Air Force Enlisted Village in Shalimar, FL

Air Force Enlisted Village is an assisted living and memory care community in Shalimar, FL.

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30 Holly Avenue, Shalimar, FL 32579

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

4.9 from 63 reviews
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Overall Review of Air Force Enlisted Village

common 12 reviews mention this

Activities are a big draw

Residents repeatedly describe a full calendar of activities and exercise options.

A recurring theme in the reviews is that the community stays active, with residents and families describing exercise classes and group entertainment like live music, bingo, and games. Multiple reviewers also mention a strong social environment, including opportunities for crafting and other enrichment. Some reviews specifically point to year-round options and use of on-site amenities as part of everyday life.

common 10 reviews mention this

Friendly, attentive staff stands out

Many reviewers describe staff members as friendly, efficient, and caring.

Staff quality comes up often, with residents and visitors describing a welcoming, helpful team. Several reviews also mention that maintenance keeps things working well and that staff makes day-to-day life easier. Overall, the reviews describe consistently positive interactions rather than isolated good experiences.

common 5 reviews mention this

The community feels safe and well kept

Reviewers frequently highlight a safe feeling and well-kept surroundings.

Multiple reviews emphasize safety, including references to security presence on the property. Others describe the facility as clean and well maintained, including comments about grounds and even a guest room being “clean and comfortable.” Taken together, the reviews paint a picture of a community that residents feel good about living in day to day.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Rent increases and pricing drawback

Some residents question affordability due to high and rising rent.

While many reviews are positive, there are also cost concerns. One reviewer calls the rental prices “absurd,” and another says rent has been increasing and has become expensive compared with expectations for a low-cost option. These comments stand out as the main pricing-related criticism in the reviews.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes become a section.

Features

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Independent Living Independent Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care

Amenities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas

Transportation

  • Eglin Air Force Base (4 miles away) Eglin Air Force Base (4 miles away)

Care Services

  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care

Dining

  • Meals provided Meals provided

Activities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • Subway (1.1 miles)
  • peppers Mexican grill (1.4 miles)
  • Corner Cafe (2.4 miles)
  • Burger King (2.8 miles)
  • Wendy's (2.8 miles)
  • AJ's on the Bayou (2.8 miles)
  • Stewby's Seafood Shanty (3.3 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (1.7 miles)
  • Winn-Dixie (3.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.4 miles)
  • Genoa-Qol Healthcare Co. (3.5 miles)
  • Winn-Dixie (3.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (4.4 miles)

Physicians

  • Dress Cosmectic Surgery P.A. (2.1 miles)
  • Family Eyecare Center (2.2 miles)
  • Donald Whitaker (2.8 miles)
  • Jason R Boole, MD (2.8 miles)
  • Interventional Pain Center (3 miles)
  • White Wilson General Surgery (3 miles)
  • Robert P Feldman, MD - Florida Institute of Neuroscience (3 miles)

Hospitals

  • Kidney center (3 miles)
  • Fort Walton Beach Medical Center OB OR (3.1 miles)

Transportation

  • Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) (3 miles)
  • Hertz Rent A Car (3.1 miles)

Parks

  • Sunset Park (3.1 miles)
  • Vesta Heights Park (3.9 miles)
  • Ferry Park (4 miles)
  • Fort Walton Beach Landing (4.4 miles)
  • John Beasley Park (4.7 miles)
  • Liza Jackson Park (5.1 miles)
  • Mattie Kelly Park (6.3 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (3.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (4 miles)

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