Meridian at Westwood

Offers Assisted Living, Independent Living, and Memory Care

54 Reviews

2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021

1001 Mar Walt Dr

Fort Walton Beach

32547

Meridian at Westwood

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4.8 54

Lesley Long 2021-08-16 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! I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

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Jim 2021-06-23 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. I visited this facility

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R.W. 2021-02-24 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. I visited this facility

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Mindy Rogers 2021-01-31 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. I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

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Patty0021 2020-10-15 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! I visited this facility

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Aawhyte 2020-10-14 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. I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

5 4 1

lylemich 2020-10-13 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. I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

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JME177 2020-10-13 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. I visited this facility

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Linda 2020-10-01 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. I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

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abbyk 2020-09-30 I had a great experience. Staff were very helpful and their residents all seemed very happy. I visited this facility

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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

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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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Brenda 2021-09-07 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. I am/was a resident of this facility

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Kathy 2021-08-25 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. I visited this facility

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Randy 2021-08-12 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. I visited this facility

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Alison0 2021-08-03 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. I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

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Jeff B 2021-07-23 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. I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

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Moms2ndhome 2021-03-25 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! I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

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Rhonda 2021-01-21 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. I visited this facility

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PBee 2020-10-18 Their staff is wonderful and the facility is Amazing I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

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SoldierSam 2020-10-15 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. I am/was a resident of this facility

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Devynhembry 2020-10-13 This place is amasing. The staff is super friendly, location is great, and the food is the best I have had in a facility. I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

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Shirlee 2020-10-11 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. I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

5 5 1

KRisalvato 2020-10-07 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! I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

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Tom 2020-09-10 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. I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Moms daughter 2021-07-23 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. I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

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Kathy 2021-03-06 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. I visited this facility

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Joseph 2020-11-24 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. I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

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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

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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

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August 16, 2021

By Lesley Long

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

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!

Provider Response

Hello, thank you for leaving us such a wonderful review. We are thrilled that you enjoyed your experience here; our staff will definitely be happy to read what you wrote. We put resident experience and satisfaction as our priority, and your review reaffirms the hard work we put in every day. Thank you again for your kind words and we look forward to seeing you again.

June 23, 2021

By Jim

I visited this facility

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.

Provider Response

Thank you for your positive review, we appreciate your feedback! We always strive to provide top quality service and care to every resident and their families. We are so are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your experience here at Meridian at Westwood. Thank you again, we hope that you have a wonderful day.

February 24, 2021

By R.W.

I visited this facility

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.

Provider Response

Hi R.w., thank you very much for taking the time to leave us this positive review for our team at Meridian at Westwood. We appreciate it & so do our other reviewers at Caring. We hope to see you again soon!

January 31, 2021

By Mindy Rogers

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

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.

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!

October 15, 2020

By Patty0021

I visited this facility

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!

Provider Response

Hi Patty0021, thank you so much for your positive comments about Meridian at Westwood!

October 14, 2020

By Aawhyte

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

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.

Provider Response

Hello, thank you for your positive review, we are grateful to see that you feel this way! We strive to provide excellent care and service to our residents and their families at Meridian at Westwood. Thank you again, we hope you have a wonderful day!

October 13, 2020

By lylemich

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

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.

Provider Response

Hello, thank you for leaving us such a wonderful review. We are thrilled that you enjoyed your experience here; our staff will definitely be happy to read what you wrote. We put resident experience and satisfaction as our priority, and your review reaffirms the hard work we put in every day. Thank you again for your kind words and we look forward to seeing you again.

October 13, 2020

By JME177

I visited this facility

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.

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!

October 01, 2020

By Linda

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

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.

Provider Response

Linda, thank you for leaving this detailed review about your experience with our community. We appreciate it so much! Our team strives to deliver an excellent experience, and are glad you found this to be the case during your visit. If you have further needs or questions, please reach out!

September 30, 2020

By abbyk

I visited this facility

I had a great experience. Staff were very helpful and their residents all seemed very happy.

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!

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!

See all Assisted Living reviews (19)

Independent Living Reviews for Meridian at Westwood

September 07, 2021

By Brenda

I am/was a resident of this facility

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.

Provider Response

Hello, thank you for leaving us such a wonderful review. We are thrilled that you enjoyed your experience here; our staff will definitely be happy to read what you wrote. We put resident experience and satisfaction as our priority, and your review reaffirms the hard work we put in every day. Thank you again for your kind words and we look forward to seeing you again.

August 25, 2021

By Kathy

I visited this facility

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.

Provider Response

Thank you again for taking the time to let us know how we did. We hope you have a great day!

August 12, 2021

By Randy

I visited this facility

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.

Provider Response

Hello, thank you for your positive review, we are grateful to see that you feel this way! We strive to provide excellent care and service to our residents and their families at Meridian at Westwood. Thank you again, we hope you have a wonderful day!

August 03, 2021

By Alison0

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

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.

Provider Response

Thank you for your positive review, we appreciate your feedback! We always strive to provide top quality service and care to every resident and their families. We are so are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your experience here at Meridian at Westwood. Thank you again, we hope that you have a wonderful day.

July 23, 2021

By Jeff B

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

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.

Provider Response

Hello, thank you for your positive review, we are grateful to see that you feel this way! We strive to provide excellent care and service to our residents and their families at Meridian at Westwood. Thank you again, we hope you have a wonderful day!

March 25, 2021

By Moms2ndhome

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

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!

Provider Response

Hi Moms2ndhome, thank you very much for taking the time to leave us this positive review for our team at Meridian at Westwood. We appreciate it & so do our other reviewers at Caring. We hope to see you again soon!

January 21, 2021

By Rhonda

I visited this facility

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.

Provider Response

Thank you for your positive review, we appreciate your feedback! We always strive to provide top quality service and care to every resident and their families. We are so are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your experience here at Meridian at Westwood. Thank you again, we hope that you have a wonderful day.

October 18, 2020

By PBee

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

Their staff is wonderful and the facility is Amazing

Provider Response

Pbee, thank you for your kind review; we are happy to pass along your comments to the team here at Meridian at Westwood!

October 15, 2020

By SoldierSam

I am/was a resident of this facility

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.

Provider Response

Hi Soldiersam, thank you very much for taking the time to leave us this positive review for our team at Meridian at Westwood. We appreciate it & so do our other reviewers at Caring. We hope to see you again soon!

October 13, 2020

By Devynhembry

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

This place is amasing. The staff is super friendly, location is great, and the food is the best I have had in a facility.

Provider Response

Hello, thank you for leaving us such a wonderful review. We are thrilled that you enjoyed your experience here; our staff will definitely be happy to read what you wrote. We put resident experience and satisfaction as our priority, and your review reaffirms the hard work we put in every day. Thank you again for your kind words and we look forward to seeing you again.

October 11, 2020

By Shirlee

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

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.

Provider Response

Hello, thank you for your positive review, we are grateful to see that you feel this way! We strive to provide excellent care and service to our residents and their families at Meridian at Westwood. Thank you again, we hope you have a wonderful day!

October 07, 2020

By KRisalvato

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

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!

Provider Response

Hello, thank you for leaving us such a wonderful review. We are thrilled that you enjoyed your experience here; our staff will definitely be happy to read what you wrote. We put resident experience and satisfaction as our priority, and your review reaffirms the hard work we put in every day. Thank you again for your kind words and we look forward to seeing you again.

September 10, 2020

By Tom

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

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.

Provider Response

Hello, thank you for your positive review, we are grateful to see that you feel this way! We strive to provide excellent care and service to our residents and their families at Meridian at Westwood. Thank you again, we hope you have a wonderful day!

October 15, 2019

By tamara.mc

I visited this facility

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.

Provider Response

Hi Tamara, thank you for touring and considering our community for your father. Available 24-hours, our staff is ready to assist with everything from medication management, scheduled transportation to different medical appointments, assistance with grooming, bathing or other daily activities, as well as provide compassionate companionship. When it comes to activities, we have a calendar filled to the brim with different workshops, arts and crafts, happy hours, live entertainment, as well as incredible amenities like a beautiful atrium with bowling alley, swimming pool, fitness center, walking paths, TV lounge, theater, café, library, and many more wonderful perks and benefits. Please reach out at any time or join us for some of our upcoming activates! We want our home to feel like your home and will do whatever we can to accommodate! We look forward to seeing you all again soon.

October 20, 2018

By Betty

I visited this facility

Everything was exceptionally nice. The decorations and food were delicious and everything was so professionally done! Staff very friendly. I was impressed.

Provider Response

Betty, thank you for your kind words and this wonderful review!

August 11, 2018

By Ronald

I visited this facility

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.

Provider Response

Thank you for your detailed positive review Ronald. 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!

December 07, 2017

By Margaret

I visited this facility

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.

Provider Response

Thank you for your positive review, we appreciate the kind words and agree with you! We are very proud of our award winning community! We have a great staff and genuinely care for all our residents. Please feel free to reach out at any time to us at any time with any and all questions and concerns. Thanks again for the recommendation, and have an amazing day!

April 20, 2017

By eah0325

I visited this facility

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!

Provider Response

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.

January 11, 2017

By Jacqueline573704

I visited this facility

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.

December 07, 2016

By Sylvia836517

I visited this facility

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.

Provider Response

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!

September 14, 2016

By Mrs. K

I visited this facility

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.

Provider Response

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.

June 10, 2016

By Carol162841

I visited this facility

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.

Provider Response

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.

June 10, 2016

By Nancy160877

I visited this facility

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.

February 21, 2016

By Karen120371150

I visited this facility

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.

December 21, 2015

By Dixie8

I visited this facility

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.

Provider Response

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!

December 17, 2015

By Thomas117007850

I visited this facility

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.

November 30, 2015

By Anonymous116777550

I visited this facility

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.

January 18, 2015

By Karen96836650

I visited this facility

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.

Provider Response

Thank you very much, we hope you have a wonderful day!

September 17, 2013

By Kent4

I visited this facility

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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Thank you for your review.

September 13, 2013

By Rebecca2828

I am/was a resident of this facility

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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Thank you for your review.

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July 23, 2021

By Moms daughter

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

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.

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!

March 06, 2021

By Kathy

I visited this facility

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.

Provider Response

Hello, thank you for leaving us such a wonderful review. We are thrilled that you enjoyed your experience here; our staff will definitely be happy to read what you wrote. We put resident experience and satisfaction as our priority, and your review reaffirms the hard work we put in every day. Thank you again for your kind words and we look forward to seeing you again.

November 24, 2020

By Joseph

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

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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Hello, thank you for leaving us such a wonderful review. We are thrilled that you enjoyed your experience here; our staff will definitely be happy to read what you wrote. We put resident experience and satisfaction as our priority, and your review reaffirms the hard work we put in every day. Thank you again for your kind words and we look forward to seeing you again.

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.

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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!

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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

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In Room Kitchens
Dining Room Shared Meals
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Beauty Barber Shop
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Pool

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Laundry For Linens
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Medication Management
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Nurse On Staff: Yes

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English

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Pets: Yes

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Physical Therapy

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Assisted Living Starting At: $3600/month

Independent Living Starting At: $2900/month

Memory Care Starting At: $4995/month

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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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