Senior Living in Walton County, Florida
Assisted living, memory care & independent living in Walton County
5 communities licensed by the state of Florida. Listed alphabetically; Lilisity publishes no score or ranking for communities that have not earned an award.
| Community | City | Care types | Licensed capacity | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookdale Destin | Destin | Independent Living · Assisted Living · Memory Care | 130 | — |
| Sodalis Defuniak Springs | Defuniak Springs | Assisted Living | 44 | — |
| Somerby Santa Rosa Beach | Santa Rosa Beach | Assisted Living · Memory Care | 96 | — |
| The Barclay at Santa Rosa Beach | Santa Rosa Beach | Assisted Living · Memory Care | 125 | — |
| The Blake at Miramar Beach | Miramar Beach | Assisted Living · Memory Care | 130 | — |
Also in Walton County, from public records: 1 independent living, life plan and 55+ · 1 income-restricted senior apartments
Costs: assisted living in Florida costs a median of $5,610 a month (CareScout 2025). Nursing home costs in Florida: CareScout medians and the private-pay rates nursing homes publish.
Independent living, life plan and 55+ communities in Walton County
1 community from public records. Independent living is not licensed by the state, so these have no state license or inspection record.
| Community | City | Type | Apartments | Managed by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watersound Fountains | Inlet Beach | Independent living | — | Watermark Retirement Communities |
Income-restricted senior apartments in Walton County
1 building from public records. Rent is set by income, there are age and income limits, and there is often a wait list. Apply through the property manager.
| Building | City | Apartments | Managed by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Bay Village | Freeport | 26 | Southwind Management Services, I |
Nursing homes in Walton County
2 Medicare-certified nursing facilities with CMS ratings.
| Facility | City | CMS Rating | Beds | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Boulevard Health and Rehabilitation Center | Miramar Beach | ★★★★★ | 97 | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Chautauqua Springs Health Center | Defuniak Springs | ★★★★☆ | 180 | For profit - Limited Liability company |
What will senior living cost, and how will we pay?
Our free guide shows the starting prices communities post for each kind of care, walks you through a monthly budget, and explains how insurance, VA benefits, Medicaid and Medicare can help.
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Paying for Senior Living
Costs by type of care, a monthly budget, and how insurance, the VA, Medicaid and Medicare help.