Brookdale Fort Walton Beach is an assisted living community located in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, providing services tailored to older adults who need support with daily living. The facility offers both assisted living and memory care, providing personalized assistance and supervision for residents with varying care needs. Residents have access to full support with activities of daily living, including bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting. The care team is equipped to assist those with mobility challenges through ambulatory care and also offers incontinence care. Brookdale Fort Walton Beach’s staff includes trained professionals to oversee medication management, diabetes care, and other healthcare needs, with additional support from visiting healthcare practitioners such as optometrists.
The memory care program is designed for residents with cognitive impairments, featuring a secured and specially designed environment to accommodate memory loss. The premises include secured community features to promote safety and minimize wandering, as well as indoor walking paths to encourage mobility. Common areas such as the barber and beauty salon provide opportunities for grooming, while designated spaces support memory engagement activities. Social opportunities are fostered through various clubs and community programs, as well as fitness classes. Residents may also participate in activities presented in both English and Spanish, supporting a diverse community.
For transportation, Brookdale Fort Walton Beach provides both complimentary transportation and transportation at cost. These services accommodate both medical needs—such as appointments with healthcare providers—and non-medical purposes, including outings or errands in the broader community.
Reviews from residents and families frequently highlight a friendly and attentive staff, noting the staff's professionalism, diligence, and willingness to address individual needs. Communication with families is often described as prompt and open. Residents appreciate the community’s efforts to maintain privacy, comfort, and cleanliness, with inviting common spaces available for socialization. Social programming tends to be well-received, though some reviewers express a wish for more varied or engaging options. Meals are generally described as enjoyable, with mixed feedback about variety and portion sizes. Room size opinions vary, but residents are encouraged to personalize their living spaces. Some concerns include increasing costs, a need for updates in older facility sections, and previous limits on visitation. Despite this, families express confidence in the community’s ability to provide compassionate and attentive care, particularly for those with memory care needs. As of mid-2024, there have been no significant recent changes reported regarding the facility or its offerings.
Costs at this community start at $3,450 and range up to $5,825. The average price in the community is $4,098, which is less than the average price in the area of $4,449. The cost of assisted living in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.
