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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Deerland, FL
If you’re looking for independent living in the Deerland area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Deerland. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 43 independent living facilities in Deerland, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
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9.6
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16 reviews
I would rate everything a 5 except for the food. I was frequently there with my mom for breakfast and lunch and my brother for dinner. The food left a lot to be desired. I would rate it a 2 - and that...
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.
Locally owned and managed by SRI, LLC who have 30 communities in their portfolio. This one of kind community in Fort Walton Beach brings a new concept to senior living. The concepts has 4 buildings at which each are connected by an interior hall and can be also entered from exterior. Inside...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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44 Floor plans available
9.6
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23 reviews
All of the 7 categories mentioned above in addition to friendliness of the people that live there have contributed to us having a great experience. Yes I would absolutely recommend them. Everyone from...
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.
University Pines provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Located on beautiful grounds in a quiet corner of Pensacola, we enjoy an average temperature of 61 degrees, and so will you. Residents also appreciate the convenience of being just minutes from shopping,...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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33 Floor plans available
9.6
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7 reviews
We have been pleased with all the staff here. They are really good to our mother and take good care of her. I like that each worker speaks to me.
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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9.5
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7 reviews
Navarre Gardens has truly been a blessing for our family. We knew it was the right place for our loved one.The staff here are not just caregivers; they are angels in disguise. Their compassion and dedication...
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.
Navarre Gardens North is a newly designed assisted living facility located in Navarre, Florida. We provide a safe, comfortable environment surrounded by the beauty and wonder of the Gulf Coast. Our staff comes highly recommended among the best in love and care. Our facility is equipped with...
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9.3
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33 reviews
I'm very impressed with the services that have been provided at the Meridian. It gives me great peace of mind knowing my mom is fully taken care of. I love the location and the availability of every medical...
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.
Meridian at Westwood provides a full range of choices for today's seniors. Choosing a senior living community represents a lifestyle choice and we understand that our residents are choosing much more than a comfortable living environment to call home. In choosing this community, our residents...
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9.3
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10 reviews
I had a horrible experience elsewhere and it is night and day difference. They really care. They treat her with respect. They are kind and loving to her. I know she is safe and her needs are being met. They...
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.
Forsyth House is a 39 apartment Assisted Living in the heart of Milton Florida. Conveniently located close to military base and within 30 minutes of the beautiful emerald coast. Forsyth House offers a cozy feel with a family-like environment. Never worry about cooking with all meals provided...
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9.2
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24 reviews
They have been up front with every thing. Mom has been moved up a couple of levels with her dementia so the cost has went up but that's to be expected
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.
We are continuing to admit new Residents, where possible and appropriate, to help residents and families in need. We will do all we can to help those who are in need of our services now and always.We are now offering Virtual Tours of our communities via Skype, Zoom and Google Duo. If you’re...
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9.2
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18 reviews
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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8.9
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3 reviews
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.
Navarre Gardens is a newly designed assisted living facility located in Navarre, Florida. We provide a safe, comfortable environment surrounded by the beauty and wonder of the Gulf Coast. Our staff comes highly recommended among the best in love and care. Our facility is equipped with...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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44 Floor plans available
8.5
Review score
2 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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Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.2
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4 reviews
This community is the best in the area! As a nurse myself I have toured all of the communities and chose to put my mom in here because staffing was great, food was delicious (really good food), the...
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.
Imagine yourself in a sparkling new community that’s just minutes from the beach, shopping, entertainment venues, and restaurants. That’s what you’ll find at Somerby Santa Rosa Beach. This community also features a partnership with the Sacred Heart Health System to offer a variety of health...
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8.0
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1 review
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.
Likened to finding a rare treasure, you really must discover the beauty of Stanley House. It lies beyond the walls and decor. The team of exceptional service and care providers has been assembled. They have been carefully screened for exemplary credentials. Simply put, it takes a special person...
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8.0
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1 review
I absolutely love the employees and their interactions with the residents. I would highly recommend Brookdale Pensacola. Once the food situation is solved, they should have a 10 in every category.
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.
Your Next Great AdventureJust a short drive from local amenities like West Florida Hospital and the always pleasant gulf of Mexico, you will find a warm and cheerful assisted living community full of men and women who inspire you to pursue your golden years with enthusiasm. From the moment you...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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7.9
Review score
3 reviews
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.
Belvedere Commons of Fort Walton Beach is an elegant assisted living and memory care community in southern Okaloosa County, Florida. Uniquely placed in a beautiful residential setting near the Emerald Coast along the northern Gulf of Mexico, Belvedere Commons is a warm, vibrant and supportive...
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55 Floor plans available
7.3
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5 reviews
The staff is very caring and you could tell that they loved my dad. Some of them attended my dad's funeral nearly 2 hours away.
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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55 Floor plans available
2.5
Review score
2 reviews
My loved one currently lives here and she is very happy! There are a lot of activities to do or to not do. The choice is hers. It is independent living so no intrusive people coming to "check" on her every...
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...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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7.0
Review score
1 review
We picked this community, because it was close to my house, I liked that it's secure-locked doors, and it was smaller. There are some things that they stated that they would provide, but they couldn't do...
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.
When you’re ready to enjoy your well-deserved retirement and leave the laundry, housekeeping and daily chores to someone else, our community in Fort Walton Beach, on Florida’s magnificent Emerald Coast, is waiting for you. We offer assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care while providing...
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7.0
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1 review
The staff was attentive to my mom. She was able to get strong enough to no longer use a walker, so she moved out after 6 months. The only negative was that food portions were small and there was not much...
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.
Country Place Senior Living of Brewton is an assisted living community located in Brewton, AL. Brewton, a small town located just north of the Florida Panhandle, offers seasonal events, recreational facilities and a vibrant downtown with an abundance of shopping venues. Its residents take part in...
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1.0
Review score
1 review
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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6.5
Review score
4 reviews
If you need a place for mom, dad, uncle Joe or aunt Mabel this is the place, so much to do, the food is good, free cable and internet, and so very much more, I would not be anywhere but here Come check it...
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.
Renowned for our convenient location, excellence in food, first-class staff, affordability and signature activities; Grandview Retirement Center is Pensacola’s most recommended senior community.We offer your loved one an opportunity to enjoy living a comfortable daily routine by providing an...
8.0
Review score
1 review
The staff at The Terrace at Ivey Acres Assisted Living treat all of the residents like family. They have a nice home and non-institutional environment. They had a lot of patience with my family member. I...
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.
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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.
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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Things seem to be going very well at Crestview Manor! My loved one has settled in well, and I haven't heard a single negative word from any of my family members! The place seemed very clean and well kept...
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.
Cost of independent living in Deerland, FL
The average cost of senior living in Deerland is $4,018 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pine Level, FL with an average of $2,945 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Deerland, FL vs. nearby cities
Deerland, FL
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Deerland, FL vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Deerland vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Deerland, FL by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Deerland
Recent reviews for independent living in Deerland
Country Place Senior Living of Brewton
4.7
I have been very pleased. I would recommend Country Place to others. It is clean and spacious community. The food services are good. The have choices at breakfast. I was pleased with the staff that I interacted with.
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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The Opal at Bluewater Bay in Niceville, FL
5.0
If you are looking for an assisted living facility for your loved one, look no further than Opal in Blue Water Bay Niceville. Bright great rooms, good food & superior service. I've viewed many, but it doesn't get any better than this.
Deerland independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Deerland independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Deerland, 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 Deerland 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 Deerland partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Deerland, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.3%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
39.5%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
34.9%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.6%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Deerland 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 Deerland communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Deerland, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25.6%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39.5%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
41.9%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.9%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Deerland 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 Deerland offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Deerland, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
48.8%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34.9%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39.5%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.8%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.8%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.5%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.9%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.6%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39.5%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.2%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
44.2%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
34.9%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.3%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.5%
46.1%
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Bayport of Fort Walton Beach, University Pines by Sky Active Living and The Opal at Bluewater Bay are the top-rated independent living facilities near Deerland, Florida. See full list of communities.
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