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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Paxton, FL
If you’re looking for assisted living in Paxton, 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 Paxton or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Paxton.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Paxton for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 31 assisted living facilities in the Paxton area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Duvall.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Crestview, DeFuniak Springs and Opp.
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9.7
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22 reviews
My Dad was welcomed by friendly, caring, professional Staff! Everyone went above and beyond the normal to make my Dad feel welcome and wanted in his new apartment. I cannot thank the staff enough, from the...
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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9.4
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24 reviews
I would rate everything a 5 except for the food. I was frequently there with my mom for breakfast and lunch and my brother for dinner. The food left a lot to be desired. I would rate it a 2 - and that...
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.
Locally owned and managed by SRI, LLC who have 30 communities in their portfolio. This one of kind community in Fort Walton Beach brings a new concept to senior living. The concepts has 4 buildings at which each are connected by an interior hall and can be also entered from exterior. Inside...
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9.3
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11 reviews
Navarre Gardens has truly been a blessing for our family. We knew it was the right place for our loved one.The staff here are not just caregivers; they are angels in disguise. Their compassion and dedication...
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.
Navarre Gardens North is a newly designed assisted living facility located in Navarre, Florida. We provide a safe, comfortable environment surrounded by the beauty and wonder of the Gulf Coast. Our staff comes highly recommended among the best in love and care. Our facility is equipped with...
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9.3
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178 reviews
Friendly and accommodating. They all really want to see the residents comfortable and their needs taken care of. Very approachable for any reason.
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.
Meridian at Westwood provides a full range of choices for today's seniors. Choosing a senior living community represents a lifestyle choice and we understand that our residents are choosing much more than a comfortable living environment to call home. In choosing this community, our residents...
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8.6
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33 reviews
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.
Belvedere Commons of Fort Walton Beach is an elegant assisted living and memory care community in southern Okaloosa County, Florida. Uniquely placed in a beautiful residential setting near the Emerald Coast along the northern Gulf of Mexico, Belvedere Commons is a warm, vibrant and supportive...
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8.5
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12 reviews
There could be improvements with the care staff and the meals/dining, even though we, and our mom have no complaints about either, but there is always room for improvement. As a matter of fact, my sister has...
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.
Likened to finding a rare treasure, you really must discover the beauty of Stanley House. It lies beyond the walls and decor. The team of exceptional service and care providers has been assembled. They have been carefully screened for exemplary credentials. Simply put, it takes a special person...
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8.4
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13 reviews
Kelly's place has been a great experience so far! My mom is settled in & we get to FaceTime & she her on Facebook with activities. I would recommend to another family seeking a home for their loved one
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.
Madison Heights/Kelley PlaceMadison Heights/Kelley Place is a residential care home located in the serene and tranquil town of Enterprise, in the southeastern part of Coffee County, and the southwestern part of Dale County, in Alabama. Our picturesque town has a rich heritage and beautiful...
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8.2
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14 reviews
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...
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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8.1
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22 reviews
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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7.5
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34 reviews
The staff is very caring and you could tell that they loved my dad. Some of them attended my dad's funeral nearly 2 hours away.
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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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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3.0
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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...
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7.0
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19 reviews
We picked this community, because it was close to my house, I liked that it's secure-locked doors, and it was smaller. There are some things that they stated that they would provide, but they couldn't do...
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.
When you’re ready to enjoy your well-deserved retirement and leave the laundry, housekeeping and daily chores to someone else, our community in Fort Walton Beach, on Florida’s magnificent Emerald Coast, is waiting for you. We offer assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care while providing...
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7.0
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2 reviews
The staff was attentive to my mom. She was able to get strong enough to no longer use a walker, so she moved out after 6 months. The only negative was that food portions were small and there was not much...
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.
Country Place Senior Living of Brewton is an assisted living community located in Brewton, AL. Brewton, a small town located just north of the Florida Panhandle, offers seasonal events, recreational facilities and a vibrant downtown with an abundance of shopping venues. Its residents take part in...
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The staff at The Terrace at Ivey Acres Assisted Living treat all of the residents like family. They have a nice home and non-institutional environment. They had a lot of patience with my family member. I...
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cost of assisted living in Paxton, FL
The average cost of senior living in Paxton is $4,108 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Noma, FL with an average of $3,810 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Paxton, FL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Paxton, FL vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Paxton vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Paxton, FL by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Paxton over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Paxton, FL
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What families are saying about assisted living in Paxton
Recent reviews for assisted living in Paxton
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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Country Place Senior Living of Brewton
4.7
I have been very pleased. I would recommend Country Place to others. It is clean and spacious community. The food services are good. The have choices at breakfast. I was pleased with the staff that I interacted with.
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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Paxton review score based on 85 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 85 reviews of 31 Paxton assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Paxton 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
Paxton review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Paxton 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 85 reviews of 31 Paxton assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Paxton 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.Paxton, FL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
3.9
4.1
Activities
3.6
4.1
Value for cost*
4.2
4.1
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Paxton assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Paxton assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Paxton, 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 Paxton 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 Paxton 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
45.2%
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
51.6%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25.8%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
51.6%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
41.9%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Paxton 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 Paxton Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Paxton, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
45.2%
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
38.7%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.7%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Paxton 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 Paxton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Paxton, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25.8%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.5%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
29%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.1%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Paxton 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 Paxton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Paxton, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
29%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.5%
42%
Room service
Room service
38.7%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.8%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Paxton 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 Paxton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
48.4%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.3%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.3%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.4%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.4%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.4%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.9%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.5%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.5%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.6%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
41.9%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
35.5%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.1%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.2%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Paxton
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 Paxton protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Opal at Bluewater Bay, Bayport of Fort Walton Beach and Navarre Gardens North are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Paxton, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 31 assisted living facilities near Paxton, Florida. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Paxton, Florida is Meridian at Westwood. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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