The Best Independent Living Communities in Bay County, FL

"The tour at Charter Senior Living of Panama City Beach was very good. The lady that set it up wasn't there, but the director of nurses was and we had a good interview. He said, "We'd love to have you here." You don't have to go and eat all the time there, but anytime you want to, you could go to the main dining room and eat. It's an older place, but they're trying to spruce it up and everything. They've repainted the outside. It used to be a peach color and they painted it kind of a dark blue. It's showing its age. It's been there quite a while. The dark paint made it look more dated."

Graceful Living Family Care Home, located at 51 Alegro Drive in Panama City, Florida (32409), offers a small, warm, and intimate assisted living environment where residents are treated like family. Licensed for 4 beds, the home is designed to foster close, meaningful relationships between caregivers and residents. Our dedicated team provides 24/7, round-the-clock care and comprehensive assistance with activities of daily living — from bathing and dressing to grooming and medication management — ensuring each resident’s health, safety, and comfort are prioritized. We take extra care in managing medications to uphold residents’ well-being and adherence to their individualized care plans. Meals at Graceful Living are thoughtfully prepared and home-cooked, with nutritious options tailored to dietary needs and physician-directed meal plans. Whether it’s special restrictions or resident preferences, our kitchen accommodates with care and flexibility. We know that feeling at home is more than just a place — it’s about connection. To nurture a family-like atmosphere, we organize daily recreational activities, social games, and gentle companionship. We emphasize respect, warmth, and dignity, making sure that every resident feels both supported and valued. Graceful Living also offers private and semi-private rooms, Internet access, and transportation services to help residents stay engaged and connected. With its small size, licensed capacity, and highly personalized care, Graceful Living Family Care Home truly embodies a caring community where residents receive individualized attention in a peaceful, home-style setting. To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Florida Agency of Health Care Administration

"I moved into Seagrass Village of Panama City Beach. I liked the fact that it's tucked away in a very private area, very quiet, very peaceful, and very clean. They keep it up very well. The food is decent. You get a good variety on the menu. The front office staff is very nice. They accept pets. We have a beauty salon. We have a small gym. There's a library. They have a wellness room, and a chapel for church services."

"I was already familiar with Mathison Retirement Community because my mother-in-law lived there. We were very impressed with the staff, the cleanliness of the facility, the room arrangements, and everything about it. We were very pleased. During the tour, the staff was outstanding and very professional."