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Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Somerset was wonderful to our family. We did have to end up moving them out because this facility is assisted living only and my mom needed memory care. We were never disappointed with the food and they had...
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.
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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
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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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The staff are very on top of keeping me updated with any progress or improvements with my loved one. They keep the community clean and the bedrooms picked up. The quality of cooking has room for improvement.
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.
RiverTown Assisted Living is located in Blountstown Flordia. A small close net community. We at RiverTown pride ourself on our care for our residents, we have been in the healthcare field for over fifteen years, caring for seniors. We are located near shopping places and places to get some good...
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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
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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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Cost of assisted living in Poplar Head, FL

The average cost of senior living in Poplar Head is $4,603 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Greenwood, FL with an average of $3,606 per month.

Assisted living costs in Poplar Head, FL, vs. nearby cities

Poplar Head, FL
$4,603/mo
$4,573/mo
$4,541/mo

Assisted living costs in Poplar Head, FL, vs. state and national averages

Poplar Head, FL
$4,603/mo
$3,893/mo
U.S. national average
$4,558/mo

Assisted living costs in Poplar Head, FL, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,603/mo
$4,717/mo

Assisted living costs in Poplar Head, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,919/mo
Studio
$5,032/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,882/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,634/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,295/mo

Senior living costs in Poplar Head 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: Poplar Head, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typePoplar Head, FLFloridaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,603/mo$3,893/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,717/mo$4,276/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,438/mo$3,981/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Poplar Head, FL:$4,603/mo
Florida:$3,893/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Poplar Head, FL:$4,717/mo
Florida:$4,276/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Poplar Head, FL:$4,438/mo
Florida:$3,981/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Poplar Head, FL, over time

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

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Assisted living cost trends in Poplar Head, FL

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Poplar Head 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.

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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Poplar Head, FL$4,866/mo$5,099/mo-4.6%
Florida$4,519/mo$4,316/mo+4.7%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Poplar Head, FL
2024 average cost:$4,866/mo
2023 average cost:$5,099/mo
Percent change:-4.6%
Florida
2024 average cost:$4,519/mo
2023 average cost:$4,316/mo
Percent change:+4.7%
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2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Poplar Head, FL

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What families are saying about assisted living in Poplar Head

Recent reviews for assisted living in Poplar Head

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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Brookdale Panama City

4.9
Our loved one seems to be happy there, and that is what is important. Oh yes, I would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far. I know a handful of people whose parents live at a Brookdale.

The Terrace at Grove Park in Dothan, AL

5.0
Resident care is advertised and practiced. My sister feels very safe and well cared for. I highly recommend The Terrace at Grove Park to others looking.

Poplar Head review score based on 72 family reviews

8.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 72 reviews of 33 Poplar Head assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Poplar Head 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

Poplar Head review score compared against nearby cities

8.8
Poplar Head, FL33 facilities
8.6
Bonifay, FL47 facilities
8.9
Wausau, FL43 facilities

Review subcategories for Poplar Head 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 72 reviews of 33 Poplar Head assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Poplar Head 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.
Poplar Head, FL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.0
Friendliness
4.5
4.1
Care services
4.2
3.8
Staff
4.4
4.0
Meals & dining
3.8
3.6
Activities
3.9
3.7
Value for cost*
4.1
3.7
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Poplar Head assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Poplar Head assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Poplar Head, 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 Poplar Head 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 Poplar Head 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
36.4%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
21.2%
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
39.4%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.2%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
36.4%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
30.3%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Poplar Head 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 Poplar Head Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Poplar Head, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
39.4%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
24.2%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.2%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Poplar Head 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 Poplar Head partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Poplar Head, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30.3%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.3%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
27.3%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.2%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.1%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Poplar Head 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 Poplar Head communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Poplar Head, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
21.2%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.3%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
21.2%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.1%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Poplar Head 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 Poplar Head offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Poplar Head, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
36.4%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.3%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.3%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.4%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.4%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.3%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.2%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.3%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.4%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
36.4%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
21.2%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.1%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
39.4%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Poplar Head

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 Poplar Head protect seniors.
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