There are 12 memory care communities serving Fort Walton Beach, Florida. This includes 3 communities in Fort Walton Beach and 9 nearby. Dementia care costs in Florida range from about $41 up to $383 per day, with a mean expense running about $145. The per month expense averages about $4,350 and ranges between $1,232 and $11,484. On an annual basis, the median cost is around $52,200, which is less than the nationwide average of $60,900.
The cost of dementia care in Fort Walton Beach generally ranges from about $3,960 per month to $8,085 per month. The median cost is $5,816 per month, or about $69,795 annually.
Fort Walton Beach is a mid size city in Okaloosa County, Florida. It is included in the Fort Walton Beach-Crestview-Destin metropolitan area. It has a total population of 51,828, with 163,154 residents in the surrounding metropolitan area. Residents who are over 55 comprise around 26% of the community.
Fort Walton Beach has a good SeniorScore™ of 74. The city has an average per capita income of $26,000 and an average household income is $47,000 (the Florida state average is $40,000). The mean home price in Fort Walton Beach is $160,500, which is relatively lower than the state average of $208,500. Fort Walton Beach has a high unemployment rate of around 9.29%.
Fort Walton Beach has ideal mean temperatures, with very mild winters and very temperate summers. The area receives very large levels of rain annually. Fort Walton Beach has good air quality ratings and a moderate rate of crime in comparison to other American cities.