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10 Best Nursing Homes in Forest Highlands, FL

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Photo of The Opal at Bluewater Bay
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33 Floor plans available
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I cannot say enough positive things about our experience with The Opal at Bluewater Bay. I only wish we had found this assisted living facility much sooner. The environment established by [name removed]...
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.
Our assisted living community, located in Niceville, Fla., a short distance from the white sandy beaches of Destin, offers an engaging social life that will pull you away from the TV and into happy hour socials, card and board games, fitness classes, art and other creative projects, lively meals,...
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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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22 Floor plans available
6.5
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6.5
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There is a bit of a turn over of staff here at Partin Place as a new company just recently purchased it but what I've seen so far has been great! It is so much better than the facility we were at previously....
Provides: Memory Care
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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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Things seem to be going very well at Crestview Manor! My loved one has settled in well, and I haven't heard a single negative word from any of my family members! The place seemed very clean and well kept...
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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They need to make it clear understanding that when you sign the lease that you have to give them a 30 day notice. They want their money! My dad fell there and has ended up in a skilled facility due to his...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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
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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: Nursing Homes
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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: 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 nursing homes in Forest Highlands, FL

The average cost of senior living in Forest Highlands is $4,241 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Westville, FL with an average of $3,067 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Forest Highlands, FL, vs. nearby cities

Forest Highlands, FL
$4,241/mo
$4,119/mo
$4,485/mo

Nursing homes costs in Forest Highlands, FL, vs. state and national averages

Forest Highlands, FL
$4,241/mo
$4,276/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Nursing homes costs in Forest Highlands, FL, vs. other senior living options

$4,241/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,241/mo

Nursing homes costs in Forest Highlands, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,495/mo
Studio
$4,600/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,550/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,800/mo

Senior living costs in Forest Highlands vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Forest Highlands, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeForest Highlands, FLFloridaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,241/mo$4,276/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,273/mo$3,893/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,241/mo$4,276/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,122/mo$3,981/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Forest Highlands, FL:$4,241/mo
Florida:$4,276/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Forest Highlands, FL:$4,273/mo
Florida:$3,893/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Forest Highlands, FL:$4,241/mo
Florida:$4,276/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Forest Highlands, FL:$4,122/mo
Florida:$3,981/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Forest Highlands, FL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Forest Highlands 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.

Forest Highlands, FLFL stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Forest Highlands, FL

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Forest Highlands 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.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Forest Highlands, FL$4,204/mo$4,098/mo+2.6%
Florida$4,078/mo$4,028/mo+1.2%
National$4,900/mo$4,812/mo+1.8%
Forest Highlands, FL
2024 average cost:$4,204/mo
2023 average cost:$4,098/mo
Percent change:+2.6%
Florida
2024 average cost:$4,078/mo
2023 average cost:$4,028/mo
Percent change:+1.2%
National
2024 average cost:$4,900/mo
2023 average cost:$4,812/mo
Percent change:+1.8%
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Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Forest Highlands

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Forest Highlands

Superior Residences of Niceville

4.1
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 found Superior Residence for us.

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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Brookdale Fort Walton Beach

4.7
My sister is well cared for. Staff are friendly and easy to talk to. She says they take good care of her and that she gets plenty to eat. She has made friends with other ladies who are residents. Staff spent extra time with when she arrived to help her adjust. She gets in house PT and they ...
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Forest Highlands nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Forest Highlands nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Forest Highlands, 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 Forest Highlands nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Forest Highlands that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Forest Highlands, FLNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
42.9%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28.6%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.7%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
85.7%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
57.1%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.3%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
85.7%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
57.1%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
28.6%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Forest Highlands nursing homes

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 Forest Highlands Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Forest Highlands, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
57.1%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28.6%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
57.1%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.3%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Forest Highlands nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Forest Highlands partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Forest Highlands, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.9%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
14.3%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.6%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
42.9%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Forest Highlands nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Forest Highlands communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Forest Highlands, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.6%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
42.9%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.6%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Forest Highlands nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Forest Highlands offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Forest Highlands, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
57.1%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.9%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.1%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.1%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.6%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.9%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.6%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.1%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
28.6%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.6%
0.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Opal at Bluewater Bay, Twin Cities Pavilion and Superior Residences of Niceville are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Forest Highlands, Florida. See full list of communities.
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