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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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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
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
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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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, 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 $4,931 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Port St. Joe, FL with an average of $4,585 per month.

Assisted living costs in Open Sands, FL, vs. state and national averages

Open Sands, FL
$4,931/mo
$4,853/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Open Sands, FL, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,931/mo
$5,190/mo

Assisted living costs in Open Sands, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,224/mo
Studio
$4,200/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,105/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,085/mo

Senior living costs in Open Sands 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: Open Sands, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeOpen Sands, FLFloridaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,931/mo$4,853/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$5,190/mo$5,704/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$3,590/mo$3,640/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Open Sands, FL:$4,931/mo
Florida:$4,853/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Open Sands, FL:$5,190/mo
Florida:$5,704/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Open Sands, FL:$3,590/mo
Florida:$3,640/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Open Sands, FL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Open Sands 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.

Open Sands, FLFL stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Open Sands, FL

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Open Sands 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 average 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
Open Sands, FL$4,823/mo$4,603/mo+4.8%
Florida$4,622/mo$4,480/mo+3.2%
National$5,462/mo$5,210/mo+4.8%
Open Sands, FL
2024 average cost:$4,823/mo
2023 average cost:$4,603/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
Florida
2024 average cost:$4,622/mo
2023 average cost:$4,480/mo
Percent change:+3.2%
National
2024 average cost:$5,462/mo
2023 average cost:$5,210/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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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

Somerby of Santa Rosa Beach

4.0
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.

Charter Senior Living of Panama City Beach

5.0
They are GREAT!! Facility/staff communicate with family. Keep family posted on how their family members is doing. Welcome family members to participate in activities.

Brookdale Fort Walton Beach

4.0
[name removed] - The Director, [name removed]- Sales and [name removed] RN - Head Care Support are all AWESOME!! The RN [name removed] is amazing with Mom. The thing that stands out the most is the turnover of assistants , but they are all very caring. Mom says the food on most days is good. She ...
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Open Sands review score based on 178 family reviews

8.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 178 reviews of 11 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

8.8
Open Sands, FL11 facilities
8.8
Port St. Joe, FL11 facilities
8.8

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 178 reviews of 11 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
4.6
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.3
4.3
Staff
4.7
4.6
Meals & dining
4.4
4.2
Activities
4.5
4.3
Value for cost*
4.2
4.2
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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
30.4%
45.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
18.8%
29.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.5%
91.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.9%
93.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
29.5%
49.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
24.9%
26.2%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.3%
91.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
25.9%
41.2%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
24.2%
45.9%
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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
30.9%
44.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
12.9%
28.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
21.9%
35.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.5%
11.9%
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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
15.2%
23.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25.4%
35.8%
No sugar
No sugar
24.4%
32.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
17.1%
31.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.6%
16.3%
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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
14.1%
27.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25.7%
37%
Room service
Room service
17.9%
32.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5%
15.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

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
26.6%
40.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.8%
27%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.3%
26.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
22.6%
43.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27.2%
42.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30.9%
45.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
24.9%
36.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18%
31.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
24.9%
33.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27%
40.7%
Live performances
Live performances
26.6%
40.9%
Dances
Dances
19.9%
26.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.8%
21.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
26.8%
40%
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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 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 Open Sands protect seniors.
Learn about Florida assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

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