% of the state's 100 nursing homes. This rating reflects solid performance across the metrics CMS uses to evaluate nursing home quality.
How is Destination Center Staffed?
CMS rates DESTINATION HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER's staffing level at 4 out of 5 stars, which is above average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 70%, which is 24 percentage points above the Florida average of 46%. High turnover can affect care consistency as new staff learn residents' individual needs.
What Have Inspectors Found at Destination Center?
Based on CMS data, DESTINATION HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER has no deficiency citations on record during the current review period. This is relatively uncommon - most facilities receive at least some citations during routine inspections.
Who Owns and Operates Destination Center?
DESTINATION HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER is owned by a for-profit company. For-profit facilities operate as businesses with obligations to shareholders or private owners. The facility operates independently rather than as part of a larger chain. With 119 certified beds and approximately 58 residents (about 49% occupancy), it is a mid-sized facility located in DESTIN, Florida.
How Does Destination Center Compare to Other Florida Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Florida, DESTINATION HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER's overall rating (5 stars) is above the state average of 3.2, staff turnover (70%) is significantly higher than the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (5 stars) is much above the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Destination Center?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "How do you ensure continuity of care given staff turnover, and what is your staff retention strategy?" "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" "How do you handle medical emergencies, and what is your hospital transfer rate?" "Can I speak with family members of current residents about their experience?" These questions are particularly relevant given the facility's high staff turnover rate.
Is Destination Center Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, DESTINATION HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER has a clean safety record: no substantiated abuse findings (meaning no confirmed cases of resident harm), no Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death), and is not on the Special Focus Facility watch list (a federal program monitoring the lowest-performing 1% of nursing homes). The facility has a 5-star overall rating and ranks #1 of 100 nursing homes in Florida. While no facility is perfect, families should still ask about staff-to-resident ratios and recent inspection results during their visit.
Do Nurses at Destination Center Stick Around?
Staff turnover at DESTINATION HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER is high. At 70%, the facility is 24 percentage points above the Florida average of 46%. High turnover means new staff may not know residents' individual needs, medications, or preferences. It can also be disorienting for residents, especially those with dementia who rely on familiar faces. Families should ask: What is causing the turnover? What retention programs are in place? How do you ensure care continuity during staff transitions?
Was Destination Center Ever Fined?
DESTINATION HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER has no federal fines on record. CMS issues fines when nursing homes fail to meet care standards or don't correct problems found during inspections. The absence of fines suggests the facility has either maintained compliance or corrected any issues before penalties were assessed. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review recent inspection reports for the full picture.
Is Destination Center on Any Federal Watch List?
DESTINATION HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER is not on any federal watch list. The most significant is the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which identifies the bottom 1% of nursing homes nationally based on persistent, serious quality problems. Not being on this list means the facility has avoided the pattern of deficiencies that triggers enhanced federal oversight. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review the facility's inspection history directly.