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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Stuart, FL for 2024

Stuart, Florida, located on the southeastern Atlantic coast, is home to about 17,500 residents. The area has a large senior population, with nearly 27% of residents aged 65 and older. Stuart offers its residents a year-round warm climate and easy access to beaches and other outdoor attractions. The area also features many assisted living facilities for seniors, as well as helpful resources to help individuals navigate their senior years.

Assisted living care is ideal for seniors who don’t require around-the-clock nursing care but could use help with activities of daily living. Assisted living facilities in Stuart deliver help with personal care like grooming or dressing. While assisted living facility costs vary in Stuart, the average cost is $3,763 per month, a figure that’s lower than both the state and national averages.

In this guide, seniors will learn more about living in Stuart, its benefits and drawbacks and assisted living facility costs in the area. Additionally, this guide offers guidance on other types of senior care in Stuart and their associated costs, as well as free local resources for seniors and their families.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Stuart

Florida’s Agency for Health Care Administration’s Long-Term Care Services Unit, which is housed within the Division of Health Quality Assurance, licenses and regulates long-term care facilities throughout the state, including assisted living facilities.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Stuart

  • Stuart is home to several hospitals that can provide high-quality medical care for seniors. Cleveland Clinic Martin Health includes three hospital campuses, as well as clinics throughout the area.
  • Overall cost of living in Stuart is lower than the national and state averages. Specifically, seniors can expect to pay less for transportation, utilities and housing costs but slightly more than the state and national averages for food, clothing, restaurants and entertainment.
  • Stuart’s MARTY public transit service offers fixed-route and commuter bus service throughout the area on weekdays. Seniors aged 65 and older are eligible for half-priced fares, and veterans are eligible for free fares with proper ID.
  • Florida is a tax-friendly state for seniors. The state doesn’t have an income tax, which means Social Security income and other retirement benefits aren’t taxed. 
  • Stuart’s warm climate can be a welcome relief for seniors looking to escape cold weather. Average high temperatures remain above 70 degrees year-round. However, the summers can be especially hot, with average temperatures nearing 90 degrees from June to September. Stuart receives about 60 inches of rain a year, compared to the national average of 38 inches.
  • Stuart has above-average air quality, rated 74 on a 100-point scale. That’s higher than the state and national averages. which can make the area suitable for seniors with breathing or lung issues. The area’s level of ozone pollution earned a B grade in the American Lung Association’s State of the Air Report.

Paying for Assisted Living in Stuart

The monthly cost of assisted living in Stuart is $3,763, according to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

Assisted living facility costs in Stuart are lower than both the state and national averages. In Florida, monthly assisted living care averages $4,000. In the U.S., the average monthly costs are even higher at $4,500. Within the state, Stuart’s assisted living costs are higher than some, but not all, nearby cities. While Sebastian at $3,350 and Sebring at $3,436 have lower assisted living facility monthly costs, Stuart’s costs are lower than nearby Miami, which averages $4,385 per month for assisted living care.

Stuart

$3,763

Florida

$4,000

United States

$4,500

Sebastian

$3,350

Miami

$4,385

Sebring

$3,436

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Assisted living care is just one type of senior care offered in Stuart. Other types of care are available at different price points. Adult day health care services are the lowest-priced option, averaging $1,517 per month. In-home care costs $4,671 per month on average, and home health care averages $4,767 per month. A nursing home is the most expensive type of senior care in Stuart, with a semiprivate room costing an average of $8,164 per month.

Adult Day Health Care

$1,517

In-Home Care

$4,671

Home Health Care

$4,767

Assisted Living Facility

$3,763

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate)

$8,164

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Stuart

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.

Financial Assistance in Florida

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

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.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Stuart

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. 

ResourceContactService
Kane Center(772) 223-7800The 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) 288-5448Stuart 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) 837-5038Florida'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) (772) 283-4800Martin 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) 223-2825Bob'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.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Stuart

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 Laws and Regulations in Florida

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Kerry

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Alto Stuart

My mom is at Alto Stuart. Everything was fine when she first got there, but they're making a lot of changes. A lot of the residents are concerned about the changes that are going on. I haven't seen...

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Betty

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Discovery Village at Stuart

My uncle is at Discovery Village since March 2023. The staff is very nice and helpful especially Lynn. If I send her a message for anything she always gets right back to me. She is an exceptional...

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Ann

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Review of Addington Place of Stuart

I went to Addington Place of Stuart. It seemed nice. The lady who was taking care of it was very helpful, but they wanted my husband to go to memory care, and our neurologist said, no, he doesn't...

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