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Assisted living costs in Cinco Bayou average about $4,349 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 6 communities in Cinco Bayou. Our detailed directory has 252 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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Photo of Bayport of Fort Walton Beach
1010 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.4
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24 reviews
9.4
Review score
24 reviews
5 star
67%
4 star
29%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
4%
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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...
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Photo of Meridian at WestwoodCommunity card badge
1313 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.3
Review score
177 reviews
9.3
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177 reviews
5 star
73%
4 star
20%
3 star
3%
2 star
1%
1 star
3%
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Well kept well run facility. Meals are excellent and residents and staff very friendly. Nice community environment. Priced well considering other options in area.
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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Photo of Belvedere Commons of Fort Walton Beach
22 Photos available
8.2
Review score
32 reviews
8.2
Review score
32 reviews
5 star
38%
4 star
37%
3 star
3%
2 star
3%
1 star
19%
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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...
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Photo of Brookdale Fort Walton Beach
1212 Photos available
7.0
Review score
19 reviews
7.0
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19 reviews
5 star
37%
4 star
37%
3 star
21%
2 star
5%
1 star
0%
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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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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: 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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Cost of assisted living in Cinco Bayou, FL

The average cost of senior living in Cinco Bayou is $4,349 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pine Level, FL with an average of $2,963 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Cinco Bayou, FL vs. nearby cities

Cinco Bayou, FL
$4,349/mo
$4,349/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Cinco Bayou, FL vs. the state and national average

Cinco Bayou, FL
$4,349/mo
$3,919/mo
U.S. national average
$4,730/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Cinco Bayou vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,349/mo
$4,326/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Cinco Bayou, FL by room type

Semi-Private
$3,621/mo
Studio
$4,365/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,660/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,144/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Cinco Bayou over time

Cinco Bayou, FLFL stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Cinco Bayou, FL

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Cinco Bayou.

What families are saying about assisted living in Cinco Bayou

Recent reviews for assisted living in Cinco Bayou

Brookdale Destin

4.1
My only negative comment is that the management, while doing a lot to help my Mom and we're very grateful to them, were a little pushy about trying to get my Mom to stay there, rather than leave and go to her home in Wisconsin, where she is now and is very happy. I understand they need and want ...
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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

Bayport of Fort Walton Beach

5.0
My mom is currently a resident at Bayport of Fort Walton Beach and the experience has been great. Everyone is really friendly at this facility. The housekeeping is good. I would recommend Bayport of Fort Walton Beach to others.

Cinco Bayou review score based on 55 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 55 reviews of 6 Cinco Bayou assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Cinco Bayou review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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

Cinco Bayou review score compared against nearby cities

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Cinco Bayou, FL6 facilities
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Review subcategories for Cinco Bayou assisted living

When assisted living 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 55 reviews of 6 Cinco Bayou assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Cinco Bayou resident and family assisted living 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.
Cinco Bayou, FL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
3.9
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
3.8
4.1
Activities
3.7
4.1
Value for cost*
4.1
4.1
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Cinco Bayou assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cinco Bayou assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cinco Bayou, 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 Cinco Bayou assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Cinco Bayou that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Cinco Bayou, FLNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
66.7%
52.1%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
33.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.7%
56.5%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
50%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.7%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
53.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Cinco Bayou assisted living

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 Cinco Bayou Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Cinco Bayou, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.7%
51%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
32%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
40.9%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Cinco Bayou assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Cinco Bayou partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cinco Bayou, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
26.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
39.8%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
36.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
35%
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Availability of select dining options in Cinco Bayou assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Cinco Bayou communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cinco Bayou, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
30.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66.7%
41.7%
Room service
Room service
50%
35.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
50%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cinco Bayou assisted 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 assisted living communities in Cinco Bayou offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cinco Bayou, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
29.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
48.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
52.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
66.7%
40.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
37.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
46%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
66.7%
29.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
24.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
45.2%
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State regulations for assisted living in Cinco Bayou

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Florida assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Cinco Bayou protect seniors.

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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 assisted living facilities near Cinco Bayou, Florida. See full list of communities.

There are 6 assisted living facilities near Cinco Bayou, Florida. See the full list.

The best assisted living facility near you in Cinco Bayou, Florida is Meridian at Westwood. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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