Assisted Living Facilities Near Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
The Sunshine State is one of the most popular destinations for retirees, and Ponte Vedra Beach is an ideal option. Ponte Vedra Beach is an unincorporated, picturesque seaside community just south of Jacksonville Beach and about 22 miles from Jacksonville. It’s part of St. Johns County and probably best known for being home to the PGA Tour and the Players Championship. About 31,000 people call Ponte Vedra Beach home, and 31.5% of those residents are seniors aged 60 or older. The stunning stretch of beach offers one of the most desirable and beautiful locations in the Jacksonville Metro.
Assisted living facilities are designed to provide personal care and supportive services in the least restrictive, homelike setting to seniors who don’t require around-the-clock care. The average monthly cost of assisted living in Ponte Vedra Beach is $4,150, which is higher than the Florida average but lower than the national median.
This guide provides an overview of assisted living costs in Ponte Vedra Beach and compares those fees with the average costs in nearby cities, as well as other senior care options. It also provides a list of benefits and drawbacks of retiring in Ponte Vedra Beach and some free resources that can help seniors remain active, social and independent.
Directory of Assisted Living Facilities in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
The Palms at Ponte Vedra
405 Solana Road, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, 32082
High turnover of staff and seems under staffed especially with CNA’s and Nurses. Those that are still at The Palms are friendly
and helpful to everyone. This is before and during Covid lock down.
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High turnover of staff and seems under staffed especially with CNA’s and Nurses. Those that are still at The Palms are friendly
and helpful to everyone. This is before and during Covid lock down.
Everything, everything in this place seems to have to be approved and over seen by the Executive Director Barbara.
The Activities employees are so friendly and try their very best to help and keep the residence active.
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High turnover of staff and seems under staffed especially with CNA’s and Nurses. Those that are still at The Palms are friendly
and helpful to everyone. This is before and during Covid lock down.
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High turnover of staff and seems under staffed especially with CNA’s and Nurses. Those that are still at The Palms are friendly
and helpful to everyone. This is before and during Covid lock down.
Everything, everything in this place seems to have to be approved and over seen by the Executive Director Barbara.
The Activities employees are so friendly and try their very best to help and keep the residence active.
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Cypress Village
4600 Middleton Park Circle East, Jacksonville, FL, 32224
We went to look at Cypress Village. The tour was wonderful. Everybody was so kind and helpful. We enjoyed the meal. The apartments were nice. It was just very expensive, so we kind of gave up on that.
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We went to look at Cypress Village. The tour was wonderful. Everybody was so kind and helpful. We enjoyed the meal. The apartments were nice. It was just very expensive, so we kind of gave up on that. The facility was clean. The staff members were good, answered all our questions, and took us around. We were able to view several apartments. They would take care of my mom for the rest of her life. The food was good. I had no complaints.
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We went to look at Cypress Village. The tour was wonderful. Everybody was so kind and helpful. We enjoyed the meal. The apartments were nice. It was just very expensive, so we kind of gave up on that.
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We went to look at Cypress Village. The tour was wonderful. Everybody was so kind and helpful. We enjoyed the meal. The apartments were nice. It was just very expensive, so we kind of gave up on that. The facility was clean. The staff members were good, answered all our questions, and took us around. We were able to view several apartments. They would take care of my mom for the rest of her life. The food was good. I had no complaints.
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Wyndham Lakes
10660 Old St. Augustine Road, Jacksonville, FL, 32257
Wyndham Lakes is a bigger facility. I liked that everybody’s on the first floor, which was nice. They try to accommodate who’s more mobile than others. They try and provide a room closer to the activi
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Wyndham Lakes is a bigger facility. I liked that everybody’s on the first floor, which was nice. They try to accommodate who’s more mobile than others. They try and provide a room closer to the activity center, if you have a little more trouble walking than others. They also have a memory care section that they were able to show me as well. I thought it was a nice, comfortable place.
I got to see the room in the assisted living, but we had an interruption. We didn’t get to finish the whole tour. The rooms were similar in the memory care area. There wasn’t a lot more to see once we walked the memory care area. She was gonna show me another room, but I had to go. They had some ladies playing cards and some guys hanging out. They had a library.
I really only met one individual. She took me on the tour, and she was very nice. She took my information and gave me the information I needed. She also took me on the tour. It’s a little older facility than what I saw afterwards, but I wasn’t opposed to staying at that one at all. It would’ve been comfortable for my mom.
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Wyndham Lakes is a bigger facility. I liked that everybody’s on the first floor, which was nice. They try to accommodate who’s more mobile than others. They try and provide a room closer to the activi
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Wyndham Lakes is a bigger facility. I liked that everybody’s on the first floor, which was nice. They try to accommodate who’s more mobile than others. They try and provide a room closer to the activity center, if you have a little more trouble walking than others. They also have a memory care section that they were able to show me as well. I thought it was a nice, comfortable place.
I got to see the room in the assisted living, but we had an interruption. We didn’t get to finish the whole tour. The rooms were similar in the memory care area. There wasn’t a lot more to see once we walked the memory care area. She was gonna show me another room, but I had to go. They had some ladies playing cards and some guys hanging out. They had a library.
I really only met one individual. She took me on the tour, and she was very nice. She took my information and gave me the information I needed. She also took me on the tour. It’s a little older facility than what I saw afterwards, but I wasn’t opposed to staying at that one at all. It would’ve been comfortable for my mom.
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Camellia at Deerwood
10061 Sweetwater Pkwy, Jacksonville, FL, 32256
We went in and had a tour of Camellia at Deerwood. It’s a beautiful facility. The lady that we met with was very accommodating. She showed us around. We like the place. They had a swimming pool, the a
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We went in and had a tour of Camellia at Deerwood. It’s a beautiful facility. The lady that we met with was very accommodating. She showed us around. We like the place. They had a swimming pool, the apartments, and the dining hall. It wasn’t open completely because of the COVID. We couldn’t see everything, but those were what we saw. It felt homey.
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We went in and had a tour of Camellia at Deerwood. It’s a beautiful facility. The lady that we met with was very accommodating. She showed us around. We like the place. They had a swimming pool, the a
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We went in and had a tour of Camellia at Deerwood. It’s a beautiful facility. The lady that we met with was very accommodating. She showed us around. We like the place. They had a swimming pool, the apartments, and the dining hall. It wasn’t open completely because of the COVID. We couldn’t see everything, but those were what we saw. It felt homey.
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Brookdale Southside
9601 Southbrook Dr., Jacksonville, FL, 32256
Brookdale Southside was wonderful. It had everything my cousin needed plus some. The lady I met was very, very informative, very helpful, and showed us everything. The room would be perfect for him. I
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Brookdale Southside was wonderful. It had everything my cousin needed plus some. The lady I met was very, very informative, very helpful, and showed us everything. The room would be perfect for him. It’s going to be a one-bedroom. It has a screened-in porch, so he can sit out there if he chooses to, and he has a little dog so he can take the dog out right through that door.
The dining area was very well set up and very clean. She gave us a month’s sample of the menu and it just made me want to move there. They have tons of organized activities during the day. He will be doing some rehabbing and they have a facility there where he can do that. Plus walking is good for him. So, it met his needs. When we were waiting, the residents welcomed us, which was outstanding, too.
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Brookdale Southside was wonderful. It had everything my cousin needed plus some. The lady I met was very, very informative, very helpful, and showed us everything. The room would be perfect for him. I
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Brookdale Southside was wonderful. It had everything my cousin needed plus some. The lady I met was very, very informative, very helpful, and showed us everything. The room would be perfect for him. It’s going to be a one-bedroom. It has a screened-in porch, so he can sit out there if he chooses to, and he has a little dog so he can take the dog out right through that door.
The dining area was very well set up and very clean. She gave us a month’s sample of the menu and it just made me want to move there. They have tons of organized activities during the day. He will be doing some rehabbing and they have a facility there where he can do that. Plus walking is good for him. So, it met his needs. When we were waiting, the residents welcomed us, which was outstanding, too.
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Fountains at Mill Cove
9960 Atrium Way, Jacksonville, FL, 32225
My mom was a patient at the Fountains At mill cove rehab center. The first night she was dropped off no one checked on her, she was unable to get to the bathroom on her own. No one monitored her blood
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My mom was a patient at the Fountains At mill cove rehab center. The first night she was dropped off no one checked on her, she was unable to get to the bathroom on her own. No one monitored her blood sugar. It took 4 days before I was able to get her insulin adjusted. Red zone most of the time there. Food was not diabetic friendly at all. Pt came on day 4.
Most nurses are good, they don’t have any help from the doctor. He never saw my mom in 6 days there. He’s collecting a pay check
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My mom was a patient at the Fountains At mill cove rehab center. The first night she was dropped off no one checked on her, she was unable to get to the bathroom on her own. No one monitored her blood
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My mom was a patient at the Fountains At mill cove rehab center. The first night she was dropped off no one checked on her, she was unable to get to the bathroom on her own. No one monitored her blood sugar. It took 4 days before I was able to get her insulin adjusted. Red zone most of the time there. Food was not diabetic friendly at all. Pt came on day 4.
Most nurses are good, they don’t have any help from the doctor. He never saw my mom in 6 days there. He’s collecting a pay check
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Sunrise of Jacksonville
4870 Belfort Road, Jacksonville, FL, 32256
We have found Sunrise of Jacksonville for my mom. The living facility was immaculate, and it felt homey. I watched very carefully to see how the people that live there are interacting with the people
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We have found Sunrise of Jacksonville for my mom. The living facility was immaculate, and it felt homey. I watched very carefully to see how the people that live there are interacting with the people that work there; I saw nothing but kindness. I watched one little lady. She had a caregiver that was pushing her down the hall in a wheelchair, and she said something about being cold. The caregiver immediately stopped. Instead of handing her a sweater (which I have been running into things like that with caregivers), she helped her put it on. It was not like ‘Here put it on’ type thing. It was very kind the way she handed to her. She didn’t jerk her around and was very easily slipping the sweater on. I know they didn’t even know that I was watching them, but it was that kind of atmosphere that I thought that my mother needs.
We saw seven places in two days, and Sunrise of Jacksonville was the very first one we saw. It made such a dramatic outline for us of what we’re looking for. It also turned out to be exactly the place we wanted to go to. I think it’s going to be a wonderful choice for us.
Mom was she was not with us when we visited. When I brought back the information, she was tickled that she could have a little refrigerator and a little microwave to heat up her tea and such in the room. She also liked the layout of the room. The facility itself is just absolutely lovely. They have a dining room that has table linens on the tables. They have all sorts of activities. It was a really, really nice place. It felt like home.
The staff were wonderful. As we walked down the hall, they would stop and greet us. It was not like ‘I just keep walking because I’m in a hurry. Leave me alone. Don’t make me get into this.’ I felt like they love working there. The facility itself is lovely. It has lanais and little places where the residents can sit outside. We did not try any of the foods, but it was nice to see that they offer a choice. You have a choice of your entree for lunch or for dinner. They also have drink stations, beverage bars, and different things along the halls.
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We have found Sunrise of Jacksonville for my mom. The living facility was immaculate, and it felt homey. I watched very carefully to see how the people that live there are interacting with the people
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We have found Sunrise of Jacksonville for my mom. The living facility was immaculate, and it felt homey. I watched very carefully to see how the people that live there are interacting with the people that work there; I saw nothing but kindness. I watched one little lady. She had a caregiver that was pushing her down the hall in a wheelchair, and she said something about being cold. The caregiver immediately stopped. Instead of handing her a sweater (which I have been running into things like that with caregivers), she helped her put it on. It was not like ‘Here put it on’ type thing. It was very kind the way she handed to her. She didn’t jerk her around and was very easily slipping the sweater on. I know they didn’t even know that I was watching them, but it was that kind of atmosphere that I thought that my mother needs.
We saw seven places in two days, and Sunrise of Jacksonville was the very first one we saw. It made such a dramatic outline for us of what we’re looking for. It also turned out to be exactly the place we wanted to go to. I think it’s going to be a wonderful choice for us.
Mom was she was not with us when we visited. When I brought back the information, she was tickled that she could have a little refrigerator and a little microwave to heat up her tea and such in the room. She also liked the layout of the room. The facility itself is just absolutely lovely. They have a dining room that has table linens on the tables. They have all sorts of activities. It was a really, really nice place. It felt like home.
The staff were wonderful. As we walked down the hall, they would stop and greet us. It was not like ‘I just keep walking because I’m in a hurry. Leave me alone. Don’t make me get into this.’ I felt like they love working there. The facility itself is lovely. It has lanais and little places where the residents can sit outside. We did not try any of the foods, but it was nice to see that they offer a choice. You have a choice of your entree for lunch or for dinner. They also have drink stations, beverage bars, and different things along the halls.
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Sodalis Jacksonville
7620 Timberlin Park, Jacksonville, FL, 32256
Sodalis Jacksonville was everything that I was looking for and more. It’s nice and it looked like it was well kept. The staff was friendly and helpful. The rooms were OK until I found out that you hav
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Sodalis Jacksonville was everything that I was looking for and more. It’s nice and it looked like it was well kept. The staff was friendly and helpful. The rooms were OK until I found out that you have to buy your own bed. The dining area was clean and well kept. It was a nice facility. They have a game room. Everybody was welcoming.
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Sodalis Jacksonville was everything that I was looking for and more. It’s nice and it looked like it was well kept. The staff was friendly and helpful. The rooms were OK until I found out that you hav
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Sodalis Jacksonville was everything that I was looking for and more. It’s nice and it looked like it was well kept. The staff was friendly and helpful. The rooms were OK until I found out that you have to buy your own bed. The dining area was clean and well kept. It was a nice facility. They have a game room. Everybody was welcoming.
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Atria Park of San Pablo
14199 Wm Davis Parkway, Jacksonville, FL, 32224
My family member has been a resident at the Atria Senior Living facility for over two years. The staff, activities, food and management are extremely good. I would happily refer anyone to this locat
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My family member has been a resident at the Atria Senior Living facility for over two years. The staff, activities, food and management are extremely good. I would happily refer anyone to this location.
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My family member has been a resident at the Atria Senior Living facility for over two years. The staff, activities, food and management are extremely good. I would happily refer anyone to this locat
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My family member has been a resident at the Atria Senior Living facility for over two years. The staff, activities, food and management are extremely good. I would happily refer anyone to this location.
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Starling of San Jose
9075 San Jose Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL, 32257
We went to Starling of San Jose. It was a very possible place. It was a nice clean facility. It seemed very, very nice. The staff were very nice. The rooms were adequate. It was a bigger facility; it
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We went to Starling of San Jose. It was a very possible place. It was a nice clean facility. It seemed very, very nice. The staff were very nice. The rooms were adequate. It was a bigger facility; it had 66 apartments. However, we’re looking for a smaller sized facility. They had several choices of rooms there. We probably would have gone with a studio.
It was a very, very nice place. If Mom didn’t want to get up to go to eat, we could have someone that would go with her and help her get down there. They had a salon. It was a very good place.
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We went to Starling of San Jose. It was a very possible place. It was a nice clean facility. It seemed very, very nice. The staff were very nice. The rooms were adequate. It was a bigger facility; it
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We went to Starling of San Jose. It was a very possible place. It was a nice clean facility. It seemed very, very nice. The staff were very nice. The rooms were adequate. It was a bigger facility; it had 66 apartments. However, we’re looking for a smaller sized facility. They had several choices of rooms there. We probably would have gone with a studio.
It was a very, very nice place. If Mom didn’t want to get up to go to eat, we could have someone that would go with her and help her get down there. They had a salon. It was a very good place.
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Brookdale Mandarin
10790 Old St. Augustine Road, Jacksonville, FL, 32086
I like being here at Brookdale Mandarin. Everybody is very friendly and open. We have little group meetings where we get together and talk about anything and everything. Management is very good. Every
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I like being here at Brookdale Mandarin. Everybody is very friendly and open. We have little group meetings where we get together and talk about anything and everything. Management is very good. Everybody’s very supportive and loving. I got good friends here and I love it. We also have a pool, we do crafts, happy hours, a group that sings to us, and all kinds of stuff we can do. It’s a nice place.
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I like being here at Brookdale Mandarin. Everybody is very friendly and open. We have little group meetings where we get together and talk about anything and everything. Management is very good. Every
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I like being here at Brookdale Mandarin. Everybody is very friendly and open. We have little group meetings where we get together and talk about anything and everything. Management is very good. Everybody’s very supportive and loving. I got good friends here and I love it. We also have a pool, we do crafts, happy hours, a group that sings to us, and all kinds of stuff we can do. It’s a nice place.
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The Windsor at San Pablo
4000 San Pablo Parkway, Jacksonville, FL, 32224
My mother is a resident of The Windsor. She has really enjoyed living there. The employees there are so kind to all the residents. I visit with her a lot and I see how much respect the residents ar
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My mother is a resident of The Windsor. She has really enjoyed living there. The employees there are so kind to all the residents. I visit with her a lot and I see how much respect the residents are given. Loads of fun activities are planned. She is going to therapy to walk better. She is not steady on her feet but she is improving. She has her hair done every week. They help her dress and she is looking great. I really appreciate the great job the nurses and staff are doing taking care of my Mom. I rest easy knowing she is being treated with kindness when I am not around. The food is wonderful and she is eating well. It is a quiet and friendly place!
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My mother is a resident of The Windsor. She has really enjoyed living there. The employees there are so kind to all the residents. I visit with her a lot and I see how much respect the residents ar
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My mother is a resident of The Windsor. She has really enjoyed living there. The employees there are so kind to all the residents. I visit with her a lot and I see how much respect the residents are given. Loads of fun activities are planned. She is going to therapy to walk better. She is not steady on her feet but she is improving. She has her hair done every week. They help her dress and she is looking great. I really appreciate the great job the nurses and staff are doing taking care of my Mom. I rest easy knowing she is being treated with kindness when I am not around. The food is wonderful and she is eating well. It is a quiet and friendly place!
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The Cove at Marsh Landing
1700 The Greens Way, Jacksonville, FL, 32250
The Cove at Marsh Landing is a nice place. It was less expensive and it’s beautiful. They have activities and the people are friendly. It’s a good place. My mom has a studio of about 350 square feet.
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The Cove at Marsh Landing is a nice place. It was less expensive and it’s beautiful. They have activities and the people are friendly. It’s a good place. My mom has a studio of about 350 square feet. It has its own bathroom, a kitchenette, and a nice view out the window.
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The Cove at Marsh Landing is a nice place. It was less expensive and it’s beautiful. They have activities and the people are friendly. It’s a good place. My mom has a studio of about 350 square feet.
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The Cove at Marsh Landing is a nice place. It was less expensive and it’s beautiful. They have activities and the people are friendly. It’s a good place. My mom has a studio of about 350 square feet. It has its own bathroom, a kitchenette, and a nice view out the window.
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Anthem Lakes
905 Assisi Lane, Atlantic Beach, FL, 32233
We are staying here at Anthem Lakes assisted living, but I am looking for something that’s a little bit less expensive that still provides the same services. I like the place because it’s close to the
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We are staying here at Anthem Lakes assisted living, but I am looking for something that’s a little bit less expensive that still provides the same services. I like the place because it’s close to the church that we go to, it’s almost walking distance, and it’s close to the Navy Exchange. I’m a retired navy and shop there for what we need. It’s also not too far from my house. However, I’m a retired navy and government employee, and all my pension just goes into this place. My wife sleeps in the bedroom. There’s a living room next to it, and that’s where I sleep.
They have all kinds of activities here, and the rooms are good. They have an exercise room, which I use a lot. My wife is really the one that needs the care. I’m just staying with her because sometimes, especially at night, they only have two or three caregivers for the whole building. My wife would need to go to the bathroom constantly, in the middle of the night, because she has a hyperactive bladder. If I am not here, nobody would take her to the bathroom. Sometimes I give her the shower myself and attend to her clothes and dress her in the nightgown to go to sleep. They do that here, that’s one of their amenities, but they are just sort of short-staffed during the night, and sometimes even during the day. The staff is very respectful and patient, but just short-handed. If three or four patients are needing help at the same time, and there’s only one person who’s taking care of them, it would be impossible to take care of all of them at the same time.
The amenities are outstanding. They have a beauty salon, a library, and a bar. Next to the dining room, there is a big patio that is open. When my sister and her husband came over to visit, they accommodated us over there. My sister brought their own food and they were able to eat at the big table there. They call that place the sunroom.
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We are staying here at Anthem Lakes assisted living, but I am looking for something that’s a little bit less expensive that still provides the same services. I like the place because it’s close to the
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We are staying here at Anthem Lakes assisted living, but I am looking for something that’s a little bit less expensive that still provides the same services. I like the place because it’s close to the church that we go to, it’s almost walking distance, and it’s close to the Navy Exchange. I’m a retired navy and shop there for what we need. It’s also not too far from my house. However, I’m a retired navy and government employee, and all my pension just goes into this place. My wife sleeps in the bedroom. There’s a living room next to it, and that’s where I sleep.
They have all kinds of activities here, and the rooms are good. They have an exercise room, which I use a lot. My wife is really the one that needs the care. I’m just staying with her because sometimes, especially at night, they only have two or three caregivers for the whole building. My wife would need to go to the bathroom constantly, in the middle of the night, because she has a hyperactive bladder. If I am not here, nobody would take her to the bathroom. Sometimes I give her the shower myself and attend to her clothes and dress her in the nightgown to go to sleep. They do that here, that’s one of their amenities, but they are just sort of short-staffed during the night, and sometimes even during the day. The staff is very respectful and patient, but just short-handed. If three or four patients are needing help at the same time, and there’s only one person who’s taking care of them, it would be impossible to take care of all of them at the same time.
The amenities are outstanding. They have a beauty salon, a library, and a bar. Next to the dining room, there is a big patio that is open. When my sister and her husband came over to visit, they accommodated us over there. My sister brought their own food and they were able to eat at the big table there. They call that place the sunroom.
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HarborChase of Jacksonville
3455 San Pablo Road S, Jacksonville, FL, 32224
We chose HarborChase of Jacksonville for mom, and everything has been fine so far. They’ve made a lot of effort to assess what she needs, and everything has been provided.
We chose HarborChase of Jacksonville for mom, and everything has been fine so far. They’ve made a lot of effort to assess what she needs, and everything has been provided.
Starling at Nocatee Assisted Living and Memory Care
999 Crosswater Parkway, Ponte Vedra, FL, 32081
My mother was a resident in memory care. She received wonderful care and was treated with respect and kindness. It felt like family. When she became ill, Starling provided exceptional service and w
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My mother was a resident in memory care. She received wonderful care and was treated with respect and kindness. It felt like family. When she became ill, Starling provided exceptional service and was very supportive to our family in her final days. I would highly recommend Starling to anyone.
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My mother was a resident in memory care. She received wonderful care and was treated with respect and kindness. It felt like family. When she became ill, Starling provided exceptional service and w
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My mother was a resident in memory care. She received wonderful care and was treated with respect and kindness. It felt like family. When she became ill, Starling provided exceptional service and was very supportive to our family in her final days. I would highly recommend Starling to anyone.
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Mi Casa Adult Living Facility
6856 St Augustine Road, Jacksonville, FL, 32217
Mi Casa Adult Living Facility was like a house and felt crowded. I liked that the language was Spanish, but its narrow, theres not enough space, and its expensive. I felt claustrophobic. The sta
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Mi Casa Adult Living Facility was like a house and felt crowded. I liked that the language was Spanish, but its narrow, theres not enough space, and its expensive. I felt claustrophobic. The staff was very friendly, very polite, and explained everything. They had dominoes. I saw people eating dinner, sitting, and talking in the dining room. They have a patio, but they dont have enough space for parking and a garden. It was clean and felt more like an institution.
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Mi Casa Adult Living Facility was like a house and felt crowded. I liked that the language was Spanish, but its narrow, theres not enough space, and its expensive. I felt claustrophobic. The sta
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Mi Casa Adult Living Facility was like a house and felt crowded. I liked that the language was Spanish, but its narrow, theres not enough space, and its expensive. I felt claustrophobic. The staff was very friendly, very polite, and explained everything. They had dominoes. I saw people eating dinner, sitting, and talking in the dining room. They have a patio, but they dont have enough space for parking and a garden. It was clean and felt more like an institution.
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Brookdale Southpoint
6895 Belfort Oaks Place, Jacksonville, FL, 32216
I went to Brookdale Southpoint. It’s a little bit better than the other place I visited. The staff was very accommodating, friendly, and very helpful. They showed me around and answered all my questio
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I went to Brookdale Southpoint. It’s a little bit better than the other place I visited. The staff was very accommodating, friendly, and very helpful. They showed me around and answered all my questions. I explained to the manager that the range of the prices they provided for us is out of my limitation, and she gave me a list of other facilities to look at. It was well cared for. The room was clean. I liked it better than the other place, but I cannot afford it. It was bigger, and the shower and the closets were better.
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I went to Brookdale Southpoint. It’s a little bit better than the other place I visited. The staff was very accommodating, friendly, and very helpful. They showed me around and answered all my questio
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I went to Brookdale Southpoint. It’s a little bit better than the other place I visited. The staff was very accommodating, friendly, and very helpful. They showed me around and answered all my questions. I explained to the manager that the range of the prices they provided for us is out of my limitation, and she gave me a list of other facilities to look at. It was well cared for. The room was clean. I liked it better than the other place, but I cannot afford it. It was bigger, and the shower and the closets were better.
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Grand Living at Tamaya
3270 Tamaya Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL, 32246
The staff at Grand Living at Tamaya was very nice. There were lots of people. It was extremely fancy and maybe a little too formal for my father in his condition to appreciate. It probably is designed
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The staff at Grand Living at Tamaya was very nice. There were lots of people. It was extremely fancy and maybe a little too formal for my father in his condition to appreciate. It probably is designed more for people that are still pretty ambulatory, although they have a significant number of wheelchair people, and a lot of ambulatory people as well. Their dining room looks like you’re in a grand hotel. It’s pretty nice.
The thing is they don’t have as much selection and room availability. They’re pretty full. I don’t think they’re designed for long-term care at all, but they have different levels of care. They don’t have a doctor on-staff. They only have one nurse who’s on-call for the entire place, and it’s a big place. It just wasn’t quite right for my father.
They have a swimming pool and a really great rehab area. They have a pool in the rehab area that you can go down to on a lift chair, and then you can actually walk on the treadmill in the water. It was really interesting. I’ve never seen anything like that. They had two huge rooms, one for exercise machines, and the other for classes and individual therapy, and then the water therapy area. There’s a lot of physical therapy there.
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The staff at Grand Living at Tamaya was very nice. There were lots of people. It was extremely fancy and maybe a little too formal for my father in his condition to appreciate. It probably is designed
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The staff at Grand Living at Tamaya was very nice. There were lots of people. It was extremely fancy and maybe a little too formal for my father in his condition to appreciate. It probably is designed more for people that are still pretty ambulatory, although they have a significant number of wheelchair people, and a lot of ambulatory people as well. Their dining room looks like you’re in a grand hotel. It’s pretty nice.
The thing is they don’t have as much selection and room availability. They’re pretty full. I don’t think they’re designed for long-term care at all, but they have different levels of care. They don’t have a doctor on-staff. They only have one nurse who’s on-call for the entire place, and it’s a big place. It just wasn’t quite right for my father.
They have a swimming pool and a really great rehab area. They have a pool in the rehab area that you can go down to on a lift chair, and then you can actually walk on the treadmill in the water. It was really interesting. I’ve never seen anything like that. They had two huge rooms, one for exercise machines, and the other for classes and individual therapy, and then the water therapy area. There’s a lot of physical therapy there.
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Life Care Center of Jacksonville
4813 LENOIR AVENUE, Jacksonville, FL, 32216
I recommend Life Care Center of Jacksonville. The facility is very nice and clean. They have nice equipment to help there patient. They have never ran out of planning. The food there is great. The nur
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I recommend Life Care Center of Jacksonville. The facility is very nice and clean. They have nice equipment to help there patient. They have never ran out of planning. The food there is great. The nurses and aides are very polite and helpful. The only problems I seen was the lack of staff. And some of the management do not know how to speak to employees
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I recommend Life Care Center of Jacksonville. The facility is very nice and clean. They have nice equipment to help there patient. They have never ran out of planning. The food there is great. The nur
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I recommend Life Care Center of Jacksonville. The facility is very nice and clean. They have nice equipment to help there patient. They have never ran out of planning. The food there is great. The nurses and aides are very polite and helpful. The only problems I seen was the lack of staff. And some of the management do not know how to speak to employees
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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Ponte Vedra Beach
The Florida Agency for Health Care Administration licenses and regulates Florida’s health facilities. The AHCA’s Division of Health Quality Assurance licenses/certifies and regulates assisted living facilities. Its Bureau of Field Operations completes on-site surveys to ensure facilities are complying with state licensure requirements. The Jacksonville Field Office is responsible for assisted living facilities in St. Johns County.
Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Ponte Vedra Beach
- Florida is an extremely tax-friendly state, especially toward retirees. There isn’t any state income tax in Florida, so retirement income and Social Security benefits aren’t taxed.
- The average combined statewide sales tax rate is 7.01%, which is about average and ranks Florida 23rd in the nation. However, St. Johns County only charges 0.5% for local sales taxes, so the combined total in Ponte Vedra Beach is just 6.5%. Groceries and prescription drugs are exempt from these taxes, which saves money on two top expenses for seniors.
- Lower taxes help counter the higher-than-average cost of living in St. Johns County, which is about 11% higher than the national average. However, health care and transportation costs are both about 4% lower than the national average. Groceries are 3% higher than the national median, but the difference is offset since they’re not taxed.
- On a scale of one to 100 with one being the best, the national average for violent crime is 22.7. Florida is higher than the national average at 23.4, but violent crime in St. Johns County is lower at 20.4. However, the property crime rates are a bit higher; the national average is 35.4, while St. Johns County has an average property crime rate of 40.3.
- Ponte Vedra Beach doesn’t have a local hospital, but it’s just seven miles from the Mayo Clinic-Jacksonville, which is regionally ranked #1 in Florida and Jacksonville. This general medical surgical facility is nationally ranked in seven adult specialties, including cancer, diabetes and endocrinology, gastroenterology and GI surgery, geriatrics, neurology and neurosurgery, orthopedics and urology. It’s also rated high performing in one adult specialty and 16 procedures or conditions.
Paying for Assisted Living in Ponte Vedra Beach
According to the Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey, the average cost of assisted living in Ponte Vedra Beach is $4,150 per month. While this is $150 lower than the national median, it’s $450 higher than the statewide average.
The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities
Of the nearest surrounding cities, Ponte Vedra Beach’s average cost of assisted living is lower than some but higher than others. Seniors in Ocala pay $150 less for this level of care, while fees in Deltona are $100 per month cheaper. However, costs in Ponte Vedra Beach are $421 per month lower than the Gainesville average and $1,356 lower than Tallahassee’s monthly average.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care
In addition to comparing assisted living costs, seniors may also opt to compare other types of senior care to see which one best matches their personal and financial needs. The lowest cost option is adult day health care, which has an average monthly cost of $1,408. Receiving care at home is higher in cost but convenient for those who want to age in place. Homemaker services cost an average of $4,385 per month, and home health aides cost $4,433. Nursing home care is the most comprehensive and costly at an average of $8,638 per month for semiprivate accommodations and $9,885 for private rooms.
Note: Data for Ponte Vedra Beach was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Jacksonville, was used instead.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Ponte Vedra Beach
Residents of assisted living facilities in Ponte Vedra Beach may be eligible for financial assistance through the Medicaid Long Term Care Program and the Assistive Care Services waiver. Additional funding may also be available for the Optional State Supplement for seniors who receive Social Security income.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Florida page.
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 Ponte Vedra Beach
Seniors looking for information or supportive services that can help them remain active, mobile and social will find numerous free resources in Ponte Vedra Beach and throughout St. Johns County. Government entities and nonprofits provide a wealth of services for older adults in assisted living and other types of senior care.
Resource | Contact | Services |
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Council on Aging St. Johns County | (904) 209-3700 | COA St. Johns County offers an array of no-cost services to promote seniors’ independence, including volunteer-based outreach programs, classes and nutrition. Its Coastal Home Care program also provides comprehensive services to promote independence, regardless of whether a senior lives at home, in a retirement community or at a long-term care facility. |
THE PLAYERS Community Senior Center | (904) 280-3233 | The Players CSC in Ponte Vedra provides numerous activities, classes and programs for seniors looking for fun and opportunities for socialization. The Center offers exercise programs, computer classes, crafts, informative speaker programs, dancing and dining with friends, among others. Seniors can also fill out a transportation request form if they need help getting to the center. |
(888) 242-4464 or (904) 391-6600 | ElderSource is the Area Agency on Aging and the Aging and Disability Resource Center for Northeast Florida, which includes St. Johns County and Ponte Vedra Beach. It offers free, personalized services to help keep older adults and those with disabilities safe and more independent. Programs and services include elder abuse prevention, senior resources, support groups, long-term care information, the elder helpline, Caring Connection, volunteer opportunities and events and outreach. |
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(850) 414-2323 or (904) 391-3942 | The Florida Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program strives to improve the quality of life for all long-term care residents throughout the state. The ombudsman advocates for and promotes the health and safety of LTC residents while protecting their welfare and rights. The First Coast District Office in Jacksonville provides ombudsman services to assisted living residents in St. Johns County, including Ponte Vedra Beach, and addresses any complaints they might have. |
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Ponte Vedra Beach
Ponte Vedra Beach-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Florida are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Florida page for more information about these laws.
