The Waterford at Carpenter's Creek in Pensacola, FL

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  • Interior

    A spacious and elegantly decorated lobby area with comfortable seating and warm lighting.

  • Building

    A hotel entrance with a peaked roof and landscaped surroundings.

  • Trees

    A view of a residential building with a landscaped garden and walkway.

  • Dining

    A spacious dining room with neatly arranged tables and chairs, featuring a hanging American flag.

  • Floor Plan

    A simple floor plan of a one-bedroom apartment with living area and bathroom.

  • Bookshelves

    A cozy library with bookshelves and comfortable seating.

  • Game Room

    A cozy game room featuring a classic pool table, warmly lit and inviting for recreation.

The Waterford at Carpenter's Creek in Pensacola, FL

The Waterford at Carpenter's Creek is an assisted living community in Pensacola, FL.

Information last verified:

5918 N Davis Hwy, Pensacola, FL 32503

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.5 from 146 reviews
5 stars
112
4 stars
13
3 stars
8
2 stars
2
1 stars
11

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The Waterford at Carpenter's Creek Costs & Pricing

At The Waterford at Carpenter's Creek, the monthly costs for accommodations are notably competitive when compared to both Escambia County and the broader state of Florida. For a studio apartment, residents can expect to pay $2,825 per month, which is significantly lower than the county average of $4,277 and even more favorable than the state average of $3,823. Similarly, the one-bedroom option at The Waterford is priced at $4,095, which aligns closely with the county's rate of $4,040 but remains higher than Florida's statewide average of $3,864. This pricing structure positions The Waterford at Carpenter's Creek as an appealing choice for prospective residents seeking quality living arrangements without exceeding their budget.

Floor plansThe Waterford at Carpenter's CreekEscambia CountyFlorida
Studio$2,825$4,277$3,823
1 Bedroom$4,095$4,040$3,864

Overall Review of The Waterford at Carpenter's Creek

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Cleanliness and odor concerns

Some residents and families describe persistent cleanliness and odor issues.

Several reviews mention a noticeable urine smell in hallways or rooms and criticize stained or worn carpets. A few also describe conditions that derailed move-in, including a room not being ready as promised and dirty or unpleasant bathroom conditions. Others add severe cleanliness-related observations, including pests. A handful of counter-reviews call the facility clean and well-kept, but the negative cleanliness reports are recurring enough to weigh on the experience.

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Food quality is mixed

Food quality varies, with some reviews describing meals as unappealing.

While multiple residents and visitors say the food is delicious or enjoyable, others report meals that were not edible, cold, or lacking quality. Some reviews describe inconsistent experiences, including periods of short staffing and trouble with the dining process. A few residents and families connect the food experience to what their loved ones can comfortably eat. Overall, dining satisfaction appears uneven across reviewers.

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Care and medication support

Residents describe medication support and nursing availability.

Several reviews mention nurses or nurse techs giving medication on time, reminders included, and residents feeling checked on. One review describes a medical team on standby for 12 hours a day and help with bathing and grooming. Others describe around-the-clock check-ins, hot meals, and responsiveness when a resident needs assistance. This aligns with the community offering medication management and substantial nursing coverage, plus a call system for support.

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Activities help residents stay busy

Many residents value the variety of scheduled activities.

Reviews commonly highlight planned daily activities such as bingo, arts and crafts, and day trips or outings. Religious services and chapel-related programming also show up in resident and family comments. Several families describe their loved ones as engaged and social because of how activities are run. Residents also mention common spaces like a dining area and game-room-type options that make it easier to spend time outside the room.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 105 resident community capacity 105 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed
  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Handicap accessible Handicap accessible
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Pensacola Regional (2 miles away) Pensacola Regional (2 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • International cuisine International cuisine
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Art classes Art classes
  • Catholic services Catholic services
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Cooking classes Cooking classes
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Live well programs Live well programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Protestant services Protestant services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Visiting chaplain or priest Visiting chaplain or priest
  • Wine tasting Wine tasting

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Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Pensacola, Florida offers a convenient and diverse range of amenities for senior living. With a variety of restaurants nearby such as Miller's Ale House and Chili's Grill & Bar, seniors have plenty of dining options to choose from. Additionally, there are several reputable physicians' offices in close proximity, providing easy access to quality healthcare services. Pharmacies like Pensacola Apothecary and Winn-Dixie are also conveniently located for medication needs. For entertainment, seniors can visit the AMC Bayou 15 theater just a short distance away. The area is also home to various places of worship for spiritual fulfillment. With the nearby Sacred Heart Hospital and Pensacola International Airport, seniors can feel assured knowing that medical care and transportation options are readily available. Overall, this part of Pensacola offers a well-rounded and accessible environment for senior living.

Restaurants

  • Miller's Ale House - Pensacola (0.1 miles)
  • McDonald's (0.5 miles)
  • Checkers (0.7 miles)
  • Sky's Pizza Pie (0.7 miles)
  • Whataburger (0.7 miles)
  • Marble Slab Creamery (0.9 miles)
  • Chili's Grill & Bar (0.9 miles)

Physicians

  • Pulmonary Critical Care & Sleep Disorders & Medicine, PA (0.2 miles)
  • Children's Clinic of Pensacola (0.2 miles)
  • Center For Sight (0.3 miles)
  • First Steps Pediatrics (0.3 miles)
  • Davis Highway Family Practice (0.5 miles)
  • Henghold Dermatology (0.5 miles)
  • The Wolff Center (0.6 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Pensacola Apothecary (0.7 miles)
  • Winn-Dixie (1.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.9 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.1 miles)

Hospitals

  • Labor& delivery (0.7 miles)
  • Sacred Heart Hospital (0.7 miles)
  • Scared Heart Surgery Waiting Room 3rd Floor (0.8 miles)
  • Sacred Heart Adult Intensive Care (0.8 miles)
  • Pet/Ct Imaging Center of Northwest Florida (0.8 miles)
  • Sacred Heart Hospital Icu, Pensacola, Florida (0.8 miles)
  • Davita Kidney Care (0.9 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (0.7 miles)
  • Coffee Guy Cafe (0.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.1 miles)

Theaters

  • 4180 Amc Bayou 15 (0.8 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Gulf Coast Christian Church (0.9 miles)
  • Gateway Church of Christ (1.1 miles)
  • Olive Baptist Church (1.9 miles)

Transportation

  • Pensacola International Airport (PNS) (1.8 miles)

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