Assisted Living Communities in Port Saint Lucie, Florida
Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Port Saint Lucie, FL below include 98 Assisted Living facilities with 753 reviews. On average in Port Saint Lucie, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.1 out of 5 stars.
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Directory of Assisted Living in Port Saint Lucie, FL
"If I could make my choice, I would choose Tequesta Terrace. They looked really beautiful. I had a very good experience there. The lady was very well informed and experienced. She knew the community very well. She took me on a tour and I saw several m..."
"I looked here. The room the staff showed me was tiny, and I know my sister wouldn't have been happy with it. It's very nice. The best part was that it was very clean, and the people were very nice. The part that I didn't like was the size of the room..."
"As a resident here, I have had nothing but a pleasant experience! The rooms are well kept, the staff is super friendly and accommodating. And I have made plenty of friends!..."
"I went on a tour of Lake Forest Park. It was nice. I was very impressed with it. It was nice and clean, and it seemed like a nice, cheery environment. I wouldn't mind living there myself when I retire. I was pretty impressed with it. I liked it. The ..."
"Everybody at Symphony at Stuart seemed friendly. The facility was bright and cheery. There were a lot of opportunities to engage with other people. We looked at everything and everything was good. We liked it. The dining was open from 7 to 7. The thr..."
"I liked Discovery Village Vero Beach very much. Our tour experience was very good. We got there a little bit before lunchtime, so there was a lot of activity going on outside of the dining room. They had a nice hospitality center. So, you could have ..."
"It is very cozy and is a luxurious facility. It has like, a double stairway going upstairs to the second level. It has an ice cream place open all the time. The rooms were all re-done and there are about 6 to 10 designs you can choose from. They are ..."
1700 NE Indian River Drive, Jensen Beach, FL 34957
4.3
(51 reviews)
"We toured Brookdale Jensen Beach. The tour went well. We sat in a room and went over all of the details. It was more expensive and there were not as many things to do. They have a beautiful restaurant. They have a different menu every day, different ..."
"My neighbor will be moving into Addington Place of Stuart. If I could afford it, that's where I would go. It's like being on a cruise ship without the ocean. It's phenomenal. It has everything, and it's very luxurious. The little apartment that my ne..."
"Brookdale Stuart was great. It was lovely. The management was great people. They gave me all the answers that I requested answers for. They were very courteous people. They called me with concern if I had made choices to pick another place. The apart..."
"The Brennity at Vero Beach is upscale and it's pricy. It's top-of-the-line. They've also got unassisted living there, so wealthy people come down in the winter and stay there and they get golf privileges. It's a nice golf course. It's a fancy place. ..."
"I like that Sodalis Vero Beach was more family-orientated. Everybody treated me special. They took care of my needs. They were very interested and in detail as to what I wanted. They gave me their advice, which I found very, very helpful. I found the..."
"I toured Hidden Lakes Senior Living Community. The people I talked to were very friendly. And the way they set it up, they have screen enclosures where you could sit outside, and you don't have to worry about bugs. The food was okay; it was good. And..."
"I toured Brookdale Vero Beach South. It's small and it's only assisted living, and people were friendly, so it was nice. I think they had a mini refrigerator, and you would have to bring in all your own furniture. The staff was very knowledgeable and..."
"My mom moved into Courtyard Gardens of Jupiter. It's an assisted living community, and we have Mom in the memory care section. You can have private or shared rooms, and they're very nice. The dining area is nice, and the food seems to be good. Everyo..."
"My mom is at Spring Hills Assisted Living Facility. I like that the staff members are approachable. The food is very tasty, like homey comfort food. The community is small and homelike, so it's familiar to my mom. It's a manageable size. They have a ..."
"The Manor of Fort Pierce was just in the beginning phases of getting started. I think they only had 1 or 2 residents so my reaction there is, it's not a mature enough place for me to consider at all. It doesn't fit our needs well, not having the expe..."
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Port Saint Lucie, FL and Nearby Cities
Port Saint Lucie is one of southern Florida’s most affordable options for assisted living. Monthly rates are lower than they are in Miami, where seniors pay $4,385 per month. At $5,300 per month, Naples is the state’s most expensive city for assisted living. There are also more affordable options. In the Sebring area, seniors pay an average of $3,436 per month, and in Sebastian, assisted living costs an average of $3,350.
Port Saint Lucie
$3,763
Florida
$4,000
United States
$4,500
Miami
$4,385
Naples
$5,300
Sebring
$3,436
Sebastian
$3,350
Paying for Assisted Living in Port Saint Lucie
According to Genworth’s 2021 Cost of Care Survey, the average cost of assisted living services in Port Saint Lucie is $3,763 per month, which makes it an affordable option compared to other cities in Florida where seniors pay approximately $4,000 per month. It’s also lower than the U.S. national average.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Port Saint Lucie
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
Veterans Benefits
Life Insurance Policy
Long-Term Care Insurance
Reverse Mortgage
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Florida page.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Seniors also have other care options to choose from. The most affordable option is adult day health care. It provides seniors with part-time care and costs an average of $1,517 per month. In-home care and home health care services are great options for seniors who want to age in place at home. They’re a little more expensive than assisted living, at $4,671 per month. Those requiring higher levels of care are best suited to a nursing home, where a semiprivate room costs $8,164 per month.
In-Home Care
$4,671
Home Health Care
$4,767
Adult Day Health Care
$1,517
Assisted Living Facility
$3,763
Nursing Home (semiprivate room)
$8,164
Free Assisted Living Resources in Port Saint Lucie
There are a number of resources available to seniors in Port Saint Lucie, ranging from care management and benefits counseling to legal aid, caregiver support and wellness programming. These programs and services are facilitated by government-sponsored agencies and local non-profits, so they’re available at little to no cost to seniors.
The Area Agency on Aging of Palm Beach/Treasure Coast is a non-profit organization that connects seniors and their caregivers to the services they need. It operates a helpline where trained specialists can provide information about long-term care, health care referrals and assistance with locating services that offer case management, Medicaid enrollment counseling, prescriptions savings and legal aid.
Since 1973, the Council on Aging of St. Lucie has been providing services to help seniors age with grace in their local communities. The non-profit's programming includes, care management, nutrition services, social activities, caregiver respite and community transportation. Programs are open to elderly residents of St. Lucie County who are aged 60 and older.
211 Palm Beach Treasure Coast serves as a community helpline and crisis hotline for seniors and caregivers living in Port Saint Lucie. In addition to information and referral offered through its helpline, the organization operates specialized programs for seniors, including an elder crisis outreach program and Sunshine Calls free telephone reassurance program.
St. Lucie County Veteran Services assists veterans, surviving spouses and dependents with accessing and applying for benefits such as pensions, Aid and Attendance payments, disability compensation and burial benefits. The agency also offers counseling services, support groups, transportation and referrals to other VA services.
Florida Rural Legal Services (FRLS) offers free legal services to low-come and vulnerable individuals across 13 counties in south central Florida. The non-profit organization provides information, counsel and representation on a variety of issues, including elder law. Areas of expertise include wills and trust, elder abuse, guardianship and long-term care planning.
What to Consider About Assisted Living in Port Saint Lucie
Florida’s long-term care facilities, including assisted living communities, are all licensed and regulated under the direction of the Agency for Health Care Administration, Bureau of Health Facility Regulation. An initial inspection is conducted prior to licensure, with follow-up inspections carried out every 2 years to ensure a facility is operating in accordance with state and federal regulations.
Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Port Saint Lucie
Seniors of all interests can enjoy a fulfilling retirement in Port Saint Lucie. Active seniors have access to miles of beaches, numerous golf courses and plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation. The city is also home to cultural destinations such as museums, galleries and Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens.
The average cost of living in Port Saint Lucie is comparable to the U.S. average, which means it’s slightly more affordable than the average city in Florida. While seniors may save on housing and utilities, they may find the cost of their health care services, groceries and transportation to be a bit higher.
Living in one of the country’s most tax-friendly states for retirees, Florida seniors are not subject to state sales or inheritance tax. The state also doesn’t levy a tax on retirement accounts, meaning all income from Social Security benefits, pensions, IRAs and 401(k)s is tax-free.
Port Saint Lucie’s subtropical climate brings warm, sunny weather all year long. Winters are snow-free, with temperatures above 53 degrees. It is important to note that the area does experience stormy weather during hurricane season and very hot temperatures in the height of summer that could put seniors at risk for heatstroke.
Port Saint Lucie is one of the safest cities in the country, which should be reassuring to seniors and their family members. Violent crime rates are especially low, scoring 9.1 out of 100 compared to the U.S. average of 22.7. Property crime rates also fall below the national average of 35.4, scoring 22.3.
Seniors can easily navigate Port Saint Lucie using the Area Regional Transit (ART) system. In addition to its eight fixed bus routes, the system also offers ART On-Demand, its free, award-winning micro-transit service.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Port Saint Lucie
Port Saint Lucie Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living facilities in FL are required to follow. Assisted Living in Florida page for more information about these laws.