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7 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Forest Highlands, FL
If you’re looking for assisted living in Forest Highlands, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Forest Highlands or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Forest Highlands.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Forest Highlands for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 7 assisted living facilities in the Forest Highlands area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
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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...
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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Things seem to be going very well at Crestview Manor! My loved one has settled in well, and I haven't heard a single negative word from any of my family members! The place seemed very clean and well kept...
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.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
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...
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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.
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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Cost of assisted living in Forest Highlands, FL
The average cost of senior living in Forest Highlands is $4,097 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Milton, FL with an average of $3,881 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Forest Highlands, FL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Forest Highlands, FL vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Forest Highlands, FL by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Forest Highlands, FL
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What families are saying about assisted living in Forest Highlands
Recent reviews for assisted living in Forest Highlands
Brookdale Destin
4.1
My only negative comment is that the management, while doing a lot to help my Mom and we're very grateful to them, were a little pushy about trying to get my Mom to stay there, rather than leave and go to her home in Wisconsin, where she is now and is very happy. I understand they need and want ...
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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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Bayport of Fort Walton Beach
5.0
My mom is currently a resident at Bayport of Fort Walton Beach and the experience has been great. Everyone is really friendly at this facility. The housekeeping is good. I would recommend Bayport of Fort Walton Beach to others.
Forest Highlands assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Forest Highlands assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Forest Highlands, 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 Forest Highlands 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 Forest Highlands 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
42.9%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28.6%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
71.4%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.3%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
71.4%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
42.9%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Forest Highlands 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 Forest Highlands Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
71.4%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28.6%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
57.1%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.3%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Forest Highlands 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 Forest Highlands 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
28.6%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.9%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
14.3%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.6%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
42.9%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Forest Highlands 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 Forest Highlands communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
42.9%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
42%
Room service
Room service
57.1%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.6%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Forest Highlands 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 Forest Highlands offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
71.4%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.1%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
71.4%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
71.4%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.9%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.9%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.9%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
71.4%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
42.9%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.9%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Forest Highlands
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Florida assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Forest Highlands protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Opal at Bluewater Bay, Bayport of Fort Walton Beach and Meridian at Westwood are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Forest Highlands, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 7 assisted living facilities near Forest Highlands, Florida. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Forest Highlands, Florida is Meridian at Westwood. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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