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Stuart sits along Florida’s East Coast and serves as the seat of Martin County and part of the Port St. Lucie Metropolitan Area. It has 8 assisted living communities within its limits, and 100 more sit in adjacent cities. In 2024, local facilities charge around $5,885 monthly, surpassing the Florida norm by over $1,000.
We help you understand the value and amenities of local assisted living communities by featuring 720 reviews testimonials in our directory. On average, residents and visitors give these facilities a 4.4 out of 5 stars-star rating.
108 Results
279 NW California Blvd., Port Saint Lucie, FL 34986
4.0
(13 reviews)
"Watercrest St. Lucie West is all in one building, and it's very well kept. The people were friendly. They gave us lunch, and it was delicious. The food was great. It's beautiful, and it's right next to Chick-fil-A, which is perfect. I could go out in..."
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171 SW Euler Ave, Port Saint Lucie, FL 34953
4.0
(1 reviews)
"I visited Jamaica Shores ALF. The staff was very good and very informative. Even though she didn't know I was coming, she still took me around. The place was clean, but it's just that some of their residents reminded me of a nursing home. They were i..."
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742 SW Saragossa Avenue, Port Saint Lucie, FL 34953
4.0
(1 reviews)
"I had a nice tour of Nate's Health Services Inc. The rooms were a little small, but they were clean. The staff who assisted me was wonderful and very informative. They seemed to have good activities. They have an activity therapist that comes in to d..."
READ MORE1102 SW Ivanhoe St, Port Saint Lucie, FL 34983
4.0
(1 reviews)
"We chose Rosie's Place because it's small and there are only 5 residents. They seemed to be good. My father-in-law liked it as well as he can like not being home. ..."
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347 Hiatt Drive, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
3.8
(5 reviews)
"My husband was a resident of Chatsworth at PGA National for months. He loved being there because of your entire staff. Nurses, CNA s ,Therapists, Dietary workers, Social Service workers, Admissions Department, Housekeeping, Finance Department, Mainte..."
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11900 Taylor Drive, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
3.8
(10 reviews)
"My father has been at La Posada since it opened.We have seen many changes.But the care, activities,quality of food,helpfulness and enjoyment have continued to all be too notch. Could not have chosen a better place for my elderly parents. This is defi..."
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7300 OLEANDER AVENUE, Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952
3.4
(7 reviews)
"My husband was a patient for two weeks for Rehab. The Staff were GREAT ..."
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3720 South Jennings Rd, Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952
2.7
(15 reviews)
"my wife came here with no hope from other internes from tradition hospitale, she was in and out of other facilitys and when coming to life care ! she receaved the best care a person could want, with the help of Gielia and Remmie , in such a short tim..."
READ MORE2277 SE Lennard Road, Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952
2.2
(7 reviews)
"My mom is a resident, I love the care they give my mother, they go beyond there duties, to accommodate her. Since she been there I have no worries. Can say enough!! Freddie Reyes..."
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611 S 13th Street, Fort Pierce, FL 34950
1.0
(3 reviews)
"I am working on getting my aunt out of there right now! This place is nasty: gnats flying, CNA's throwing clean linens over dirty ones on the patients, soiled briefs sitting outside the rooms. No dignity for the patient. Does not contact family of..."
READ MORE1766 Southwest Columbia Street, Port Saint Lucie, FL 34987
1.0
(1 reviews)
"My sister was at Live Love Laugh Assisted Living Inc for about 3 months. Their caregiver lives there, and she does all the cooking, and the laundry, and she takes care of them. But she always looks angry, and she acts annoyed with the residents. She'..."
READ MORE3803 PGA Boulevard, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
1.0
(1 reviews)
"My experience at Gardens Court was horrific. The aides were rude and rough and spoke little English instead talking among themselves in Creole. The gave the bare minimum of care and even turned their name badges around so you couldn't see a name to r..."
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4125 SW Winslow St., Port Saint Lucie, FL 34953
"The Caring Cottages provides warm and comfortable living spaces that truly let you feel at home. This includes spacious private and semi-pri..."
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537 SW Whitmore Dr, Port Saint Lucie, FL 34984
"A Touch of Class Adult Care is located in Port St. Lucie, FL, right off Florida's Turnpike. In addition to bordering the Atlantic coast, Por..."
READ MORE3550 SW Corporate Pkwy, Palm City, FL 34990
"Grand Oaks of Palm City is a luxury retirement setting in beautiful Palm City, Florida. Located by the water with easy access to state-of-th..."
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699 NW Airoso Blvd, Fort Pierce, FL 34983
"Natures Edge Nature's Edge is an assisted living facility in Port St. Lucie, FL. Nature's Edge offers activities at their location for r..."
READ MORE462 Hernando Street, Fort Pierce, FL 34949
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Florida Agency of Health Care Administra..."
READ MORE12137 86Th Rd N, West Palm Beach, FL 33412
"Balmore House Assisted Living Facility, located in West Palm Beach, FL, provides assisted living care for its residents. The facility offers..."
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1397 W 35Th St, West Palm Beach, FL 33404
"Ensure your loved ones get the assistance they need with elderly care services from Moore Care Assisted Living Facility in West Palm Beach, ..."
READ MORE600 S 10th St, Fort Pierce, FL 34950
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Florida Agency of Health Care Administra..."
READ MOREThe 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey projects assisted living costs in Stuart at around $5,885 per month. This rate outpaces Florida’s median of $4,750 and surpasses fees in most nearby cities. In Sebring, seniors pay roughly $1,300 less, and in Punta Gorda, costs come in near $3,724.
Stuart
$5,885
Florida
$4,750
United States
$5,350
Sebastian
$5,500
Sebring
$4,595
Lakeland
$5,292
Punta Gorda
$3,724
The monthly cost of assisted living in Stuart is $3,763, according to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey.
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.Â
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.
In Stuart, assisted living residents pay around $5,885 per month. This rate exceeds in-home care and home health care costs by less than $170, but those options don’t include housing and meals. On the other hand, nursing home rates run considerably higher, with seniors paying approximately $8,851 for 24-hour medical support in shared rooms.
In-Home Care
$5,720
Home Health Care
$5,720
Assisted Living Facility
$5,885
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$8,851
Note: Since data for Stuart is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Port St. Lucie, instead.
Seniors considering assisted living care in Stuart can tap into a variety of resources for information and guidance. Consider these free local resources available for Stuart seniors and their families.Â
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Kane Center | (772) 223-7800 | The Kane Center is a senior center operated by the Council on Aging of Martin County. It offers a variety of programs, including senior fitness and dance classes, a concert series, card-playing groups and lectures and workshops. |
| Martin County Veterans Services Office | (772) 288-5448 | Stuart veterans and their families can visit the Martin County Veterans Services Office for counseling and assistance on a variety of topics, including disability compensation and pension, VA benefits and more. |
| Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program | (561) 837-5038 | Florida's Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program is a volunteer-run organization that advocates for the needs of seniors living in long-term care facilities. Volunteers work with seniors and their families to identify and resolve issues related to long-term care. |
| Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)Â | (772) 283-4800 | Martin County's RSVP connects seniors aged 55 and older with volunteer opportunities in the region. Seniors can select volunteer opportunities that interest them, receive training before volunteering and build friendships with fellow volunteers. |
| Bob's Closet | (772) 223-2825 | Bob's Closet collects used durable medical equipment and delivers it, with Instructions on how to use it, to seniors in need. This organization offers follow-up instruction and a 24-hour emergency line for seniors who may need assistance with their medical equipment. |
Stuart 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.
Assisted Living
Andy S
2.0
Review of Harbor Chase of Stuart
The walkthrough showed the best the faciality has to offer and the team promised the best experience imaginable. When we moved my father in (we live 1,000 miles away), it was OK initially but as...
Assisted Living
Ron12
4.0
Review of Symphony at Stuart
I'm in Symphony at Stuart. The things keeping the people involved are interesting. The facility itself is attractive and seems fresh. The folks here are the kind of mixture you would expect in this...
Provider response
Thank you Ron for sharing your thoughtful and detailed feedback. We're thrilled to hear you find Symphony at Stuart welcoming and engaging, with attentive staff and enjoyable activities. Your...
Assisted Living
Katherine
4.0
Review of Sodalis Stuart
At Sodalis Stuart, I liked the way that the bathrooms were set up with a little ramp to get into the shower as opposed to stepping over like a huge step. The tile was canted a certain way, which...
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