Belvedere Commons of Fort Walton Beach sits at 2000 Principal Lane in the Wright neighborhood, close to Cinco Bayou and the Fort Walton Beach Golf Course, and this place provides senior living with assisted living, memory care, respite care, and independent living. People living here get help with daily activities like bathing, dressing, and managing medications, and the staff, including nurses and med techs, stays awake and on site 24 hours a day, and access to a doctor and therapists is available either on-site or when needed, so residents can get extra care if their needs change. Folks can choose from many living spaces like studios and one-bedroom apartments, each with kitchenettes and climate control, plus there's wheelchair-accessible showers and bathrooms with safety features for those who need it, and for residents with memory loss or those at risk of wandering, Belvedere Commons has a special memory care neighborhood, private or companion apartments, safety measures, cueing and reminders, and a calming environment to reduce confusion.
The staff at Belvedere Commons can help with lower to medium care needs, including for residents who need one-person transfers, who act out physically, or live with bowel incontinence, and the staff can administer insulin and help with blood sugar testing for diabetic residents, plus meals are offered that cater to low sodium and diabetic needs, and every resident gets regular housekeeping, laundry, and building maintenance without needing to do chores. Meals come in a restaurant-style dining room where residents eat with others, and snacks and drinks are available during the day, while daily life includes social, fitness, mental, and emotional activities, regular wellness and fitness programs, and a life enrichment calendar, with specialized programs like the IMPACT Program for mobility, therapeutic therapies including occupational and physical therapy available from Genesis Rehab, and wellness activities geared to personal needs.
Memory care focuses on residents with Alzheimer's or dementia and uses routine, security, and quieter common spaces to help people feel comfortable and safe, while the community aims to help people remain in place as their care needs change, offering both short-term respite and long-term housing options. Residents can enjoy landscaped courtyards, an outdoor screened-in lanai, shared living areas like a lounge, game room, library, sunroom, and access to beautician services on site, with both indoor and outdoor areas for socializing, and devotional services held both on and off site. Transportation and parking are available, so residents can go on outings and appointments, and there are private or semi-private suites to fit different needs. Residents get Wi-Fi and high-speed internet, and the facility offers housekeeping and laundry for comfort and convenience.
Belvedere Commons works on creating a friendly, active environment where people get support for their health, daily life, and social needs, with programming intended to help everyone feel included and to build friendships among the community. The staff and programs develop personal care plans for each resident, and the stable team includes long-serving nursing, kitchen, and maintenance workers. With a stable review score of 8.5 out of 10 and current licensing, Belvedere Commons aims to combine care, activities, good food, safety, and a sense of home, with routine tours and inside looks at the daily experience.
