45 Windham Ave Se, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
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Affordable senior housingIndependent livingAge 62+ community
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State licensedAssisted LivingMemory Care
The Retreat at Fort Walton Beach
Fort Walton Beach, FloridaState record: 15 state deficiencies on record, 1 serious
About The Retreat at Fort Walton Beach
The Retreat at Fort Walton Beach serves Fort Walton Beach residents who want personalized support with daily living while maintaining independence. Our Florida assisted living community provides attentive care in a comfortable home-like setting, helping seniors thrive with dignity and peace of mind for their families.
Community at a glance
Capacity
130 residents
State license
#11969881, Licensed
Location
Fort Walton Beach, FL
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Assisted LivingMemory Care
Contact & location
243 HOLLYWOOD BLVD NW, Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32548
Florida inspection record
From the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), which licenses and inspects The Retreat at Fort Walton Beach. Checked October 8, 2026. See the state's record and inspection reports
Florida's Agency for Health Care Administration lists 15 deficiencies for The Retreat at Fort Walton Beach: 1 Class II, 12 Class III and 1 Class IV, plus 1 unclassified.
1 of them was Class I or II, the classes for problems that put residents at real risk.
13 complaints against The Retreat at Fort Walton Beach were substantiated.
The state issued 3 sanctions or final orders, with fines totaling $6,200.
Across 3,023 assisted living facilities in Florida, the average is 8.3 deficiencies, and 17% have none.
Deficiencies
15
Class I or II
1
Substantiated complaints
13
Fines
$6,200
Deficiencies by class
| Class | Count |
|---|---|
| Class I | 0 |
| Class II | 1 |
| Class III | 12 |
| Class IV | 1 |
| Unclassified | 1 |
Classes are set by section 429.19, Florida Statutes. Each inspection report, with what inspectors found, is on the state's record.
License
- AHCA file number
- 11969881
- Licensed beds
- 130
- Sanctions and final orders
- 3
Location
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243 HOLLYWOOD BLVD NWFort Walton Beach, FL 32548
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Assisted Living: frequently asked questions
Has The Retreat at Fort Walton Beach had any violations?+
Florida's Agency for Health Care Administration lists 15 deficiencies, 1 of them Class I or II. Class I means an imminent danger, or a substantial chance of death or serious harm, to residents; Class II means a direct threat to residents' physical or emotional health, safety or security.
Have complaints against The Retreat at Fort Walton Beach been substantiated?+
Florida's record shows 13 substantiated complaints against The Retreat at Fort Walton Beach.
Has The Retreat at Fort Walton Beach been fined?+
Yes. Florida's record shows 3 sanctions or final orders and fines totaling $6,200.
How much does assisted living cost?+
The national median is around $6,200 per month, though it ranges from roughly $4,500 to $11,800 depending on location, apartment size, and level of care.
Does Medicare pay for assisted living?+
Medicare does not cover the room-and-board cost of assisted living. Medicaid may help in many states through waivers, and VA benefits can offset costs for eligible veterans.
What's the difference from a nursing home?+
Assisted living is for people who need help with daily tasks but are largely independent. Nursing homes (skilled nursing) provide 24-hour medical and rehabilitative care.