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2000 Principal Lane, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
"The people here were busy, there's always something going on, and people were happy. I did not ever think of assisted...
233 Carmel Drive, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
"I visited Brookdale. The director was really nice and helpful. The rooms were a little bit smaller, but they were nice. "
1001 Mar Walt Dr, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
"Everyone is so welcoming at this facility- The staff and residents overfilled us with joy when we went to look and took...
4268 Ida Coon Circle, Niceville, FL 32578
"We saw Bee Hive Homes of Niceville. I didn't really spend enough time with them, but the people were very nice. What I...
1551 Merchants Way, Niceville, FL 32578
"We had a wonderful experience when we toured this facility! Barbara and Kelcie were very welcoming, and those residents...
2640 HWY 87 South, Navarre, FL 32566
"We got a great and pretty immediate assistance from Navarre Gardens. The people are very helpful, and they've been...
7254 Navarre Parkway, Navarre, FL 32566
Navarre Gardens offers members of our community around-the-clock, first-rate love and care at the Assisted Living and...
2400 Crystal Cove Lane, Destin, FL 32550
"We booked Brookdale. It was near my home and the staff was friendly. We just came in from dining and the food was very...
4410 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze, FL 32563
"The people at The Beacon at Gulf Breeze were very, very nice and very helpful. The facility was very clean. We are...
243 Hollywood Blvd. NW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
"It is brand new, so everything is immaculate, and it looks nice. I can't remember the name of the person who showed me...
92 Sunset Lane, Shalimar, FL 32579
"Airforce Enlisted Village or Bob Hope Village is excellent for retired enlisted military, and it's also just an...
1200 HAWTHORN HOUSE DRIVE, Shalimar, FL 32579
"My mother is on the waiting list for Hawthorn House. The facility was by far the best we visited in this area. They have...
1053 John Sims Parkway, Niceville, FL 32578
"This place is wonderful! It isn't one of the newer fancier assistant living facilities but the staff make up for that....
90 Ponce DeLeon Street, Miramar Beach, FL 32550
"My wife has moved into The Blake at Miramar Beach. It's just excellent. Upkeep and cleanliness are excellent, too. I...
164 West Hewett Road, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
"Somerby of Santa Rosa Beach was fairly new, had a nice outdoor area, but the apartments didn't have any porches or...
575 Redstone Ave, Crestview, FL 32536
"Eden at Crestview is beautiful and very clean. The people were friendly. They showed me everything and answered all my...
551 Redstone Avenue West, Crestview, FL 32536
"Crescent Park Village is outstanding. My mother has been there for a number of years, and she has been treated with...
603 N Pearl St, Crestview, FL 32536
"Crestview Manor isn't operated like a regular assisted living.It's more family-oriented, which is lovely. The person...
3215 East James Lee Blvd., Crestview, FL 32539
"Sandy Tingle and her staff at Carrington provided a safe place for both of my wife’s parents during their end of life...
4702 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze, FL 32563
"BeeHive Homes of Gulf Breeze was very nice. It's just that the rooms were smaller. They didn't have the microwaves or...
Assisted Living
Teresa
4.0
Review of Meridian at Westwood
The Meridian at Westwood was much larger than the other facility, but it's a high-rise, and the elevators close fast. It kept closing on my dog, and they only had rooms on the fifth and sixth...
Provider response
Thank you for visiting The Meridian at Westwood and sharing your thoughtful feedback. We’re glad you found our team welcoming and enjoyed the spacious apartments and dining experience. Your...
Assisted Living
Alice
5.0
Review of The Retreat at Fort Walton Beach
It was a beautiful establishment. Ms. Harris was the director, and she was the one who personally did the tour. It was a wonderful establishment. It's new. The grounds are beautiful and wonderfully...
Assisted Living
Steve
5.0
Review of Meridian at Westwood
The tour I did of Meridian at Westwood's assisted living was very nice. They have very nice accommodations and it's a huge place. It has its own little world there because it has everything. It has...
Provider response
Thank you for visiting Meridian at Westwood! We’re glad you enjoyed the tour and appreciated our resort-style amenities and spacious accommodations. We also appreciate your feedback about your...
Assisted living care in Fort Walton Beach costs $924 more than the state average and is $424 over the national average, but it's comparable to nearby cities. When looking at other cities along the panhandle, Fort Walton Beach is a little less expensive than Panama City, which costs $157 more. The other two closest cities are Pensacola, which is $600 less, and the capital city of Tallahassee, which is lower than Fort Walton Beach by only $274.
Fort Walton Beach
$4,924
Florida
$4,000
United States
$4,500
Panama City
$5,081
Pensacola
$4,323
Tallahassee
$4,650
The current cost of assisted living services in Fort Walton Beach, FL, is $4,924 per month.
When it comes to long-term care in Fort Walton Beach, assisted living is the most affordable option. For seniors who wish to remain in their own homes, they can choose from nonmedical in-home care at $5,005 per month or home health care provided by licensed medical professionals at $5,053 per month. The highest-cost option is a semiprivate nursing home room for $7,908 per month, but this includes 24/7 skilled nursing care.
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 Fort Walton Beach was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Crestview, was used instead.
Fort Walton Beach 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 Fort Walton Beach, please visit our Assisted Living in Florida page.
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