64 Assisted Living Facilities near Fleming Island, FL

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Fleming Island

• The Fleming Island area is home to world-class medical facilities, including Baptist Clay Medical Campus, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
• Seniors who enjoy catching a show may wish to visit The Island Theater. Seniors in Fleming Island can also enjoy the art and cultural attractions of Jacksonville, such as the Southlight Gallery or the Museum of Contemporary Art.
• Fleming Island is a relatively safe community with an overall crime rate that is lower than 82 percent of Florida's other towns and cities. The overall violent crime rate in Florida is more than four times higher than Fleming Island's rate of 0.88 crimes per 1,000 residents. Fleming Island's property crime rate of 11.62 is also low when compared to Florida's rate of 25.12, which may be reassuring to seniors who worry about their safety.
• Fleming Island has 221 sunny days each year, 16 more than the national average, which may be appealing to seniors who enjoy the sunshine. The low temperature in January averages 45 degrees and in summer the high is around 91, allowing residents to enjoy warm weather year-round.
• Florida's sales taxes are close to the national average, which helps seniors keep their costs down. In addition, there's no state income tax in the state, meaning seniors have a lower tax bill whether their income is from Social Security, pensions or retirement funds.
• The Sperling index rates Fleming Island's overall cost of living at 118, which is 18 points higher than the national average. This is mainly due to the impact of high housing costs and seniors will find that everyday expenses like healthcare and utilities are closer to the U.S. average, while the cost of groceries is three points lower.