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
"Let’s make memories together - Kim’s Personal Care is a veteran-owned Assisted Living home, filled with kindness and compassion. Kim’s Perso..."
"My friend moved into the Fabulous Resort Assisted Living, and he was there for about a month. I give them a very high recommendation. It is a very small facility, and they only take five or six people. They were all men, which was much better for him..."
"This is a nice facility. The staff goes above and beyond for their residents. Ive seen them in the community at times and they are always laughing and enjoying themselves. Great caregivers...."
"The Residence of Stuart is a small community with only 12 private bedrooms. The owner is wonderful and the rest of the staff is great. It's the same people there all the time (even the owner is present all the time). My dad is truly happy being there..."
"I visited this facility and immediately felt at home, it's warm and cozy. The tour guide was very well spoken and answered all my questions. The rooms are a decent size with beautiful decor. I was served lunch with love, the food is good. The ca..."
"We moved into here. I'm in assisted living with my husband. It's a very homey, welcoming place. Our apartment is fantastic. I have a corner unit with extra windows, and I have a beautiful view. They're the most outstanding staff. The people are wonde..."
"Staff was very friendly and treated the residents with respect. They provided meals all the time and they were very delicious. The business was a family owned business and the staff took pride in performing their duties. Facilities were very clean an..."
"We toured Discovery Village At Stuart. It seemed to fit what we were looking for. It was newer. The person who took us on a tour was very pleasant and nice. The facility was very nice and orderly...."
"When we got to The Cabana at Jensen Dunes, it was Veteran's Day, so they had a big activity for all the veterans there. They were singing God Bless America. Everybody was dressed in red, white, and blue. They had like a little mini-band that was ther..."
"We toured Sandhill Cove Retirement Living. It's beautiful but it comes at a very beautiful price. It's a lovely community. It has all the amenities one would want, and that one is paying for. They have a restaurant, a pool, exercise, and a trip, and ..."
"My stepfather lived at Rosewood Manor. He had lived at another assisted living facility but, Rosewood was far better. The Executive Director Zoe did a great job! Zoe was very hands on with the residents. Her staff were always caring and hard work..."
125 NW Jensen Beach Boulevard, Jensen Beach, FL 34957
4.4
(9 reviews)
"I can say a lot of positive things about Grand Oaks - Jensen Beach. I loved that the nursing staff seemed to know every single patient by name. And they explained to us that they would get to know them, know all their needs, all their likes, and all ..."
"The reason I visited Pine Grove Manor was because my father was a patient at their nursing home facility. Pine Grove Manor was their ALF side. This facility was clean. It did have a very homelike atmosphere, which I like. I also like that they have a..."
"My brother transferred to assisted living more than a year after he suffered a massive stroke. He had been in and out of intensive care while bedridden in a different facility. After many months in that place he had recovered enough to eat and swallo..."
"When I first walked in American House Stuart Lodge, I was completely impressed with the decor, the friendliness from everybody that was in the front lobby -- it's quite large -- and the friendliness of the gentleman who gave me the tour. He toured me..."
"My husband is in skilled nursing at Orchid Cove Vero Beach. It's been excellent. The physical condition is good. Maintenance and cleanliness are excellent. The staff is excellent. They have a fitness center. It's small, and they just have 28 patients..."
"I toured Sonata Vero Beach. It was very good. I was impressed with the facility and the people that were there. The staff was excellent. I looked around. I was comfortable. I thought that it was nice. The appearance was excellent...."
"We liked the Academy very much, and the staff was very nice, but the distance between the living areas and the dining room was too much to handle. The price was good. We loved the two-bedroom apartment with a garage. That would be our first choice if..."
"My dad is currently at Renaissance Senior Living Of Vero Beach. He loves it there. It is excellent. It's easy for him to get around, and he can get around in a wheelchair by himself. It's a two-story, and there is a memory care facility along with it..."
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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.