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10 Best Nursing Homes in Avalon, FL

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We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like East Pensacola Heights and Brownsville.
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66 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.3
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Staff is friendly and caring. The nurse techs gives my brother his medicine on time. He get a hot meal three times a day. I come and wash his clothes once a week. The laundry room is always available....
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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9.3
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My father has had a very difficult transition. However, I cannot say enough about the staff. They are very kind, caring and patient. Patient being key. He enjoys the food the atmosphere is light and fun. 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.
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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1111 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.0
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161 reviews
9.0
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161 reviews
5 star
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The Waterford at Creekside has been a wonderful community to bring my mother. Everyone on the business side have been so helpful and patient in getting my mother all set to move in. The caregivers have been...
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.
Find the comfort and care you deserve at The Waterford at Creekside. The senior living community in Pensacola, FL provides residents with a positive, nurturing environment that encourages health and happiness while promoting companionship among residents and staff. Our goal is to enrich the lives...
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8.5
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40 reviews
8.5
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40 reviews
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I love sodalis milton so much. The people that work here really show that they care. The residents are well taken care of. They have reall fun family events all the time. We enjoy visiting our Mom here.
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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1818 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.4
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25 reviews
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25 reviews
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3 star
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The facilities are immaculate! They were performing some minor updates when we moved in and were very conscious about the comfort of the residents.
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 YourLife of Pensacola
1616 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.3
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21 reviews
8.3
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21 reviews
5 star
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The staff is very nice and they have a lot of social activities. They could improve on checking the residents thoroughly. They give my mom 2 showers a week and they completely miss an infection in her right...
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.
YourLife of Pensacola is devoted to residents with impaired memory, offering a unique holistic program designed to celebrate life with residents, while maintaining their safety and comfort.YourLife of Pensacola is secured for resident safety yet still offers beautifully designed private garden...
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88 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
6.0
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46 reviews
6.0
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46 reviews
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3 star
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Residents are more "mobile" seniors even with walkers/wheelchairs. Housekeeping and maintenance, and administration do an amazing job with a smile and hello for everyone.
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...
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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...
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Photo of Northpointe and Westpointe Retirement Community
55 Photos available
6.0
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3 reviews
6.0
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3 reviews
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Nothing in particular. They were helpful getting the move coordinated. Yes, we would recommend the community to other families based on the experience.
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
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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: 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.
Photo of Arcadia Health And Rehabilitation Center
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.
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.
Photo of The Residence at Covenant Memory Care Center
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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33 Photos available
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.
Our covenant is to improve the quality of every life we touch by providing comprehensive support, personalized care, and honoring the wishes of our patients and families.Vision:To deliver world-class service and innovative solutions for the nation’s most vulnerable populations, while preserving...
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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.

Cost of nursing homes in Avalon, FL

The average cost of senior living in Avalon is $3,898 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pine Level, FL with an average of $2,963 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Avalon, FL, vs. nearby cities

Avalon, FL
$3,898/mo
$3,898/mo

Nursing homes costs in Avalon, FL, vs. state and national averages

Avalon, FL
$3,898/mo
$4,276/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Nursing homes costs in Avalon, FL, vs. other senior living options

$3,898/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,898/mo

Nursing homes costs in Avalon, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,444/mo
Studio
$4,220/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,944/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,517/mo

Senior living costs in Avalon vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Avalon, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAvalon, FLFloridaU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,898/mo$4,276/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,881/mo$3,893/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,898/mo$4,276/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,497/mo$3,981/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Avalon, FL:$3,898/mo
Florida:$4,276/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Avalon, FL:$3,881/mo
Florida:$3,893/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Avalon, FL:$3,898/mo
Florida:$4,276/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Avalon, FL:$3,497/mo
Florida:$3,981/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Avalon, FL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Avalon 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.

Avalon, FLFL stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Avalon, FL

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Avalon 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
Avalon, FL$4,343/mo$4,250/mo+2.2%
Florida$4,742/mo$4,485/mo+5.7%
National$5,670/mo$5,388/mo+5.2%
Avalon, FL
2024 average cost:$4,343/mo
2023 average cost:$4,250/mo
Percent change:+2.2%
Florida
2024 average cost:$4,742/mo
2023 average cost:$4,485/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,670/mo
2023 average cost:$5,388/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Avalon

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Avalon

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

Brookdale Pensacola

4.8
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.

Noble Senior Living at Pensacola

5.0
A community that I am able to work with activities and help others. We are busy and enjoy ourselves. I love being here to live.

Avalon nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Avalon nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Avalon, 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 Avalon 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 Avalon that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Avalon, FLNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
38.9%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
16.7%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
66.7%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
77.8%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
44.4%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
72.2%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
38.9%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
38.9%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Avalon 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 Avalon Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Avalon, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
38.9%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
27.8%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
5.6%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Avalon 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 Avalon partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Avalon, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.8%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.9%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
38.9%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.6%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Avalon 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 Avalon communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Avalon, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Avalon 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 Avalon offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Avalon, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
44.4%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.9%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.4%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.4%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.4%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.8%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.1%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.4%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
44.4%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
22.2%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.6%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.4%
0.5%
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The Waterford at Carpenter's Creek, Sodalis Pensacola and The Waterford at Creekside are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Avalon, Florida. See full list of communities.

There are 33 nursing homes facilities near Avalon, Florida. See the full list.

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