Belvedere Commons of Fort Walton Beach

The management (bosses) there are very unprofessional, incompetent, and inexperienced. They talk to their staff any kind of way in a very disrespectful manner. They allow employees to still work there although they have verbally abused residents, the type of employees they allow to work there have no compassion for the residents and it’s ridiculous. They have no structure whatsoever and communications skills are way off as well. I wouldn’t recommend anyone to apply there or allow any of your loved ones to live there. They’re very money hungry and will accept anyone to live there and expect the staff to work their butts off when it’s supposed to be an ALF (Assisted Living Facility).

Seth, Mel, Dusty, and every staff member have gone the extra mile to help us as we move our family member in. I truly appreciate their care, compassion, and dedication to doing their best for us.

Moved my Mom from Destin to Belvedere yesterday when I arrived with Mom the entire staff greeted us. Immediately took great care of her while other members assisted with unloading of her belongings the best first day experience in the 2& half years and six moves Extremely impressed

I work at one of the local medical offices in town and many of our patients are residents at Belvedere Commons. They are treated very good and seem very happy there. They feel they are treated like family by all. We sometimes have to have interaction with the staff as well if the patients have been sick especially since quarantine during COVID and everyone has been exceptionally nice and helpful even helping the residence during this uncertain and frightening time in their lives have a safe way to visit with their family members. So I just wanted to thank the staff for all they do.

In 2018 I was unemployed and not one opportunity would be given to me. I walked 4 miles for a person to person interview with Belvedere Commons of Fort Walton Beach, FL. The staff took me in as one of their own, I felt the love and kindness from not only the employees but, from the residents, whom I have grown to love as I love my mother and father, God rest their souls. It's the residents that have given me the strength to keep going, to humbly love these beautiful children of God has been the most rewarding time in my life. God placed me exactly where he wanted me, with His children.

In gaining the knowledge to understand Alzheimer's and Dementia, it has given me the heart to always show our resident's that they are not alone, to never take anything personal and to always be patient, kind, loving and understanding. It's not the disease I speak to.it's the beautiful person I am speaking to. I sing to them, I laugh with them, i cry with them.they tell me jokes and even let me read letters that have us both laughing so hard we have tears in our eyes. It's moments like these that give me so much joy.

At times it may be hard, but in the end.we are here for them not ourselves. So, put your own feelings to the side and give them what they need. LOVE! We here at Belvedere Commons do just that!

I love working here and I thank Belvedere Commons for giving me the opportunity when no one else did.

Sincerely,
Edith Rivas

Belvedere is very clean and well kept. The staff is absolutely amazing and are always there to answer any questions I may have.

My mother has been a resident at Belverdere Commons since October of 2015. My mother has never said a disparaging word about her treatment while at the Commons. She adjusted well from living on her own to the communal living environment. I consider that smooth transition to be the result to the staff and conditions at Belvedere. They have been aways attentive to my mother’s needs and wants. When I visited there the staff was very considerate. My inquiries were certainly answered in a professional yet compassionate manner. The facility has been clean and well maintained.

There have been several different leadership changes while my mother has been there and I consider the current staff and personnel structure to be the best during her time there.

The handling of the Covid crises (although I did not necessarily enjoy it) matched my understanding of the recommended federal procedures which I attributed to the leadership of Mrs. Taulbee.

This place is filled with wonderful, caring people! I help provide therapy services there and it is wonderful to see people that don't have to look at a chart to know about their residents.they know them like family! I would highly recommend this house as a home for your loved one.

My mother lived at Belvedere Commons for over 16 years (age 78-94), and she received loving care the whole time. I felt that Belvedere offered enjoyable activities, delicious food (meals were very important to Mom) and an atmosphere where Mom could enjoy her last years. Staff was family friendly, too!

My Mother-in-Law is a resident of Belvedere Commons and I visit her regularly. The floor staff are great and do go above and beyond to help the residents and their family. Edith does a great job as concierge. Firm but friendly she keeps track of the residents and visitors. I have great confidence in Dusty and Alayah, they are truly dedicated and experienced nurses. Melanie (Mel) is the director is also very friendly and helpful. She is very dedicated to her residents and staff. When we had concerns about a rehab facility mom was in, Mel and Dusty engaged with the rehab and arranged for mom to return and receive physical therapy in Belvedere. Mom is now making progress. She has improved strength to get up and move around with her walker - thanks to the physical therapist and the staff's encouragement. I highly recommend Belvedere Commons Fort Walton Beach if you are seeking an assisted living setting for a family member.

My mother has Alzheimers and is very impaired. My mother stays in the memory care unit. I can't say enough about how wonderful the staff is with my mother. I kept my mom at home for several years. It was hard for me to admit it was time for full time help. I am able to sleep peacefully at night knowing she is safe, happy, and well loved!

I moved my mother from Central Fl to be closer to my family and I. She has received great care and with the Covid issue, Belvedere staff has had their residents as their priority by keeping them safe and not allowing anyone to come in. I can call anytime if I have questions and having Michele as her primary caretaker, I feel very satisfied knowing Mom is her priority as well as other residents. Mel, the Director, informs family on a regular basis in regards to the current safety precautions and other issues families need to know.

Melanie and her staff are very attentive to their residents. During this hard time they have worked diligently to make sure everyone is safe!

The staff members are very courteous and professional. They work very hard to make the assisted living enjoyable and comfortable. I would definitely recommend this facility.

This was a very difficult decision for our family. The Belvedere Commons of Ft Walton Beach, has helped so much with our Father adjusting to his new home. It's hard changing roles with your parent, but they have helped so much by getting him involved in activities and understanding the difficulty COVID has added to his transition. As time goes, he seems to be more comfortable, and we feel he realizes he needs assistance at times. Thank you to all the staff that make a difference in his days!

We have had a wonderful experience with Belvedere! There staff works hard to meet the needs on my father-in-law!

Belvedere Commons has great staff and is a loving community! Would recommend to anyone looking for a place to put their loved one!

Moving our parents to Belvedere was one of the hardest decisions we've made, but it was the best decision. Their staff strives to do the very best for them and we appreciate them so much.

My husband was at Belvedere for over 7 years and passed away this past January. The staff is extremely caring and compassionate. They always went above and beyond to help make him feel at home. Placing someone in Assisted Living is never easy. The transition can be be traumatic and frustrating at times. Trips to hospital/Rehab, especially for someone with Dementia, are mentally and physically exhausting. Many times we did not think “Grumps” was going to make it through yet another surgery/hospital/rehab stay. Many times Melanie went in the kitchen to make him his favorite, a fried egg sandwich, trying to get him to eat. Staff were making him milkshakes with whipping cream to give him extra calories.
And his all time favorite gal Natalie went and found him a strawberry-rhubarb pie when he got back from the hospital. Amazing care! On the evening he passed, staff already off duty came and stayed for my emotional support! Couldn’t ask for a better environment for your loved one.
I can only highly recommend Belvedere for any family member. Miss them all!