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Photo of The Opal at Bluewater Bay
88 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.8
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24 reviews
9.8
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24 reviews
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25%
3 star
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This is our first experience and it seems like a nice unit. With her being in respite care it's different than if she were long term. Overall very friendly staff and clean facility!
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 Bayport of Fort Walton Beach
1010 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.0
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29 reviews
9.0
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29 reviews
5 star
59%
4 star
34%
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The overall appearance inside (very clean, cheerful, and new) and the recruiter who gave us a tour were the main reasons we chose this facility over others. They also offer super activities for 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.
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...
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33 Floor plans available
8.7
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187 reviews
8.7
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187 reviews
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70%
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3 star
4%
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1%
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The staff were friendly and welcoming. There was a thoughtful welcome gift provided along with a schedule of events. Staff checked on my mother daily without fail. The residents were kind. However the...
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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8.4
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26 reviews
8.4
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26 reviews
5 star
35%
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38%
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[name removed] - The Director, [name removed]- Sales and [name removed] RN - Head Care Support are all AWESOME!! The RN [name removed] is amazing with Mom. The thing that stands out the most is the turnover...
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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8.2
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35 reviews
8.2
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35 reviews
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Hire more help sometimes there is only one tech on the evening shift and it takes a very long time for them to respond. Most of the techs are very friendly and caring. A few are not. The food is great ten...
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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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, 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.
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.
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Cost of independent living in Shalimar, FL

The average cost of senior living in Shalimar is $4,231 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pine Level, FL with an average of $2,963 per month.

Independent living costs in Shalimar, FL, vs. nearby cities

Shalimar, FL
$4,231/mo
$4,231/mo

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

Shalimar, FL
$4,231/mo
$3,981/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Shalimar, FL, vs. other senior living options

$4,341/mo
Independent Living
$4,231/mo

Independent living costs in Shalimar, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,635/mo
Studio
$4,129/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,600/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,086/mo

Senior living costs in Shalimar 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: Shalimar, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShalimar, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$4,231/mo$3,981/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,363/mo$3,893/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,341/mo$4,276/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Shalimar, FL:$4,231/mo
Florida:$3,981/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Shalimar, FL:$4,363/mo
Florida:$3,893/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Shalimar, FL:$4,341/mo
Florida:$4,276/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Shalimar, FL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Shalimar 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 Shalimar, FL

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Shalimar 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
Shalimar, FL$3,469/mo$3,408/mo+1.8%
Florida$3,161/mo$2,946/mo+7.3%
National$3,103/mo$2,928/mo+6.0%
Shalimar, FL
2024 average cost:$3,469/mo
2023 average cost:$3,408/mo
Percent change:+1.8%
Florida
2024 average cost:$3,161/mo
2023 average cost:$2,946/mo
Percent change:+7.3%
National
2024 average cost:$3,103/mo
2023 average cost:$2,928/mo
Percent change:+6.0%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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What families are saying about independent living in Shalimar

Recent reviews for independent living in Shalimar

Navarre Gardens

5.0
Navarre Gardens has been a great place for my dad. We had to find a place for him quickly and they were really friendly and efficient helping us with the process. He likes being able to take the shuttle when he needs to and loves getting 3 good meals a day! Love that they have “field trips” too! ...
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Somerby of Santa Rosa Beach

5.0
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 lifestyle engagement was top tier! One day they all went on a Dolphin Cruise in Destin, weekly ...
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Navarre Gardens North

5.0
From the moment you step onto the property, you're enveloped in a serene atmosphere of tranquility and natural beauty. Each corner seems to hold a new delightful surprise,The rooms are not only impeccably clean but also exude a charming elegance that makes you feel right at home. The attention ...
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Shalimar independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shalimar independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shalimar, 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 Shalimar 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 Shalimar partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shalimar, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.9%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Shalimar 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 Shalimar communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shalimar, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
57.1%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
57.1%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shalimar 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 Shalimar offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
57.1%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.9%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
57.1%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
71.4%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
71.4%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
71.4%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
71.4%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
57.1%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
57.1%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
71.4%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
71.4%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
57.1%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.1%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Opal at Bluewater Bay, Bayport of Fort Walton Beach and Meridian at Westwood are the top-rated independent living facilities near Shalimar, Florida. See full list of communities.

There are 8 independent living facilities near Shalimar, Florida. See the full list.

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