Best Assisted Living Facilities in Fort Walton Beach, FL

The average monthly cost of assisted living in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, is $4,341. There are many other options for care, including independent living at $4,208 per month and memory care at $4,317. For nursing homes, a private room costs an average of $4,129, while a semi-private room is more affordable at $3,635. If you're considering more space, a one-bedroom nursing home unit averages $5,086, whereas a studio is priced at $4,600. Costs will vary based on the facility and level of care that you choose, providing options to fit different budgets and needs.

Compared to other cities in the area, Fort Walton Beach is slightly more expensive. For instance, Paxton assisted living costs an average of $3,456 per month, and Pine Level assisted living is even lower at $2,963 per month. On the flip side, Fort Walton Beach is less expensive than the national average, which is $4,546 per month.
Here is how the average cost of assisted living in Fort Walton Beach compares to Florida and the national average:

There are many choices for senior living in Florida. The state is home to 1,402 facilities, while Fort Walton Beach has 3 communities, and the area surrounding Fort Walton Beach has 16 options.

In Fort Walton Beach, Florida, older adults make up around 37.4% of the city's population of 20,919, bringing a wealth of experience and vibrancy to the community. Within the senior group, 11.8% are in their 50s, 12.5% in their 60s, 7.5% in their 70s, and 5.6% are 80 and above. The population has a slight male majority, with 51.2% males and 48.8% females. When examining marital status, 46.1% of the senior residents are married, while 17% are divorced, 29.7% have never married, and 7.2% are widowed. The city's diversity profile reveals that 70.7% of the population is White, alongside 11.1% Black, 11.1% Hispanic, 7.7% mixed race, 5.3% identifying as other, 4.7% Asian, and a small 0.5% Pacific Islander community, with no representation from Native Americans recorded.