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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Walton County, FL

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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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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: 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
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: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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
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, 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.
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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, 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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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.
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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
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
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
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 independent living in Walton County, FL

The average cost of senior living in Walton County is $3,839 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ebro, FL with an average of $3,590 per month.

Independent living costs in Walton County, FL, vs. nearby counties

Walton County, FL
$3,839/mo

Independent living costs in Walton County, FL, vs. state and national averages

Walton County, FL
$3,839/mo
$3,640/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Walton County, FL, vs. other senior living options

$5,892/mo
Independent Living
$3,839/mo

Independent living costs in Walton County, FL, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,561/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,888/mo

Senior living costs in Walton County 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: Walton County, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWalton County, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$3,839/mo$3,640/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$4,763/mo$4,853/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$5,892/mo$5,704/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Walton County, FL:$3,839/mo
Florida:$3,640/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Walton County, FL:$4,763/mo
Florida:$4,853/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Walton County, FL:$5,892/mo
Florida:$5,704/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Walton County

Recent reviews for independent living in Walton County

Navarre Gardens North

5.0
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 are unmatched. They treat residents with the utmost respect and kindness, creating a ...
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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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Belvedere Commons of Fort Walton Beach

4.5
It's a really good place and my numbers don't do it justice. Management seems to have a high turnover but the regular staff (med techs, nursing, kitchen, maintenance, etc.) are all pretty stable and really wonderful. The food is probably fine for the residents, but they don't have much variety ...
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Walton County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Walton County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Walton County, 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 Walton County 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 Walton County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Walton County, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19.8%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
39.8%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
37.8%
27.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.9%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.4%
9.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Walton County 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 Walton County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Walton County, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
44.5%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.2%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
41.8%
32.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.7%
15.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Walton County 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 Walton County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Walton County, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
47.7%
39.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.6%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.5%
41.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50.4%
43.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.8%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44.5%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.7%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
49.7%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
49%
41.2%
Dances
Dances
41.3%
29.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
42.2%
35.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
49.3%
40.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Opal at Bluewater Bay, Sodalis DeFuniak Springs and Watersound Fountains are the top-rated independent living facilities near Walton County, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 40 independent living facilities near Walton County, Florida. See the full list.
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The best independent living facility near you in Walton County, Florida is Seagrass Village Panama City Beach - Independent Living. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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