Meridian at Westwood

With this Pandemic has caused us mot to be able to see our Mom. Having this. Mother's Day Parade was special to her and us. Little things like this stays in mouth our

My dad has been at the Meridian both on the Independent side as well as the Assisted side. Staff is caring and respectful and have helped make a difficult life transition easier! I would recommend!

I visited this with my Mom yesterday and it is a beautiful big place. A large atrium that feels like a fancy hotel surrounded by rooms on 5 floors. The dining room is gorgeous with fancy dinnerware. This place speaks of more independent living which my Mom liked. The rooms are bigger and the mini kitchen had a regular refrigerator, mini stove and oven. But after a few hand dish washing episodes, I think she would be down in dining hall. They have an activity book you can sign up to go places with. It feels like a more independent living, protected community than an assisted living facility. My concern is more levels, more walking or rollating for my Dad to get from room to main level, and busyness of elevators at prime times and capacity size with wheel chairs and rollators inside. It might tend to make him stay in room more although my Mom would go out still. All in all both places we visited were lovely and more than I expected. It's all about what your wants and needs are in the end.

I spent 7 years in Destin in individual living. When I turned 98 years old, I got tired of doing housework, laundry, etc. and I began searching this area of Florida for a retirement community. After looking at several retirement communities I finally found the best one in the area. The Meridian at Westwood was by far the best I had seen and I could not help but move in. The community offered so much more than the others I had seen. I had not doubt this was the place I wanted to live the rest of my life. I have been here two years now and I am glad I chose The Meridian to spend the rest of my years. Now at 100 years old I have enjoyed my last two years and have no complaints. There are many amenities, but the atrium with the palm trees provide an outdoor feel while indoors! Like an upscale hotel. The residents are friendly. Daily activities and weekly entertainment keep you busy. The food is excellent. I could not of found a better community.

I live here and I love it! The staff is attentive, kind, and helpful. The meals are excellent. My family joined me today at the Easter brunch, which was delicious! A large variety of activities is available. Trips to local stores are offered regularly. The facility is currently undergoing major remodeling and will be better than ever.