Trout River Assisted Living
9821 Ribault Avenue, Jacksonville, FL, 32208
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Situated on Amelia Island, Fernandina Beach is the northernmost city on Florida's Atlantic coast. The city is home to 13,400 residents, and seniors aged 65 and older make up about one-third of the population. The area features beautiful beaches, an abundance of wildlife and a rich history. Seniors can look forward to enjoying a pleasant, sunny climate all year long and have plenty of opportunities for outdoor activity.
Individuals who want to live an active lifestyle but require a certain degree of daily support can benefit from the services offered by an assisted living facility. These communities feature trained staff and caregivers to support seniors in their daily activities. They also provide services such as housekeeping, daily meals and fun activities. The average cost of these facilities in Fernandina Beach is $4,660 per month, which is higher than both the state and national averages.
The following guide offers more information about what it's like to live in Fernandina Beach, as well as what assisted living looks like as a long-term care option. It includes further information about care costs, where seniors can turn to for financial aid and some of the support services available in the area.
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9821 Ribault Avenue, Jacksonville, FL, 32208
"Trout River Assisted Living Facility allows you or your loved one to enjoy the relaxation and comfort of a home-setting while receiving qual..."
READ MORE405 Solana Road, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, 32082
5.0
(9 reviews)
"My grandmother will be moving in. It was a very nice facility and it was perfect. It was very clean and very elegant. There were a lot of activities that they had for the residents, which was great. The staff who assisted me was very thoughtful, cari..."
READ MORE48 Osprey Village Drive, Amelia Island, FL, 32034
4.6
(17 reviews)
"We looked at quite a few facilities to make certain our parents were in good hands and one facility stood out head and shoulders above the others: Osprey Village in Amelia Island, FL. The level of care, the cleanliness of the facility and the positiv..."
READ MORE4813 LENOIR AVENUE, Jacksonville, FL, 32216
3.9
(15 reviews)
"Life Care is unlike any facility in which I've ever visited. The staff remembers each patient by name, and remembers their family members. They truly care about the needs of each individual patient and are willing to provide personalized training to ..."
READ MORE3756 West Third Street, Hilliard, FL, 32046
4.7
(6 reviews)
"These guys are amazing. They have took care of my Grandmother for over 5 years. The building is always clean and smells good. The staff is friendly and very helpful. And I feel like they have done a awesome job during the Covid Pandemic.. Love this L..."
READ MORE7819 Glen Echo Road N., Jacksonville, FL, 32211
5.0
(2 reviews)
"Some Place Like Home really is a place like Home. The staff treats their patients as if they were their own relatives. We were very blessed to been able to keep our mother their until she passed. Thank you for your dedication and love. ..."
READ MORE1433 Ingleside Avenue, Jacksonville, FL, 32205
5.0
(2 reviews)
"The ladies work real hard and do a excellent! The facility was very cleaned and very friendly staff. The two patios are large plenty of comfortably chairs. My sister is feeling good about her stay there!..."
READ MORE6856 St Augustine Road, Jacksonville, FL, 32217
4.4
(8 reviews)
"Mi Casa Adult Living Facility was immaculate. They were just finishing up lunch when I went there, and it was all in order. I have no complaints. It's awesome. The rooms were tidy. The unit was not big, but enough for two people or one person. I had ..."
READ MORE1627 EAST 8TH STREET, Jacksonville, FL, 32206
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Even though I did not like the location of the facility, the people were so loving and the place was very clean; the residents that lived there seemed very happy and had great things to say about the facilty and staff ..."
READ MORE1315 2nd Avenue North, Jacksonville Beach, FL, 32250
5.0
(1 reviews)
"The Beach House Assisted Living & Memory Care has a wonderful atmosphere, a lot of activities, very caring staff, and my mom got excellent care there. She was there on respite care in their assisted living for about 45 days. The facility is beautiful..."
READ MORE1035 Starratt Rd, Jacksonville, FL, 32218
5.0
(1 reviews)
"The Canopy at Duval Station was very nice and very clean. It was brand new and they had single rooms. They had a la carte items that you could get done, like if you needed help with a shower, if you needed help with a bath, if you wanted to go to the..."
READ MORE9150 Fort Caroline Road, Jacksonville, FL, 32225
3.8
(13 reviews)
"They have been great from the moment I started bringing my mom. The staff is Caring, coming up with activities for everyone to enjoy. Pleased to say this is my mom’s second home while I am at work. And, let’s not forget the fact they have bilingu..."
READ MORE10520 Validus Dr, Jacksonville, FL, 32256
4.0
(4 reviews)
"My mother is going to Discovery Village at Deerwood. My mom actually chose it. We were next door at another one that just opened up, and it was too much of a retirement living community and was more active. She needs a little more assistance, so they..."
READ MORE2689 Art Museum Drive, Jacksonville, FL, 32207
4.5
(2 reviews)
"Everyone at this facility was wonderful to Mom during the last year of her life. I can not thank them enough for caring about her and treating her unfailingly lovingly during the time she lived there. She loved the activities and the staff. ..."
READ MORE8700 AC Skinner Parkway, Jacksonville, FL, 32256
3.9
(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..."
READ MORE764 Aqua Surf Court, Jacksonville, FL, 32225
4.0
(6 reviews)
"This is a place where I feel my Mom is being taken care of by people who are concerned about her welfare. I feel welcomed to visit and always find her up and out of bed and dressed. She is getting good food (lots of homemade meals). I also feel I can..."
READ MORE1103 Barrs Street, Jacksonville, FL, 32204
3.7
(6 reviews)
"Autumn Village Assisted Living was really nice, and everybody was friendly. They gave out a lot of information to me. I think it's one of the nicest ones between that and the place I am at right now. Their menu looked really nice because it had a var..."
READ MORE6613 Shady Oaks Dr., Jacksonville, FL, 32277
4.0
(2 reviews)
"I've been here at A1 Care Systems for almost two years now. They are the only one that would take me. It's been really good so far. They let me do almost anything I want to. I took coupons from the VA for the veterans overseas. I got a computer to pl..."
READ MORE1020 McDowell Street, Saint Marys, GA, 31558
3.8
(4 reviews)
"I have a friend in this Facility and go to see her often. She is well taken care of and treated as a person not someone who cannot do for herself. The staff is excellent and caring and they help as needed. I highly recommend this Facility if your lov..."
READ MORE1550 W. 9TH ST., Jacksonville, FL, 32209
4.0
(1 reviews)
"Circle of Hope is a very nice facility. I stayed just a few blocks from this location while I was in Jacksonville last summer. They had a very nice team of staff members, that were more than willing to do anything to help my client out whenever she n..."
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As in all cities across the state, assisted living communities in Fernandina Beach are regulated by the Bureau of Health Facility Regulation of Florida's Agency for Health Care Administration. This agency is responsible for licensing these facilities and conducting both planned and unannounced inspections to ensure they are operating in line with the established state and federal regulations.
Seniors can expect to pay an average of $4,660 per month at assisted living facilities in Fernandina Beach.
Local costs are more expensive than Florida cities' average of $4,000. They're also $160 higher than the national average. In nearby Gainesville, seniors can save over $2,300 per month on care costs. Tampa also offers more affordable care, with average rates of $3,350. Costs in Orlando are on par with the state average, which is $660 lower than the average in Fernandina Beach. However, the city is a less expensive option than The Villages, where rates are about $550 higher.
Fernandina Beach
$4,660
Florida
$4,000
United States
$4,500
Gainesville
$2,350
The Villages
$5,208
Orlando
$4,000
Tampa
$3,350
Other long-term care options are available, including in-home care and home health care, which are ideal for seniors who wish to age in place. While in-home care is about $180 less expensive than assisted living, home health care is over $100 more per month. Adult day care is a very affordable option for individuals who only require part-time assistance, costing just $1,625 per month. Nursing home care is the most expensive option at $8,123, however, it includes the most comprehensive support services.
In-Home Care
$4,481
Home Health Care
$4,767
Adult Day Health Care
$1,625
Assisted Living Facility
$4,660
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$8,213
Note: Data for Fernandina Beach was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Jacksonville, was used instead.
The state of Florida offers financial assistance for individuals in ALFs through the Medicaid State Plan program called the Statewide Managed Medicaid Care Long-Term Care program. The Assistive Care Services program is also available. Individuals may be eligible for one or both programs, but those who receive both programs must also have a service plan that identifies the level of care through each service.
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.
Fernandina Beach and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free assisted living resources in Fernandina Beach, please visit our Assisted Living in Florida page.
Fernandina Beach 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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