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February 19, 2022
My mother-in-law has moved into Meridian at Westwood. The best part of it is the staff, they're very friendly, and they check on my mother-in-law two or three times a day and make sure everything's all right, which is a comfort for me. However, the upstairs restaurant is only open for one hour at a time, and the menu is not all that good. It's doable, it's OK, and the food is palatable, but it is not right. I have eaten there for all three meals. I've eaten there for lunch probably twice and I've had dinner there probably four or five times. They keep the place up pretty well, and it is pretty, pretty upbeat. They have a nice atrium. The activities are kind of so-so.
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About Meridian at Westwood in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
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.To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: Florida Agency of Health Care Administration
Services and Amenities of Meridian at Westwood in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Aquatic Amenities
- Swimming Pool
Games Hobbies & Recreation
- Facilitated Field Trips/Outings
- Tabletop & Other Games/Programs
- Activities staff
- Arts & Crafts Activities/Programs
- Culinary Activities/Programs
- Cultural activities/programs
- Educational Activities/Programs
- Entertainment activities/programs
- Game Room
- Golf
- Literary Activities/Programs
- Music Activities/Programs
- Organized activities/programs
- Recreational activities/programs
- Resident volunteer opportunities
- Seasonal, holiday, and themed events
- Social Activities/Events
- Spiritual activities/programs
- Sports & lawn games
- Performing arts activities/programs
- Technology activities/programs
Housekeeping & Maintenance
- Housekeeping Services
- Laundry Services
- Linen Services
- Groundskeeping Services
- Maintenance & Repair Services
- Maintenance Staff On-Site
- Pest Control Services
- Private Housekeeping Services
- Trash Removal Services
- Bed Making Services
Outside Amenities
- Garden
- Outdoor common areas
- Walking and Hiking Areas
- Outdoor recreation facilities
Transportation & Shopping
- General Transportation Services
- Errand Services
- Medical Transportation Services
- Transportation Services for General Shopping
Campus/Building Details
- Coffee Shop
- Convenient location
- Flexible Visitation Hours
- Multi-floor building
- Resort-style community
- Smoking Not Allowed
Inside Amenities
- Cable/Satellite TV in Common Area
- Computer Room
- Laundry facilities
- Mailboxes
- Recreational amenities
- Religious Spaces
- Shared Common Areas
- Entertainment Venues
Safety & Security
- Emergency Preparedness Procedures & Facilities
- Emergency Response System
- Safety & Wellness Checks
- Security Guards
- Supervisory Staff
- Controlled Building Access
Staff Training & Qualifications
- Staff Training Opportunities
- Trained staff on-site
- Flexible staffing
- Interview Every Team Member in Person
- Reference Checks
- Staff are licensed or certified
- Staff Driving Record Check
- Staff screening conducted
- Staff to resident ratio meets state requirements
- Staff trained in aging & mobility
- Staff trained in ambulatory assistance
- Staff trained in behavior management
- Staff trained in chronic diseases/illnesses
- Staff trained in client rights
- Staff trained in diet & nutrition
- Staff Trained in Ethics
- Staff Trained in First Aid
- Staff trained in home care
- Staff trained in Medication Management
- Staff trained in memory care
- Staff trained in personal care
- Staff trained to monitor for abuse/neglect/exploitation
- Staff trained in disease/illness management and prevention
- Staff trained in diversity/inclusion/sensitivity
- Staff trained in safety
Dining
- Room Service
- Guest Meals
- Beverages provided
- Fine dining
- Flexible dining options
- Flexible dining times
- Flexible food options
- Meal delivery and/or takeout option
- Meals provided
- Private dining
- Snacks provided
- Communal Dining
Guests
- Overnight Guests
- Guest Parking
Languages
- English spoken
Specialized Staff
- Nurse on Staff (Part time)
Room Amenities
- Kitchen Appliances In Unit
- Cable/Satellite In Unit
- Closet Space In Unit
- Dining Area In Unit
- Individual Climate Controls
- Living Rooms in Unit
- Premium Amenities In Unit
- Premium Finishes In Unit
- Shower in unit
- Telephone Hookup
- Unfurnished units
- Bathtub in unit
- No Kitchen in unit
Diet & Nutrition
- Chef on staff
- Dietary services
- Diabetic
Parking Options
- Parking Lot
Kitchen Types
- Kitchen
- Kitchenette
Fitness & Wellness Programs
- Salon Services
- Aquatic fitness
- Balance activities/programs
- Brain fitness activities
- Chair fitness
- Dance fitness
- Fitness Opportunities
- Fitness & wellness facilities/equipment
- Group exercise
- Health & wellness activities/programs
- Health & wellness education
- Life enrichment activities/programs
- Yoga/Stretching opportunities
- Fitness & wellness staff
- Meditation opportunities
Health Services
- Medication Reminders
- Hospice Care
- In Home Health Care
- Memory Care
- Podiatry
On-Site Services
- Religious Services
- 24/7 concierge services
- Business center
- Church services
- Conference room
- Meeting room
- Newspaper delivery
- Copying services
- Veterans Affairs (VA) Aid Assistance
Therapies
- Physical Therapy/Rehabilitation
Ambulatory Assistance & Accessibility
- Accessible apartments
- Accessible Facilities
- Mobility & Wheelchair Assistance
- Transfer Assistance
- Wheelchair Accessible Facilities
- Wheelchair Accessible Transportation
- Mobility Assistance Features
Financing & Payment Options
- Accepts Check Payments
- Accepts Credit Card Payments
- Private Pay Accepted
- Veterans Aid (VA) Benefits Accepted
- Long-Term Care Insurance Accepted
- Rent And Care Fees
Pets
- No Large Dogs
- Pets
- Pet care resident's responsibility
- Pet facilities
- Pet restrictions
- Visiting pets allowed
Personal Care
- Administer Medication
- Bathing Assistance
- Cooking services
- Cueing & Redirection
- Dressing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Grooming Assistance
- Health/Medical reminders
- Meal Preparation
- Mealtime Reminders
- Medical Appointment Scheduling Assistance
- Oral Hygiene Assistance
- Personal Care Assistants
- Personal Care Reminders
- Phone Call Assistance
- Shaving Assistance
- Toileting Assistance
- Urinary Incontinence Care
- Writing Assistance
- Meal planning
- Reading Assistance
- Refriderator Checks
Additional Amenity Information
- State Licenses: 12856
Costs for Meridian at Westwood in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Independent Living
$3,000
Starting Price
Assisted Living
$3,100
Starting Price
Memory Care
$2,600
Starting Price
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Reviews of Meridian at Westwood in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Steve
5
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October 22, 2024
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 shops and beauty salons. It has a big center area, a game room, and a swimming pool. It's more like a resort to me. It feels more like a retirement community than just assisted living because it has a lot of things for you to do. It's very high end but of course, the price tag came with it. The facility is clean and the rooms were a good size. It seemed like they may have been a little understaffed during my visit because they weren't quite as quick to deal with us. When we came in, we had to wait in the waiting area. Of course, there are many older people walking around too, so I'm sure the ones that already live there are probably given priority.
Christine
5
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August 14, 2024
Meridian at Westwood was very bright, so I liked that. I liked the layout of the studio because it was a normal bedroom with a little living room and a kitchenette. They had pull cords in the bedroom and the bathroom, so that was nice. The staff who gave the tour was nice. She was like a regional person that was there. She was very helpful in answering questions that I forgot to ask in the first place. Overall, she was excellent. They have a salon, a dining room, and a post office. It was a very nice and very bright facility. They said they had religious services, which is important to my mom. I like it. The dining room was big. It seemed like there were opportunities for residents to mingle. They also had activities. The other thing that I like is that they interview new residents to make sure that that person, can get them hooked up with their favorite activities and all that. They take the time to integrate them and let them meet people and all that kind of stuff. So that was nice that they helped us do that.
Annew
1
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July 29, 2024
The place is run down staff if unfolds high turn over rate food is not good i feel they tell what you want to hear to get you to movie in lived ther year and movies the roof leaks and room has mold and when I lived ther the elevators kept cracking down And did washer and dryers I would not sujust moving ther
Bill
3
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December 9, 2023
My mother was at Meridian at Westwood for 4 years. The staff there was friendly. The thing I liked least was probably the overall size of the place. It was 6 stories high, and she had to travel down to the dining room for her meals. They had all kinds of activities, like bingo, social activities 2 or 3 times a week, a movie theater, cards, and puzzles. They changed names 3 times since she'd been over there. It was looking pretty run down in places, so they started remodeling and repainting with this latest company. The food there was fine; I didn't have any issues with it. The staff members I had contact with were always very helpful and caring. They need to improve on the cleanliness and the upgrading. In certain areas, it was very worn.
Shirley
5
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September 10, 2023
I was impressed with the tour at Meridian at Westwood. I liked the size of the rooms or apartments that were available. I liked it, but I'm not too sure if it was appropriate for my dad. It was such a large community that it might have been overwhelming for him. Other than that, I thought it was wonderful. They showed me a one-bedroom and a suite. They gave me a menu thing, an activity thing, and they showed me their chapel. I was impressed by the size of their rooms and their kitchenettes. They have physical therapy, on-staff doctors and medical emergencies, dining rooms, and a swimming pool.
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Sherryl
5
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June 29, 2023
We are choosing Meridian at Westwood for my mother. It was exceptionally clean and the people were very nice. The atmosphere of the place was nice. They had a movie room, a salon, a pool, and exercise areas. It was well set up for people's needs.
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Paul
4
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June 18, 2023
The people at Meridian at Westwood were very friendly and nice. They did very well and showed us everything. The place was very clean and they had a lot of things to do. They had a courtyard, a pool table, and a swimming pool.
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Charles
3
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September 29, 2022
The Meridian at Westwood seemed to be a nice and open community. Everybody was friendly. The staff was friendly. The rooms are small, but they are renovating a couple of them to be a little larger. They showed us the dining hall and where everything was prepared. They showed us the amenities, like the swimming pools, which are always a nice touch when you get older. The variety of things to do seemed adequate. The facility was a little older, but it was okay. They had like one pool table, some exercise machines, and various things that didn't seem to get much use.
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Brian
5
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April 1, 2022
Meridian at Westwood was great and had friendly people. There's a huge covered open atrium where everybody gets down there to hang around, play games, and do exercise classes. It was awesome. The lady that gave us the tour knew almost every resident's name, which impressed me. The apartments were very nice. They were redoing my mom's completely, so when she gets there, it'll be pretty much brand new. Everybody I met was polite and helpful. Everything looked nice.
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Ritchie
4
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February 19, 2022
My mother-in-law has moved into Meridian at Westwood. The best part of it is the staff, they're very friendly, and they check on my mother-in-law two or three times a day and make sure everything's all right, which is a comfort for me. However, the upstairs restaurant is only open for one hour at a time, and the menu is not all that good. It's doable, it's OK, and the food is palatable, but it is not right. I have eaten there for all three meals. I've eaten there for lunch probably twice and I've had dinner there probably four or five times. They keep the place up pretty well, and it is pretty, pretty upbeat. They have a nice atrium. The activities are kind of so-so.
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Hank
3
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February 15, 2022
I went to look at The Meridian at Westwood. The facility is clean. I saw a studio and a one-bedroom. They were clean. I think for this area, the price wasn't bad. They have a library and a gym. They have a little get-together. The facility was just a little dated. The staff was very, very friendly and excellent.
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Glenda
5
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January 11, 2022
Meridian at Westwood is great. Everyone's really friendly. You're made to feel at home. It's just a really nice atmosphere. They have bingo and we had a dance for New Year's Eve. They have a bus that takes you on certain days to the grocery store, or other things that you need to go to. They have cars available, and I think they go to Walmart on certain days. They help you out that way or any other needs. The rooms are spacious and really nice. The maintenance is great. They're just right on it, even the TV, the little things, the sink, and whatever. Those were the few things that happened to me, and I think the maintenance is really great here. With the food, some days are better than others, but that's going to happen no matter where you are. I guess, it's according to the cook that day, but basically it's pretty good. The staff is friendly. They want to make sure that everything is right with the person, if can they help. They're very nice here. They try real hard. I haven't even looked at another place to start with. I'm going by just strictly this place. I've never even looked into someplace else. They have a lot of activities. They try to keep you busy. I know that they have bingo at certain times. They have puzzles you can put together, and they play dominoes and different card games. They have a lot of things in the Magnolia Room, and that's where we had our dance on New Year's Eve.
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Rhonda
4
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October 29, 2021
We visited Meridian at Westwood. They showed us a 1-bedroom suite and then a studio apartment. The studio was empty, someone had just moved out and they had not cleaned it. So the staff said they would paint and clean and all that stuff and if that was done, it would be nice. The model bedroom with the 1-bedroom, that one was nice because it was the model. The staff who walked me through was very informative, very helpful, very nice, and positive. When you walk into the front entrance, it was very nice and everybody was very pleasant. We went and saw the atrium and she told us all about the activities and stuff that go on in there, and that is very nice. She showed us the theater where they have movies, and they were getting ready to watch a movie. She also showed off the dining hall downstairs, which is for the ones that don't require any assistance at all. And of course, anybody can eat down there but that was the big main one. On the third floor, she showed us the assisted living dining hall which is a lot smaller. But it was still a smaller community on the third floor so it was still fine. She showed us where they can go and have all parties, or just go and sit in and visit as a group or a family, as opposed to being in the room. She went over the things that they do for recreation, the exercising and she showed us the complete facility. It's an older facility so it looks older and it looks used.
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Lynda Penry
5
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October 14, 2021
My husband was in the memory care unit and received excellent care from the professional and caring staff. The room was certainly sufficient and as a spouse, my questions were answered efficiently.
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Brenda
5
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September 7, 2021
I am a resident of Meridian at Westwood, and I've been here a month. I came for a retreat for two days and two nights. I came with a friend, and I had no intentions of staying here. My friend said she would come to the retreat if I would come with her, and I did. I just fell in love with the people and the two girls who helped us, Aisha and Lana. When my daughter came to pick me up that Saturday, I cried; I did not want to leave. I was in this big house by myself. The next week, I came and signed the papers. I called the movers, and the next week I was over here. I absolutely love it. The staff are everyone's family now. I know everyone by first name, and I just love it. I'm not alone, I smile, and it's just been a wonderful experience. I'm glad to give my review, because I'm just really, really happy here. I have been here a month. I moved in and it was not a difficult change at all. I'm just happy here, I'm smiling, and everyone's family. It's just the way I want things to be. I do not want to be at home alone, and I already have made good friends. The friend I came with moved in late yesterday afternoon. I was here a month before she ever decided to move, but she's here now. It's difficult now because of the shortage of people. Rather than having the food served, it's buffet style, and the residents are not happy with the food. We are praying that it's going to change. I've had people come up and tell me that they came here because it's supposed to be fine dining and they serve you. Most of these people -- but not me -- have walkers, and it's difficult for them to go in and serve themselves a plate with a walker. But it's a different time now, and the they can't get servers or people to work. Hopefully that's going to change, but I'm not complaining -- other people are. The staff go above and beyond in their duties. The marketing people, the executive director, and everyone serving food are just remarkable. They work and work and work, and I admire them -- I really do. I do wish they had something at night. Usually after the dinner hour at 6:30 p.m., people go up to their apartments and there's no activity at nighttime. I know that the activity directors only work so many hours, and they have to go home. They can't provide activity at night, but I just don't like to go back to my apartment and not have anything to do. I'm happy to be here, I love the staff and the residents, I've started to make good friends, and we just feel like a family.
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Kathy S.
3
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August 25, 2021
I toured The Meridian at Westwood for my mom. They were all very nice but it was just a lot of money for a little bitty something smaller than a walk-in closet almost. The atrium, the inside itself was nice, but the rooms were very old and not updated at all. They had all sorts of stuff from movies to bridge. It was nice. It's just $3000 a month, which is a lot of money. The neighborhood was fine but it's a much older complex.
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Lesley Long
5
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August 16, 2021
My Mother moved into a spacious 6th floor, 2-bedroom Independent Living apartment at the Meridian six years ago. She chose the Meridian because of the convenient location to Fort Walton's Medical community and the apartment for its lovely view of the pool and the adjacent golf course. She also wanted to live in a senior community that offered different levels of care as she aged. Mom has enjoyed being able to still live independently in a safer environment with meals and transportation provided. When she recently needed more assistance the amazing staff went into overdrive for our family and were able to expedite the move-in process and coordination with doctors and pharmacies to rapidly move her to Assisted Living where she has another nice apartment with a great view of the Atrium and the residents enjoying all the activities (they were line-dancing to a sassy Country Song the day we moved in!). We're so grateful to the entire staff - not only for the coordination of two moves - but also for keeping the Residents safe and comfortable during the Covid crisis in spite of restrictions, shortages, and constant changes. Many thanks to the caring team of earth Angels in Assisted Living for getting her comfortably settled-in and to ALL of the wonderful staff that gives the Meridian its 5-Star rating!
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Randy
5
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August 12, 2021
The staff at Meridian at Westwood was excellent. The building has a little bit of age on it, but it's well maintained. It looks like a luxury hotel, and the pricing is reasonable. Their one-bedroom apartment was the largest one-bedroom apartment that I've looked at. That was the nicest place I've looked at so far. I liked their menu. They have a very flexible menu, and there's no extra charge for a diabetic menu.
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Alison0
5
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August 3, 2021
My mother is a resident at Westwood. After her recent stay in the hospital I stayed onsite in a guest apt. The entire staff was helpful and accommodating as my mother adjusted to her apt. The food is great with a surprisingly nice selection on the menu and with backups always available. Additionally the support staff was extremely helpful in arranging transportation to all her follow up doctors visits. I feel relieved that Mom is in a nice place with caring competent people.
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Jeff B
4
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July 23, 2021
The staff at the Meridian is what makes it stand out, these folks genuinely care about the residents. The fact that everyone is so nice and treats my mother with friendliness and care makes me feel happy we found this place for mom.
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Moms daughter
5
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July 23, 2021
My mother is in Memory Care and is treated like their family member. She is always taken care of, they ensure she is clean, nicely dressed, hair done and comfortable. There are activities to do, movies to watch, etc. I am so happy she is there. The nurses send me updates that are so appreciated as I do not live very close. Thank you to everyone.
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Jim
5
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June 23, 2021
Meridian at Westwood was very good. The lady that was showing us around was intimate with the building and the facilities. She greeted almost everyone we met in the hallway. She knows everyone and we were quite impressed. I can't say anything about the food, but the dining area was very neat and clean. She showed us the library, the dining area, a couple of lounges, and the laundry facilities. She was quite thorough. The outdoor spaces were very pleasant. People were lounging outside the day we were there. It was a sunny day so it was a nice place to sit and visit with friends. It's a 5-story building with a lot of doors and hallways. We went into a couple of rooms to look at the size. They were empty, and they were very clean and neat.
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Moms2ndhome
4
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March 25, 2021
The Meridian is a great place for a parent/loved one to move that is still independent, but may need a little extra help every now and then. There are many activities for the residents to choose from. Daily games, bus rides to outside activities, movies, social hour and even exercise class! All this is optional. The residents choose what they would like to do. If they prefer, they can sit in the beautiful atrium or by the pool and visit. My mothers one bedroom apartment is very nice. We decorated and arranged her furniture as it was in her own home to make her feel more at home at the Meridian. During the holidays, the Meridian is decorated for the current event and activities are created surrounding the holiday and even special guest are brought in to help celebrate. The Meridian gives us peace of mind knowing our mom is not sitting at home by herself waiting for someone to come by or even worse, she has a health emergency and cannot get help. We like our mother has interaction with others. Not only the residents, but the friendly staff who are always willing to help when they can. I want to personally thank the staff for helping my mom each time she asked or just to stop and have a chat. Which at times can make a residents day. Thank you!
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Kathy
4
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March 6, 2021
I went to the memory care of Meridian at Westwood. The building itself was beautiful. It looked like a hotel, they had big courtyards with plants, and they had games set up in their atrium area. They had an outdoor enclosed courtyard where the people in memory care had free access to sit outside, with nice umbrellas and patio furniture for them. They had an activity room, and they had a second activity room at the other end that was more for quiet time, where you could watch a movie or read the newspaper, whereas the first activity room was where they played games. They had a nice TV area set up at the other end for them. For the dining area they used the activity room; they set tables at one end of it for their dining. I spoke to a lady named Lana. She was extremely helpful, gave me all kinds of information, even on in-home care, people to contact, and questions to ask. They were very accommodating as far as making me as a caregiver and a daughter feel comfortable. It was nice talking to Lana and Brenda, who was in the memory care side. Both of them were extremely pleasant and very helpful.
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R.W.
4
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February 24, 2021
My daughter and I were really impressed with Meridian at Westwood. In fact, they're more or less on the top of my list. They were very helpful, and we were impressed by their prices. I saw two different rooms. I looked at a large bedroom, but I'm mainly leaning towards the 2-bedroom concept. It was made of hardwood floors, and they were nice-sized rooms. We also like their service where they have a small kitchenette on each floor. The staff was very knowledgeable and very professional. Her attitude was very good, and I was impressed with the knowledge that she had about assisted living. She was well-versed in that and very candid. What's also nice about it is that they're adjacent to a major hospital.
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Mindy Rogers
5
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February 1, 2021
In looking for a new home near us for my father in law who recently lost his wife of 58 years, we easily settled on Meridian at Westwood, knowing this is a place where he can become part of a vibrant community of retirees. An avid reader, he will enjoy the extensive library. As an Air Force Vietnam era veteran, he will have plenty of folks with whom to swap stories.
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Rhonda W.
4
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January 22, 2021
We went in for a tour like over a year ago at the Meridian. It was the independent at the time when we took the tour. My parents were in a better spot, so we took the independent tour but they also talked to us about the assisted. It was good, actually my parents even put down a deposit. We're gonna go there, and then they just changed their minds and said they'll stay home a little while longer. I didn't have any interaction with the staff other than the marketing and sales person that shows us around and she was very helpful. The rooms were fairly nice. They seem very small though and the hardest part is for a parent to go from a home to this area that aren't big for a living room.
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Joseph
5
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November 24, 2020
My dad has moved into Meridian at Westwood. It's a really nice place. I just got a good feeling about it. The staff members are very friendly. The food is good. Everything is great. It's very clean. Everything is nice. The amenities seem excellent. They have lots of stuff going on.
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PBee
5
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October 19, 2020
Their staff is wonderful and the facility is Amazing
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SoldierSam
5
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October 15, 2020
I arrived at The Meridian about 3 years ago and was very happy with my decision to live here after looking at three other places. The Meridian surpassed them all. My apartment has everything I need. Bedroom, Bathroom, kitchen, dining, and plenty of storage space. Whats even more special is the atrium in the middle. I have a putting green right outside my door. Fit Classes, Bowling, Bingo, game tables and more. They always have entertainment and lots of activities. They have delicious food. They delivered them right to our door during the pandemic. They have Assisted living and memory care too. I highly recommend my community. You couldn't find a better place.
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Patty0021
5
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October 15, 2020
I visited a friend at the Meridian and met Lana in market. She was very pleasant and the community is beautiful. I loved the renovations!
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Aawhyte
4
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October 14, 2020
Moving a family member into assisted living is stressfull on the person moving in and the family that is supporting them. The Meridian helps with on site care and you can even setup to have a primary physician come to the apartment. The first two weeks is getting everything setup and they assist with that.
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lylemich
5
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October 13, 2020
I have an Aunt that is a current resident of this facility. It has been a splendid place for her to feel at home. As soon as she settled in she was welcomed and made to feel like family. They have a full array of activities to keep her busy and/or the beautiful atrium where she can sit with her thoughts. We are always very delighted to visit her and hear of her great adventures at Meridian.
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Devynhembry
5
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October 13, 2020
This place is amasing. The staff is super friendly, location is great, and the food is the best I have had in a facility.
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JME177
5
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October 13, 2020
What is provided and what is not, for example, bath soap hand soap towels linens. I have just recently had the opportunity to actually enter inside to see the facility. To my surprise there was no hand soap in the bathroom of dads room. Staff is always trying to be more helpful, also always providing information and tips to assist me and others with our loved ones. I believe most staff do what they can day to day with interaction of residents and what I have seen make the residents feel somewhat comfortable with what is available based on individual situations. I see one of the request is “Food”, one of the biggest complaints I hear from dad is his meals are barely warm when he gets it. I realize the facility of this size is serving hundreds each meal and do the best they can on what I have seen first hand.
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Shirlee
5
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October 11, 2020
The staff at Meridian has been so helpful, from the initial visit through move-in and getting settled. They are making the "Covid" challenges more bearable. They continue to check on our uncle daily to be sure his needs are taken care of properly, including his diabetic diet needs, and they keep the family informed of anything requiring attention. All the staff is extremely friendly and they are taking all precautions during "Covid" to keep the residents safe.
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KRisalvato
5
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October 8, 2020
The Meridian at Westwood is home for our Mother. In the 4 plus years she has been there she has made many friends. The staff is friendly, caring and always goes out of their way to ensure they meet every need of their residents...from serving three delicious meals each day, cleaning their apartments, planning events, and ensuring each resident is happy, healthy and satisfied. The apartments are very spacious and beautiful and provide all the amenities needed to live comfortably and safely! The staff fosters a family environment, and they truly care about every resident personally! The Meridian at Westwood is an awesome place to live!! We are so happy that it is the place our Mother calls home!
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Linda
5
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October 2, 2020
My brother has been in Meridian at Westwood for a while now. They're doing a good job. So far, so good. The staff members are excellent. They're very helpful. The rooms are very good and are like little apartments. His room has a full-sized refrigerator, a stove, and a sink. It's like a little kitchenette. It's considered a studio apartment. They're delivering food to his room right now. There's really no restaurants or anything around for him, but the place is right across from the Fort Walton Beach Hospital and all kind of doctors' offices up and down that road. The building is a little bit older, but very well kept up. They have a big atrium that's covered and they have real plants growing in it. They have all kinds of activities for them once the pandemic is over. They have pool tables, exercise equipment, miniature golf, a swimming pool, and they do karaoke with them. The price is out of his range though, and he's gonna have to get the VA to help him out. He's in phase two of assisted living and the price goes up for each phase. It's not one flat rate. They assess him and it goes based on what their assessment is, how much it's going to be, and the things that they have to do for them. If they do more for him, it costs more. That's really the only downfall I see to this versus one set cost.
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Tom
5
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September 10, 2020
I moved my brother in today. Aisha, Lana and Ann are so professional and accommodating. The entire staff is friendly and helpful. Brenda gets recognized also for her helpful spirit. This place reminds me of a big family. Terrific atmosphere.
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Gayle Anne
5
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October 24, 2019
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.
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DD and Stu
5
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October 16, 2019
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.
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tamara.mc
5
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October 15, 2019
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.
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Lisaking
5
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October 15, 2019
Very nice tour. The staff were nice and helpful. A nice facility.
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Sharon
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June 7, 2019
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 can't 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 Alzheimer's section, and both were wonderful. The food looked phenomenal, and it smelled good. It's like walking into a fine hotel.
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katherinecvbn
5
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January 10, 2019
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.
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Betty
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October 20, 2018
Everything was exceptionally nice. The decorations and food were delicious and everything was so professionally done! Staff very friendly. I was impressed.
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Ronald
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August 11, 2018
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.
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Zanna
5
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July 20, 2018
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.
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Margaret
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December 8, 2017
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.
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Sarah
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September 18, 2017
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.
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Marilyn
5
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August 22, 2017
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.
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Ann
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August 22, 2017
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.
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patricia747562
5
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May 26, 2017
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.
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eah0325
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April 20, 2017
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!
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Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review for us at The Meridian at Westwood. We're happy we could meet your expectations! We are always more than happy to assist you if anything else comes up.
Jacqueline573704
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January 11, 2017
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.
Provider Response
Thank you Jacqueline, for reaching out, your opinion is very important to us. We are proud of our community and the exceptional level of care we provide. We have a great staff and genuinely care for all our residents! 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). Thank you again, we look forward to seeing you again. Please feel free to contact with any and all questions, (877) 797-6067.
Sylvia836517
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December 7, 2016
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.
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Thanks for the detailed review, Sylvia836517. We strive to provide excellent care and service to our residents and their families at The Meridian at Westwood. We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review!
lookingforseniorcare365
5
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October 7, 2016
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!
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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!
Mrs. K
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September 14, 2016
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.
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Thank you for your review Mrs. K, we appreciate you taking the time. We are currently under renovations and very excited to have them completed. We are sorry to hear that you did not feel that our community was good fit. We have done a comprehensive senior living study and found that our rates are right in line with the competitors. In fact, we found that we are a better value with more programs and options. We thank you for your consideration.
Carol162841
5
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June 10, 2016
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.
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Carol, thank you for leaving this detailed feedback about your experience with our community. We apologize for the miscommunication and would like to formally invite you back at your convenience to have lunch! Thank you for positive review, and again our apologies.
Nancy160877
5
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June 10, 2016
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.
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Hi Nancy, thank you for leaving this detailed feedback about your experience with our community, The Meridian at Westwood. We appreciate the positive review and wanted to let you know that your opinion is very important to us. We always love to receive great feedback. Also, did you know we have a Facebook page and post weekly pictures of our residents and the interesting activities they are engaged in? (The link to the Facebook page is on our website). Thank you again for taking the time to leave us your positive review.
Karen120371150
5
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February 22, 2016
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.
Provider Response
Karen, our condolences on the passing of your mother. Thank you for reaching out, your opinion is very important to us. We are proud of our community and the exceptional level of care we provide. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and positive review.
Dixie8
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December 22, 2015
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.
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Thank you for your positive review Dixie! We appreciate it and we are very happy to see that all the residents are so happy here and willing to share their private rooms with you. We love it here too and have a variety of activities to suit many different levels of exercise abilities. With the pools so easily accessibly we are able to provide many types of water classes to help keep our residents fit and healthy. We thank you for coming in for a tour and hope that you keep us in mind when choosing a community. We would love to see you again!
Thomas117007850
5
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December 17, 2015
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.
Provider Response
Thank you for your review. We are sorry that our community does not meet your needs. We hope that you find the community that best fits your brother?s needs and that you are both happy with the community you choose. We thank you for your consideration.
Anonymous116777550
5
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November 30, 2015
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.
Provider Response
Thank you for your positive review! We are very proud of our community and the level of care we provide. We have done a comprehensive study senior living having expensive, our rates are right in line with the competitors. In fact, we are a better value with more programs and options. Please feel free to reach out to us at the community at any time with any and all questions. We hope that you find the community that best fits your needs and that you are happy in the community you choose. We thank you for your consideration.
Karen96836650
5
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January 19, 2015
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.
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Kent4
5
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September 18, 2013
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.
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Rebecca2828
5
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September 14, 2013
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.
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