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10 Best Nursing Homes in Gulf Breeze, FL

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Gulf Breeze is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 24 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Gulf Breeze, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Gulf Breeze is about $3,909, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 288 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Gulf Breeze, FL

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Photo of The Waterford at Carpenter's CreekCommunity card badge
66 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.8
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I have been very happy with all the above when it come to The Waterford at Carpenter's Creek. Based on our experience, we would absolutely recommend this community to other families who may need a place for...
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.
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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Photo of The Beacon at Gulf BreezeCommunity card badge
1616 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.2
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50 reviews
9.2
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50 reviews
5 star
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The location was great and very close to my house. This facility came recommended by a friend. It was just what she needed at the time.
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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1818 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.5
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22 reviews
8.5
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22 reviews
5 star
53%
4 star
14%
3 star
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2 star
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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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Photo of The Blake at Pensacola
2525 Photos available
8.2
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19 reviews
8.2
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19 reviews
5 star
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5%
3 star
11%
2 star
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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...
Photo of The Arbors of Gulf Breeze
1919 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
7.9
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20 reviews
7.9
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20 reviews
5 star
60%
4 star
15%
3 star
20%
2 star
5%
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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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Photo of Noble Senior Living at Pensacola
11 Photo available
2.0
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34 reviews
2.0
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34 reviews
5 star
56%
4 star
35%
3 star
6%
2 star
3%
1 star
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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...
Photo of The Camellia at Gulf Breeze
1111 Photos available
1.0
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6 reviews
1.0
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6 reviews
5 star
33%
4 star
0%
3 star
17%
2 star
17%
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I would recommend the Watermark. It is a good size, you could tell that the staff knew all the residents by name. The outdoor space is okay. It is a very clean place. We really liked the community and maybe...
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 Northpointe and Westpointe Retirement Community
55 Photos available
1.0
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1 review
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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.
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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Very nice facility and provides all levels of care. They provide physical rehab, speech therapy - anything is available there. They did a lot of work with my mom to help her increase in her walking...
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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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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
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.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
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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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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.
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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: 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.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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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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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.

Cost of nursing homes in Gulf Breeze, FL

The average cost of senior living in Gulf Breeze is $3,909 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Century, FL with an average of $2,848 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Gulf Breeze, FL vs. nearby cities

Gulf Breeze, FL
$3,909/mo
$3,909/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Gulf Breeze, FL vs. the state and national average

Gulf Breeze, FL
$3,909/mo
$4,284/mo
U.S. national average
$4,815/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Gulf Breeze vs. other types of senior living

$3,909/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,909/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Gulf Breeze, FL by room type

Semi-Private
$3,617/mo
Studio
$4,017/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,478/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,000/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Gulf Breeze over time

Gulf Breeze, FLFL stateNational

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Gulf Breeze

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Gulf Breeze

The Waterford at Carpenter's Creek in Pensacola, FL

3.8
The food is good. Should be more flexible with supper times. The activities are great. Just need more of them. The facility is nice. The apartment is perfect. The staff is mostly great. Takes a good person to work there. It has been a primarily good experience.

Sodalis Milton

4.0
My loved one is currently a resident at Sodalis Milton and things have been good for her at this facility so far. The staff is very helpful and friendly. My loved one enjoys the food. The building does not smell like most other facilities do. The cleanliness, care services, activities and value ...
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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

Gulf Breeze nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gulf Breeze nursing homes 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 nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes 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
31.6%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
21.1%
9.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
63.2%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
68.4%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
36.8%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15.8%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
63.2%
22.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
31.6%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
26.3%
17.3%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Gulf Breeze nursing homes

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 Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Gulf Breeze, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
31.6%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
21.1%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
26.3%
5.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gulf Breeze nursing homes

Nursing homes 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
21.1%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.8%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
31.6%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.1%
3.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Gulf Breeze nursing homes

Our nursing homes 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
15.8%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.6%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
31.6%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Gulf Breeze nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes 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
36.8%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.6%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.1%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.8%
6.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.8%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
31.6%
6.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.8%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.1%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
26.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
21.1%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10.5%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.8%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Waterford at Carpenter's Creek, Sodalis Cantonment and Navarre Gardens North are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Gulf Breeze, Florida. See full list of communities.

There are 24 nursing homes facilities near Gulf Breeze, Florida. See the full list.

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