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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Gulf Breeze, FL

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If your loved one needs memory care in Gulf Breeze, A Place for Mom can help. With 12 memory care facilities in Gulf Breeze, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in Gulf Breeze incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Gulf Breeze memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Gulf Breeze, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like East Pensacola Heights and Brownsville.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Pensacola, Navarre and Milton.

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66 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.7
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127 reviews
9.7
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I have been very happy with all the above when it come to The Waterford at Carpenter's Creek. Based on our experience, we would absolutely recommend this community to other families who may need a place for...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
The Waterford at Carpenter's Creek offers Assisted Living services in the picturesque Panhandle city of Pensacola. Our senior living community has been serving residents and families in the area for almost 30 years. We offer a warm, friendly, supportive environment for residents and we're staffed...
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Photo of The Beacon at Gulf BreezeCommunity card badge
1616 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.2
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50 reviews
9.2
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50 reviews
5 star
60%
4 star
22%
3 star
6%
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The location was great and very close to my house. This facility came recommended by a friend. It was just what she needed at the time.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Beacon at Gulf Breeze is a superior Retirement, Assisted Living and Memory Care Community, providing our residents access to programs that promote well-being, security, longevity, family and self-worth. Our community has 70 apartments for individuals seeking an active, but simpler lifestyle....
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Photo of Summer Vista
1818 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.0
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22 reviews
8.0
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22 reviews
5 star
53%
4 star
14%
3 star
14%
2 star
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We needed a home for my FIL that he would be comfortable in and have lots of activities. He had no desire to do activities but now that he’s been there a few months, we can never find him because he’s...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Photo of The Arbors of Gulf Breeze
1919 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
7.9
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20 reviews
7.9
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20 reviews
5 star
60%
4 star
15%
3 star
20%
2 star
5%
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Beautiful clean apartments and common areas. Good food with an extensive option menu. Friendly and helpful staff, variety of activities.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Arbors of Gulf Breeze offers the finest senior living experience for those needing independent living, assisted living or memory care services. Come see how our caring team can provide a wonderful home environment for you or your loved one
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Photo of The Camellia at Gulf Breeze
1111 Photos available
1.0
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6 reviews
1.0
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6 reviews
5 star
33%
4 star
0%
3 star
17%
2 star
17%
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I would recommend the Watermark. It is a good size, you could tell that the staff knew all the residents by name. The outdoor space is okay. It is a very clean place. We really liked the community and maybe...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Noble Senior Living at Pensacola
11 Photo available
5 star
56%
4 star
35%
3 star
6%
2 star
3%
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I have my aunt here. The reputation used to be bad here but it has changed with the new management. I want everyone to know that this place is much better than the past.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Noble Senior Living at Pensacola is an assisted living and memory care community centrally located in Pensacola, Florida. Our community has beautiful courtyards that give it the feel of country living in a convenient, urban setting. Our community is set on Mobile Highway close to three area...
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1.0
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1 review
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Northpointe and Westpointe Retirement Community provides its residents with the peace of mind knowing that their rent will not increase. They will enjoy the respect and dignity of being cared for by our long-time employees. Four of our employees have been working for us for over 20 years, and 15...
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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My mother is there and has had excellent care. The nurses and staff are very caring and take pride in there patients. If you really want to know what kind of care your loved one is receiving visit them! No...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of The Residence at Covenant Memory Care Center
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.

Cost of memory care in Gulf Breeze, FL

The average cost of senior living in Gulf Breeze is $3,966 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pine Level, FL with an average of $2,945 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Gulf Breeze, FL vs. nearby cities

Gulf Breeze, FL
$3,966/mo
$3,966/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Gulf Breeze, FL vs. the state and national average

Gulf Breeze, FL
$3,966/mo
$4,272/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Gulf Breeze vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$3,966/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Gulf Breeze, FL by room type

Semi-Private
$3,617/mo
Studio
$4,017/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,478/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,000/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Gulf Breeze over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Gulf Breeze

Recent reviews for memory care in Gulf Breeze

The Waterford at Carpenter's Creek in Pensacola, FL

3.8
The food is good. Should be more flexible with supper times. The activities are great. Just need more of them. The facility is nice. The apartment is perfect. The staff is mostly great. Takes a good person to work there. It has been a primarily good experience.

Sodalis Milton

4.0
My loved one is currently a resident at Sodalis Milton and things have been good for her at this facility so far. The staff is very helpful and friendly. My loved one enjoys the food. The building does not smell like most other facilities do. The cleanliness, care services, activities and value ...
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Homestead Village of Pensacola

5.0
My dad has been a resident here for over a year. I'm so thankful that he's going to be able to age in place and not have to move to another facility as his dementia progresses. He's happy, and that's what counts most of all.

Gulf Breeze review score based on 63 family reviews

4.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 63 reviews of 12 Gulf Breeze memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Gulf Breeze review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Gulf Breeze review score compared against nearby cities

4.9
Gulf Breeze, FL12 facilities
6.4
Pensacola, FL23 facilities
6.7
Garcon Point, FL18 facilities

Review subcategories for Gulf Breeze memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 63 reviews of 12 Gulf Breeze memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Gulf Breeze resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Gulf Breeze, FL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
4.5
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.4
Meals & dining
4.1
4.0
Activities
4.0
4.0
Value for cost*
4.0
4.0
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Gulf Breeze memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gulf Breeze memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gulf Breeze, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Gulf Breeze memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Gulf Breeze that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Gulf Breeze, FLNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
41.7%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25%
48.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.7%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.7%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
91.7%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
41.7%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
33.3%
73.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Gulf Breeze memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Gulf Breeze Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Gulf Breeze, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
41.7%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
71.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gulf Breeze memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Gulf Breeze partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gulf Breeze, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
50.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Gulf Breeze memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Gulf Breeze communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gulf Breeze, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.7%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
41.7%
37%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Gulf Breeze memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Gulf Breeze offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gulf Breeze, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.7%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.7%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.7%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
25%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.3%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Waterford at Carpenter's Creek, Navarre Gardens North and The Waterford at Creekside are the top-rated memory care facilities near Gulf Breeze, Florida. See full list of communities.

There are 12 memory care facilities near Gulf Breeze, Florida. See the full list.

The 12 memory care facilities near you in Gulf Breeze, Florida typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Gulf Breeze, Florida, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.

Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Gulf Breeze, Florida, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.

The cost of memory care facilities in Gulf Breeze, Florida ranges from $1000 to $7695. The average Memory Care cost in Gulf Breeze, Florida is $3,966. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Gulf Breeze, Florida typically starts at $1000. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.

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