Crestview Manor is a senior living community in central Crestview, Florida, that's been around since 1982, run as a private, non-profit, 501(c)(3) facility with licensing under the State of Florida (AHCA License #AL5649). The place has 70 units and offers both studio and semi-private apartments, a mix of independent living and assisted living services, as well as memory care for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia. They're open to seniors with different income levels and especially try to help those who need affordable housing, including elderly people, folks with disabilities, or people recovering from illness, and the whole building and staff are focused on keeping things clean, safe, and home-like.
The staff, led by Administrator Mrs. Kimberly Fraley, are trained and try to offer a supportive setting where residents can make choices about their own care and daily life. Care plans are personal, set after assessments, and they let people get help with things like bathing, grooming, medication supervision, housekeeping, homemaking, laundry, and dressing, and seniors with higher needs can enroll in the Extended Congregate Care program if needed. There's help with wheelchair transfers, toileting, and pharmacy services, and folks who need it can get special diets that are low in fat, sugar, and sodium. While cable TV, internet, and phone aren't included in utilities, residents can arrange for these themselves, and the rooms all have housekeepers, kitchens or kitchenettes, washers and dryers, and most are big enough you can bring and use your own furniture if you like.
Meals, developed by a registered dietitian, are served in a family-style dining room, with a continental breakfast and warm, home-style dishes for lunch and dinner, and coffee, tea, and water are available all day. If someone's sick or coming back from the hospital, temporary room service is available, and there's always a doorman on duty. The building has a dining room, game and activities rooms, a salon and barbershop, a guest parking area, and Wi-Fi for residents. Residents can take part in all kinds of activities, including arts and crafts, social events, health and wellness programs, fitness, education groups, and there's a chapel for weekly Bible study and worship. Memory care residents or homebound folks can also get friendly conversation and visits from staff.
For safety, Crestview Manor has a 24-hour secured environment with handicap and safety features and a sprinkler system. Visitors have designated hours from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with health screenings and infection stations at the door, and there's a special policy for visitors who are essential caregivers to spend at least two hours a day with a resident, even during stricter times. The policy lets in-person visits for end-of-life care, emotional distress, or big decisions, and the staff monitor everyone's adherence to all visitation guidelines.
Transportation and services for medical appointments are available for a small fee, though the building's close to the North Okaloosa Medical Center and nearby doctor's offices in case of emergency, and emergency services work with the local 911 system. The place has a pet-friendly policy, some studio and semi-private room choices, community kitchens, and common areas for gatherings. Meals and most utilities are included, except for cable, internet, and phone. The grounds are near shopping, banks, grocery stores, Twin Hills Park, and restaurants, making it easy to get out and about.
All residents are encouraged to function at their best ability, with personal assistance as needed, and regular wellness updates can be shared with friends or family after health sessions. Housekeeping, laundry, medication supervision, and most other care levels can be adjusted based on individual needs and state guidelines. Crestview Manor doesn't require deposits or sign-up fees, and there's no extra charge for using the facility's furnishings. Residents can keep their own doctors and there are coordinated home health, primary pharmacy, and hospice services to support a continuum of care, right through to end-of-life stages, with a focus on making things as comfortable and supportive as possible for everyone.
