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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...
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 175 reviews reviews.
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3215 East James Lee Blvd., Crestview, FL 32539
5.0
(4 reviews)
"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 nurtured and cared for both of my wife’s parents as closel..."
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603 N Pearl St, Crestview, FL 32536
3.8
(8 reviews)
"I LIVE IN CRESTVIEW MANOR AND AM VERY HAPPY WITH STAFF AND MANAGER. ..."
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551 Redstone Avenue West, Crestview, FL 32536
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Crescent Park Village is outstanding. My mother has been there for a number of years, and she has been treated with dignity; extremely good care. The food, and overall service is good. They really look after their residents individually. It is a nice..."
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575 Redstone Ave, Crestview, FL 32536
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Florida Agency of Health Care Administra..."
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1001 Mar Walt Dr, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
4.6
(67 reviews)
"The tour I did of Meridian at Westwood's assisted living was very nice. They have very nice accommodations and it's a huge place. It has its own little world there because it has everything. It has shops and beauty salons. It has a big center area, a..."
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1551 Merchants Way, Niceville, FL 32578
4.5
(7 reviews)
"It was very clean and neat. It's a nice small community. I liked the location. It's the closest to where my sister and I live. Although I believe the rooms are a little bit small, my sister believes they're adequate for my father, and they very well ..."
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2000 Principal Lane, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
4.4
(13 reviews)
"The people here seemed nice and very accommodating. They've got reasonable prices. I thought it could be a good choice. I saw both assisted living and memory care, but mainly the assisted living. They had changed it, so now it's a locked facility, wh..."
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4268 Ida Coon Circle, Niceville, FL 32578
4.3
(9 reviews)
"We are beyond grateful for the BeeHive of Niceville and the amazing staff for taking such good care of my brother. They are so caring and understanding of his needs. He had dementia which required a special kind of person to take care of him. They..."
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243 Hollywood Blvd. NW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
4.3
(3 reviews)
"Bay Port of Fort Walton Beach is brand new, so everything is immaculate, and it looks nice. I can't remember the name of the person who showed me around and talked to me, but she was very friendly and very nice. I liked her. They have several little ..."
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233 Carmel Drive, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
4.2
(24 reviews)
"I toured Brookdale Fort Walton Beach's assisted living and it was good. They've got both studio apartments and 1-bedroom ones. I think they even have 2-bedroom ones too. The staff seemed perfectly fine and the overall facility looked pretty nice...."
READ MORE90 Ponce DeLeon Street, Miramar Beach, FL 32550
5.0
(3 reviews)
"The Blake at Miramar Beach has a tremendous amount of activities I dearly love because I can go any time I can. We go out to restaurants, to the theaters, and shopping like Holly Lobby. Also, we've had all kinds of activities where they come in and w..."
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1200 HAWTHORN HOUSE DRIVE, Shalimar, FL 32579
3.7
(23 reviews)
"My 91 year old mother moved to Hawthorn House over 2 years ago when she was unable to safely live at home (mixing up medicine, not tossing spoiled food from the refrigerator). She is so happy there! She loves the food, visitors (handbell choir, t..."
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92 Sunset Lane, Shalimar, FL 32579
3.7
(7 reviews)
"Airforce Enlisted Village or Bob Hope Village is excellent for retired enlisted military, and it's also just an excellent community. Plus it's close to where my family lives so it's an ideal location for me personally. It's independent living and goe..."
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1053 John Sims Parkway, Niceville, FL 32578
3.5
(6 reviews)
"This place is wonderful! It isn't one of the newer fancier assistant living facilities but the staff make up for that. It meets all of my mom's needs and I feel very confident she is in great hands. ..."
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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...
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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...
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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...
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
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.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Florida page.
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
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. |
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.
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