Memory Care Communities in Destin, FL

"I'm just getting started here at Brookdale Destin. It's independent accommodation, and it's fine. The only problem I'm having is not with the facility, but it's getting my shipment of furniture in here that I ordered. My room is on the first floor with a screened-in porch, 1-bedroom, 1-bath. I have no garage, which I'm always used to having. If anything, it would be that they don't provide a garage, but it would be very expensive to put a garage in every one of the places here. If you bring a vehicle, which I have, it's just outside. It's fine; I'm not unhappy. I just roll with the punches. The staff members are very good and very friendly. They're happy to have independent living people here besides those that need help. They're even letting me put a latch on my door, so I wouldn't get a walk-in. I haven't had time to go and play cards. They're going to have an imitation poker tournament this weekend, but no cash, they call it poker for fun. There are all kinds of amenities. I have a little dog with me and pets are welcome, so that's one of the reasons I chose this place. I could even leave him and put a little fence right outside my porch if I want to, but I don't need that because I go out with her. Not all communities accept pets. I have a little bit of knowledge of Brookdale. I actually lived in the area for 15 years, so I knew kind of what I was walking into and I knew what to expect. My daughter wanted me in a place like this just in case something happened. I'm at an age where somebody gotta keep an eye on me a little bit. I haven't really eaten in the dining area that often. They were bringing meals down to me, but I don't eat three meals a day. I know how to cook a little bit and everything is here, so I rather do it that way. If I needed some food, I sure could ask for it, but I don't have a need for it. I take care of myself. It's a nice facility, but it has aged a little bit. It was new when I was here 15 years ago and they were just getting started. The facility is above average, and it functions well. There is a doctor who is here every Wednesday. If you have anything, she is open for business at the small clinic that they have. It's pretty self-sustained. I think they have been doing this for awhile. I'm still functional in very many things and I don't need any assistance. If I need assistance to do things or to get around, I would probably ask for it, but I don't need it. They're here to help. I got an assigned cleaning person to the room on Wednesday and they come in once a week. Unless you ask for anything special, you don't see them, which is good, but if you ask, you get a very fast response. Like I had the hallways with some cardboard from the wrapping of some of the furniture that came in, and I asked them, "Can you pick it up right away? and they're gone. In six months I might change my mind, but right now, they haven't given me anything to complain about. You get your money's worth and plus. The value is OK. I rather be staying here than some of the newer places. The value is adequate."

"Beehive Homes Assisted Living in Niceville was very nice, they're very friendly and very helpful. The staff who gave the tour was very friendly, the rooms were very up to date, very kept up, and decent in size. Their dining area was really big, but I have not tried the food. I saw the residents doing yoga when I was there. "

"Superior residences is very clean and the apartments are nice. The food is good, the staff is very friendly and helpful. I like the people there. However, they could improve on their communication with the family members. "

"My mom stayed here, and it was excellent. I liked everything. I liked their cleanliness, and the food was good. They had plenty of help. They had RNs, and they were wonderful. They had memory care. They had a saloon, and they did therapy. "

"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."

"We like everything about Brookdale Senior Living. It is a very nice facility with nice employees and it was convenient for us with regard to the location. They've showed us all the rooms and everything before we decided that it would be a good place for us. Right now, they're doing some upgrades to the actual infrastructure and once it's done, it will be great. "