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10 Best Nursing Homes in Open Sands, FL

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Open Sands 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 Open Sands, 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 Open Sands or another care type is right for you. Browse 59 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Open Sands.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Florida Beach, Bid-A-Wee and Baker.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Open Sands, FL

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Last Updated: 12/11/25
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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.
Photo of Tuscany Manor
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
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: 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.
Photo of Boswell Manor LLC
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.
Photo of Washington Rehab and Nursing
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.
Photo of Emerald Coast Health Care
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.
Photo of White Sands Manor
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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Cost of nursing homes in Open Sands, FL

The average cost of senior living in Open Sands is $4,491 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Westville, FL with an average of $3,067 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Open Sands, FL, vs. nearby cities

Open Sands, FL
$4,491/mo

Nursing homes costs in Open Sands, FL, vs. state and national averages

Open Sands, FL
$4,491/mo
$4,276/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Nursing homes costs in Open Sands, FL, vs. other senior living options

$4,491/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,491/mo

Nursing homes costs in Open Sands, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,789/mo
Studio
$4,600/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,893/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,619/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,295/mo

Senior living costs in Open Sands 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: Open Sands, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeOpen Sands, FLFloridaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,491/mo$4,276/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,512/mo$3,893/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,491/mo$4,276/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,527/mo$3,981/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Open Sands, FL:$4,491/mo
Florida:$4,276/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Open Sands, FL:$4,512/mo
Florida:$3,893/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Open Sands, FL:$4,491/mo
Florida:$4,276/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Open Sands, FL:$4,527/mo
Florida:$3,981/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Open Sands, FL, over time

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

Open Sands, FLFL stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Open Sands, FL

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Open Sands 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
Open Sands, FL$4,628/mo$4,667/mo-0.8%
Florida$4,742/mo$4,495/mo+5.5%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Open Sands, FL
2024 average cost:$4,628/mo
2023 average cost:$4,667/mo
Percent change:-0.8%
Florida
2024 average cost:$4,742/mo
2023 average cost:$4,495/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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 Open Sands

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Open Sands

Somerby of Santa Rosa Beach

5.0
This community is the best in the area! As a nurse myself I have toured all of the communities and chose to put my mom in here because staffing was great, food was delicious (really good food), the lifestyle engagement was top tier! One day they all went on a Dolphin Cruise in Destin, weekly ...
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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.

Brookdale Panama City

4.9
Our loved one seems to be happy there, and that is what is important. Oh yes, I would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far. I know a handful of people whose parents live at a Brookdale.

Open Sands nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Open Sands nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Open Sands, 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 Open Sands 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 Open Sands that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Open Sands, FLNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
44.1%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
26.5%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.3%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
85.3%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
44.1%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
32.4%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
85.3%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
44.1%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
35.3%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Open Sands 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 Open Sands Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Open Sands, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
44.1%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
26.5%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
35.3%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.8%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Open Sands 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 Open Sands partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Open Sands, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.5%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.4%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
29.4%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.5%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.8%
0.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Open Sands 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 Open Sands communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Open Sands, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
17.6%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.2%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
23.5%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.6%
0.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Open Sands 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 Open Sands offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Open Sands, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
41.2%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.4%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.4%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.2%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.1%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.1%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.3%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.4%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.3%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.2%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
44.1%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
29.4%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.8%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.2%
0.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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