The westernmost city in Florida, Pensacola is located near the beautiful beaches of the Gulf of Mexico. Around 52,000 people call the city home, with those age 65 and over representing almost 17% of the population. The Pensacola metro area is much larger, however, with more than 480,000 residents. Despite its proximity to sought-after beaches, the cost of living in Pensacola is less than the national average, making it a good choice for retirees. Seniors interested in aviation may enjoy watching a daring performance by the famous Blue Angels. Pensacola also boasts three senior centers that offer an array of programs, classes and activities for area retirees.
To help seniors discover the most senior-friendly locations around the country, Caring.com conducted a new study, “The Best and Worst Places for Senior Living.” The Caring Senior Living Report analyzes and ranks 300 cities and 50 states on the quality of senior living in that area. The cities were graded using 46 metrics across five categories: Health Care, Senior Living & Housing, Affordability, Quality of life, and Transportation.
CARING STARS WINNER
8700 University Parkway, Pensacola, FL 32514
4.5
(37 reviews)
"I toured Brookdale Pensacola and I enjoyed the place. It has a welcoming atmosphere. The residents were engaged and involved. It was more structured for assisted living. The doors were locked and it was a bit more remote. I'm not sure my mom would fe..."
$4,950
817 N Palafox St, Pensacola, FL 32501
4.8
(13 reviews)
"We have been relying on Home Instead for about a year now and are quite pleased with their service. Of course, the HI Professional Caregiver assigned to us, Kathy, is an almost-daily reminder of how valuable those services are indeed! I trust her no..."
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5918 North Davis Highway, Pensacola, FL 32506
4.4
(38 reviews)
"I toured The Waterford at Carpenter's Creek. It's affordable and it's clean. The staff seemed to be active and genuinely concerned. The rooms were good. The space was good. They offer three meals and snacks. They have aerobics classes, like seated ae..."
$2,825
9015 University Parkway, Pensacola, FL 32514
4.3
(46 reviews)
"My dad will move into The Waterford at Creekside. They greeted me with fresh banana nut bread out of the oven, so it immediately made me feel like the place was warm, it smelled great, and it showed my father was going to be treated very well. The ap..."
$2,600
CARING STARS WINNER
4455 Bayou Blvd, Pensacola, FL 32503
4.1
(61 reviews)
"My life is better now. They have given me independence. I like their communication...."
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2310 Abbie Lane, Pensacola, FL 32514
4.0
(33 reviews)
"We toured Sodalis Pensacola, and from what I saw, the memory care area has more care than what my mom needs right now. It was very clean, well-organized, and well-staffed. They've been there for a long time. The facility needed a little update on th..."
$2,400
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3450 Wimbledon Drive, Pensacola, FL 32504
4.1
(16 reviews)
"Summer Vista Assisted Living was extremely helpful, knowledgeable, and friendly. Everybody seemed happy. We had an excellent visit. They had large rooms and everything was very clean. The memory care side had some odor, but certainly not as bad as I'..."
$4,625
2420 E Olive Rd., Pensacola, FL 32514
Home Helpers Home Care of Pensacola is more than an in-home health care agency – we’re your extended family when family can’t be there. We’re a locally owned, trusted provider of quality, compassionate in-home care in Pensacola, and we customize our home care program to your unique situation for an affordable solution that keeps your loved one where they’re happiest: at home.
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6982 Pine Forest Rd, Pensacola, FL 32526
4.3
(26 reviews)
"The Veranda of Pensacola is very nice. They had a swimming pool. I would live there in a heartbeat. They had two bedrooms and a nice-sized living room. They had a little bit bigger kitchen area. I really liked it. The whole atmosphere was good. They ..."
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CARING STARS WINNER
7830 Pine Forest Road, Pensacola, FL 32526
4.3
(18 reviews)
"I liked Homestead Village of Pensacola because there are not so many people and I've never liked a crowd of people. I just don't enjoy myself when there are too many people. The cottages are small as 8 to 10 people in a cottage instead of 180. It was..."
$1,000
111 EAST WRIGHT STREET, Pensacola, FL 32501
4.1
(15 reviews)
"I went to Wesley Haven Villa. It was a very nice facility. It's probably about 20 years old. It's well-maintained. The food was really good, and the staff was friendly and helpful. They had activities and shopping days out for the people with a van. ..."
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8601 N. Davis Highway, Pensacola, FL 32514
4.8
(5 reviews)
"We chose Inspiritas of Pensacola for my mother. It is very clean and spacious. When we toured it, all the residents seemed to be very happy and engaging in activities. The setup is very beautiful like the way they have separate housing. There are thr..."
$3,900
25 East Wright St., Pensacola, FL 32501
4.2
(7 reviews)
"I would recommend Nancy, our caregiver, for the King! She's very thorough and she's just wonderful. Nancy has been coming here a lot for like 2 years. We are very happy with her care. ..."
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1900 Summit Boulevard, Pensacola, FL 32503
3.8
(15 reviews)
"My husband stayed at the Haven of Our Lady of Peace. The staff was wonderful. The place was nice. It was clean. Everybody seemed well attended. They are very good. The rooms were cleaned every day. The garbage cans were rented. The bathrooms were alw..."
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9700 Pensacola Blvd., Pensacola, FL 32534
5.0
(3 reviews)
"We were pleased with Shelton Manor Independent and Assisted Living. No complaints, so far. My mom is in their assisted living. It's very clean, with friendly people and a lot of activities. It's brand-new. It's only been open about a year so it's ver..."
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5111 N 12Th Ave Ste A, Pensacola, FL 32504
5.0
(3 reviews)
"The nursing services from Kindred at Home were great. They were here twice a week to start with, and then once a week for the last two weeks. We had an occupational therapist explain to my mother all the things she needed to do to be able to get arou..."
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401 N 77th Ave , Pensacola, FL 32506
5.0
(3 reviews)
"My sister had been receiving limited care (2 hours daily) from Kegley's for quit sometime and we were always happy with their service. Then in early June after a series of falls, she had very quickly declined to the point where 24 hour care was ne..."
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10100 Hillview Drive, Pensacola, FL 32514
3.8
(13 reviews)
"Azalea Trace is a top of the line CONTINUAL CARE facility ... very professionally managed ... excellent residences, food, and activities ... a real emphasis on physical and mental well-being ... we LOVE living here..."
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428 Airport Boulevard, Pensacola, FL 32503
3.8
(13 reviews)
"My mom moved to The Blake at Pensacola. I think it's great. It's clean. It's almost luxurious. She has a one-bedroom. So, her room is a pretty good size. It has a little kitchen area. I mean, no stove or anything but a microwave and stuff. The bedroo..."
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8475 University Parkway, Pensacola, FL 32514
3.5
(18 reviews)
"I believe that this facility has an excellent staff. From administration, social worker, PT, nurses and all medical staff. Also the meals are very good and the staff that prepares and serves are very friendly and helpful. The laundry and cleaning sta..."
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