Assisted Living Communities in Niceville, Florida

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

• 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.