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Meridian at Westwood

1001 Mar Walt Drive, Fort Walton Beach, FL

Assisted LivingMemory CareIndependent Living

4.5196 reviewsRead reviews

About the community

About Meridian at Westwood

Step into beachy retirements in Meridian at Westwood. 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…

Published floor plans

Studio

Assisted Living · 0 bedroom

Published starting price

$3,495/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 15, 2026
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1 Bedroom

Assisted Living · 1 bedroom

Published starting price

$4,095/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 15, 2026
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2 Bedrooms

Assisted Living · 2 bedroom

Published starting price

$5,295/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 15, 2026
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Semi-Private

Memory Care

Published starting price

$2,695/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 15, 2026
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Studio

Independent Living · 0 bedroom

Published starting price

$3,495/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 15, 2026
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1 Bedroom

Independent Living · 1 bedroom

Published starting price

$4,095/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 15, 2026
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2 Bedrooms

Independent Living · 2 bedroom

Published starting price

$5,295/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 15, 2026
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Tracked published prices

Price history by floor plan

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Semi-Private$2,695 observed · tracking future changes
$2,695Aug 15, 2026

One source-published starting price observed so far. No price change has been observed yet.

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Recent changes

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  1. August 15, 2026 at 7:55 AM PDT

    1 change detected in this data refresh

    Operator information updated

    Operator changed from not published to Heritage Resource Group.

Family and resident feedback

4.5 out of 5 from 196 reviews

Recent public reviews can help surface themes to ask about on a tour. Ratings belong to the original review source and are not independently verified by us.

★★★★

Positive

Very friendly

We love this place. There's lots to do, friendly staff, always willing to take you places. Bad things are maintenance because it's an old building, laundry room machines always broken, dining hall low staff.

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Cleanliness
4.0 / 5
Friendliness
5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
4.0 / 5
Activities
5.0 / 5
Staff
4.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
3.0 / 5
AnonymousJuly 24, 2026

★★★★★

Critical

Downhill

I can tell you that the place has really gone downhill. No AC on the 6th floor and repairs haven't even started. Been going on for awhile. Food service and quality has also gone way down hill. I am seriously considering moving my Dad

AnonymousJune 15, 2026

★★★★

Positive

Our experience

The A/C has been on a temp unit for 6 weeks . The maintace people have been there along as my mom has been there , there playing catch up . The laundry rooms machines do not work or work poorly due to lack of maintenance. I have seen a salad served that should of been thrown out. My mother's digestive track ,let's say she's been in the bathroom a bunch. We even brought her to the Doc for testing ,whating for the results.

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Cleanliness
3.0 / 5
Friendliness
4.0 / 5
Staff
4.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
1.0 / 5
Paris WJune 10, 2026

★★★★

Positive

Meridian at Westwood

The receptionist and staff are always friendly. They advertise that cable is included in the monthly rent, but it is not! The entire interior and furnishings need refreshing; rusted garbage cans, paint peeling, old carpet in hallways, etc The floors in my mother's room are very uneven which is a real tripping hazard There are always activities provided Several available services; hair dresser, massages sometimes, podiatrist, ride services, etc Need more staff at meal services Brochure advertises that meal se

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Cleanliness
3.0 / 5
Friendliness
5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
3.0 / 5
Care Services
4.0 / 5
Activities
5.0 / 5
Staff
4.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
3.0 / 5
AnonymousMay 6, 2026

★★★★★

Positive

Great location, facilities, and staff! Excellent care and programs!. Options were many and costs were definitely competitive in all respects!

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Cleanliness
5.0 / 5
Friendliness
5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
5.0 / 5
Staff
5.0 / 5
Jay DApril 29, 2026

★★★★★

Positive

Loved it… moved mom in.

I had toured a few assisted living facilities and found the Meridian. This place is nice and welcoming. The tour with [Name Removed]was very informative and very pleasant! The Meridian used to be an Embassy Suites. The lobby is beautiful and so is the large indoor atrium. The have a big library, theater room, dog area, pool, activities on and off site. They have a short bus that takes them to the store every week. [Name Removed] answered all my questions and helped me with all my paperwork. She even contacted me du

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Cleanliness
4.0 / 5
Friendliness
5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
5.0 / 5
Care Services
5.0 / 5
Activities
5.0 / 5
Staff
5.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
5.0 / 5
Tina TFebruary 28, 2026

Verified overview

What we know from public sources

Care options
Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Public price status
Published starting price available
Last source check
August 15, 2026

Source-published features

Amenities and services

Grouped so you can scan what affects day-to-day life before opening an operator page.

Meals & dining

  • Professional Chef
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • Special Dining Programs
  • Guest Meals
  • Room Service
  • Meals Provided
  • Bar or Pub
  • Café or Bistro
  • Private Dining Room

Health & wellness

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

Services & convenience

  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • Beautician
  • Housekeeping
  • Grocery Shopping and Errands
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Property Convenient to Public Transit
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Resident Parking Available
  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Pet Care Available
  • Cats Allowed
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Weight Limit (lbs)

Activities & engagement

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

Outdoor spaces

  • Golf Course or Putting Green
  • Arts and Crafts Center
  • Game Room
  • Piano or Organ
  • Movie or Theater Room
  • Swimming Pool
  • Indoor Atrium
  • Computer or Media Center
  • Beauty Salon
  • Outside Patio
  • TV Lounge
  • Barber Shop
  • Library
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Meeting Room

Apartment & room features

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

Official oversight

Inspection and quality records

Inspection coverage has not yet been completed for this community. “Not covered” is not the same as “no violations found.”

Coverage last checked August 15, 2026.

Questions to confirm with the community

Additional care fees
Not publicly disclosed
Move-in fee
Not publicly disclosed
Exact unit availability
Confirmation required