Meridian at Westwood

Offers Assisted Living, Independent Living, and Memory Care

30 Reviews

2017, 2018, 2019, 2020

1001 Mar Walt Dr

Fort Walton Beach

32547

Meridian at Westwood

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4.8 30

Gayle Anne 2019-10-24 The Meridian is a top notch assisted living facility. My father is a new resident, and the staff has been friendly and helpful to him. This has been a wonderful experience for me. After my father broke his hip, we knew daddy could no longer live in his split level home. The Meridian is a wonderful choice for him. He is happy and we are happy. I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

5 5 1

DD and Stu 2019-10-16 On our recent tour of the Meridian, we found it to be, WITHOUT A DOUBT, the ABSOLUTE, BEST VALUE of all the other like facilities in the area!!! Considering: Amenities Food Activities Environmental conditions Rooms When the time is right, it will be the greatly preferred choice for our family member. I visited this facility

5 5 1

Lisaking 2019-10-15 Very nice tour. The staff were nice and helpful. A nice facility. I visited this facility

5 5 1

Zanna 2018-07-20 The Meridian at Westwood looks very lively and had a great progression of care provided. The common area was happening with a lot of activity. The residents are taking advantage of all they had to offer in the common area. My only concern was it was very hot in there, but I know elderly people get cold easily, and it was temperature controled to be that warm. Other than that, the staff was very friendly. The facilities were nice. The place was lively and clean. The mood in the area was very uplifting. I visited this facility

5 5 1

Sarah 2017-09-18 The rooms at The Meridian at Westwood were very nice. They had lots of activities there and very nice, upscale dining. They had plenty of amenities and pretty much everything, except for a swimming pool. The staff was very friendly, helpful, and willing to accommodate us. The facility was very nice, up-to-date, and remodeled. They provide transportation for the residents for activities and doctors' appointments. I visited this facility

5 5 1

Marilyn 2017-08-21 I visited The Meridian at Westwood and I saw independent and assisted living. I had some of their food, which was very good. I had two different people that showed me around who were very informative. It was a little bit nicer and a little bit more expensive than the other place I visited. I visited this facility

5 5 1

Ann 2017-08-21 I liked the interior and the wide open spaces at The Meridian at Westwood. They had a swimming pool and a salon to get your hair done, manicures, and pedicures. You do your own laundry, but they clean the rooms. The staff was very informative and very helpful with any questions I had. It's very clean and it's the homiest place I've visited. It's on the top of my list. I visited this facility

5 5 1

patricia747562 2017-05-26 I put my father in the Meridian at Westwood. It is very spacious; it is about 6 stories tall with the assisted living on the third floor. They have a courtyard, a library, a cafeteria area, and a pool. I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

5 5 1

lookingforseniorcare365 2016-10-07 I toured the facility this past week, and all I can say is WOW!! Considering moving my grandmother into the assisted living facility on the 3rd floor of the building. It was beautiful! The assisted living is BRAND NEW, and very up to date! I was able to meet multiple staff members while touring the ALF, and all of the nursing staff was incredibly friendly! The residents living there currently were eating lunch during the tour, and I loved that music was being played for them! I saw multiple smiles on the residents faces & they all appeared incredibly happy to be living there. So thankful for such great senior care, and I look forward to moving my grandmother there! Great Job Meridian ALF! I visited this facility

5 5 1

Florida Jay 2012-11-27 All of our experiences with the caregivers were exceptional, from the cafeteria to the security gaurds and the RN's. The food was very good and The staff stayed out of sight which I have got to believe makes the seniors feel good.The nurses seemed to check on the ones that were less independent and there seemed like activities were going on all the time. Yet there was divices on the doors, a security gaurd (maybe more I did not see) to assure the safety of the residents. I would have no problems if I had to be in here when I got too old.The building was in excellent shape and they had new TVs, chairs tables carpet and other furnature. All of the seniors seemed very happy and independent. The room were very spacious for one person and even had a fridge. I visited this facility

5 3 1

tamara.mc 2019-10-15 I visited the Meridian at Westwood independent living community with my dad and sister. We were all impressed with the quality and feel of the place. There is a large airy atrium with lots of live plants and places for the residents to socialize, take exercise classes, or participate in activities. The hallways of the building look out over this open space which is really pleasant. We toured a couple of apartments. They were spacious and had recently been renovated with very nice kitchenettes and baths. We were impressed by all of the offerings in the community and that the residents are involved in decision-making through an elected board. There was a library, a chapel, an outdoor pool with deck, a movie theater with free popcorn and cookies, an area to walk dogs, and restaurant-style dining. We had lunch and enjoyed our meal thoroughly. Each of the residents we spoke to had good things to say about the Meridian. We also saw several grandkids visiting was fun and learned visitors can stay in guest lodgings on-site. I hope my dad will consider joining this community in the future. I visited this facility

5 5 1

Betty 2018-10-20 Everything was exceptionally nice. The decorations and food were delicious and everything was so professionally done! Staff very friendly. I was impressed. I visited this facility

5 5 1

Ronald 2018-08-11 We like The Meridian at Westwood. It is where we are going to be putting my mom. They have quite a few residents. There are lots of activities. They also have independent living, which is what my mom requires, but when she goes to dependent care, she can stay at the same place. Basically, that's what we like the most about it. The apartments are nice. They're perfect for an 84-year-old lady. They have a library, church services, a putting green, and all kinds of tables where they can sit around and play cards. They even have a pool, and you can go in there and swim. There's quite a bit of activities. They also do different events. My mom can do her own laundry, which she likes to do. They have a buffet breakfast, and then the lunch and dinner are a la carte, so they get to order from a menu. You can go down and get coffee anytime you want. If my mom decides to skip a meal, she can always go down and have snacks. Plus, she will be in a room with a refrigerator and a microwave. It is also a very clean place. I visited this facility

5 5 1

Margaret 2017-12-07 The Meridian at Westwood was very nice, neat, clean and updated. The room had a refrigerator, microwave, garbage disposal, and a very nice, full bedroom that's very light and airy. They had a swimming pool, a bistro where you can go and have coffee anytime, a library with computers, a putting green and a theater. The staff was very caring and while we were waiting, they brought our freshly baked chocolate chip cookies. The people there would say, "hi, how are you," so everybody was very friendly. They're redoing a lot of it so it's very new and modern-looking. I visited this facility

5 5 1

eah0325 2017-04-20 Everyone is so welcoming at this facility- The staff and residents overfilled us with joy when we went to look and took a tour! Everyone was oh so very helpful and answered all our questions we had. I have been looking for a place for my family member and out of all the communities we have visited along the Emerald Coast, the Meridian at Westwood tops them all! Would recommend anyone's family member to move here! We have already made our decision & so should you! I visited this facility

5 5 1

Jacqueline573704 2017-01-11 Meridian was several stories high, and they do a lot of walking and offered exercise every week. I know a number of couples that live there. The staff was very nice. The head chef us toured around because it was a Saturday, and maybe the lady who usually is there was not there on Saturday. They had card games, and they have shuttle buses. I visited this facility

5 5 1

Sylvia836517 2016-12-07 The Meridian was a much larger complex. It had more levels of care available. There was independent living, assisted living, and then a more of a nursing home type set-up. It was more like a high rise. I thought the rooms were nicer and possibly a little better maintained. We actually had food there; it was pretty good, and that was important for my mom. The man who ran their food services took us for a tour and treated us for lunch. He was very kind and did a really good job. I visited this facility

5 4 1

Mrs. K 2016-09-14 The Meridian at Westwood was OK. It was an older building, which looked nice, and it was very big to include independent living and then ALF. They had a progressive ground floor, and they were remodeling the whole building. It will probably be a nice place to live. They were decent apartments; they were just too expensive for us. They were having cocktail hour when we were there. I visited this facility

5 3 1

Carol162841 2016-06-10 The tour at The Meridian was nice, but it should be coordinated. They invited us for lunch, and we went there, but the tour guide indicated that they were finishing lunch and didn’t even invite us or mention lunch. I thought the place was really good, and it would be the place I would choose when I’m ready to choose a place. It was nicely setup, had a variety of things for people to do, and had friendly people. The rooms appeared to be fine; we saw one fixed up for the next people, and it was of decent size. I visited this facility

5 5 1

Nancy160877 2016-06-10 The Meridian at Westwood was very good, and the tour was very satisfying. The staff was very knowledgeable and seemed to be able to answer all of our questions without any problems. They had a library, a therapy room, a big area where people could eat, and a hairdresser. They had all kinds of activities listed that they could be part of as well as trips to go shopping or something like that. The lady that walked us around was more than helpful in showing us all of the social activities and recreations for the seniors. They had 24-hour staffing and always had a nurse on call. I visited this facility

5 5 1

Karen120371150 2016-02-21 It was laid out well. I just liked the layout; I liked the dining room, the activities, and the ability to get transported to things outside of the unit to do shopping, little excursions, and stuff like that. They have a pool and do pool exercises, table top bowling, exercises, Bible studies, and church and religion each Sunday. They check the rooms every 24 hours and have call chains and security. They have a lot of common areas for people to sit, an atrium, and social hours on Fridays. It just seemed homey. My mother lived there for four years before she passed, and she loved it there. I visited this facility

5 5 1

Dixie8 2015-12-21 We visited The Meridian. The staff was very pleasant. The dining room looked nice. It is more of a high-rise type than the other facility we saw. They have an outside pool and a heated pool. The atmosphere was very pleasant and very nice. The residents were very nice and friendly and seemed to be happy and pleased. They were like, "Come see our room," but we didn’t have time available to do that. The room that we were taken and shown was a display room and was very nice. I visited this facility

5 4 1

Thomas117007850 2015-12-17 The Meridian at Westwood was excellent. I wouldn’t hesitate to live there. I’m very impressed with it and the people that worked there. The room was a bedroom, a sitting area, and a small kitchen. It was nice and very clean. The facility had a library. They have regularly scheduled activities for the people that live there and shuttle service. It was a very nice place, and the people seemed very happy. They have independent living, assisted living, and sort of like a nursing home. I was looking for independent living for my brother. I visited this facility

5 5 1

Anonymous116777550 2015-11-30 The Meridian at Westwood was awesome, but we could not afford it. It was a beautiful place. The staff was great, very friendly, interactive with people, and good. If I had the money, I would go there. It was top-notch. I visited this facility

5 5 1

bucktari 2015-10-28 Great facility! Walking distance to the medical center most of the doctors offices in Ft Walton. Very nice and professional staff. Great food and service. especially the Banana pudding! I visited this facility

5 5 1

Karen96836650 2015-01-18 It was awesome. I would rate it as top-notch. They have housekeeping once a week, two meals a day, activities and socials, they provide transportation, and they do outings to different restaurants. They have assigned parking for residents that can drive. They have security guards that monitors who comes and goes. The room was perfect. My mom was in a 1-bedroom, with one bath and a living room. It was lovely, and it came with a little kitchen that had a stove and refrigerator. It's very clean. They keep it updated, and they vacuum it every day. I visited this facility

5 5 1

Kent4 2013-09-17 It is larger and had more people and activities. My mom seemed happy when we visited the place so I decided to give it a try. They had very nice and caring staff. They got a lot of activities but my mother does bridge, and she works on puzzles. She also goes to physical therapy that is available on the premises. I visited this facility

5 5 1

Rebecca2828 2013-09-13 I like this community because there's always something going on. The rooms are of various sizes and even though I live in a studio apartment I have more than I need. The staff are very helpful. It's the best one I've looked at. I am/was a resident of this facility

5 5 1

Sharon 2019-06-06 We visited the Meridian at Westwood for Mom, and it was fantastic. I told my husband that we should move in there, and they said we could because it was 55 and older. The lady who gave us the tour was really spectacular, the whole facility was over the top, everybody there was nice, and even the people who lived there were nice. I cant say enough about Meridian. Every room we saw was gorgeous. The memory care was a state of the art, brand-new wing, and they were still adding to it. They had several dining areas, we saw the regular dining hall, and the one for dementia and Alzheimers section, and both were wonderful. The food looked phenomenal, and it smelled good. Its like walking into a fine hotel. I visited this facility

5 5 1

katherinecvbn 2019-01-10 Several factors are what caused my family to feel comfortable moving my father to memory care here and the number one & two are your staff & the newness of the facility. Iseha your memory care med tech, Dahna your ALF nurse, and especially Dianne in administration/admissions have reinforced my belief I have chosen the right place for my father. Thank you for hiring such wonderful people to care for our elderly. I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

5 5 1

1001 Mar Walt Dr, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547

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Assisted Living Reviews for Meridian at Westwood

October 24, 2019

By Gayle Anne

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

The Meridian is a top notch assisted living facility. My father is a new resident, and the staff has been friendly and helpful to him. This has been a wonderful experience for me. After my father broke his hip, we knew daddy could no longer live in his split level home. The Meridian is a wonderful choice for him. He is happy and we are happy.

Provider Response

Hi Gayle Anne, we love to hear that you and your father are happy! More than all our impeccable services and amenities, it's our attention to details, caring staff, and excellent location in Fort Walton Beach that makes Meridian at Westwood such a great place to cal l home. Moreover, we offer a delicious restaurant dining experience on-site and the Fort Walton Beach Medical Center for added convenience, as well as, nearby restaurants such as El Paso Mexican, Nick's Seafood, and Slick Mick's Sports Bar and Grill. Thanks again for the recommendation, and have an amazing day!

October 16, 2019

By DD and Stu

I visited this facility

On our recent tour of the Meridian, we found it to be, WITHOUT A DOUBT, the ABSOLUTE, BEST VALUE of all the other like facilities in the area!!! Considering: Amenities Food Activities Environmental conditions Rooms When the time is right, it will be the greatly preferred choice for our family member.

Provider Response

We LOVE to see reviews like yours, and agree with you wholeheartedly! Thank you so much for sharing! More than all our impeccable services and amenities, it’s our attention to details, caring staff, and excellent location in Fort Walton Beach that makes Meridian at Westwood such a great place to call home. Moreover, we offer a delicious restaurant dining experience on-site and the Fort Walton Beach Medical Center for added convenience, as well as, nearby restaurants such as El Paso Mexican, Nick’s Seafood, and Slick Mick’s Sports Bar and Grill. You are always welcome to join us on our upcoming events and luncheons, we hope to see you again soon.

October 15, 2019

By Lisaking

I visited this facility

Very nice tour. The staff were nice and helpful. A nice facility.

Provider Response

Hi Lisa, thank you for your consideration! We enjoyed meeting you and having you here in our community. With almost 40 years of experience, Meridian at Westwood has a long history of taking care of people and creating a warm and caring environment. We make it our mission to deliver high-quality care for all our residents daily. More than all our impeccable services and amenities, it’s our attention to details, caring staff, and excellent location in Fort Walton Beach that makes Meridian at Westwood such a great place to call home. If can be of any assistance in the future, please reach out!

July 20, 2018

By Zanna

I visited this facility

The Meridian at Westwood looks very lively and had a great progression of care provided. The common area was happening with a lot of activity. The residents are taking advantage of all they had to offer in the common area. My only concern was it was very hot in there, but I know elderly people get cold easily, and it was temperature controled to be that warm. Other than that, the staff was very friendly. The facilities were nice. The place was lively and clean. The mood in the area was very uplifting.

Provider Response

Thank you Zanna, we appreciate your feedback! We always strive to provide top quality service to every resident and their families, and are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your experience here at The Meridian at Westwood.

September 18, 2017

By Sarah

I visited this facility

The rooms at The Meridian at Westwood were very nice. They had lots of activities there and very nice, upscale dining. They had plenty of amenities and pretty much everything, except for a swimming pool. The staff was very friendly, helpful, and willing to accommodate us. The facility was very nice, up-to-date, and remodeled. They provide transportation for the residents for activities and doctors' appointments.

Provider Response

Hello, we strive for 100% satisfaction, and it is great to see you had such a positive experience. Thank you for taking the time to let us know how we did. We hope you have a great day!

August 21, 2017

By Marilyn

I visited this facility

I visited The Meridian at Westwood and I saw independent and assisted living. I had some of their food, which was very good. I had two different people that showed me around who were very informative. It was a little bit nicer and a little bit more expensive than the other place I visited.

Provider Response

Thank you so much for your positive review! We have engaging and interesting activities in our homey cottages for our residents. We are very proud to win the Caring best of Senior Living communities in the nation 2 years in a row! Also, did you know we have a Facebook page and post weekly pictures of our residents and their interesting activities? (The link to the Facebook page is on our website).

August 21, 2017

By Ann

I visited this facility

I liked the interior and the wide open spaces at The Meridian at Westwood. They had a swimming pool and a salon to get your hair done, manicures, and pedicures. You do your own laundry, but they clean the rooms. The staff was very informative and very helpful with any questions I had. It's very clean and it's the homiest place I've visited. It's on the top of my list.

Provider Response

Hello, we strive for 100% satisfaction, and it is great to see you had such a positive experience. Thank you for taking the time to let us know how we did. We hope you have a great day!

May 26, 2017

By patricia747562

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

I put my father in the Meridian at Westwood. It is very spacious; it is about 6 stories tall with the assisted living on the third floor. They have a courtyard, a library, a cafeteria area, and a pool.

Provider Response

Patricia, thank you for leaving this detailed review about your experience with our community. We appreciate it and look forward to seeing you again. Thank you, and have a fantastic day!

October 07, 2016

By lookingforseniorcare365

I visited this facility

I toured the facility this past week, and all I can say is WOW!! Considering moving my grandmother into the assisted living facility on the 3rd floor of the building. It was beautiful! The assisted living is BRAND NEW, and very up to date! I was able to meet multiple staff members while touring the ALF, and all of the nursing staff was incredibly friendly! The residents living there currently were eating lunch during the tour, and I loved that music was being played for them! I saw multiple smiles on the residents faces & they all appeared incredibly happy to be living there. So thankful for such great senior care, and I look forward to moving my grandmother there! Great Job Meridian ALF!

Provider Response

Thank you, Lookingforseniorcare365, for reaching out to us. Your opinion is very important to us and we appreciate your detailed 5 star positive review. We are very proud of our community and the exceptional level of care we provide. We have a great staff and residents! We have a Facebook page with pictures of our residents and their interesting activities. (The link to the Facebook page is on our website). We look forward to seeing you again soon!

November 27, 2012

By Florida Jay

I visited this facility

All of our experiences with the caregivers were exceptional, from the cafeteria to the security gaurds and the RN's. The food was very good and The staff stayed out of sight which I have got to believe makes the seniors feel good.The nurses seemed to check on the ones that were less independent and there seemed like activities were going on all the time. Yet there was divices on the doors, a security gaurd (maybe more I did not see) to assure the safety of the residents. I would have no problems if I had to be in here when I got too old.The building was in excellent shape and they had new TVs, chairs tables carpet and other furnature. All of the seniors seemed very happy and independent. The room were very spacious for one person and even had a fridge.

Provider Response

Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us this positive review. We appreciate it! Your opinion plays an integral part in our customer service.

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Thank you for your review.

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Memory Care Reviews for Meridian at Westwood

June 06, 2019

By Sharon

I visited this facility

We visited the Meridian at Westwood for Mom, and it was fantastic. I told my husband that we should move in there, and they said we could because it was 55 and older. The lady who gave us the tour was really spectacular, the whole facility was over the top, everybody there was nice, and even the people who lived there were nice. I cant say enough about Meridian. Every room we saw was gorgeous. The memory care was a state of the art, brand-new wing, and they were still adding to it. They had several dining areas, we saw the regular dining hall, and the one for dementia and Alzheimers section, and both were wonderful. The food looked phenomenal, and it smelled good. Its like walking into a fine hotel.

Provider Response

Sharon, thank you for your positive review! We appreciate the kind words and agree with you! We are very proud of our community and the level of care we provide! Please feel free to reach out at any time to us at any time with any and all questions and concerns; we are always here for you and your family.

January 10, 2019

By katherinecvbn

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Several factors are what caused my family to feel comfortable moving my father to memory care here and the number one & two are your staff & the newness of the facility. Iseha your memory care med tech, Dahna your ALF nurse, and especially Dianne in administration/admissions have reinforced my belief I have chosen the right place for my father. Thank you for hiring such wonderful people to care for our elderly.

Provider Response

Thank you for taking the time to share your review, your opinion is very important to us. Did you know we have a Facebook page with pictures of our residents and their interesting activities? (The link to the Facebook page is on our website). Please feel free to contact with any and all questions. We hope you have a wonderful day and we hope to see you at one of our upcoming activities!

Questions about Meridian at Westwood

What ongoing training does the staff receive in dementia care?

Dementia care training starts at orientation and continues throughout the staffs’ tenure. Onboarding includes 26 hours of Dementia and Assisted Living care training with 3 – 5 days of hands-on training. Ongoing training is comprised of computer-based learning (8 additional hours per year); hands-on live classroom training (4 hours per year); and monthly in-service events led by the registered nurse, executive director, or a third party vendor.

Describe the overall population of assisted living residents at Meridian at Westwood. What is their average age? What are their favorite things to do?

Our assisted living residents' median age is 85. Our residents are engaged in purposeful engaging activities throughout the day. We are a vibrant community with numerous social opportunities

What programs or activities does Meridian at Westwood offer to enrich residents' well-being?

We offer a daily low impact exercise program. Our community has a large veteran population and are fortunate that many local organizations conduct meetings and events in our spacious community areas.

What places are near Meridian at Westwood or within walking distance for assisted living residents to enjoy?

We are located directly across the street from Ft Walton Beach Medical Center and next door to White Wilson Medical Clinic.

What transportation services does Meridian at Westwood offer to assisted living residents?

We have scheduled transportation within the Ft Walton Beach area.

What makes the chef or dining program at Meridian at Westwood exceptional? What kind of menu can assisted living residents expect?

Chef Cecil offers daily numerous entrée choices

What safety features or security measures does Meridian at Westwood offer to assisted living residents?

Pendent system

How does Meridian at Westwood keep residents' families informed about their loved ones?

Encouraging them to participate in all activities

What is the care staff-to-resident ratio at Meridian at Westwood during daytime and nighttime hours?

We follow AHCA guidelines for care staff to resident ratio

If Meridian at Westwood accepts dogs or cats, what indoor/outdoor areas can they enjoy?

Gladly accept pets. there are two dog run areas

What ongoing senior care training does the staff receive?

On going training

Describe the overall population of independent living residents at Meridian at Westwood. What is their average age? What are their favorite things to do?

Active engaging population. Median age is 80

What places are nearby for independent living residents to enjoy?

numerous restaurants and shopping centers

What are some recent off-site events that the community activity director at Meridian at Westwood has organized?

Day trip to Atmore Al to the casino and dinner out

What transportation services does Meridian at Westwood offer to independent living residents?

scheduled transportation

What makes the chef or dining program at Meridian at Westwood exceptional? What kind of menu can independent living residents expect?

Numerous entrée choices daily

What common areas are available for independent living residents?

Atrium, Magnolia Room, Dining Room

What safety features or security measures does Meridian at Westwood offer to independent living residents?

On site security

If Meridian at Westwood accepts dogs or cats, what indoor/outdoor areas can they enjoy?

Pets are allowed in all areas except Food Service and Dining areas

Does Meridian at Westwood work with an agency or registry to provide nursing and medical assistance as needed?

yes

How many staffers are on duty in the daytime and overnight?

During the day, our staff includes a registered nurse, a med tech, three caregivers, an activities director, and other ancillary staff, such as kitchen, maintenance, and administration personnel. Our overnight staff is comprised of a med tech, two caregivers, and a registered nurse on-call.

What safety features or security measures does Meridian at Westwood provide to protect residents who wander?

On site security

What programs or activities does Meridian at Westwood offer to keep residents engaged? How does the staff engage residents' long-term memories?

Pacifica Senior Living offers a robust activities program staffed by an activities director and an activities assistant. Group activities including, but limited to, exercise, gardening, movies, baking, putting golf, and singing are scheduled seven days a week from 9:30 am through 6:00 pm. Additionally, individual one-on-one activities, such as manicures and jewelry making, are ongoing throughout the day. Long-term memories are engaged through activities specific for long-term stimulation and reminiscing with memory books. Other activities include, but are not limited to, live music, dance groups, birthday parties, dance parties, ice cream parties, and holiday parties.

Who assesses residents' health and cognitive functioning? How often is that assessment repeated?

Each resident is assessed by the registered nurse every 90 days. After the resident has had his/her assessment, a care conference is scheduled with the family/Power of Attorney and resident to meet with the executive director, registered nurse, and activities director.

What techniques does Meridian at Westwood use to support memory care residents during mealtimes?

As Pacifica Senior Living practices individual person-centered care, techniques vary per resident and are meant to be independent appropriate. Techniques may include reminders, cueing, mechanically enhanced foods, hand-under-hand assistance, or a total assist with feeding.

How does Meridian at Westwood keep residents' families informed about their loved ones' health?

The Care Conference, scheduled every 90 days, is the most formal communication with families regarding a loved one’s health. However, Pacifica Senior Living maintains an up-to-date Facebook and distributes a monthly newsletter with a wealth of information regarding the community and its residents.

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Services and Amenities of Meridian at Westwood

Room and housing options

1-bedroom apartments
2-bedroom apartments
Companion Suites: We Offer Companion Suites
Studio Apartments

Dining options

In Room Kitchens
Dining Room Shared Meals
Room Service For Meals

Features

Beauty Barber Shop
Resident Transportation
Garden And Patio
Resident Parking
Pool

Cleaning services

Laundry For Linens
Housekeeping
Laundry For Clothing

Health services

Medication Management
Physical Therapy
Nurse On Staff: Yes

Activities

Offsite Activities
Religious Services

Guest services

Guests At Mealtime
Overnight Guests

Languages

English

General

Pets: Yes

Range of services

Physical Therapy

Costs

Assisted Living Starting At: $3600/month

Independent Living Starting At: $2800/month

Memory Care Starting At: $4995/month

About Meridian at Westwood

At Meridian at Westwood, you will enjoy an exclusive retirement lifestyle provided in stunning settings; a lifestyle rich in services, special amenities, breathtaking beauty and endless possibilities. Our luxury community features all of the comforts and conveniences needed to live a carefree lifestyle.

We're located just five minutes from beautiful white sand beaches and the Gulf of Mexico. Only ten minutes from Eglin Air Force Base our community is situated in the neighborhood with the Fort Walton Beach Medical Center, easily accessible to many professional services, shopping centers, a municipal golf course, tennis courts, the YMCA and churches.

Whether perfecting your stroke on the atrium's putting green, taking in a game of pool with friends, enjoying an impromptu concert around the baby grand piano or just enjoying the company of friends, The Meridian at Westwood has something for everyone. Our lush atrium is the center of resident activity as well as the scene of many local community and cultural events such as art shows, flower shows, concerts and bazaars.

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