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Meridian at Westwood

1001 Mar Walt Drive, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547

9.5
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168 reviews
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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.

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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.

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

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9.5Review score168 reviews
9.5
Review score
168 reviews
5 star
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4 star
20%
3 star
4%
2 star
0%
1 star
3%
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A Place for Mom has scored Meridian at Westwood with 9.5 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 46 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Meridian at Westwood has 168 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.6 out of 5.
Overall Rating
4.6
Cleanliness
4.6
Friendliness
4.6
Care Services
4.5
Staff
4.7
Meals & Dining
4.4
Activities
4.6
Value for Cost
4.5
A Place for Mom has scored Meridian at Westwood with 9.5 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 46 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Meridian at Westwood has 168 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.6 out of 5.
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Anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
March 15, 2024
4.0
Verified Review
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.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
4
Care Services
4
Staff
4
Meals & Dining
4
Activities
4
Value for Cost
4
Response from Meridian at Westwood
March 15, 2024
Hi thank you for leaving this positive review about your experience with our community. If you ever need anything else from us, please feel free to give us a call or stop by. We hope to see you again soon!
Judy Thedford - Resident/client
Independent Living
February 7, 2024
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.
Cleanliness
1
Friendliness
1
Care Services
1
Staff
2
Meals & Dining
1
Activities
1
Value for Cost
1
Bruce - Family/friend
Independent Living
November 22, 2023
5.0
Verified Review
Overall nice community
. I rated cleanliness down but mostly because the are doing a lot if updates, stucco repair and paint, flooring changes, etc. They should have thought through the construction cleanup better as they go. Overall a great value for the money I think.
Cleanliness
3
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Response from Meridian at Westwood
December 8, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to give us your opinion. We will share these comments with the maintenance staff. We appreciate your support of our community.
Anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
October 24, 2023
4.0
Verified Review
Our Experience
My loved one is currently a resident at Meridian at Westwood and overall her experience at this facility has been pretty good so far. The cleanliness is great, the facility is always clean. All in all, this facility is about average. The medical staff is marginal. The nurse never completes paperwork or requests. The friendliness and the meals are good. The care services and value for cost are okay.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
4
Care Services
3
Staff
3
Meals & Dining
4
Value for Cost
3
Response from Meridian at Westwood
October 25, 2023
Thank you for your feedback and high star rating mean a lot to us. Thank you for taking the time to leave this review for our community!
Gretel - Family/friend
Assisted Living
October 5, 2023
4.0
Verified Review
Review for Meridian at Westwood
Meridian is right across the street from Fort Walton Beach hospital and most of the doctors are on the same street. It is so convenient. They provide a driver during the week to get people to their appointments. My mom has been well taken care of here. I knew right away that my mom would thrive here. Lots of activities and very inviting atmosphere. They are currently doing renovation. She has a church within 3 miles and has friends picking her up to take her. She also started a Bible study at this facility. The staff is very friendly. I am currently visiting her right now. She's made a lot of friends.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Response from Meridian at Westwood
October 6, 2023
Thank you for your review! We're glad to hear that you have enjoyed your experience at Meridian at Westwood.
Pam - Family/friend
Independent Living
June 20, 2023
5.0
Verified Review
Friendly Community
The staff and the residents that we have encountered so far have been very friendly. The food is good and varied. They have fun activities just about every day. The center atrium is a real plus. Great gathering space regardless of the weather. There are also several outdoor sitting areas and a pool. Even though Mom has been there just a couple of months and is still adjusting to the fact that she had to leave her house, I truly believe that this is a very good thing.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Response from Meridian at Westwood
June 21, 2023
Pam, thank you for sharing these kind words with us about our community. It means the world to our team at Meridian at Westwood!
Anonymous - Family/friend
Memory Care
June 14, 2023
5.0
Verified Review
Forever Grateful
Un like all the other places we met with It was obvious that [name removed] and the team at the Meridian had customer service and what was most important to us our grandmothers health, happiness and ongoing wellness at the forefront of every conversation and interaction we had with staff, hands-down a proven excellent decision! It really gave us the piece of mind we never thought possible. Forever grateful
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Response from Meridian at Westwood
June 16, 2023
We are so glad our team could exceed all of your expectations. Thank you for taking the time to leave this positive review for our community! We look forward to seeing you again at Meridian at Westwood.
Paula S - Family/friend
Assisted Living
May 19, 2023
5.0
We had a wonderful experience. From the first phone call, all the way through move in was excellent. Everyone was helpful and respectful of my mom and her needs and wants.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Value for Cost
5
Response from Meridian at Westwood
May 22, 2023
Hi Paula S, we are so glad our team could exceed all of your expectations. Thank you for taking the time to leave this positive review for our community! We look forward to seeing you again at Meridian at Westwood.
Rebecca - Family/friend
Assisted Living
May 11, 2023
5.0
Verified Review
A great place to call home!
My dad is a resident at Meridian at Westwood. This is a WONDERFUL facility with great staff! My dad loves the food compared to other facilities that we visited. He has stated multiple times how much he loves living here!
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Response from Meridian at Westwood
May 15, 2023
Rebecca, thank you for sharing these kind words with us about our community. It means the world to our team at Meridian at Westwood!
Richard S - Family/friend
Independent Living
February 13, 2023
5.0
Great Job
Staff extremely helpful walking us through all of the paperwork and answering all of our questions (many, many). Kept experience from being stressful.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Staff
5
Response from Meridian at Westwood
February 14, 2023
Your feedback and 5-star rating mean a lot to us. Thank you for taking the time to leave this review for our community!
Joann I - Resident/client
Assisted Living
February 13, 2023
5.0
There is so much to do. The entrance atrium, beauty parlor, and residents will keep me busy and happy. Excited that you accept pets.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Value for Cost
5
Response from Meridian at Westwood
February 14, 2023
Your feedback and 5-star rating mean a lot to us. Thank you for taking the time to leave this review for our community!
Carly P - Family/friend
Assisted Living
February 13, 2023
5.0
Dope spot
The staff here seem wonderful/very attentive. Cute facility.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
4
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Value for Cost
5
Response from Meridian at Westwood
February 14, 2023
Your feedback and 5-star rating mean a lot to us. Thank you for taking the time to leave this review for our community!
Debora M - Toured community
Assisted Living
January 12, 2023
5.0
Friend/Toured
Great tour, friendly, clean, happy community.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Response from Meridian at Westwood
January 24, 2023
Thank you for the 5 star review! We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your tour and welcome you back any time. Our team will be happy to read this positive feedback. Thank you.
Diane W - Toured community
Assisted Living
January 12, 2023
5.0
Beautiful Community
Toured facility with sister-in-law who is looking for a living facility with activities and a community lifestyle.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Response from Meridian at Westwood
January 24, 2023
Thank you for the positive review! We are pleased to hear that you and your sister-in-law enjoyed your tour. We strive to create a full calendar of life enriching activities each month. Feel free to join us for any upcoming events or activities!
James S - Toured community
Assisted Living
January 12, 2023
5.0
The community is very clean and the atrium is beautifully decorated for the holidays.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
4.5
Response from Meridian at Westwood
January 24, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to leave this review. We are very proud of our Westwood team and they will be pleased to hear your feedback! Thank you again.
CC - Resident/client
Assisted Living
December 16, 2022
1.0
Verified Review
Would Not Recommend
It's an absolute hell hole! They stole 5 months of our lives. We were told falsehoods and mislead about the upkeep, bugs and the food. The place is crawling with bugs, it's dirty and the meals served resembles food for Third World countries.
Cleanliness
1
Friendliness
3
Care Services
2
Staff
3
Meals & Dining
1
Activities
3
Value for Cost
2
Rosanne A - Resident/client
Independent Living
December 15, 2022
4.0
Very helpful maintenance man and med techs. Other residents very pleasant
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
4
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
4
Activities
5
Value for Cost
3
Response from Meridian at Westwood
December 28, 2022
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on our community, we appreciate it.
anonymous - Resident/client
Assisted Living
December 15, 2022
5.0
sales director
she is awesome, made the transfer seamless, knowledgeable, warm, caring, awesome
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Response from Meridian at Westwood
December 27, 2022
Thank you for your positive review of our community. We appreciate you sharing your experience and hope to see you again soon.
Ann D - Resident/client
Assisted Living
December 14, 2022
4.0
The staff has been very helpful during our move-in experience.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
3
Activities
4
Value for Cost
4
Response from Meridian at Westwood
December 28, 2022
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on our community, we appreciate it. We have a wonderful community and are happy to hear that we were able to assist you. Please reach out to our Executive Director if we can be of any assistance in the future, welcome home!
Arthur - Resident/client
Assisted Living
December 14, 2022
5.0
Fantastic Move In
The community relations director facilitated my move in. She provided invaluable help to get settled. She is awesome. The maintenance team is outstanding. I know, wihtout a doubt, I would not be settled in my apt without their help.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Response from Meridian at Westwood
December 27, 2022
Thank you for your positive review of our community. We appreciate you sharing your experience and hope to see you again soon.
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Amenities
at Meridian at Westwood

Healthcare Services

  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Memory Care
  • Incontinence Care
  • Medication Management
  • Diabetic Care
  • Non-Ambulatory Care

Meals & Dining

  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • Guest Meals
  • Meals Provided
  • Professional Chef
  • Room Service
  • Special Dining Programs

Room Amenities

  • Air Conditioned
  • Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Bath Tubs
  • Kitchenette
  • Full kitchen
  • Ground Floor Units

Community Amenities

On-site dining options

  • Café or Bistro
  • Bar or Pub
  • Private Dining Room

Transportation & parking

  • Uncovered Parking
  • Property Convenient to Public Transit
  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Resident Parking Available

Pets

  • Pet Care Available
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Cats Allowed
  • Weight Limit (lbs)

Common areas

  • Indoor Atrium
  • Barber Shop
  • Beauty Salon
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Outside Patio
  • Library
  • Computer or Media Center
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • TV Lounge
  • Meeting Room

Recreational areas

  • Swimming Pool
  • Movie or Theater Room
  • Arts and Crafts Center
  • Game Room
  • Piano or Organ
  • Golf Course or Putting Green

Services

  • Grocery Shopping and Errands
  • Beautician
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Activities

  • Stretching Classes
  • Protestant Services
  • Pet-focused Programs
  • Men's Club
  • Tai Chi
  • Brain fitness / Dakim
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Yoga / Chair Yoga
  • Holiday Parties
  • Wii Bowling
  • Bridge Club
  • Reminiscence Programs
  • Art Classes
  • Birthday Parties
  • Forever Fit
  • Trivia Games
  • Choir / Singing Club
  • Activities On-site
  • Community Service Programs
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Cooking Classes
  • Wine Tasting
  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Sensory-based Programs
  • Resident Band or Musicians
  • Live Well Programs
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Happy Hour
  • Activities Off-site
  • Visiting Chaplain or Priest
  • Dances
  • Water Aerobics
  • Devotional Activities Offsite
  • Catholic Services
  • Karaoke
  • Bible Study Group
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Gardening Club
  • Cards / Pinochle Club
  • Intergenerational Programs

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