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BeeHive Homes of Niceville
4268 Ida Coon Circle, Niceville, FL 32578
"We are beyond grateful for the BeeHive of Niceville and the amazing staff for taking such good care of my brother. They...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,700
Assisted Living Communities in Crestview, FL
Serving as a principal city of the Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin Metropolitan Area,...
Crestview sits at the top of a forested ridge between the Yellow and Shoal Rivers. Seniors in this region pay around $3,125 per month for assisted living in 2024, which falls about $1,600 below the state median. The city contains 17 facilities for residents to choose from, and an additional operate nearby.
In this guide, we note an average consumer satisfaction score of 4.3 out of 5 stars among local assisted living facilities, based on feedback from 213 reviews reviews.
17 Providers
The Opal at Bluewater Bay
1551 Merchants Way, Niceville, FL 32578
"When you enter the front door you are greeted by a smiling team member and asked how can I help you . The ED was...
Assisted Living
$3,800
Caring Stars Winner
Meridian at Westwood
1001 Mar Walt Dr, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
"The Meridian at Westwood was very nice, neat, clean and updated. The room had a refrigerator, microwave, garbage...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$3,100
Caring Stars Winner
Belvedere Commons of Fort Walton Beach
2000 Principal Lane, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
"My mom stayed here, and it was excellent. I liked everything. I liked their cleanliness, and the food was good. They had...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$3,600
Caring Stars Winner
Brookdale Fort Walton Beach
233 Carmel Drive, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
"I heard good things about it Wellington Place. The staff are excellent. The rooms are very nice. The activities are very...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$6,720
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Navarre Gardens
2640 HWY 87 South, Navarre, FL 32566
"We got a great and pretty immediate assistance from Navarre Gardens. The people are very helpful, and they've been...
Assisted Living
$2,950
Brookdale Destin
2400 Crystal Cove Lane, Destin, FL 32550
"I had an in-person tour of Brookdale Destin. They offer larger rooms. They have nice balconies. The dining area is very...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$5,325
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Crescent Park Village
551 Redstone Avenue West, Crestview, FL 32536
"Crescent Park Village is outstanding. My mother has been there for a number of years, and she has been treated with...
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Eden at Crestview
575 Redstone Ave, Crestview, FL 32536
"Eden at Crestview is beautiful and very clean. The people were friendly. They showed me everything and answered all my...
Assisted Living
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Crestview Manor
603 N Pearl St, Crestview, FL 32536
"I LIVE IN CRESTVIEW MANOR AND AM VERY HAPPY WITH STAFF AND MANAGER. "
Assisted LivingContinuing Care Communities+2
$2,800
Carington Manor
3215 East James Lee Blvd., Crestview, FL 32539
"Carrington Manor is a 28-bed privately owned community. They dont have very many amenities so to speak, but they have...
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Twin Cities Pavillion
1053 John Sims Parkway, Niceville, FL 32578
"The people were so sweet at Twin Cities. The rooms were little bit on the older side. I think it was a hospital at one...
Assisted Living
$2,800
Airforce Enlisted Village
92 Sunset Lane, Shalimar, FL 32579
"Everything was great at Bob Hope Village. The staff is nice. They have a policy, and they're supposed to treat everybody...
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Hawthorn House
1200 HAWTHORN HOUSE DRIVE, Shalimar, FL 32579
"My granny has been in two facilities. Hawthorne House is far superior in every way. I believe the toughest part about...
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The Retreat at Fort Walton Beach
243 Hollywood Blvd. NW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
"I toured. It was a decent community. I wasn't crazy about the layout of the studios because there was too many bedrooms...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$3,875
Sodalis Defuniak Springs
718 Walton Road, Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
"Sodalis Defuniak Springs is a wonderful place. The people were very nice. All the things that they offered were very...
Assisted Living
$3,100
The Blake at Miramar Beach
90 Ponce DeLeon Street, Miramar Beach, FL 32550
"My wife and I visited The Blake at Miramar Beach. We toured the assisted living and even went through the memory care...
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Reviews of Communities Nearby
Assisted Living
Wayne Williamson
5.0
Review of Carington Manor
Sandy Tingle and her staff at Carrington provided a safe place for both of my wife’s parents during their end of life transition periods. Sandy and her staff are loving and caring people and...
Assisted Living
Michael
1.0
Review of Crestview Manor
I'm at Crestview Manor. This place is abysmal. The food they serve is abysmal. They offer no type of recreation. Everybody sits around on a chair all day long and stares at the wall. I would advise...
Assisted Living
Virginia
5.0
Review of Carington Manor
My brother will be moving into Carington Manor. It was very nice and homey. The rooms were good and nicely decorated. The cleanliness was excellent. The owner, Sandy, was a very nice, compassionate...
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Crestview, FL and Nearby Cities
Assisted living communities in Crestview charge a monthly rate of approximately $3,125, according to the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey. This fee offers substantial savings over Florida’s median of $4,750 and the national baseline of $5,350. It also comes in well below costs in many nearby cities. For example, rates in Tallahassee trend near $6,745, and facilities in Gainesville charge roughly $8,055.
Crestview
$3,125
Florida
$4,750
The United States
$5,350
Pensacola
$3,915
Panama City
$5,871
Tallahassee
$6,745
Gainesville
$8,055
Paying for Assisted Living in Crestview, FL
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Crestview
Residents of assisted living facilities in Crestview may be eligible for financial assistance through the Medicaid Long Term Care Program and the Assistive Care Services waiver. Additional funding may also be available for the Optional State Supplement for seniors who receive Social Security income.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Florida page.
More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
- Veterans Benefits
- Life Insurance Policy
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Reverse Mortgage
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Florida page.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in Crestview, FL
In Crestview, monthly assisted living costs come in at roughly $3,125, making it one of the more economical senior care solutions in the region. Although adult day health care fees run lower at around $1,842, seniors pay higher fees of around $4,576 for in-home care. However, nursing homes cost more than twice as much at $8,517 for semi-private rooms.
In-Home Care
$4,576
Adult Day Health Care
$1,842
Assisted Living Facility
$3,125
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$8,517
Free Assisted Living Resources in Crestview
Seniors living in Crestview or thinking of moving to an assisted living community in the area can have access to a variety of free or low-cost resources. Local and county government agencies and nonprofit organizations offer a number of no-cost services and supports, such as social activities, nutritional programs and social services.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Meals on Wheels of Okaloosa County | 850-432-1475 | Volunteers working for this nonprofit elder services agency deliver nutritionally balanced meals to the elderly in their homes. One healthy meal per day is served to help improve seniors' quality of life, foster independence and wellness. A small donation rate is recommended per meal. |
| Okaloosa County Transit | 850-689-7809 | The Okaloosa County transportation department offers reduced fares for senior riders aged 65 and older. There's also a Dial-A-Ride program available to seniors who need to schedule direct transportation to and from medical appointments and recreational centers. |
| Spanish Trail Park | 850-682-1560 | This 26-acre park features a variety of sports fields, picnic areas with girls, restrooms, two pavilions and Crestview's Senior Center. Seniors can relax in the vast outdoor areas or take part in activities and events indoors at the Senior Center. |
| Robert L. F. Sikes Public Library | 850-682-4432 | Crestview's public library offers seniors free computer tutoring services and WiFi. The library also hosts adult classes and clubs, such as Scrabble games, craft workshops, book clubs and chess games. |
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Crestview
Crestview-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Florida are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Florida page for more information about these laws.
