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Crestview, FL · 180 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Crestview's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $9,220–$11,920/mo
View full evaluation →Senior Care in Crestview, Florida
Every licensed senior community in the Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL area — evaluated with real federal inspection data, staffing records, and transparent pricing, then ranked by our objective Scout Score. A local advisor can help you compare and tour, free.
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Cost of senior care in Crestview
Local Crestview-area estimates: published state survey medians adjusted for Crestview prices. Your advisor will find options that match your budget.
Assisted Living
$5,000/mo median
typical range $4,000–$6,250
Memory Care
$5,160/mo median
typical range $4,130–$6,450
Skilled Nursing
$10,270/mo median
typical range $9,220–$11,920
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
$5,000/mo median
typical range $2,770–$5,680
Residential Care Home
$4,500/mo median
typical range $3,600–$5,630
2024–2026 published survey medians medians, adjusted to Crestview using federal (BEA) regional price data. Methodology
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Crestview.
- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
All 10 communities in Crestview, ranked
Ranked by Haven Scout Score — our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety.
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Fort Walton Beach, FL · 60 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
One of Fort Walton Beach's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $9,220–$11,920/mo
View full evaluation →3
Manor at Blue Water Bay, the
Scout 92Niceville, FL · 120 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Niceville's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $9,220–$11,920/mo
View full evaluation →4
Fort Walton Beach, FL · 120 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Fort Walton Beach's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $9,220–$11,920/mo
View full evaluation →5
Destin, FL · 119 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
One of Destin's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $9,220–$11,920/mo
View full evaluation →6
Chautauqua Springs Health Center
Scout 86Defuniak Springs, FL · 180 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
One of Defuniak Springs's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $9,220–$11,920/mo
View full evaluation →7
Miramar Beach, FL · 97 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Miramar Beach's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $9,220–$11,920/mo
View full evaluation →8
Crestview, FL · 60 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Crestview's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $9,220–$11,920/mo
View full evaluation →9
Emerald Coast Center
Scout 75Fort Walton Beach, FL · 120 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Fort Walton Beach.
Est. $9,220–$11,920/mo
View full evaluation →10
Aviata at Shoal Creek
Scout 75Crestview, FL · 120 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Crestview.
Est. $9,220–$11,920/mo
View full evaluation →Frequently asked questions
How much does senior living cost in Crestview, FL?
In the Crestview, FL area, assisted living typically runs $4,000–$6,250/month (median $5,000), memory care $4,130–$6,450/month (median $5,160), and skilled nursing $9,220–$11,920/month (median $10,270) — local estimates built from published survey medians adjusted for area prices. A free Haven advisor can pinpoint exact pricing for communities that fit your budget.
How are the 10 communities on this page rated?
Every skilled nursing community is scored with our Haven Scout Score, a composite built from official CMS Care Compare data — overall star rating, health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures — plus safety signals like fines and citation history. We rank by objective data, not by who pays us.
Is Haven really free for families?
Yes. Haven is always free for families. When we help a family find and move into the right community, that community pays us a referral fee. You never pay anything, and we show every licensed community in the area — not just paying partners.
What's the difference between assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing?
Assisted living helps with daily activities while preserving independence. Memory care is a secured setting with specially trained staff for dementia. Skilled nursing provides 24/7 licensed medical care and rehab. Not sure which fits? Take our free 2-minute care assessment.