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The Beacon at Gulf Breeze

4410 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze, FL 32563

4.7(16 reviews)

"I went to The Beacon at Gulf Breeze. I felt welcomed. Everyone I spoke with was genuinely interested in helping me make...

Assisted LivingMemory Care
$3,100
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The Arbors of Gulf Breeze

50 Joachim Drive, Gulf Breeze, FL 32561

4.3(13 reviews)

"I had a tour at The Arbors of Gulf Breeze. It's very nice. They're very friendly people. It's modern and clean. I was...

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$4,850
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Summer Vista Assisted Living

3450 Wimbledon Drive, Pensacola, FL 32504

4.1(16 reviews)

"Summer Vista Assisted Living was a very comfortable, reassuring atmosphere with caring professionals. The gentleman who...

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$4,625
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Navarre Gardens

7254 Navarre Parkway, Navarre, FL 32566

Navarre Gardens offers members of our community around-the-clock, first-rate love and care at the Assisted Living and...

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$2,950
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The Waterford at Carpenter's Creek

5918 North Davis Highway, Pensacola, FL 32506

4.4(39 reviews)

"The Waterford at Carpenter's Creek was excellent. This was a place where residents could come and go from the front door...

Assisted Living
$2,995
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Brookdale Pensacola

8700 University Parkway, Pensacola, FL 32514

4.5(37 reviews)

"It was a nice place. The person that was supposed to meet me wasn't there when I arrived. I did get a chance to walk...

Assisted Living
$5,515
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The Waterford at Creekside

9015 University Parkway, Pensacola, FL 32514

4.3(46 reviews)

"The experience I have had here is outstanding. From the clean rooms, good food and friendly staff. If you are looking...

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$3,800
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Navarre Gardens

2640 HWY 87 South, Navarre, FL 32566

5.0(1 review)

"We got a great and pretty immediate assistance from Navarre Gardens. The people are very helpful, and they've been...

Assisted Living
$2,950
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Brookdale Fort Walton Beach

233 Carmel Drive, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547

4.2(24 reviews)

"The first thing I noticed was how nice the place was, it reminded me of a hotel, in a good way. It was clean and kept...

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$6,720
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Belvedere Commons of Fort Walton Beach

2000 Principal Lane, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547

4.4(13 reviews)

"We toured here for my mom, and their facility was very nice and small, which was something to our liking. We decided to...

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$3,600
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Meridian at Westwood

1001 Mar Walt Dr, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547

4.6(69 reviews)

"Meridian at Westwood is great. Everyone's really friendly. You're made to feel at home. It's just a really nice...

Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$3,100
Bay Breeze Senior Living and Rehabilitation Center

Bay Breeze Senior Living and Rehabilitation Center

3387 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze, FL 32561

4.1(11 reviews)

"My brother was in Bay Breeze Nursing home for a brain tumor several years ago. Since then I have had friends who were...

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Gulf Breeze Courtyard - CLOSED

3428 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze, FL 32563

3.4(7 reviews)

"the staff is kind, patient and well trained. The administrator is very soft spoken, and keeps a calm , friendly...

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BeeHive Homes of Gulf Breeze

BeeHive Homes of Gulf Breeze

4702 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze, FL 32563

4.8(5 reviews)

"My family member lived at the Beehive of Gulf Breeze nearly a year. It was a wonderful facility compared to others in...

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The Camellia at Gulf Breeze

101 McAbee Ct., Gulf Breeze, FL 32561

4.2(5 reviews)

"My momma was here ! If you want your loved one to have a happy, fun filled, extraordinary life then I suggest the...

Assisted Living
$3,000
Wesley Haven Villa

Wesley Haven Villa

111 EAST WRIGHT STREET, Pensacola, FL 32501

4.1(15 reviews)

"My dear Dad is currently residing at Wesley Haven. He enjoys the company of many clients his age. As his daughter, I...

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Westpointe Retirement Community

Westpointe Retirement Community

5101 Northpointe Pkwy., Pensacola, FL 32514

2.6(5 reviews)

"The room are nice, the food is great and the staff are super nice!"

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Northpointe Retirement Community

Northpointe Retirement Community

5100 Northpointe Parkway, Pensacola, FL 32514

1.2(8 reviews)

"My sister has only been at Northpointe for about a week now and the facility seemed to be okay. Personally, I think they...

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The Blake at Pensacola

The Blake at Pensacola

428 Airport Boulevard, Pensacola, FL 32503

3.8(13 reviews)

"My mother is at The Blake at Pensacola, and it's been good. The staff is good, and the atmosphere is great. The rooms...

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Life Care Center of Pensacola

Life Care Center of Pensacola

3291 EAST OLIVE ROAD, Pensacola, FL 32514

3.1(22 reviews)

"The staff at this facility are amazing!! My first impression was that of a hotel, not a rehab facility. The rehab...

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TB&R7428

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of The Camellia at Gulf Breeze

I recently had the pleasure of helping my aunt transition to her new home at The Camellia, a step that she, a fiercely independent lady, initially resisted due to the significant change it...

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Assisted Living

Jsaber

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of The Camellia at Gulf Breeze

I have a friend who’s been in the facility he’s been extremely happy. There was afraid that he moved in. He’d lose his independence. What is a perfect fit for him? He has his independence, but he...

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Carol

I visited this facility

Review of The Arbors of Gulf Breeze

We sort of liked The Arbors of Gulf Breeze, but it was too small. My husband would need assisted living, and we would have had to be in a different area. I didn't like being split like that because...

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The Cost of Assisted Living in Gulf Breeze, FL and Nearby Cities

Assisted living facilities in Gulf Breeze typically charge $4,323 per month for housing and services. By comparison, the Florida average is lower at $4,000, but local care costs are competitive compared to the national norm of $4,500. While rates in Gulf Breeze are about $2,000 higher than care costs in Gainesville, other nearby cities generally have costlier care. For example, in Tallahassee, rates are about $300 higher than in Gulf Breeze, and in Crestview, care costs are even higher at $4,924. Similarly, Gulf Breeze is an affordable alternative to Panama City, where seniors pay monthly rates of $5,081.

Gulf Breeze

$4,323

Florida

$4,000

United States

$4,500

Crestview

$4,924

Panama City

$5,081

Tallahassee

$4,650

Gainesville

$2,350

Paying for Assisted Living in Gulf Breeze

 

In Gulf Breeze, seniors can expect to pay about $4,323 per month for assisted living.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Gulf Breeze

Seniors in the Gulf Breeze area and other Florida cities who are looking for ALFs may be eligible for state assistance. This includes the Statewide Managed Medicaid Care Long-Term Care Program (SMMC LTC) and the Optional State Supplement (OSS).

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 Gulf Breeze, FL

Assisted living is a budget-friendly senior care option in Gulf Breeze, with rates coming in at $4,323 per month. While this is hundreds of dollars higher than the cost of adult day health care, which costs $1,408 for daytime services in a community setting, it’s about $430 less than rates for private in-home care and home health care. Assisted living rates come in at about half the cost of nursing home care, which starts at $8,760.

In-Home Care

$4,767

Home Health Care

$4,767

Adult Day Health Care

$1,408

Assisted Living Facility

$4,323

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$8,760

Note: Data for Gulf Breeze was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Pensacola, was used instead.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Gulf Breeze

Gulf Breeze and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

To see a list of free assisted living resources in Gulf Breeze, please visit our Assisted Living in Florida page.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Gulf Breeze

Gulf Breeze Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living facilities in Florida are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Florida page for more information about these laws.

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