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The cost of independent living in Miramar Beach is about $4,770 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 5 options. Read 75 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

As you explore independent living near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Destin, Santa Rosa Beach and Niceville.

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Photo of The Opal at Bluewater Bay
88 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.8
Review score
27 reviews
9.8
Review score
27 reviews
5 star
67%
4 star
22%
3 star
11%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
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What we like the most about the community is that it is a smaller community and that they seem to really care. Yes, we would recommend The Opal to other families based on the experience.
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.
Our assisted living community, located in Niceville, Fla., a short distance from the white sandy beaches of Destin, offers an engaging social life that will pull you away from the TV and into happy hour socials, card and board games, fitness classes, art and other creative projects, lively meals,...
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Photo of American House Bluewater Bay
1111 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.9
Review score
11 reviews
8.9
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11 reviews
5 star
64%
4 star
18%
3 star
9%
2 star
9%
1 star
0%
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I have lived at American House BWB for 2 1/2 years and I pretty much love it here! The staff is friendly and the residents are ok as well. I really like all the amenities, food and social hour. [name...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
When considering an Independent Living community, you are choosing a lifestyle. With resort-style living for the active senior, residents live life by their own design. Our community offers condominium style living with a host of services and amenities along with an engaging entertainment...
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Photo of Brookdale Destin
1818 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.0
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37 reviews
8.0
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37 reviews
5 star
48%
4 star
35%
3 star
3%
2 star
11%
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3%
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5 on ALL categories. Brookdale in Destin is a Very Nice place. The people are friendly, the atmosphere is clean & inviting and the food smelled yummy. The residents seem happy and there's plenty of...
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.
If you’re ready to enjoy life and leave the housekeeping, laundry and daily chores to someone else, then our community on Florida’s Emerald Coast, in Destin, is ready and waiting for you. We offer assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care while providing abundant services, conveniences...
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Photo of The Blake at Miramar Beach
4242 Photos available
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 Blake at Miramar Beach is a distinctive senior living community, offering unparalleled experiences in a luxurious and hospitality-driven environment. With a dedicated and tenured team, enviable amenities, and a vibrant calendar of resident events, we provide a unique space for growth,...
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Cost of independent living in Miramar Beach, FL

The average cost of senior living in Miramar Beach is $4,770 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Laurel Hill, FL with an average of $2,947 per month.

Independent living costs in Miramar Beach, FL, vs. nearby cities

Miramar Beach, FL
$4,770/mo
$4,478/mo

Independent living costs in Miramar Beach, FL, vs. state and national averages

Miramar Beach, FL
$4,770/mo
$4,245/mo
U.S. national average
$4,204/mo

Independent living costs in Miramar Beach, FL, vs. other senior living options

$4,494/mo
Independent Living
$4,770/mo

Independent living costs in Miramar Beach, FL, by floor plan type

1 Bedroom
$5,220/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,455/mo

Senior living costs in Miramar Beach 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: Miramar Beach, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMiramar Beach, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$4,770/mo$4,245/mo$4,204/mo
Assisted Living$4,910/mo$4,127/mo$4,744/mo
Memory Care$4,494/mo$4,594/mo$5,006/mo
Independent Living
Miramar Beach, FL:$4,770/mo
Florida:$4,245/mo
U.S.:$4,204/mo
Assisted Living
Miramar Beach, FL:$4,910/mo
Florida:$4,127/mo
U.S.:$4,744/mo
Memory Care
Miramar Beach, FL:$4,494/mo
Florida:$4,594/mo
U.S.:$5,006/mo
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Independent living costs in Miramar Beach, FL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Miramar Beach 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.

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Independent living cost trends in Miramar Beach, FL

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Miramar Beach 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
Miramar Beach, FL$5,449/mo$2,431/mo+124.1%
Florida$2,713/mo$2,784/mo-2.6%
National$2,796/mo$2,774/mo+0.8%
Miramar Beach, FL
2024 average cost:$5,449/mo
2023 average cost:$2,431/mo
Percent change:+124.1%
Florida
2024 average cost:$2,713/mo
2023 average cost:$2,784/mo
Percent change:-2.6%
National
2024 average cost:$2,796/mo
2023 average cost:$2,774/mo
Percent change:+0.8%
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What families are saying about independent living in Miramar Beach

Recent reviews for independent living in Miramar Beach

Belvedere Commons of Fort Walton Beach

4.5
It's a really good place and my numbers don't do it justice. Management seems to have a high turnover but the regular staff (med techs, nursing, kitchen, maintenance, etc.) are all pretty stable and really wonderful. The food is probably fine for the residents, but they don't have much variety ...
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Meridian at Westwood in Fort Walton Beach, FL

4.7
I give it a 10 if that was available. I would give the friendliness a 10. The meals and dining services is a tough one because so many of the chefs didn't stay very long. I understand the latest chef who was doing a really good job Also just left. The value for cost is also another tough one. ...
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American House Bluewater Bay in Niceville, FL

5.0
Every single person here is just wonderful! I am thankful that I listened to my niece and moved here sight unseen. [name removed] has been really exceptional for everything I've needed and [name removed] has been the best housekeeper ever! And it's hard to keep me straight! I highly recommend ...
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Miramar Beach independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Miramar Beach independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Miramar Beach, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Miramar Beach independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Miramar Beach partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Miramar Beach, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
100%
34.8%
No sugar
No sugar
100%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
100%
33.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
50%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Miramar Beach independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Miramar Beach communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Miramar Beach, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
75%
36.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
100%
43.8%
Room service
Room service
100%
37.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
50%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Miramar Beach independent 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 independent living communities in Miramar Beach offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Miramar Beach, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
100%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
75%
28.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
100%
33.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
100%
47.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
100%
49.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
100%
54.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
100%
43.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
100%
38.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
100%
42.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
100%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
100%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
100%
33.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
75%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
100%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Opal at Bluewater Bay, American House Bluewater Bay and Brookdale Destin are the top-rated independent living facilities near Miramar Beach, Florida. See full list of communities.
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