Saint Augustine, a small beach town on Florida's Anastasia Island, boasts a large senior demographic who can find support at the area's 69 assisted living facilities. At a...
This guide offers a closer look at assisted living in Saint Augustine. It includes a collection of 704 reviews reviews of the communities accessible in the area, which earn an overall rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars stars.
69 Results
9075 San Jose Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32257
4.7
(12 reviews)
"We went to Starling of San Jose. It was a very possible place. It was a nice clean facility. It seemed very, very nice. The staff were very nice. The rooms were adequate. It was a bigger facility; it had 66 apartments. However, we're looking for a sm..."
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6209 Brooks Bartram Drive #200, Jacksonville, FL 32258
4.6
(3 reviews)
"We visited Bartram Lakes Assisted Living for my parents and the rooms were very nice. They're very, very clean. They had a patio, screened-in lanais, and sunrooms. They had a game room, library, and they did entertainment. I've seen this place twice,..."
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201 ZEAGLER DRIVE, Palatka, FL 32177
4.5
(4 reviews)
"We visited Kiva of Palatka for my mother-in-law. We liked it. Everybody there was nice and friendly. It was a clean spot. You could tell that it was a really good place, and people were like, "Could we help you with anything? Do you need assistance?"..."
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6209 Brooks Bartram Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32258
4.5
(2 reviews)
"My sister is in Bartram Crossing. It's a very nice facility. It's very appealing, well-lit, modern, and laid out nicely in terms of the physical layout of the facility. There are single-patient rooms in 90% of the facility, and they're there specific..."
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119 Da Vinci Blvd, Nocatee, FL 32081
4.5
(2 reviews)
"Silver Treasures has a compassionate, knowledgeable director Estrella who oversees the small quaint assisted living home. Estrella sees that her residents have quality care 24 hours a day. Three meals a day are served in the centraly located dinning..."
READ MORE10520 Validus Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32256
4.2
(5 reviews)
"I toured Discovery Village at Deerwood. I like the options as far as the meals. I thought the atmosphere was good or better than the other places that I visited. All of them were very accommodating and friendly. I felt that this would offer more valu..."
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25 State Rd. 13, Jacksonville, FL 32259
4.0
(29 reviews)
"A community that is well managed and financially sound. Provides services that meet the needs of aging residents...."
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650 Colbert Lane, Palm Coast, FL 32137
4.0
(8 reviews)
"Tuscan Gardens of Palm Coast was absolutely beautiful. It was kept very clean. The only reason why we went and chose the other facility is that Tuscan Gardens was out of our price range. The rooms there were beautiful with a very nice layout. The upk..."
READ MORE8700 AC Skinner Parkway, Jacksonville, FL 32256
3.8
(7 reviews)
"My brother is a resident at Deerwood Place and I was so worried about him going into assisted living. Right from the start the administrator was on top of every detail and still is. The staff are friendly, courteous, and respectful to all the residen..."
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3830 Old Kings Rd, Palm Coast, FL 32137
3.0
(6 reviews)
"I liked Gold Choice Palm Coast. It was very clean, very simple, and very quiet. They have activities to keep the people busy (if they want to be busy). They do have private rooms, but I wouldn't have been able to put my son into one of them. They w..."
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1000 Vicar's Landing Way, Ponte Vedra, FL 32082
3.0
(12 reviews)
"Vicar's Landing at Oak Bridge is very close to where we're actually living now. We were able to reserve a place there, so we took that. We will be going to independent living, but we like the continuous care they have, going from assisted living to e..."
READ MORE9664 HOOD ROAD, Jacksonville, FL 32257
2.0
(4 reviews)
"I was very impressed by this facility. They had an adult-daycare center that was focused on improving the memory and function of the elderly who have Alzheimer's disease, dementia, or similar ailments. It seemed to be a very small and family-owned f..."
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10680 Old Saint Augustine Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32257
"Southlake Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Southlake Nursing & Rehabilitation Center provides extended-stay nursing care to seniors with vary..."
READ MORE47 Pickering Dr, Palm Coast, FL 32164
"Located just minutes from Interstate 95 between Daytona Beach and St. Augustine, FL, Life Touch Home Care in Palm Coast has easy access to l..."
READ MORE3991 County Rd 210 West, Saint Johns, FL 32259
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Florida Agency of Health Care Administra..."
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36 Bronson Lane, Palm Coast, FL 32137
"We offer residents independent living options and daily support services. We offer private and semi private rooms. On-going assessments of t..."
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300 Dr Carter Blvd, Bunnell, FL 32110
"Welcome to Flagler Pines! Gulf Coast Health Care is a leading provider in the long term industry serving in the Southeastern United States. ..."
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6 Reston Place, Palm Coast, FL 32164
"Good Samaritan Care Center is located in Palm Coast, Florida, and offers compassionate care in a residential setting. Residents praise the f..."
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102 Rae Drive, Palm Coast, FL 32164
"Living in a residential facility, our residents truly feel that they are living at home. Families can feel peace of mind knowing that their..."
READ MORE145 Whispering Pine Dr, Palm Coast, FL 32164
"M.A.E. AFCH is an assisted living community situated in a charming, upscale residential neighborhood of Palm Coast, FL, with easy access to ..."
READ MOREBased on data from Genworth's 2024 Cost of Care Survey, assisted living in Saint Augustine costs $5,350 monthly, which is costlier than the state median of $4,750. However, local rates prove affordable compared to the $6,745 seniors pay each month in Tallahassee or the $8,055 they pay in Gainesville. Orlando, on the other hand, is a much more affordable destination, with an estimated rate of $3,823.
Saint Augustine
$5,350
Florida
$4,750
United States
$5,350
Gainesville
$8,055
Orlando
$3,823
Palm Bay
$4,748
Tallahassee
$6,745
Figures published in the 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey show Saint Augustine’s average assisted living fees of $4,660 are on the higher end. The typical senior pays approximately $660 per month more than the average Floridian, but this drops to $160 when compared to the U.S. average.
Florida provides two state programs to help eligible seniors with the cost of services at assisted living facilities: Medicaid Long-Term Care and Assistive Care Services. The state also offers optional state supplementation (OSS) for residents who receive social security income.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Florida page.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Florida page.
Seniors can explore various care options in the area. Adult day care is less expensive than assisted living at $3,088, while in-home care costs over $80 more than assisted living. Home health care, however, offers more affordable at-home services for $5,148. Those with comprehensive care needs might consider the more extensive support of a nursing home. These facilities cost $11,710 — more than double what seniors pay for assisted living.
In-Home Care
$5,434
Home Health Care
$5,148
Adult Day Health Care
$3,088
Assisted Living Facility
$5,350
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$11,710
Note: Since data for Saint Augustine is unavailable, we used data from the nearest city, Jacksonville, instead.
One of the reasons Florida is such a great place to retire is the abundance of free resources dedicated to helping seniors live happier and more comfortable lives. The organizations listed here can advocate for seniors who have issues with the quality of their care, help veterans find long-term support and refer those who want to help their communities find organizations that need volunteers.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program | (888) 831-0404 | Ombudsmen are volunteers trained by the state to visit residential care facilities to engage with seniors, help them understand their rights and be an advocate during disputes with their care providers. The Florida Long-Term Care Ombudsman program also holds records of facility inspections, which it can make available at no cost to seniors planning their long-term care in an assisted living setting. |
| Florida Department of Veterans Affairs | (727) 319-7440 | The Florida Department of Veterans Affairs is primarily a counseling service for U.S. military vets and their dependents. Its purpose is to help veterans deal with psychological conditions, such as depression and PTSD. However, it's also a gateway to other services aimed at making life easier for those who served. The department can connect vets to veterans' services officers in Saint Augustine who can help them identify and apply for the local, state and federal benefits they're entitled to. It can also refer those with medical needs to the Leo C. Chase, Jr. VA Clinic. |
| Council on Aging | (904) 209-3700 | The Council on Aging of St. Johns County is a multi-resource nonprofit organization. Although most of its services benefit seniors living at home, it can also be useful for those in assisted living communities. Its transportation department operates several low-cost transit and paratransit services that can take seniors anywhere within St. John's County. It also manages the county's senior centers, including the Coastal Community Center in Saint Augustine. |
| RSVP St. Johns | (904) 547-7500 | RSVP St. Johns is a volunteer program for adults aged 55 years and older. It connects those who want to help their communities with nonprofits that rely on volunteers to fulfill their purposes. The program focuses on educational opportunities, such as tutoring and mentoring students within the St. Johns County School District. To qualify, potential volunteers must complete a school access form to determine their suitability. Volunteers receive training before assuming their roles. |
Saint Augustine Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living facilities in Florida are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Florida page for more information about these laws.
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