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Meridian at Westwood

1001 Mar Walt Drive, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547

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8.7
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186 reviews
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8.7
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186 reviews
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  • 3 star
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  • 2 star
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Resident/client

4.0 out of 5 stars

Meridian at Westwood experience

This is only MY rating. I had some early problems that never got solved. It was Corporate problems. I was happy to leave, and wouldn't go back.

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Meridian at Westwood

Step into beachy retirements in Meridian at Westwood, managed by Pacifica Senior Living. This community’s campus in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care in an updated setting with a wealth of amenities and a lively landscape just outside its front doors.

Community Amenities and Services

With individualized care plans, a range of available health services, and expert staff, you or your loved one will find proper care within reach. Grocery shopping, laundry, and housekeeping services can also be provided to create a stress-free experience.

In the restaurant-style dining room, enjoy all-day menu options and three gourmet meals served daily. After satisfying dishes, residents have a plethora of choices for relaxation and fun.

Bowl at the on-site bowling alley, wade in the heated outdoor swimming pool, practice your short game at the putting green in the expansive central atrium, or explore the surrounding area with help from the concierge. And with a medley of regularly scheduled activities, excitement lies around every turn.

Living Arrangements

Meridian at Westwood offers floor plans for studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. Each unit can come with kitchen appliances and private balconies.

State Classification

Meridian at Westwood is an assisted living facility which offers limited nursing services. In the...

Senior living options offered

  • Assisted Living
  • Memory Care
  • Independent Living

Meridian at Westwood

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for Meridian at Westwood

8.7 out of 10
Review Score186 reviewsWrite a review
Overall Experience
4.5
Cleanliness
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Care Services
4.4
Staff
4.4
Meals & Dining
4.0
Activities
4.5
Value for Cost
4.4

A Place for Mom has scored Meridian at Westwood with 8.7 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Meridian at Westwood has 186 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.5 out of 5.

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Last Updated: 9/24/25

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Anonymous

Independent Living

Resident/client

September 24, 2025

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
3.0
Friendliness
3.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
3.0

Meridian at Westwood experience

This is only MY rating. I had some early problems that never got solved. It was Corporate problems. I was happy to leave, and wouldn't go back.

Anonymous

Memory Care

Family/friend

July 11, 2025

3.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
3.0
Friendliness
3.0
Value for Cost
3.0
Care Services
3.0
Activities
1.0
Staff
3.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

The Meridian at Westwood

My comments for #7: my dad is in the memory care unit and they don't do much of anything for them for activities. I feel they should at a minimum, take them outside to get fresh air and that never happens. Facebook posts all of the fun activities, but that is for non-memory care residents. More care should be taken to work individually and engage with those in memory care to help them because many are nonverbal. Before we moved him here I was told that they do work individually with memory care residents to help engage their talking and memory, but that isn't the case. We moved him here so he could be around others since he was lonely at home, and because I saw all the events they planned for them, but the memory care residents aren't included in those generally.

Charlie S

Assisted Living

Resident/client

June 11, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

In the 8 years I've lived at The Meridian I love where I live

My favorite part about living here is the friendships I've made with my neighbors . The reason I wanted to live here was the opportunity to live near other people that have similar interest to me. The staff members are always kind, and they make me feel positive about myself.

Sarah B

Memory Care

Family/friend

June 10, 2025

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Respectful care

High turnover, in every area from entry level to upper management. That can create some pain points but overall I was very pleased with the level of respect and care my father was treated with while in the memory care unit.

Anonymous

Memory Care

Family/friend

May 15, 2025

1.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
1.0
Friendliness
1.0
Value for Cost
1.0
Care Services
1.0
Activities
1.0
Staff
1.0
Meals & Dining
1.0

Buyer Beware.

Across the board. Bad Experience. Management and Care was lacking for the months they served my father

Anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

April 22, 2025

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Overall satisfied. Great staff. Lots of activities.

Staff is great but unfortunately like all these places there is a lot of turnover. They need to pay them more.

Carolyn

Independent Living

Resident/client

March 14, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
3.0

great experience and great people

I give it a 10 if that was available. I would give the friendliness a 10. The meals and dining services is a tough one because so many of the chefs didn't stay very long. I understand the latest chef who was doing a really good job Also just left. The value for cost is also another tough one. Most of the people there had more money than I did and I was paying [fee removed] a month for a studio apartment, which is why I just moved to Athens, Alabama. I would still give it a five.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Resident/client

February 18, 2025

1.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
1.0
Friendliness
1.0
Value for Cost
1.0
Care Services
1.0
Activities
1.0
Staff
1.0
Meals & Dining
1.0

Meridian at Westwood

Horrible Place. Elderly fraud report from past facility not caring for the residents that they have before contacted others.

John G

Independent Living

Family/friend

December 17, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Great Place

Friendly and accommodating. They all really want to see the residents comfortable and their needs taken care of. Very approachable for any reason.

Bruce T.

Assisted Living

Family/friend

September 24, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Review for Meridian at Westwood

Well kept well run facility. Meals are excellent and residents and staff very friendly. Nice community environment. Priced well considering other options in area.

Dionna H

Independent Living

Family/friend

September 6, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Just what we were looking for

The administration office is very helpful and friendly as long as you stay in contact with them. The atrium is beautiful and has a ton of activities scheduled throughout the month. The library is extensive and includes books with large print. The activities director is so kind to my dad.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

August 28, 2024

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Friendly staff

We gave the overall experience a 4 because of the many staff changes. However, what we like the most about the Meridian at Westwood is the friendliness of the staff and we would recommend them to other families.

Sherry S

Assisted Living

Family/friend

August 13, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0

Jennifer was outstanding!

[name removed] was amazing and extremely helpful! Apartment was very clean and tastefully done. Our mother will enjoy living here. We were impressed by the activities they have to offer. The nursing staff seems very kind and friendly. The maintenance man [name removed] was friendly and outstanding attitude.

Ann

Independent Living

Resident/client

July 31, 2024

2.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
1.0
Friendliness
1.0
Value for Cost
1.0
Care Services
1.0
Activities
3.0
Staff
1.0
Meals & Dining
1.0

The did Meridian at Westwood Fort Walton Beach

I would not suggest putting a movie in to the Meridian at Westwood. The staff isn’t professional or very nice. They are very rude. I lived there a year at first it was OK for the past and then everything started going bad. They cannot keep help. The food is no good when we took a tour the things that we have asked before I moved in about certain things which was all a lie all they care about is, but is getting money. The place is not kept up. It has mold and mildew when I live there in the room and highways the roof leaks when it rains, the front entrance stage wet and is very slippery in the hallway when I was there also, the food is nasty. The cooks don’t know how to cook the right meals the washer dryer stayed broke and the elevators would stay broke ther are better places to put loved at Merdian

Gretel

Assisted Living

Family/friend

July 17, 2024

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Review for Meridian at Westwood

I'm very impressed with the services that have been provided at the Meridian. It gives me great peace of mind knowing my mom is fully taken care of. I love the location and the availability of every medical provider my mom needs within a 1 mile radius. She is able to get to her appointments by scheduling a ride with the provided van driver. I'm happy to see the decor being nicely updated as well. I've mentioned to several people that I am so grateful to have my mom at the Meridian. It's the best place for her. It's affordable and has a great community of seniors. She's made some great friends.

Richard B

Assisted Living

Family/friend

July 7, 2024

1.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
3.0
Friendliness
2.0
Value for Cost
2.0
Care Services
1.0
Activities
1.0
Staff
1.0
Meals & Dining
2.0

If it sounds to good to be true…then it likely is…

We had great hope and desire for the Meridian to be the long term answer to our Dads Assisted Living Requirements. A set of requirements that had been documented and reviewed by the Meridian Director, Business Manager, Marketing Team, and the Nursing Director. We choose the Meridian after three different visits. However it became very clear within the first few weeks of our father moving into the facility that they had just recently undergone a major staffing turnover. All the folks we met with are now gone - the new leadership team is woefully inadequate to run the large facility. They are routinely short staffed by at least 3 or 4 folks per day. This led to a significant lack of quality care and support. In the current state of operations - I don’t think the Meridian should be accepting AL or MC Patients

Carolyn F

Independent Living

Resident/client

May 3, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Great place

I have only been here one month and it already feels like home. The staff is wonderful and are available to help you with anything. The food is very good and is even getting better with the new chef. People are so friendly that they will stop you And ask if your new and introduced themselves and welcome you. There are many, many activities, so there is always something you can find to do and friends to be there and help you. I couldn’t be happier.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

April 12, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Meridian at Westwood

1. it was easy had some hurdles but they were resolved 2. always clean 3. most people always are friendly and kind 4. plus they take really good care of my dad 5. 5he likes the food 6. I see alot of activities when we visit but my dad is a loner. 7. a bit on the pricer side of things, especially compared to miami area which surprised me. The main receptionist is great, my dad's nurses one I can think of is [name removed] they are great. As for admin staff they are going through some turnover.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

March 15, 2024

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Recommended

My mom was previously a resident at Meridian at Westwood and it was a good experience. Mom was well kept and tended to. One thing that I liked was the convenience to the hospital and WWMC. I would recommend the facility, although you do have to get out your wallet.

Judy Thedford

Independent Living

Resident/client

February 7, 2024

1.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
1.0
Friendliness
1.0
Value for Cost
1.0
Care Services
1.0
Activities
1.0
Staff
2.0
Meals & Dining
1.0

New Resident Review

Beautiful place online. $$ Maker off of resident's who are afraid to speak up for their rights. Most definitely a nursing home, not Independent Living as advertised. Shortage of "Incentives and amenities for Staff to stay". Food is a huge deal when you can get it. Dirty, unhealthy, and no heat room were ready for my move. To get worse construction going on hours and hours.

Meridian at Westwood

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