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8 Best Nursing Homes in Niceville, FL

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Niceville nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Niceville, FL may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Niceville or another care type is right for you. Browse 8 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Niceville.

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Niceville, FL

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Photo of The Opal at Bluewater Bay
88 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.7
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22 reviews
9.7
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22 reviews
5 star
59%
4 star
27%
3 star
14%
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0%
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My Dad was welcomed by friendly, caring, professional Staff! Everyone went above and beyond the normal to make my Dad feel welcome and wanted in his new apartment. I cannot thank the staff enough, from the...
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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Photo of Superior Residences of Niceville
1818 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.1
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22 reviews
8.1
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22 reviews
5 star
36%
4 star
41%
3 star
9%
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0%
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14%
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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...
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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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.
Photo of Manor At Bluewater Bay
2.0
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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 Niceville, FL

The average cost of senior living in Niceville is $4,485 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Westville, FL with an average of $3,067 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Niceville, FL vs. nearby cities

Niceville, FL
$4,485/mo
$4,341/mo

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

Niceville, FL
$4,485/mo
$4,272/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Niceville vs. other types of senior living

$4,136/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,485/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Niceville, FL by room type

Semi-Private
$3,648/mo
Studio
$5,075/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,245/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Niceville over time

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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 Niceville

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Niceville

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.

Meridian at Westwood in Fort Walton Beach, FL

5.0
The administration office is very helpful and friendly as long as you stay in contact with them. The atrium is beautiful and has a ton of activities scheduled throughout the month. The library is extensive and includes books with large print. The activities director is so kind to my dad.

The Opal at Bluewater Bay in Niceville, FL

5.0
Brookdale was a fabulous facility with really caring staff members and nursing. It is small and a great deal of attention is provided to their residence. It was a great final place for my mom to be before she passed away.

Niceville nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Niceville nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Niceville, 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 Niceville 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 Niceville that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Niceville, FLNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
40%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
80%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
40%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
80%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
40%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Niceville 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 Niceville Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Niceville, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
60%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Niceville 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 Niceville partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Niceville, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
40%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Niceville 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 Niceville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Niceville, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
40%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Niceville 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 Niceville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Niceville, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
60%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
60%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
40%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Opal at Bluewater Bay, Bayport of Fort Walton Beach and Meridian at Westwood are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Niceville, Florida. See full list of communities.

There are 8 nursing homes facilities near Niceville, Florida. See the full list.

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