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The 5 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Niceville, FL for 2024

Sitting beside Choctawhatchee Bay in northern Florida, Niceville is a small city with 3 local assisted living communities and 2 more in surrounding areas, offering seniors numerous lifestyle and amenity options to choose from. These communities charge $4,924 per month, on average, which is $924 more than Florida's statewide norm and $424 more than the national average.

Below we've compiled 139 reviews reviews for assisted living communities in the Niceville area, which have an average rating of 4.14 out of 5 stars stars.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Niceville

Florida's Bureau of Health Facility Regulation monitors assisted living communities in Niceville to ensure residents receive proper care. Seniors and their loved ones can contact the agency to learn more about health and safety rules and to report subpar care.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Niceville

  • Niceville is tax-friendly for seniors thanks to Florida's lack of personal income taxes. Residents pay zero state income taxes on earned income and retirement income alike. As an added financial perk, the cost of living in Niceville is about 6.7% lower than the national average.
  • The FBI reports that overall property crime rates in Niceville have decreased in recent years. Additionally, the city has a B+ rating from Crime Grade, indicating that it's safer than approximately 74% of other cities in the nation. For additional safety, assisted living communities often feature security systems to protect residents.
  • When it comes to pollution, the American Lung Association gives the Niceville area an A rating for ozone, meaning the region generally has healthy air quality. On the other hand, the Environmental Protection Agency says several parts of Niceville's water system are impaired, which negatively impacts tap water safety. However, many assisted living communities use water filters to safeguard residents against common pollutants.
  • The weather in Niceville is often hot and humid. High temperatures range from about 73 to 89 degrees Fahrenheit throughout spring and summer, while humidity levels are frequently oppressive. On the other hand, winter sees low temperatures range from about 65 to 43 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • The Niceville area is home to about 232 physicians per 100,000 residents, 22 more than the national average. Seniors can access medical care at HCA Florida Twin Cities Hospital, which boasts the Patient Safety Excellence Award from The Joint Commission and over 150 on-staff physicians. 

 

Paying for Assisted Living in Niceville

Assisted living communities in Niceville charge $4,924 monthly, on average.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

Assisted living in Niceville is about $424 more expensive than the U.S. average and $924 more than Florida's statewide norm. The city is also costly compared to many nearby areas. Seniors in Tallahassee pay approximately 5.5% less per month for assisted living, while those in Pensacola pay 12.2% less. Similarly, seniors can find lower rates across state lines in the nearby city of Daphne, AL, where assisted living is around 19% cheaper compared to Niceville.

Niceville

$4,924

Florida

$4,000

US

$4,500

Pensacola

$4,323

Tallahassee

$4,650

Daphne, AL

$3,988

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Assisted living is the cheapest senior care option in Niceville. Alternatively, seniors can spend about 1.6% more on in-home care, which offers personalized help with daily tasks in seniors' private residences. Home health care also includes personal assistance in addition to light medical care for about 2.6% more than assisted living. Nursing home care is more expensive as well, costing about 60.6% more than assisted living due to high-level medical supervision and 24/7 monitoring.

In-Home Care

$5,005

Home Health Care

$5,053

Assisted Living Facility

$4,924

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$7,908

Note: Data for Niceville was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Crestview, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Niceville

Seniors may be eligible for financial assistance to pay for an assisted living facility in Niceville and the state of Florida through the statewide Medicaid Managed Care Long-Term Care Program for facilities that operate under a standard license. An additional waiver, called the Assistive Care Services waiver, is available for seniors who live in a specialty-licensed facility. Eligibility for both programs is determined by the Department of Children and Family Services.

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Florida page.

Financial Assistance in Florida

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Florida page.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Niceville

Niceville and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

To see a list of free assisted living resources in Niceville, please visit our Assisted Living in Florida page.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Niceville

Niceville Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in Florida are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Florida page for more information about these laws.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Florida

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Shirley

I visited this facility

Review of The Opal at Bluewater Bay

It was very clean and neat. It's a nice small community. I liked the location. It's the closest to where my sister and I live. Although I believe the rooms are a little bit small, my sister...

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Marie G.

I visited this facility

Review of The Opal at Bluewater Bay

We had a wonderful experience when we toured this facility! Barbara and Kelcie were very welcoming, and those residents we encountered seemed to be enjoying the activity planned for them (the...

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Tina

I visited this facility

Review of Twin Cities Pavillion

Twin Cities Pavilion was very nice. The person who gave the tour was very nice and very helpful. The rooms depend on size, if my mother-in-law has to have a roommate, it was pretty decent and was...

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