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7 Best Independent Living Communities in Ocean City, FL
If you’re looking for independent living in the Ocean City area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Ocean City. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 7 independent living facilities in Ocean City, 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 Destin, Fort Walton Beach and Navarre.
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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
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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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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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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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: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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: 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 independent living in Ocean City, FL
The average cost of senior living in Ocean City is $4,329 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pine Level, FL with an average of $2,945 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Ocean City, FL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Ocean City, FL vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Ocean City vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Ocean City, FL by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Ocean City
Recent reviews for independent living in Ocean City
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.
Navarre Gardens
5.0
Navarre Gardens has been a great place for my dad. We had to find a place for him quickly and they were really friendly and efficient helping us with the process. He likes being able to take the shuttle when he needs to and loves getting 3 good meals a day! Love that they have “field trips” too! ...
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Navarre Gardens North
5.0
From the moment you step onto the property, you're enveloped in a serene atmosphere of tranquility and natural beauty. Each corner seems to hold a new delightful surprise,The rooms are not only impeccably clean but also exude a charming elegance that makes you feel right at home. The attention ...
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Ocean City independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ocean City independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ocean City, 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 Ocean City 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 Ocean City partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.9%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.6%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Ocean City 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 Ocean City communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ocean City, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.6%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.1%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
57.1%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
57.1%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ocean City 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 Ocean City offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
57.1%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.9%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
57.1%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
71.4%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
71.4%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
71.4%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
71.4%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
57.1%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
57.1%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
71.4%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
71.4%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
57.1%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.1%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Opal at Bluewater Bay, Bayport of Fort Walton Beach and Navarre Gardens North are the top-rated independent living facilities near Ocean City, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 7 independent living facilities near Ocean City, Florida. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Ocean City, Florida is Meridian at Westwood. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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