Quick answers
- Is Brookdale Destin licensed?
- Brookdale Destin appears on the official license list of the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) (retrieved November 2, 2026) as “Assisted Living Facility”, license number 11953460, status: licensed. Check the state record for the latest status and inspection reports.
- How many residents can Brookdale Destin have?
- The state license lists a capacity of 130. This is the licensed maximum, not the number of places free today.
- Where is Brookdale Destin?
- 2400 Crystal Cove Lane, Destin, FL 32541, Okaloosa County, Florida.
- What is the phone number of Brookdale Destin?
- (850) 267-1600, as listed by the state.
- What is the closest hospital emergency room?
- 96th Medical Group (Eglin AFB), Eglin Afb (about 6.5 mi in a straight line). In a medical emergency, call 911.
What to ask when you visit
A general checklist for any assisted living or residential care home. It is not medical or legal advice.
- Is the license current? Can I see the latest state inspection report and how any problems were fixed?
- What does the monthly fee include, and what costs extra (levels of care, help with medicines, laundry, transport)?
- How and how often are fees raised, and with how much notice?
- What help with daily activities is offered (bathing, dressing, medicines), and who gives it?
- How many staff are on duty during the day and at night? Is a nurse on site or on call?
- What happens if care needs increase? When would a resident have to move out?
- Is there a memory-care area for people with dementia, and is the home licensed for it?
- Does the home accept Medicaid (or a state waiver program), long-term care insurance or veterans’ benefits?
- How are medical emergencies handled, and which hospital is usually used?
- Can I talk with residents and families, share a meal, and visit at different times of day?
- What does the contract say about moving out, discharge and refunds? Ask for a copy to read at home.
Read the state record before you visit: this home’s state license record.
Free official help: the Eldercare Locator (U.S. Administration for Community Living), 1‑800‑677‑1116, eldercare.acl.gov, can connect you with your area agency on aging and your state’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman, who helps residents and families with concerns about a home.
Other licensed homes nearby
From the same official state lists, by straight-line distance from the center of the ZIP code (not driving distance).
- Hawthorn House6.7 mi · Shalimar, FL · capacity 75
- The Retreat at Fort Walton Beach6.7 mi · Fort Walton Beach, FL · capacity 130
- Beehive Homes of Niceville8.0 mi · Niceville, FL · capacity 16
- Partin Place8.0 mi · Niceville, FL · capacity 80
- The Opal at Bluewater Bay8.0 mi · Niceville, FL · capacity 65
- Twin Cities Pavilion8.0 mi · Niceville, FL · capacity 50
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
Hospitals that list emergency services in Medicare (CMS) data, by straight-line distance.
- 96th Medical Group (Eglin AFB)6.5 mi · Eglin Afb, FL
- HCA Florida Twin Cities Hospital8.0 mi · Niceville, FL
- Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast8.0 mi · Miramar Beach, FL
License information
| License type (as the state names it) | Assisted Living Facility |
|---|---|
| Name in the state record | BROOKDALE DESTIN |
| License number | 11953460 |
| License status | Licensed |
| Licensed capacity | 130 |
| Address | 2400 Crystal Cove Lane, Destin, FL 32541 |
| County | Okaloosa |
| State | Florida |
| Phone | (850) 267‑1600 |
| Licensing agency | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) |
| Inspection reports | This home’s record on the state website → |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Sources
- Official license list of Florida — Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), retrieved November 2, 2026
- State record for this license — inspection and complaint reports, when the state publishes them
- U.S. Census Bureau ZIP code areas (Gazetteer) — approximate position (center of the ZIP code area) used for distances