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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Panama City, FL

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Assisted living costs in Panama City average about $4,506 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 13 communities in Panama City. Our detailed directory has 124 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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Photo of Brookdale Panama City
88 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.0
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32 reviews
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5 for all categories. What we like the most about the community is that the staff is just wonderful. Helpful, courteous, Respectful. The facility is warm, inviting, and organized. My mother in law loves it...
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.
Find Your Perfect Senior Living LifestyleRemember that retirement lifestyle you used to dream about? It’s not too late to find it, and we have just the place to do it. At our premier assisted living community, seniors trade cares and stress that comes from homeownership for a relaxed lifestyle...
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Photo of The Landing
1111 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.4
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21 reviews
9.4
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21 reviews
5 star
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They have treated [name removed] and us very well. I don't have anything bad to say about anyone there. They have worked hard to help us adjust to the circumstances. Would recommend the community to anyone...
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.
Introducing Panama City Beache's only stand-alone memory care community.Seagrass Village is nestled on 22 acres of lush preserve in Panama City Beach, Florida. We are just minutes from casual and fine dining, shopping, and medical clinics. Additionally, we are a five minute drive to the most...
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Photo of Superior Residences of Panama City Beach
2525 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
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9.3
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42 reviews
9.3
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42 reviews
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Compared to other facilities, my mother has been in up to this point I give everything a five except for the food and the outside sitting area that is available to them. It's very loud out there next to the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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Photo of Charter Senior Living of Panama City Beach
1111 Photos available
1010 Floor plans available
9.2
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24 reviews
9.2
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24 reviews
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5 for all. What we like the most about the community is that all were welcoming. They always had activities (live music, games and field trips available). They were easy to communicate with
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.
Charter Senior Living of Panama City Beach is an independent, assisted living and memory care community. Whether it is the independent living villas; the roomy assisted living apartments; or the specialized Legacy memory care neighborhood, Charter Senior Living of Panama City Beach provides a...
Photo of Summer's Landing
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We are very happy with Summer’s Landing! The staff are helpful, understanding and caring. They take a personal interest in their residents and family members. They have already improved by having medical...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Photo of Mathison Retirement Center
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The facility looks and feels like a resort. Very clean and nicely decorated. Grounds are beautiful and well maintained. Apartments are spacious. Staff is very friendly and helpful. The dining room is amazing...
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.
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My mom came to live at the Beehive in the first week they opened in Lynn Haven. I had been waiting on them to finally open because I knew it was a great fit for my mom with dementia. They have taken really...
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.
Thank you for the outstanding care you gave my mother. I have never witnessed such outstanding service in an assisted living facility. Keep up the excellent work!' Will R. Bee Hive Homes of Niceville has been in operation for almost 6 years, our Lynn Haven location opened in 2015. The...
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Provides: Assisted 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.
Photo of Garden View ALF
Provides: Assisted 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.
Photo of Lisenby Retirement Ctr
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Photo of Robinson Residential Care
Provides: Assisted 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.
Photo of The Blake at Panama City Beach
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.

Cost of assisted living in Panama City, FL

The average cost of senior living in Panama City is $4,506 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wewahitchka, FL with an average of $3,217 per month.

Assisted living costs in Panama City, FL, vs. nearby cities

Panama City, FL
$4,506/mo

Assisted living costs in Panama City, FL, vs. state and national averages

Panama City, FL
$4,506/mo
$4,088/mo
U.S. national average
$4,710/mo

Assisted living costs in Panama City, FL, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,506/mo
$4,474/mo

Assisted living costs in Panama City, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,058/mo
Studio
$5,115/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,808/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,500/mo

Senior living costs in Panama City vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Panama City, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typePanama City, FLFloridaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,506/mo$4,088/mo$4,710/mo
Memory Care$4,474/mo$4,537/mo$4,962/mo
Independent Living$4,238/mo$4,207/mo$4,167/mo
Assisted Living
Panama City, FL:$4,506/mo
Florida:$4,088/mo
U.S.:$4,710/mo
Memory Care
Panama City, FL:$4,474/mo
Florida:$4,537/mo
U.S.:$4,962/mo
Independent Living
Panama City, FL:$4,238/mo
Florida:$4,207/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
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Assisted living costs in Panama City, FL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Panama City and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Panama City, FLFL stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Panama City, FL

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Panama City have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Panama City, FL$5,861/mo$5,665/mo+3.5%
Florida$3,884/mo$3,804/mo+2.1%
National$4,707/mo$4,570/mo+3.0%
Panama City, FL
2024 average cost:$5,861/mo
2023 average cost:$5,665/mo
Percent change:+3.5%
Florida
2024 average cost:$3,884/mo
2023 average cost:$3,804/mo
Percent change:+2.1%
National
2024 average cost:$4,707/mo
2023 average cost:$4,570/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Panama City, FL

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Panama City.

What families are saying about assisted living in Panama City

Recent reviews for assisted living in Panama City

Brookdale Panama City

4.9
Our loved one seems to be happy there, and that is what is important. Oh yes, I would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far. I know a handful of people whose parents live at a Brookdale.

Charter Senior Living of Panama City Beach

5.0
They are GREAT!! Facility/staff communicate with family. Keep family posted on how their family members is doing. Welcome family members to participate in activities.

Superior Residences of Panama City Beach

4.5
They try super hard to include my sister(and that isn't easy). I realize it is hard to please everyone, but I think pleasing the residents at mealtime should be a priority-the workers appear to get aggravated with the patients. Sometimes I notice that the menu looks more appealing than the ...
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Panama City review score based on 35 family reviews

9.0
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This proprietary review score is based on 35 reviews of 12 Panama City assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Panama City 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

Panama City review score compared against nearby cities

9.0
Panama City, FL12 facilities
9.0
Springfield, FL13 facilities
9.0
Lynn Haven, FL13 facilities

Review subcategories for Panama City 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 35 reviews of 12 Panama City assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Panama City 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.
Panama City, FL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.0
Friendliness
4.7
4.1
Care services
4.4
3.8
Staff
4.6
4.0
Meals & dining
4.2
3.6
Activities
4.1
3.6
Value for cost*
4.4
3.7
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Panama City assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Panama City assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Panama City, 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 Panama City 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 Panama City that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Panama City, FLNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25%
33.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
41.7%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
30.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
41.7%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
41.7%
52.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Panama City 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 Panama City Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Panama City, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
51.4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25%
32.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
41.7%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Panama City 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 Panama City partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Panama City, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
27.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
41%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
37.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
17.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Panama City 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 Panama City communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Panama City, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
31.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.7%
42.4%
Room service
Room service
16.7%
36.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Panama City 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 Panama City offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Panama City, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
41.7%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.7%
31.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
41.7%
30.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
49.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.7%
49.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.7%
52.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
41.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
35.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
38.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
41.7%
47%
Dances
Dances
25%
30.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
46.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Panama City

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Florida assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Panama City protect seniors.
Learn about Florida assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Related senior services in Panama City, Florida

In Panama City, FL, seniors have access to local offices and organizations that may help them obtain financial assistance for senior care, including:

Panama City is a car-dependent city which means seniors may require a personal vehicle to complete errands. Transit options in Panama City include The Bay Town Trolley which provides public bus transportation.

Panama City offers several health care providers for seniors wanting to be proactive about their health or for seniors seeking treatment for chronic conditions. The area has several hospitals, including Ascension Sacred Heart Bay, Emerald Coast Behavioral Hospital, and Gulf Coast Regional Medical Center.

Panama City is a vibrant beach town known for its pristine waters and white sandy beaches. Residents can enjoy a plethora of outdoor activities, including swimming, boating, fishing, and even scuba diving. The city also has excellent shopping and dining options as well as several senior centers. Popular spots in the city include St. Andrews State Park, ZooWorld Zoological Park, and WonderWorks Panama City Beach.

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