Bay Port of Fort Walton Beach
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Fort Walton Beach, FL
Bay Port of Fort Walton Beach
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Fort Walton Beach, FL
Bay Port of Fort Walton Beach accepts Insurance and/or HMO and Medicaid.
Bay Port at Fort Walton Beach offers upscale senior living designed to promote both assisted living and memory care needs. Bay Port at Fort Walton Beach provides exemplary service to families seeking a supportive and enriching living environment for their senior loved ones. An active lifestyle is a cornerstone of Bay Port’s philosophy. Residents can participate in a variety of activities and events, from fitness classes and creative workshops to social gatherings and outdoor excursions.
The on-site calendar is packed with options to keep minds and bodies stimulated. For those with memory care needs, Bay Port provides specialized programs and a secure environment that offers peace of mind. Their welcome program helps ease the transition into assisted living, ensuring a warm and friendly atmosphere. With a focus on personalized care, a variety of engaging activities, and a dedicated staff committed to resident well-being, it’s no secret why Bay Port at Fort Walton Beach is the premier option in the Florida Panhandle.
130-bed community Rank #210 / 1058Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 210th out of 1058 homes in Florida for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Florida facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score: 50 / 100 Rank #524 / 1487Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 524th out of 1487 homes in Florida for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Florida facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
BBB Rating: A (Not Accredited)
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About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceDecember 24, 2025
CountyOkaloosa
License Number13619
State License TypesAssisted Living Facility License Pending
Bay Port of Fort Walton Beach is legally operated by Retreat At Fort Walton Beach Opco LLC, and administered by Stephanie Mahan.
Management CompanyPHOENIX SENIOR LIVING LLC
Profit StatusFor-profit
Private
130 units
Total beds
130 units
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
24-Hour Staffing
Activitiesshopping outings, painting, Bingo, corn hole tournaments, social hours
Wellness Program24/7 staff
Specific ProgramsARTFUL Dining®, ZESTFUL Activities®, HEARTFUL Care®
Inspection History
In Florida, the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) is the primary authority that conducts unannounced inspections and completes official health quality reports for all healthcare facilities.
Since 2021 · 5 years of data
10 citations
10 inspections
Inspection Score
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Florida state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Florida assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Florida state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Florida assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
15 points above the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Rank #35 / 876 in Florida Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 35th out of 876 homes in Florida for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Florida average among 876 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 98 out of 100. Letter grade A+. 15 points above the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)Legal Actions
Formal stipulations and orders filed by Florida regulators against this facility, including fines and total monetary penalties.
This Facility
FL Average
vs. FL Avg-
$0vs $11.6k↓ 100% lower than FL avg
Data reflects the most recent 5 years (since 2021).
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Florida state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2021 vs. Florida state average
Overall vs. FL average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
2 Better
Metrics better than Florida average:
• Total citations (70% below)
• Citations per inspection (23% below)
• Total citations (70% below)
• Citations per inspection (23% below)
Citations
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 10 | 33 | This facility has 70% fewer total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (10 vs. FL avg 33).↓ 70% better Rank #123 / 907 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 123rd out of 907 homes in Florida for total citations. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among 907 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 1 | 1.3 | This facility has 23% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1 vs. FL avg 1.3).↓ 23% better Rank #158 / 907 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 158th out of 907 homes in Florida for citations per inspection. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Florida average among 907 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
Inspections
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 10 | 26 | This facility has had 62% fewer total inspections than the Florida average (10 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 62% fewer |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- Most recent inspection on February 19, 2025, found no deficiencies during complaint investigation.
- All nine inspections from June 2021 to February 2025 resulted in zero deficiencies cited.
- No complaints were substantiated or resulted in deficiencies across all inspections in this period.
What does this home offer?
Minimum Age: 55
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed
Building Type: Two story building
Studio
1 Bed
Activities in this home
- Arts and Crafts
- Dancing
- Exercise Classes
- Games & Cards
- Music Programs
- Shopping
- Social Events & Outings
- Theater & Movies
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0.9 miles from city center
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Info below is compiled from the FL Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
| Bay Port of Fort Walton Beach | AL MC RC | Fort Walton Beach | 130
Facility
130
FL AVG
88
Rank
#210 / 1058 | Yes |
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#524 / 1487 | Retreat At Fort Walton Beach Opco LLC | 98
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FL AVG
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#35 / 876 | 10 | 0%
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FL AVG
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#1 / 907 | 10
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FL AVG
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#123 / 907 | 1.0
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FL AVG
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FL AVG
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FL AVG
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#109 / 907 | 27
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FL AVG
33
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#418 / 907 | 0.9
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FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#55 / 907 | For-Profit | $2,500 | Michael Sparks | Studio / Suite | - |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bay Port of Fort Walton Beach
What languages are spoken at Bay Port of Fort Walton Beach?
The team at Bay Port of Fort Walton Beach speaks English.
Who is the owner of Bay Port of Fort Walton Beach?
Bay Port of Fort Walton Beach is legally operated by Retreat At Fort Walton Beach Opco LLC, and administered by Stephanie Mahan.
Is Bay Port of Fort Walton Beach in a walkable area?
Bay Port of Fort Walton Beach has a walk score of 50. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
What is the license number of Bay Port of Fort Walton Beach?
According to FL state health department records, Bay Port of Fort Walton Beach's license number is 13619.
Are pets allowed at Bay Port of Fort Walton Beach?
Yes, Bay Port of Fort Walton Beach allows residents to bring their pets.
What payment types does Bay Port of Fort Walton Beach accept?
Bay Port of Fort Walton Beach accepts Insurance and/or HMO and Medicaid.
Does Bay Port of Fort Walton Beach operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
Bay Port of Fort Walton Beach is registered as a for-profit in FL.
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