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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Walton County, FL
If your loved one needs memory care in Walton County, A Place for Mom can help. With 36 memory care facilities in Walton County, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Walton County incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Walton County memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Walton County, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Destin, Niceville and Miramar Beach.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Destin, Niceville and Miramar Beach.
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Assisted Living
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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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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.
Provides: Assisted Living
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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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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Cost of memory care in Walton County, FL
The average cost of senior living in Walton County is $4,251 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include DeFuniak Springs, FL with an average of $3,695 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Walton County, FL vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Walton County, FL vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Walton County vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Walton County, FL by room type
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What families are saying about memory care in Walton County
Recent reviews for memory care in Walton County
Bayport of Fort Walton Beach
4.5
My mother is a resident at Bayport of Fort Walton Beach. The staff is very approachable, friendly, and professional. The housekeepers are wonderful! They have such a good attitude. I have found the staff at Bay Port to be willing to discuss my mother any time I am there. When Covid was ...
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Sodalis DeFuniak Springs
4.8
Sodalis is a great place! My grandmas health and energy has improved. They really care about the residents. They always have some kind of activity throughout the day. They schedule weekly Walmart trips and other outings periodically. They have a very nice doctor that comes in to see the ...
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Navarre Gardens
5.0
Great place for your family member. Great staff and amazing management. They were so kind to us and helpful. Thanks to the amazing staff members who helped my grandma and I while we were there. It was a great place to see
Walton County review score based on 120 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 120 reviews of 36 Walton County memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Walton County 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
Walton County review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Walton County 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 120 reviews of 36 Walton County memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Walton County 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.Walton County, FL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.4
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
3.8
4.0
Value for cost*
4.3
4.0
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
Walton County memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Walton County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Walton County, 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 Walton County 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 Walton County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.3%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
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
33.3%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
41.7%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Walton County 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 Walton County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
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
44.4%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.7%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Walton County 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 Walton County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.8%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.9%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.6%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19.4%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Walton County 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 Walton County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
22.2%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.4%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.2%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Walton County 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 Walton County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
47.2%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.1%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.1%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.4%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.2%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.8%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.1%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.1%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.9%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
41.7%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.1%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47.2%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brookdale Panama City, The Opal at Bluewater Bay and The Landing are the top-rated memory care facilities near Walton County, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 36 memory care facilities near Walton County, Florida. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Walton County, Florida are Brookdale Panama City and Meridian at Westwood. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 36 memory care facilities near you in Walton County, Florida typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Walton County, 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 Walton County, 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 Walton County, Florida ranges from $2300 to $8995. The average Memory Care cost in Walton County, Florida is $4,251. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Walton County, Florida typically starts at $2300. 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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Memory Care in Cities Near Walton County
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