Part of the Treasure Coast region, Fort Pierce is located along the east coast of Florida in St. Lucie County. Seniors make up about 19% of the population, which is just over 48,000. The HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital is available for those with health care needs that include cardiology, emergency care, mental health and orthopedic care.
Seniors who require 24-hour medical supervision but who don’t need hospitalization may opt for nursing home care. Nursing homes provide help with personal care needs and include wound care, rehabilitation and medication administration. The average cost in Fort Pierce is $8,164 for a semiprivate room. Seniors who prefer to age in place at home and don’t need intensive medical care may opt for home health care, which offers light medical care at home. Assisted living is ideal for relatively independent seniors who need help with activities such as bathing, grooming, toileting and meals.
This guide covers the cost of nursing home care in Fort Pierce and compares it to state, national and local averages. It also lists programs of interest to seniors in the area.
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703 South 29th Street, Fort Pierce, FL, 34947
4.0
(4 reviews)
"I was a patient at Laurel Pointe for almost 2 months.When I first arrived there I could barely move. After 2 months I walked out under my own steam. The physical and occupational therapists were responsive to my physical and emotional needs. The..."
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700 S 29Th St, Fort Pierce, FL, 34947
3.6
(5 reviews)
"This care center is very clean housekeepers go over and beyond cleaning my family's room and all other area's the housekeeping manager is very polite and willing to help others he really has turned this place around since 2018 the nursing team is gre..."
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1.5
(4 reviews)
"My father was to receive PT here. Aside from the fact that he got very very little PT, the place was absolutely filthy. ..."
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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..."
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1699 SE Lyngate Drive, Port Saint Lucie, FL, 34952
4.3
(22 reviews)
"The Gardens of Port St. Lucie is an award winning Five Star Senior Living community. We are very proud of the excellent, personalized care ..."
READ MORE1751 SE Hillmoor Dr, Port Saint Lucie, FL, 34952
4.0
(2 reviews)
"The staff of Palm Garden, like the directors and all that, are very attentive. Obviously because of COVID you can't go into the facility or see the facility. As for trying to get in touch with my mother, that was very difficult. The phone number that..."
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3720 South Jennings Rd, Port Saint Lucie, FL, 34952
2.9
(14 reviews)
"The staff at Life care were open and caring. The meals are not like home but the kitchen staff goes out of the way for requests. The rehab team works everyday to keep the patient on track with their goals to go home. ..."
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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 ..."
READ MORE1800 Se Hillmoor Drive, Port Saint Lucie, FL, 34952
3.1
(8 reviews)
"The best of all the rehabs I’ve been in. Great care and very attentive to the call bell which is impossible. Great physical therapy by Brian. The CNA’s and nurses took great care of me. The television needs updating. They use DISH and only get a ..."
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1655 SE WALTON RD, Port Saint Lucie, FL, 34952
2.4
(11 reviews)
"All the staff brought their own personality to the job. They were quite patient with me. Kelly, Tom, and Rob of PT/OT generously educated me on my recovery needs. Dietary makes a mean grilled cheese...."
READ MOREA semiprivate room in a nursing home in Fort Pierce has an average monthly cost of $8,194, while the cost of a private room is slightly higher at $8,943.
The cost of nursing home care in Fort Pierce is slightly lower than the state average of $8,654 and higher than the national average of $7,908. Tampa’s seniors can expect to pay about $763 more than Fort Pierce seniors. Miami and Tallahassee both have nursing home costs that are higher than Fort Pierce at $9,019 and $9,095, respectively.
Fort Pierce
$8,164
Florida
$8,654
United States
$7,908
Miami
$9,019
Tampa
$8,927
Tallahassee
$9,095
Seniors in Fort Pierce have other options for long-term care. Nursing home care is the most comprehensive and the most expensive. Assisted living facilities provide help with personal care needs and cost about $3,763 per month. Adult day health is the least expensive option at $1,517 per month. Seniors aging in place can choose in-home care, which helps with daily needs and costs about $4,671 per month. Home health care includes light medical and is about $4,767 per month. Both are considerably less than nursing home care.
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
Nursing Home (private room)
$8,943
Note: Data for Fort Pierce was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Port St. Lucie, was used instead.
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
Free to low-cost resources are available to help seniors in Fort Pierce address a variety of needs, ranging from transportation to benefit application assistance.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Council on Aging of St. Lucie | (772) 336-8608 | The Council on Aging of St. Lucie supports seniors living on the Treasure Coast. There are two offices within St. Lucie County, including one in Fort Pierce. The agency offers nutrition information, personal care assistance, transportation, insurance counseling and case management. |
| Florida Department of Elder Affairs | (850) 414-2000 | The Florida Department of Elder Affairs oversees the state’s 11 Area Agencies on Aging. The agency provides direct services to seniors age 60 and older, including Alzheimer’s support, community-based services, elder protection, nutrition, long-term care services and supports, and insurance counseling. |
| Palm Beach/Treasure Coast Area Agency on Aging | (866) 684-5885 | The Palm Beach/Treasure Coast Area Agency on Aging supports seniors and adults with disabilities with programs and services. These programs include caregiver training and support, chronic disease management, companionship, counseling, diabetes self-management, medication management and personal care. |
| Bay Area Legal Services | (800) 625-2257 | Bay Area Legal Services offers free legal help to low-income seniors throughout St. Lucie County. Areas of support include guardianships, wills and probate, estate law, tax preparation and benefits support. |
| Florida Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program | (850) 414-2323 | The Florida Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program advocates for seniors in nursing homes and other residential care communities. An ombudsman educates seniors on elder rights and visits nursing homes annually to evaluate their quality of care. |
Nursing Homes
ConcernedSon2023
1
Review of Sandgate Gardens Rehab & Nursing Center
My older and frail mother stayed there. She had a broken hip and needed a lot of care. I was heartbroken and felt helpless leaving her there. Listening to the screaming calls of the other...
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noncareingfacility
1
Review of Sandgate Gardens Rehab & Nursing Center
This place is the WORST. Non caring uncompassionate nurses and CNA"S. They also are very rude and nasty to Residents. Do not bring your friends or family to this facility
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penny3961
2
Review of Sandgate Gardens Rehab & Nursing Center
My father was to receive PT here. Aside from the fact that he got very very little PT, the place was absolutely filthy.
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