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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Gulf Breeze, FL
Assisted living costs in Gulf Breeze average about $3,839 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 14 communities in Gulf Breeze. Our detailed directory has 325 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.
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9.5
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153 reviews
Staff is friendly and caring. The nurse techs gives my brother his medicine on time. He get a hot meal three times a day. I come and wash his clothes once a week. The laundry room is always available....
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
The Waterford at Carpenter's Creek offers Assisted Living services in the picturesque Panhandle city of Pensacola. Our senior living community has been serving residents and families in the area for almost 30 years. We offer a warm, friendly, supportive environment for residents and we're staffed...
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9.4
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51 reviews
The Beacon staff have been wonderful taking care of my Father in memory care. He has such a nice room with his own bathroom and lots of activities to keep him occupied. The food is delicious and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
The Beacon at Gulf Breeze is a superior Retirement, Assisted Living and Memory Care Community, providing our residents access to programs that promote well-being, security, longevity, family and self-worth. Our community has 70 apartments for individuals seeking an active, but simpler lifestyle....
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8.5
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9 reviews
There are no words capable of expressing how highly this place is recommended in my book. I am a 30 yr experienced ER nurse and my Mom had late stages of Alzheimer’s. I do not look into long term care places...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
FL MEMORY LANE ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY “OUR SMALL NUMBER OF RESIDENTS MAKES IT POSSIBLE FOR US TO PROVIDE A WIDE RANGE OF INDIVIDUALIZED SERVICES WORKING TO ENHANCE EVERY RESIDENT’s QUALITY OF LIFE”WE OFFER A WARM, SUPPORTIVE,AND NURTURING ATMOSPHERE FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO REQUIRE ASSISTANCE WITH...
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8.0
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22 reviews
We needed a home for my FIL that he would be comfortable in and have lots of activities. He had no desire to do activities but now that he’s been there a few months, we can never find him because he’s...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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7.9
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20 reviews
Beautiful clean apartments and common areas. Good food with an extensive option menu. Friendly and helpful staff, variety of activities.
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.
The Arbors of Gulf Breeze offers the finest senior living experience for those needing independent living, assisted living or memory care services. Come see how our caring team can provide a wonderful home environment for you or your loved one
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8 reviews
I have lived here for several years. The new owners are making things great! My room was renovated and it's beautiful. We go on all sorts of outings and have lots of fun activities. I'm thankful for this...
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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I have my aunt here. The reputation used to be bad here but it has changed with the new management. I want everyone to know that this place is much better than the past.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Noble Senior Living at Pensacola is an assisted living and memory care community centrally located in Pensacola, Florida. Our community has beautiful courtyards that give it the feel of country living in a convenient, urban setting. Our community is set on Mobile Highway close to three area...
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The Blake at Pensacola is a very clean, light and bright community. It was a decent space for our loved one and he has a nice private room. From what we saw the meals looked to be really good but they just...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Welcome to The BlakeThe food. The music. The architecture, family and traditions. Once you’ve enjoyed the Blake way of life, it’s hard to imagine settling for anything less.Located only minutes from Historic Downtown Pensacola and some of the world’s most beautiful beaches, The Blake at Pensacola...
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2 reviews
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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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.
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.
Northpointe and Westpointe Retirement Community provides its residents with the peace of mind knowing that their rent will not increase. They will enjoy the respect and dignity of being cared for by our long-time employees. Four of our employees have been working for us for over 20 years, and 15...
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My mother is there and has had excellent care. The nurses and staff are very caring and take pride in there patients. If you really want to know what kind of care your loved one is receiving visit them! No...
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
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Provides: Memory Care
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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.
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Cost of assisted living in Gulf Breeze, FL
The average cost of senior living in Gulf Breeze is $3,839 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Century, FL with an average of $2,848 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Gulf Breeze, FL vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Gulf Breeze, FL by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Gulf Breeze over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Gulf Breeze, FL
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What families are saying about assisted living in Gulf Breeze
Recent reviews for assisted living in Gulf Breeze
The Beacon at Gulf Breeze
4.4
I'd say that families need to know that the base rent charged is not the only monthly expense. Depending on the number of care points assessed, this additional cost can be an unpleasant surprise and isn't talked about much. As far as The Beacon at Gulf Breeze is concerned, it is a good facility ...
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The Arbors of Gulf Breeze
3.8
They do have social activities but I think that it would be great if they did an orientation for the new residents to get used to the community and have someone that they can speak to if they have some issues. It would be nice to meet monthly and check in with residents for any new things, ...
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Navarre Gardens
5.0
Great place for your family member. Great staff and amazing management. They were so kind to us and helpful. Thanks to the amazing staff members who helped my grandma and I while we were there. It was a great place to see
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Varied dining experiences and accommodating menus. Some reviews mention the importance of quality and flexibility in meal offerings, such as at The Waterford at Carpenter's Creek, where residents appreciate the good food and the ability to adapt supper times. At The Beacon at Gulf Breeze, the combination of lovely dining experiences and atte ...
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Engaging activities for residents. Numerous reviews highlight the importance of a range of activities for residents to enjoy, like at Summer Vista, where families report their loved ones are now busy and active after initially not wanting to participate. At The Waterford at Carpenter's Creek, residents find joy in arts and cr ...
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Supportive and accommodating staff. Reviews consistently emphasize the significance of compassionate and responsive staff, as seen at The Beacon at Gulf Breeze, where the staff's ability to interact with families and address concerns, as well as their friendliness, has led to high recommendations. At The Waterford at Carpenter' ...
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Thoughtfully maintained facilities. Reviews often mention the cleanliness and upkeep of community facilities, such as at The Arbors of Gulf Breeze, where the friendliness and cleanliness are commended. At The Beacon at Gulf Breeze, the attention to detail in the beautiful facility design contributes to residents' satisfaction ...
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Communication between staff and families. Effective and clear communication is a crucial aspect of a senior living community, as highlighted at The Beacon at Gulf Breeze, where the director of nursing and executive director are praised for their empathetic and supportive approach. At The Blake at Pensacola, the responsiveness and he ...
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Nurturing social interactions among residents. Reviews underscore the importance of social connections for seniors, like at Summer Vista, where loved ones are now free to roam and make new friends. At The Waterford at Carpenter's Creek, residents form lasting friendships, leading to a rewarding community experience.
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Gulf Breeze review score based on 76 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 76 reviews of 12 Gulf Breeze assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Gulf Breeze review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores
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Review subcategories for Gulf Breeze assisted living
When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 76 reviews of 12 Gulf Breeze assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Gulf Breeze resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.Gulf Breeze, FL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.5
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.1
Value for cost*
4.0
4.1
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Gulf Breeze assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gulf Breeze assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gulf Breeze, 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 Gulf Breeze assisted living
Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Gulf Breeze that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Gulf Breeze, FLNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
41.7%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.7%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.7%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
91.7%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
58.3%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Gulf Breeze assisted living
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 Gulf Breeze Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Gulf Breeze, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
58.3%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
41.7%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8.3%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gulf Breeze assisted living
Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Gulf Breeze partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gulf Breeze, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
58.3%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
58.3%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
35.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Gulf Breeze assisted living
Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Gulf Breeze communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gulf Breeze, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58.3%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
50%
35.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gulf Breeze assisted living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Gulf Breeze offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gulf Breeze, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
58.3%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
41.7%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.3%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.3%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
58.3%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.7%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.7%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58.3%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
41.7%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Gulf Breeze
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Florida assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Gulf Breeze protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Waterford at Carpenter's Creek, The Beacon at Gulf Breeze and The Waterford at Creekside are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Gulf Breeze, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 14 assisted living facilities near Gulf Breeze, Florida. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Gulf Breeze, Florida are The Waterford at Carpenter's Creek, The Beacon at Gulf Breeze and The Waterford at Creekside. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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