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6 Best Memory Care Facilities in Mary Esther, FL
Memory care in Mary Esther offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Mary Esther is about $4,215 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 6 communities, read 254 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
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22 Floor plans available
9.4
Review score
24 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
1313 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.3
Review score
178 reviews
Friendly and accommodating. They all really want to see the residents comfortable and their needs taken care of. Very approachable for any reason.
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...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
22 Photos available
8.2
Review score
32 reviews
It is a smaller facility so one can easily get from one space to another. We have one in Memory Care and the other in Assited Living. They visit often. The facility is updated. The look is fresh. The rooms...
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...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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7.0
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19 reviews
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...
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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I would recommend this community to others. They are cute condos and they are a perfect size and they have a balcony to enjoy also. Communication is good between the staff and our family. They keep us...
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.
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Cost of memory care in Mary Esther, FL
The average cost of senior living in Mary Esther is $4,215 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pine Level, FL with an average of $2,963 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Mary Esther, FL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Mary Esther, FL vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about memory care in Mary Esther
Recent reviews for memory care in Mary Esther
Bayport of Fort Walton Beach
4.5
My mother is a resident at Bayport of Fort Walton Beach. The staff is very approachable, friendly, and professional. The housekeepers are wonderful! They have such a good attitude. I have found the staff at Bay Port to be willing to discuss my mother any time I am there. When Covid was ...
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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
Brookdale Destin
5.0
The staff members at Brookdale Destin are absolutely incredible. This community is has the best value in the area by far and they offer the best quality of care. Their care services are fantastic and they offer a bunch of activities. Some activities they had were travel days, where the bus ...
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Mary Esther review score based on 44 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 44 reviews of 6 Mary Esther memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Mary Esther review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores
Mary Esther review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Mary Esther memory care
When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 44 reviews of 6 Mary Esther memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Mary Esther resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.Mary Esther, FL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
3.9
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
3.9
4.1
Activities
3.6
4.0
Value for cost*
4.1
4.0
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Mary Esther memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mary Esther memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mary Esther, 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 Mary Esther memory care
Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Mary Esther that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Mary Esther, FLNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
66.7%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.7%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
50%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.7%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Mary Esther memory care
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 Mary Esther Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Mary Esther, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.7%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
70.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Mary Esther memory care
Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Mary Esther partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
50.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Mary Esther memory care
Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Mary Esther communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mary Esther, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66.7%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
50%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
50%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mary Esther memory care
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Mary Esther offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
50%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
66.7%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
66.7%
31.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Opal at Bluewater Bay, Bayport of Fort Walton Beach and The Beacon at Gulf Breeze are the top-rated memory care facilities near Mary Esther, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 6 memory care facilities near Mary Esther, Florida. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Mary Esther, Florida are The Beacon at Gulf Breeze and Meridian at Westwood. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 6 memory care facilities near you in Mary Esther, Florida typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Mary Esther, Florida, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Mary Esther, Florida, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Mary Esther, Florida ranges from $1000 to $7850. The average Memory Care cost in Mary Esther, Florida is $4,215. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Mary Esther, Florida typically starts at $1000. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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