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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Open Sands, FL

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From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Open Sands for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 40 assisted living facilities in the Open Sands 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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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
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.
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
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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.
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.
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Cost of assisted living in Open Sands, FL

The average cost of senior living in Open Sands is $4,512 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include DeFuniak Springs, FL with an average of $3,896 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Open Sands, FL vs. nearby cities

Open Sands, FL
$4,512/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Open Sands, FL vs. the state and national average

Open Sands, FL
$4,512/mo
$3,888/mo
U.S. national average
$4,562/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Open Sands vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,512/mo
$4,491/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Open Sands, FL by room type

Semi-Private
$3,789/mo
Studio
$4,600/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,893/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,619/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,295/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Open Sands over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Open Sands, 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 Open Sands.

What families are saying about assisted living in Open Sands

Recent reviews for assisted living in Open Sands

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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Charter Senior Living of Panama City Beach

5.0
My mom moved into Charter Senior Living of Panama City Beach about a year ago. Her health as greatly improved because of the excellent nursing care that is provided here. She hasn’t been this happy in a long time! They always have something going on to help keep her engaged and active. Best ...
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Open Sands review score based on 124 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 124 reviews of 31 Open Sands assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Open Sands review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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

Open Sands review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Open Sands, FL31 facilities
8.2
8.3
Lynn Haven, FL10 facilities

Review subcategories for Open Sands assisted living

When assisted living 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 124 reviews of 31 Open Sands assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Open Sands resident and family assisted living 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.
Open Sands, FL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
3.8
4.1
Activities
3.8
4.1
Value for cost*
4.2
4.1
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Open Sands assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Open Sands assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Open Sands, 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 Open Sands 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 Open Sands that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Open Sands, FLNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
51.6%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
29%
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
54.8%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
35.5%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
54.8%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
45.2%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Open Sands 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 Open Sands Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Open Sands, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
54.8%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
32.3%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
41.9%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.1%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Open Sands 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 Open Sands partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Open Sands, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
32.3%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.7%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
35.5%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25.8%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.9%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Open Sands 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 Open Sands communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Open Sands, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25.8%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.9%
42%
Room service
Room service
32.3%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.4%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Open Sands 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 Open Sands offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Open Sands, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
51.6%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.9%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
41.9%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.2%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.8%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.8%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.2%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.3%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.2%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.6%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
54.8%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
32.3%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.9%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
51.6%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Open Sands

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 Open Sands protect seniors.

Learn about Florida Assisted Living regulations

Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Panama City, The Opal at Bluewater Bay and Superior Residences of Panama City Beach are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Open Sands, Florida. See full list of communities.

There are 40 assisted living facilities near Open Sands, Florida. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Open Sands, Florida are Brookdale Panama City and Meridian at Westwood. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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