Westminster Village in Pensacola, Florida, sits on 122 wooded acres near Raystown Lake and has a mix of studio and one-bedroom apartments for people who are 55 and older, though some units are set aside especially for seniors who are 62 and up. The community has a peaceful, park-like setting with big oak trees, gardens, and easy walking paths, and it also has places like a computer lab, game room, library, thrift shop, craft room, an exercise area, and a beauty/barber shop. People who live there can join group activities, educational events, and fitness programs, or just enjoy the quiet spaces outside.
Westminster Village offers housing choices for a range of incomes and accepts rental assistance, including Section 8 vouchers, with some apartments having project-based rental assistance (PBRA), and people can apply online, though there's a waiting list because the units fill up quickly. There are subsidized apartments, as well as affordable housing options for people with incomes at 30%, 50%, and 80% of Area Median Income (AMI), and the community qualifies residents using official income guidelines. The property has some units designed for those with mobility or accessibility needs, and some apartments are reserved as supportive housing for the elderly.
Supportive services aim to help residents live as independently as possible, and the community offers several care levels, including independent living, assisted living, personal care, memory care for those with dementia or Alzheimer's, skilled nursing for medical needs, hospice, rehabilitation, respite care for short stays, and home care. People who need help with daily living, medicine, or personal care can get support, and there are specialized staff and programs for those who need them, with round-the-clock nursing care available. The community has insurance options, including long-term care insurance, and provides caregiving resources for families.
Westminster Village belongs to the Presbyterian Senior Living family and is also linked with organizations like A & M Properties, Abbey Limited Partnership, Abode Communities, Howland Park Realty Trust, and 1010 Senior Housing Corp. As a Life Plan Community, Westminster Village helps residents through different stages of aging, and people who want to learn more can visit their website, westminstercommunitiesfl.org. The property has an average review rating of 3.7, and it's known as a steady retirement option in the region.
