Best Senior Living in Panama City, Florida
7 communities found
MyLivingChoice lists 12 senior care options in Panama City: 7 communities and 5 home care agencies. Families rate them 4.3 out of 5 on average, across 711 public reviews.
- 12options listed
- 4.3average rating, 10 rated
- 711family reviews read
- 0small homes, 10 or fewer
Brookdale Panama City
Panama City, Florida
4.6(23)
Assisted Living
Pruitthealth - Panama City
Panama City, Florida
4.4(329)
Respite / Short-Term CareSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Mathison Retirement Community
Panama City, Florida
4.5(11)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care
St Andrews Bay Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Panama City, Florida
4.2(130)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Garden View Alf
Panama City, Florida
Assisted Living
Clifford Chester Sims State Veterans Home
Panama City, Florida
4(25)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Community Health & Rehabilitation Center
Panama City, Florida
3.8(33)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Best-rated senior living in Panama City
Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.
- 1
4.6 (23 reviews)· Assisted Living· 50 units
Most reviewers describe Brookdale Panama City as a clean, well-run assisted living community with caring, friendly staff who treat residents like family. A single detailed negative review, however, raised concerns about…
- 2
4.4 (329 reviews)· Respite / Short-Term Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 101 units
Families and patients at PruittHealth - Panama City generally describe attentive, friendly staff and a clean, comfortable environment, with several reviewers specifically praising therapy services and nursing…
- 3
4.5 (11 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care· 100 units
Families describe Mathison as a warm, faith-based community where staff cared for their loved ones like family, especially during end-of-life care with hospice support. Reviewers consistently praise the cleanliness,…
- 4
St Andrews Bay Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
4.2 (130 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 120 units
Most reviewers describe St Andrews Bay as a caring, responsive rehabilitation facility where staff go out of their way for residents and follow through on family requests. However, one detailed review raises serious…
- 5
Clifford Chester Sims State Veterans Home
4 (25 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 120 units
Families of veterans at Clifford Chester Sims describe caring, hardworking nursing staff, but many reviews point to inconsistent management, understaffing, and communication problems, especially on evening/night shifts.…
- 6
Community Health & Rehabilitation Center
3.8 (33 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 120 units
Reviews for this skilled nursing and rehabilitation center in Panama City are sharply divided. Several families praise the therapy team, nursing staff, and smooth hospital-to-facility transitions, while other reports…
What families say about senior living in Panama City
Counted across the review summaries of 7 Panama City communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Praised most
- Caring, attentive staff 100%
- Medical and nursing care 86%
- Cleanliness 57%
- Building and grounds 43%
- Communication with families 29%
Concerns raised
- Staff attitude 71%
- Communication with families 71%
- Staffing levels and turnover 43%
- Cost and billing 43%
“My name is Davia Julian. From the time I first came into Pruitt it has been excellent. The staff is wonderful and takes care of you well. This facility is a beautiful facility.”
“Matt H. has been amazing since my Grandmother moved in. He was a huge help in her recent room relocation, doing everything from minor repairs to setting up electronics. Thankful for great people like this at Mathison!”
“This senior living helps enjoy the pension for old people. The residents receive all care they need. Very good place to stay for your senior age.”
Senior Living in Panama City: the figures
- •Of the 7 with a known size, 0 have ten residents or fewer, 2 have 11 to 60, and 5 have more than 60.
- •4 nursing homes carry a Medicare star rating, averaging 4.3 out of 5: 4 rated four stars or better, 0 rated one star.
- •Most common amenities: private rooms (7), wheelchair accessible (7), 24-hour staff (7), medication management (7), gathering / activity spaces (7), housekeeping (7).
About these figures
Computed on October 21, 2026 from the 12 communities listed in Panama City, 711 public family reviews on Google, Yelp and MyLivingChoice, state licensing records and, for nursing homes, CMS Care Compare. The best-rated list ranks communities by average family rating weighted by how many families have reviewed each one, so a 4.9 from three reviews does not outrank a 4.7 from two hundred. No community pays to appear in the best-rated list or in these figures; sponsored and partner listings in the directory results are marked as such. Figures refresh as listings and reviews change.
Reading on this
Guides from MyLivingChoice that families in Panama City ask about.
- Home Care in Florida: Agencies, Medicare Home Health Ratings, and What It Costs
- Nursing Home vs. Assisted Living: Which Level of Care Does Your Loved One Actually Need?
- Signs It Is Time to Move From Home Care to Assisted Living
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Senior Living in Panama City: Common Questions
How many senior living communities are in Panama City, Florida?
MyLivingChoice lists 12 senior living communities in Panama City, Florida, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
Which senior living communities in Panama City are rated highest?
Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Visiting Angels Panama City (4.9★, 43 ratings), CenterWell Home Health (4.7★, 97 ratings), Brookdale Panama City (4.6★, 23 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in Panama City?
Beyond senior living, Panama City has home health (4 communities), skilled nursing / long term care (4 communities), assisted living (3 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.
How do families rate senior living in Panama City?
Families rate Panama City senior living communities 4.3 out of 5 on average, across 711 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in Panama City senior living communities?
Across the review summaries of 7 Panama City communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 100%), medical and nursing care (mentioned for 86%), cleanliness (mentioned for 57%). The most common concerns are staff attitude (71%), communication with families (71%), staffing levels and turnover (43%).
Are there small senior living homes in Panama City?
Of the 7 Panama City communities with a known size, 0 have ten residents or fewer, 2 have 11 to 60, and 5 have more than 60. Small licensed homes are listed here alongside large communities, which most directories skip.
How do Panama City nursing homes score on Medicare's star ratings?
4 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Panama City carry an overall star rating, averaging 4.3 out of 5. 4 are rated four stars or better and 0 are rated one star. Each listing shows its rating and three years of inspection history from CMS Care Compare.
Prefer to stay home?
Home care agencies serving Panama City bring help to the house: daily living, companionship, and respite for family caregivers.
