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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Gulf Resort Beach, FL

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 33 independent living facilities in Gulf Resort Beach, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Florida Beach, Bid-A-Wee and Baker.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Panama City, Santa Rosa Beach and Panama City Beach.

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Last Updated: 12/24/24
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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.
Our Home at Beacon Hill - An Assisted Living Facility in Paradise Our unique facility provides a caring and loving home. Our residents are part of a community focused on dignity, respect and purpose for individuals and couples. Our home is a beautiful, safe and active community that promotes...
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: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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
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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.
Provides: Independent Living
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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 independent living in Gulf Resort Beach, FL

The average cost of senior living in Gulf Resort Beach is $4,432 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wewahitchka, FL with an average of $3,648 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Gulf Resort Beach, FL vs. nearby cities

Gulf Resort Beach, FL
$4,432/mo
$4,692/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Gulf Resort Beach, FL vs. the state and national average

Gulf Resort Beach, FL
$4,432/mo
$3,974/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Gulf Resort Beach vs. other types of senior living

$4,386/mo
Independent Living
$4,432/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Gulf Resort Beach, FL by room type

Semi-Private
$3,755/mo
Studio
$4,445/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,786/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,599/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,248/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Gulf Resort Beach over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Gulf Resort Beach

Recent reviews for independent living in Gulf Resort Beach

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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Bayport of Fort Walton Beach

4.9
What has really stood out to us and what we really like most about the Bayport of Fort Walton Beach community is he overall friendliness of the staff. We would recommend this community to other families who may need a place for their loved ones.

Charter Senior Living of Panama City Beach

5.0
place is spacious and open compared to others but still a shock when you have to downsize. food staff, activities, housekeeping and all is adequate considering the amount of people and the care they require.. the price is a shock no matter what to person who has always paid their own way in life ...
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Gulf Resort Beach independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gulf Resort Beach independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gulf Resort Beach, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gulf Resort Beach independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Gulf Resort Beach partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gulf Resort Beach, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.2%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.4%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.3%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.1%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Gulf Resort Beach independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Gulf Resort Beach communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gulf Resort Beach, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
24.2%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.4%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
24.2%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gulf Resort Beach independent 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 independent living communities in Gulf Resort Beach offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gulf Resort Beach, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
45.5%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.4%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.4%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.5%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.5%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.4%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.4%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.4%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.5%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
48.5%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
36.4%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.2%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.5%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Panama City, The Opal at Bluewater Bay and Bayport of Fort Walton Beach are the top-rated independent living facilities near Gulf Resort Beach, Florida. See full list of communities.

There are 33 independent living facilities near Gulf Resort Beach, Florida. See the full list.

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

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