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Photo of The Opal at Bluewater Bay
88 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.8
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I cannot say enough positive things about our experience with The Opal at Bluewater Bay. I only wish we had found this assisted living facility much sooner. The environment established by [name removed]...
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.
Our assisted living community, located in Niceville, Fla., a short distance from the white sandy beaches of Destin, offers an engaging social life that will pull you away from the TV and into happy hour socials, card and board games, fitness classes, art and other creative projects, lively meals,...
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55 Floor plans available
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It is such a blessing to be at Somerby. We need assistance with a few things. Everyone who works at Someby is always kind and helpful to both [name removed] and I.
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.
Imagine yourself in a sparkling new community that’s just minutes from the beach, shopping, entertainment venues, and restaurants. That’s what you’ll find at Somerby Santa Rosa Beach. This community also features a partnership with the Sacred Heart Health System to offer a variety of health...
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Business side feels very corporate with little local control, but some of the staff genuinely cares and is dedicated to taking care of the residence. Though there have been numerous staff changes, it's...
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.
If you’re ready to enjoy life and leave the housekeeping, laundry and daily chores to someone else, then our community on Florida’s Emerald Coast, in Destin, is ready and waiting for you. We offer assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care while providing abundant services, conveniences...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Thank you for the outstanding care you gave mymother. I have never witnessed such outstandingservice in an assisted living facility. Keep up theexcellent work!' Will R.Bee Hive Homes of Niceville is locally owned and operated and has been in operation for 6 years. The franchise, which originally...
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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.
Photo of Superior Residences of Niceville
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There is a bit of a turn over of staff here at Partin Place as a new company just recently purchased it but what I've seen so far has been great! It is so much better than the facility we were at previously....
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.
Located in the heart of Niceville, Superior Residences has been specifically designed and built for memory care and residents with Alzheimer's. Superior strives to create a special residence that embraces the importance of warmth, acceptance and care. Caring for the special needs of individuals...
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Cost of assisted living in Choctaw Beach, FL

The average cost of senior living in Choctaw Beach is $4,405 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Milton, FL with an average of $3,881 per month.

Assisted living costs in Choctaw Beach, FL, vs. nearby cities

Choctaw Beach, FL
$4,405/mo
$4,501/mo
$4,639/mo

Assisted living costs in Choctaw Beach, FL, vs. state and national averages

Choctaw Beach, FL
$4,405/mo
$3,893/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

Assisted living costs in Choctaw Beach, FL, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,405/mo
$4,384/mo

Assisted living costs in Choctaw Beach, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,558/mo
Studio
$5,089/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,849/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,286/mo

Senior living costs in Choctaw Beach vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Choctaw Beach, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeChoctaw Beach, FLFloridaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,405/mo$3,893/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,384/mo$4,276/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,296/mo$3,981/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Choctaw Beach, FL:$4,405/mo
Florida:$3,893/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Choctaw Beach, FL:$4,384/mo
Florida:$4,276/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Choctaw Beach, FL:$4,296/mo
Florida:$3,981/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Choctaw Beach, FL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Choctaw Beach and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Choctaw Beach, FLFL stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Choctaw Beach, FL

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Choctaw Beach have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Choctaw Beach, FL$5,481/mo$5,671/mo-3.4%
Florida$4,431/mo$4,106/mo+7.9%
National$5,264/mo$4,973/mo+5.9%
Choctaw Beach, FL
2024 average cost:$5,481/mo
2023 average cost:$5,671/mo
Percent change:-3.4%
Florida
2024 average cost:$4,431/mo
2023 average cost:$4,106/mo
Percent change:+7.9%
National
2024 average cost:$5,264/mo
2023 average cost:$4,973/mo
Percent change:+5.9%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Choctaw Beach, FL

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Choctaw Beach.

What families are saying about assisted living in Choctaw Beach

Recent reviews for assisted living in Choctaw Beach

Somerby of Santa Rosa Beach

5.0
This community is the best in the area! As a nurse myself I have toured all of the communities and chose to put my mom in here because staffing was great, food was delicious (really good food), the lifestyle engagement was top tier! One day they all went on a Dolphin Cruise in Destin, weekly ...
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Superior Residences of Niceville

4.1
Superior is a caring environment. The staff are kind and take care of each client’s needs! The facility is clean and has a homey atmosphere. We researched and toured several facilities before A Place for Mom found Superior Residence for us.

Meridian at Westwood in Fort Walton Beach, FL

5.0
My favorite part about living here is the friendships I've made with my neighbors . The reason I wanted to live here was the opportunity to live near other people that have similar interest to me. The staff members are always kind, and they make me feel positive about myself.

Choctaw Beach assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Choctaw Beach assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Choctaw Beach, 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 Choctaw Beach assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Choctaw Beach 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
66.7%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
100%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
66.7%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
100%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
83.3%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Choctaw Beach assisted living

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 Choctaw Beach Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Choctaw Beach, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
100%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
66.7%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
83.3%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
33.3%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Choctaw Beach assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Choctaw Beach partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Choctaw Beach, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
83.3%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
83.3%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
66.7%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
66.7%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
50%
13.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Choctaw Beach assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Choctaw Beach communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Choctaw Beach, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
66.7%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66.7%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
83.3%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
50%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Choctaw Beach assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Choctaw Beach offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Choctaw Beach, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
100%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
83.3%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
83.3%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
100%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
100%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
100%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
100%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
83.3%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
100%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
100%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
100%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
66.7%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
83.3%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Choctaw Beach

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Florida assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Choctaw Beach protect seniors.
Learn about Florida assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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The Opal at Bluewater Bay, Somerby of Santa Rosa Beach and Brookdale Destin are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Choctaw Beach, Florida. See full list of communities.
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