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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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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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
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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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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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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.
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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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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.

Cost of assisted living in Gordon, FL

The average cost of senior living in Gordon is $4,185 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Westville, FL with an average of $3,067 per month.

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

Gordon, FL
$4,185/mo
$3,456/mo

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

Gordon, FL
$4,185/mo
$3,866/mo
U.S. national average
$4,515/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,185/mo
$4,158/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,407/mo
Studio
$4,353/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,653/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,588/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Gordon over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Gordon, 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 Gordon.

What families are saying about assisted living in Gordon

Recent reviews for assisted living in Gordon

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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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.

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.

Gordon review score based on 96 family reviews

7.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 96 reviews of 35 Gordon assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Gordon 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

Gordon review score compared against nearby cities

7.9
Gordon, FL35 facilities
8.5
Paxton, FL7 facilities
8.0
Laurel Hill, FL47 facilities

Review subcategories for Gordon 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 96 reviews of 35 Gordon assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Gordon 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.
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Cleanliness
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
3.8
4.1
Activities
3.7
4.1
Value for cost*
4.2
4.1
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Gordon assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gordon assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gordon, 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 Gordon 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 Gordon that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
36.4%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20.5%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
79.5%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
79.5%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
40.9%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.2%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
79.5%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
38.6%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
29.5%
44.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Gordon 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 Gordon Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Gordon, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
34.1%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
27.3%
34.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.1%
11.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gordon 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 Gordon partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.2%
22.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.3%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
22.7%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.7%
29.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.6%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Gordon 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 Gordon communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gordon, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.7%
26%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
29.5%
29.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.9%
14.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gordon 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 Gordon offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
38.6%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
26.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.4%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.6%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.4%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.8%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.3%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.3%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.6%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
31.8%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
27.3%
24.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.6%
20.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34.1%
38.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Gordon

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 Gordon protect seniors.

Learn about Florida Assisted Living regulations

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 Gordon, Florida. See full list of communities.

There are 40 assisted living facilities near Gordon, Florida. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Gordon, Florida are Meridian at Westwood. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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