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10 Best Nursing Homes in Fort Walton Beach, FL

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Fort Walton Beach, FL

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Photo of Bayport of Fort Walton Beach
1010 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.4
Review score
24 reviews
9.4
Review score
24 reviews
5 star
67%
4 star
29%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
4%
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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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Photo of Meridian at WestwoodCommunity card badge
2424 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.3
Review score
178 reviews
9.3
Review score
178 reviews
5 star
73%
4 star
20%
3 star
3%
2 star
1%
1 star
3%
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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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Photo of Belvedere Commons of Fort Walton Beach
22 Photos available
8.6
Review score
33 reviews
8.6
Review score
33 reviews
5 star
40%
4 star
36%
3 star
3%
2 star
3%
1 star
18%
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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...
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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Photo of Brookdale Fort Walton Beach
1212 Photos available
8.0
Review score
20 reviews
8.0
Review score
20 reviews
5 star
40%
4 star
35%
3 star
20%
2 star
5%
1 star
0%
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Whenever there is any issue at all, all staff members do their absolute best to make things right. Everyone is caring and compassionate. Mom feels comfortable with the staff, and is starting to feel more...
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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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 nursing homes in Fort Walton Beach, FL

The average cost of senior living in Fort Walton Beach is $4,341 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pine Level, FL with an average of $2,963 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Fort Walton Beach, FL vs. nearby cities

Fort Walton Beach, FL
$4,341/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Fort Walton Beach, FL vs. the state and national average

Fort Walton Beach, FL
$4,341/mo
$4,272/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Fort Walton Beach vs. other types of senior living

$4,341/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,341/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Fort Walton Beach, FL by room type

Semi-Private
$3,635/mo
Studio
$4,129/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,600/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,086/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Fort Walton Beach over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Fort Walton Beach

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Fort Walton Beach

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
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

Brookdale Fort Walton Beach

3.8
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 those things due to being short staffed. They care about the residents, and they do the best ...
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Fort Walton Beach nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fort Walton Beach nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fort Walton Beach, 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 Fort Walton Beach 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 Fort Walton Beach that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Fort Walton Beach, FLNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
57.1%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
42.9%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
71.4%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
71.4%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
57.1%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
42.9%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
71.4%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
57.1%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
57.1%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Fort Walton Beach 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 Fort Walton Beach Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Fort Walton Beach, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
57.1%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
42.9%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
42.9%
5.9%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fort Walton Beach 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 Fort Walton Beach partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fort Walton Beach, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.6%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Fort Walton Beach 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 Fort Walton Beach communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fort Walton Beach, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.6%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.1%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
42.9%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
42.9%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Fort Walton Beach 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 Fort Walton Beach offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fort Walton Beach, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
42.9%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.9%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.9%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.1%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.1%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.1%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57.1%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.9%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.9%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.1%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
57.1%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
57.1%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.1%
0.4%
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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 nursing homes facilities near Fort Walton Beach, Florida. See full list of communities.

There are 10 nursing homes facilities near Fort Walton Beach, Florida. See the full list.

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