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The staff at The Terrace at Ivey Acres Assisted Living treat all of the residents like family. They have a nice home and non-institutional environment. They had a lot of patience with my family member. I...
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The staff at The Terrace at Ivey Acres Assisted Living treat all of the residents like family. They have a nice home and non-institutional environment. They had a lot of patience with my family member. I...
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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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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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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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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.
The Blake at Miramar Beach is a distinctive senior living community, offering unparalleled experiences in a luxurious and hospitality-driven environment. With a dedicated and tenured team, enviable amenities, and a vibrant calendar of resident events, we provide a unique space for growth,...
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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.
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The Blake at Miramar Beach is a distinctive senior living community, offering unparalleled experiences in a luxurious and hospitality-driven environment. With a dedicated and tenured team, enviable amenities, and a vibrant calendar of resident events, we provide a unique space for growth,...
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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
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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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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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 assisted living in Deerland, FL
The average cost of senior living in Deerland is $4,075 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pine Level, FL with an average of $2,963 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Deerland, FL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Deerland, FL vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Deerland, FL by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Deerland, FL
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What families are saying about assisted living in Deerland
Recent reviews for assisted living in Deerland
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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The Beacon at Gulf Breeze
4.4
I'd say that families need to know that the base rent charged is not the only monthly expense. Depending on the number of care points assessed, this additional cost can be an unpleasant surprise and isn't talked about much. As far as The Beacon at Gulf Breeze is concerned, it is a good facility ...
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Country Place Senior Living of Brewton
4.7
I have been very pleased. I would recommend Country Place to others. It is clean and spacious community. The food services are good. The have choices at breakfast. I was pleased with the staff that I interacted with.
Deerland review score based on 193 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 193 reviews of 48 Deerland assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Deerland 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
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Review subcategories for Deerland 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 193 reviews of 48 Deerland assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Deerland 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.Deerland, FL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
4.6
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.5
Meals & dining
3.9
4.1
Activities
3.9
4.1
Value for cost*
4.1
4.1
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Deerland assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Deerland assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Deerland, 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 Deerland 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 Deerland that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Deerland, FLNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
37.3%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
22%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
79.7%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
81.4%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
44.1%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27.1%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
79.7%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
39%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
33.9%
44.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Deerland 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 Deerland Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Deerland, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
39%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30.5%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
30.5%
34.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10.2%
11.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Deerland 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 Deerland partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Deerland, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20.3%
22.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.9%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
30.5%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.8%
29.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.6%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Deerland 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 Deerland communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Deerland, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.7%
26%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.5%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
32.2%
29.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.3%
14.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Deerland 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 Deerland offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Deerland, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
42.4%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.9%
26.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.2%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.4%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.4%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.1%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.9%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25.4%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.9%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.1%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
39%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
28.8%
24.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.9%
20.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40.7%
38.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Deerland
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 Deerland protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Opal at Bluewater Bay, Bayport of Fort Walton Beach and The Beacon at Gulf Breeze are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Deerland, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 57 assisted living facilities near Deerland, Florida. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Deerland, Florida are The Beacon at Gulf Breeze, Meridian at Westwood and The Waterford at Creekside. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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