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Photo of Bayport of Fort Walton Beach
1010 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.4
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24 reviews
9.4
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24 reviews
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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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33 Floor plans available
9.3
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178 reviews
9.3
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178 reviews
5 star
73%
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20%
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3%
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1%
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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
8.6
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33 reviews
5 star
40%
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36%
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3%
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3%
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18%
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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.
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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22 Floor plans available
8.1
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22 reviews
8.1
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22 reviews
5 star
36%
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41%
3 star
9%
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0%
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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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7.0
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19 reviews
7.0
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19 reviews
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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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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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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...
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 Shalimar, FL

The average cost of senior living in Shalimar is $4,363 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pine Level, FL with an average of $2,945 per month.

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

Shalimar, FL
$4,363/mo
$4,363/mo

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

Shalimar, FL
$4,363/mo
$3,888/mo
U.S. national average
$4,562/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,363/mo
$4,341/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,607/mo
Studio
$4,186/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,600/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,086/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Shalimar over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Shalimar, 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 Shalimar.

What families are saying about assisted living in Shalimar

Recent reviews for assisted living in Shalimar

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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Navarre Gardens

5.0
Great place for your family member. Great staff and amazing management. They were so kind to us and helpful. Thanks to the amazing staff members who helped my grandma and I while we were there. It was a great place to see

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.

Shalimar review score based on 53 family reviews

7.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 53 reviews of 8 Shalimar assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Shalimar 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

Shalimar review score compared against nearby cities

7.6
Shalimar, FL8 facilities
8.5
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7.8
Eglin AFB, FL10 facilities

Review subcategories for Shalimar 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 53 reviews of 8 Shalimar assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Shalimar 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.
Shalimar, FL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
4.6
Care services
3.9
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.5
Meals & dining
3.8
4.1
Activities
3.5
4.1
Value for cost*
4.1
4.1
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Shalimar assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shalimar assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shalimar, 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 Shalimar 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 Shalimar that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Shalimar, FLNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
62.5%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
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
87.5%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
50%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
87.5%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
75%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Shalimar 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 Shalimar Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shalimar, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
87.5%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
62.5%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.5%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shalimar 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 Shalimar partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shalimar, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
37.5%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
37.5%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.5%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Shalimar 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 Shalimar communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shalimar, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
62.5%
42%
Room service
Room service
62.5%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
50%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shalimar 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 Shalimar offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shalimar, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
75%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
62.5%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
62.5%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
87.5%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
87.5%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
87.5%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
87.5%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
62.5%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
75%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
87.5%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
87.5%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
62.5%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
75%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Shalimar

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 Shalimar protect seniors.

Learn about Florida Assisted Living regulations

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The Opal at Bluewater Bay, Bayport of Fort Walton Beach and Navarre Gardens North are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Shalimar, Florida. See full list of communities.

There are 9 assisted living facilities near Shalimar, Florida. See the full list.

The best assisted living facility near you in Shalimar, Florida is Meridian at Westwood. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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