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Senior Care in Pensacola, Florida

Every licensed senior community in the Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, 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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Communities evaluated
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Cities covered
9
5-star rated
4.1
Avg CMS rating

Cost of senior care in Pensacola

Local Pensacola-area estimates: published state survey medians adjusted for Pensacola prices. Your advisor will find options that match your budget.

Assisted Living
$5,030/mo median
typical range $4,020–$6,290
Memory Care
$5,190/mo median
typical range $4,150–$6,490
Skilled Nursing
$10,350/mo median
typical range $9,280–$12,010
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
$5,030/mo median
typical range $2,790–$5,710
Residential Care Home
$4,530/mo median
typical range $3,620–$5,660

2024–2026 published survey medians medians, adjusted to Pensacola 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 Pensacola.
  • 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 20 communities in Pensacola, ranked

Ranked by Haven Scout Score — our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety.

Skilled Nursing
1

Pensacola, FL · 24 beds

5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Usually has openings

One of Pensacola's top-rated skilled nursing communities.

Est. $9,280$12,010/mo
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Solaris Healthcare Pensacola in Pensacola
2

Pensacola, FL · 180 beds

5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingFills quickly

One of Pensacola's top-rated skilled nursing communities.

Est. $9,280$12,010/mo
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Havens at Pensacola, the in Pensacola
4

Pensacola, FL · 120 beds

5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingFills quickly

One of Pensacola's top-rated skilled nursing communities.

Est. $9,280$12,010/mo
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Life Care Center of Pensacola in Pensacola
5

Pensacola, FL · 120 beds

5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingFills quickly

One of Pensacola's top-rated skilled nursing communities.

Est. $9,280$12,010/mo
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Pruitthealth - Santa Rosa in Milton
6

Milton, FL · 120 beds

5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingFills quickly

One of Milton's top-rated skilled nursing communities.

Est. $9,280$12,010/mo
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De Luna Health and Rehabilitation Center in Pensacola
7

Pensacola, FL · 90 beds

5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingFills quickly

One of Pensacola's top-rated skilled nursing communities.

Est. $9,280$12,010/mo
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Bayside Health and Rehabilitation Center in Pensacola
8

Pensacola, FL · 120 beds

5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingFills quickly

One of Pensacola's top-rated skilled nursing communities.

Est. $9,280$12,010/mo
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Arcadia Health and Rehabilitation Center in Pensacola
9

Pensacola, FL · 170 beds

5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability

One of Pensacola's top-rated skilled nursing communities.

Est. $9,280$12,010/mo
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Olive Branch Health and Rehabilitation Center in Pensacola
10

Pensacola, FL · 90 beds

4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingFills quickly

A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Pensacola.

Est. $9,280$12,010/mo
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Pruitthealth - Pensacola, LLC in Pensacola
11

Pensacola, FL · 120 beds

4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability

A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Pensacola.

Est. $9,280$12,010/mo
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Aviata at University Hills in Pensacola
13

Pensacola, FL · 120 beds

4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingFills quickly

A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Pensacola.

Est. $9,280$12,010/mo
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Rosewood Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Pensacola
14

Pensacola, FL · 155 beds

4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingFills quickly

A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Pensacola.

Est. $9,280$12,010/mo
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Specialty Health and Rehabilitation Center in Pensacola
16

Pensacola, FL · 120 beds

4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingFills quickly

A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Pensacola.

Est. $9,280$12,010/mo
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Arabella Health & Wellness of Pensacola in Pensacola
17

Pensacola, FL · 118 beds

3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings

A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Pensacola.

Est. $9,280$12,010/mo
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Pensacola Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Pensacola
19

Pensacola, FL · 120 beds

2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability

A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Pensacola.

Est. $9,280$12,010/mo
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Coral Bay at Pensacola, LLC in Pensacola
20

Pensacola, FL · 210 beds

1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingFills quickly

A low federal rating — review the details closely.

Est. $9,280$12,010/mo
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Frequently asked questions

How much does senior living cost in Pensacola, FL?

In the Pensacola, FL area, assisted living typically runs $4,020–$6,290/month (median $5,030), memory care $4,150–$6,490/month (median $5,190), and skilled nursing $9,280–$12,010/month (median $10,350) — 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.

What are the best senior living communities in Pensacola, FL?

Ranked purely by objective federal data (star ratings, staffing, inspections — rankings cannot be bought), the top-rated communities in Pensacola, FL right now are Willowbrooke Court at Azalea Trace, Solaris Healthcare Pensacola, Century Center for Rehabilitation and Healing. The full ranked list of 20 communities is on this page.

How are the 20 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.