Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Fort Walton Beach, FL below include 12 memory care communities with 159 reviews. On average in Fort Walton Beach, residents and their loved ones rate memory care options 4.5 out of 5 stars.
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12 Results
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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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...."
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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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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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4410 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze, FL 32563
4.6
(13 reviews)
"My brother has moved into The Beacon at Gulf Breeze. The staff is very friendly. The facilities are kept immaculately. They can handle guests with varied needs. So far, we've been extremely pleased, and my brother is very happy. My brother has a stud..."
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2300 N Partin Drive, Niceville, FL 32578
4.5
(2 reviews)
"We got my dad moved into Superior Residences of Niceville. We had a chance to visit with Lisa, who gave us the tour. She helped us with all the paperwork and everything. It was just a very pleasant experience. They are very down to earth and honest p..."
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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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2400 Crystal Cove Lane, Destin, FL 32550
4.0
(9 reviews)
"I had an in-person tour of Brookdale Destin. They offer larger rooms. They have nice balconies. The dining area is very restaurant-like and very professionally done. Their menus are quite impressive. The folks that I talked to were very professional ..."
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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 Memory Care Level. E..."
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90 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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164 West Hewett Road, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
4.8
(8 reviews)
"Somerby of Santa Rosa Beach is very nice. The staff is very polite and they keep you informed. They make every effort to assist my mother-in-law. She is in a small studio apartment. They have regularly posted activities and therapeutic activities i..."
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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 the area. The staff were helpful and always considerate of my parent and her needs. I never imagined that a small facility with a..."
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$6,195
US
$5,694
Gulf Breeze
$5,275
Niceville
$4,700
Pensacola
$4,698
Panama City Beach
$4,250
Fort Walton Beach
$3,872
Memory Care costs in Fort Walton Beach start around $3,872 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,694 per month.
It’s important to note that memory care rates in Fort Walton Beach and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in Florida page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Florida page.
Fort Walton Beach and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in a memory care 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 memory care resources in Fort Walton Beach, please visit our Memory Care in Florida page.
Fort Walton Beach has a senior population of 4,160, some of whom have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. For those in the area who can no longer take care of themselves, there are six memory care facilities located near Fort Walton Beach. These facilities are referred to as assisted living facilities that operate under a limited mental health license.
Those who retire in Fort Walton Beach and the state of Tennessee can take advantage of the lack of a standard income tax. All forms of retirement income are untaxed at the state level. This leaves more money in the pockets of those who must pay for memory care.
Fort Walton Beach-area memory care communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all memory care communities in Florida are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Florida page for more information about these laws.
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Sherryl
5.0
Review of Meridian at Westwood
We are choosing Meridian at Westwood for my mother. It was exceptionally clean and the people were very nice. The atmosphere of the place was nice. They had a movie room, a salon, a pool, and...
Provider response
Sherryl, thank you for sharing these kind words with us about our community. It means the world to our team at Meridian at Westwood!
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Lynda Penry
5.0
Review of Meridian at Westwood
My husband was in the memory care unit and received excellent care from the professional and caring staff. The room was certainly sufficient and as a spouse, my questions were answered efficiently.
Provider response
Hi Lynda Penry, we are very happy to have provided you with such a positive experience!
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Moms daughter
5.0
Review of Meridian at Westwood
My mother is in Memory Care and is treated like their family member. She is always taken care of, they ensure she is clean, nicely dressed, hair done and comfortable. There are activities to do...
Provider response
Thank you for taking the time to share your review, your opinion is very important to us. Did you know we have a Facebook page with pictures of our residents and their interesting activities? (The...
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