The Retreat at Fort Walton Beach
Assisted living facility (ALF) in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, licence 13619
243 Hollywood Blvd NW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 · Okaloosa County
- Licence
- 13619, licensed
- Licensed beds
- 130
- Medicaid waiver list
- No
- Specialty licences
- Standard licence only
- Deficiencies cited
- 15 (1 Class I or II)
- Fines
- $6,200
Does The Retreat at Fort Walton Beach accept Medicaid?
The Retreat at Fort Walton Beach isn't on AHCA's Medicaid waiver list. It does tell the state it accepts Medicaid as a form of payment, which can mean another Medicaid service such as Assistive Care Services. Ask which Medicaid program it bills before you count on it.
See every Florida ALF on the waiver list, or read how the Medicaid waiver for assisted living works.
Monthly cost at The Retreat at Fort Walton Beach
AHCA doesn't collect prices, so the state record has no rate for The Retreat at Fort Walton Beach. The CareScout Cost of Care Survey 2025 puts the Florida median at $5,610 a month for a private one-bedroom unit, against $6,200 for the US.
Ask for the written rates: what the base fee covers, what each level of care adds and how much notice you get before a rise. Our guide to the cost of assisted living in Florida covers the ways to pay.
Licence and the care it may give
| Licence detail | From the AHCA record |
|---|---|
| Licence number | 13619 |
| AHCA file number | 11969881 |
| Type | Assisted Living Facility |
| Status | Licensed |
| Ownership | For-Profit |
| First licensed | June 24, 2025 |
| Current licence | June 25, 2026 to June 26, 2027 |
The Retreat at Fort Walton Beach holds a standard ALF licence. That covers housing, meals and help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing and taking medication, but not ongoing nursing care.
State inspections, complaints and fines
Florida inspectors cited The Retreat at Fort Walton Beach for 15 deficiencies on the AHCA comparison record. Class I is the most serious, a risk of death or serious harm; Class IV is the least.
| Class | Cited |
|---|---|
| Class II | 1 |
| Class III | 12 |
| Class IV (least serious) | 1 |
| Not classed | 1 |
The record also lists 13 complaints to AHCA and 3 sanctions with $6,200 in fines.
| Action | Started | Fine | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fine | January 8, 2026 | $1,200 | - |
| Fine | December 8, 2025 | $5,000 | - |
Beds and rooms
The Retreat at Fort Walton Beach is licensed for 130 residents at a time.
- Licensed beds
- 130
- Private beds
- 130
- Private rooms
- 130
- Shared rooms
- 0
Services The Retreat at Fort Walton Beach reports to the state
The Retreat at Fort Walton Beach reported these to AHCA. The state doesn't check them, so ask to see each one in person.
- Special programs
- Memory Care, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy
- Nurse availability
- Direct Part-Time
- Activities
- Arts and Crafts, Dancing, Exercise Classes, Games/Cards, Music Programs, Shopping, Social Events/Outings, Theater and Movies
- Languages spoken
- English
- Payment accepted
- Insurance and/or HMO, Medicaid
- Adult day care
- Offered
- Bed hold policy
- Yes
Who owns and runs The Retreat at Fort Walton Beach
- Licensee
- Retreat at Fort Walton Beach Opco LLC
- Administrator
- Stephanie Mahan
- Management company
- Phoenix Senior Living LLC
- Changes of ownership
- 1
- Earlier names
- The Retreat at Fort Walton Beach, Bay Port Fort Walton Beach
Other assisted living near The Retreat at Fort Walton Beach
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- Belvedere Commons of Fort Walton Beach2000 Principal Lane, Fort Walton Beach 32547
- The Meridian at Westwood1001 Marwalt Dr, Fort Walton Beach 32547
- Hawthorn House1200 Hawthorn House Dr, Shalimar 32579
- Twin Cities Pavilion1053 John Sims Parkway, Niceville 32578
Florida rules that apply here
AHCA licenses and inspects every assisted living facility in Florida under Chapter 429 of the Florida Statutes and rule chapter 59A-36. Those rules set who a home may admit, the staff training it needs, how it helps with medication and the 45 days' notice it must give before a discharge.
Our plain guide to Florida assisted living regulations walks through each one, and how to complain to AHCA if something goes wrong.
Is this your facility?
If you run The Retreat at Fort Walton Beach, email contact@assistedlivingaccess.com from your work address. We can add your own rates, photos and contact details next to the state record, or take the listing down.
Questions about The Retreat at Fort Walton Beach
Does The Retreat at Fort Walton Beach accept Medicaid?
It reports Medicaid as a payment form but isn't on the waiver list.
How many residents is The Retreat at Fort Walton Beach licensed for?
130 residents, its licensed bed count.
What did Florida inspectors find at The Retreat at Fort Walton Beach?
15 cited, 0 Class I and 1 Class II.
Who owns The Retreat at Fort Walton Beach?
The licensee is Retreat at Fort Walton Beach Opco LLC.
From the state record: Florida AHCA FloridaHealthFinder facility profile and the AHCA assisted living facility comparison.