Westminster Manor

    40 Windham Ave SE, Fort Walton Bch, FL 32548
    • Independent Living
    • Assisted Living
    • Skilled Nursing

    Warm, safe, affordable senior living

    I've been a full-time resident for almost five years and feel right at home. The director and staff are caring, knowledgeable, and always available; the building and grounds are well maintained, and I feel safe here. It's an affordable, welcoming place for seniors-my mom loves it too.

    Current/former resident
    Jul 2026

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    4.22·(32)

    Overall rating

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    • Care

      5.0
    • Staff

      4.3
    • Meals

      4.2
    • Amenities

      4.0
    • Value

      4.0

    Pros

    • Compassionate, responsive staff
    • Knowledgeable caregiving team
    • Secure, supportive environment
    • Well-maintained interiors and grounds
    • Clean individual living units
    • Affordable housing for low-income seniors
    • Strong resident social connections
    • Engaged, accessible leadership

    Cons

    • Noise disturbances from external sources and neighboring units
    • Inconsistent enforcement of community rules and noise control
    • Pest-control concerns in units and common areas
    • Uneven cleanliness and maintenance of common spaces
    • Aging facilities with limited recent updates

    Summary of reviews

    Reviewers convey a generally positive view of care and staffing at Westminster Manor. Staff are repeatedly described as caring, helpful and available; reviewers emphasize a sense of safety, accessible leadership, and a knowledgeable caregiving team. Several long-term residents and family members express satisfaction with the personal support and social environment, and resident friendships and continuity of stay are noted as strengths.

    Facility maintenance and on-site environment receive mixed feedback. Individual apartments are frequently described as very clean, and the property’s grounds and interior areas are often characterized as well maintained. At the same time, there are specific sanitation and pest-control concerns reported in some units and common areas, and reviewers indicate that portions of the building show signs of aging and limited recent updates. These mixed observations suggest variability in upkeep between private units and shared spaces.

    Noise and location-related factors are a recurring theme. The building’s proximity to commercial activity, emergency-vehicle routes and neighboring facilities, combined with noise from adjacent residents, contributes to an ongoing noise-management challenge. Several reviewers stated that noise control and ordinance enforcement have been inconsistent, and that management intervention or external enforcement has at times been ineffective. Prospective residents should consider the site’s ambient noise levels and the community’s approach to noise mitigation when evaluating a move.

    Information about dining and organized activities is limited in the available comments. The social atmosphere and interpersonal connections among residents are mentioned positively, but specifics on meal quality, menu variety, or a structured activity calendar are not well documented in the reviews provided. Families interested in those areas should request current menus, activity schedules, and examples of social programming during a tour.

    Overall, Westminster Manor appears to provide attentive, relationship-focused care and an affordable option for low-income seniors, supported by engaged leadership and many satisfied residents. Key operational issues to probe further are the facility’s pest-control protocols, consistency of common-area cleaning and maintenance, recent renovation history, and concrete practices for managing noise and enforcing community standards.

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    Location

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    Westminster Manor is located at 40 Windham Ave SE, Fort Walton Bch, FL, 32548.

    About Westminster Manor

    Westminster Manor sits at 40 Windham Ave SE in Fort Walton Beach, close to downtown, and has a park-like setting with two main buildings where older adults, ages 62 and up, can live in affordable one-bedroom apartments, some designed for people with mobility issues, and you'll find the floors have wall-to-wall carpet and full kitchens, and the whole place is smoke-free and subsidized for low-income seniors who want independence but may also need some support. The community has a crafts room, an exercise space, a computer lab, a beauty and barber shop, a country store, a library, and even a thrift shop for residents, and you'll also notice a senior citizen center, a church-based focus, and special programs for those with special needs, so it has a bit of everything. Westminster Manor offers independent living with a range of social activities and resort-style features, but if residents need more help, there are assisted living services such as help with daily tasks, medication, meals, and personal care, and there's also skilled nursing with 24-hour care, rehab, wound care and nursing support, along with hospice care and memory care for people with Alzheimer's or dementia, in safe settings with specialized activities and programs to help memory. Caregivers who need a break can use respite care, and there's respite support, adult day services, long-term skilled nursing, memory care, and home health care that's Medicare-certified, plus non-medical home care for people who want to stay independent. Westminster Manor offers information and resources for seniors on everything from aging, disaster recovery, and affordable housing to dementia, and it keeps a directory of senior services, mentoring programs, sponsorship opportunities, and special events through the Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors, and Chamber Ambassadors. You'll find features like online invoices, business directories, sponsored resources, a map of the location, community and member events, a privacy-focused website, and special programs and deals for seniors, and there's a membership system and online tools, along with exercise and craft areas, so people can stay active and social, plus church involvement for those who want it. Westminster Manor is known for being an affordable rental retirement community with honest options for various care needs and a strong focus on people who need support as they age.

    People often ask...

    Westminster Manor offers independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing.

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    The full address for this community is 40 Windham Ave SE, Fort Walton Bch, FL 32548.

    No, Westminster Manor does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

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