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Assisted Living Communities in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida

Located on the northeastern coast of Florida just outside Jacksonville, Ponte Vedra Beach hosts 1 assisted living facilities, with another 36 communities accessible in the surrounding area. In 2024, seniors pay $5,350 for assisted living in Ponte Vedra Beach, greatly surpassing Florida's $4,750 median. However, expenses match the nation's $5,350 baseline rate.

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The Cost of Assisted Living in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL and Nearby Cities

According to Genworth's 2024 Cost of Care Survey, the cost of assisted living varies significantly near Ponte Vedra Beach. While seniors already pay $600 more than the state median in Ponte Vedra Beach, assisted living carries a steeper $8,055 rate in Gainesville. However, older adults only spend $3,969 on care in Ocala. Those relocating to the Panhandle pay $1,395 more on care in Tallahassee than in Ponte Vedra Beach.

Ponte Vedra Beach

$5,350

Florida

$4,750

United States

$5,350

Gainesville

$8,055

Ocala

$3,969

Tallahassee

$6,745

Paying for Assisted Living in Ponte Vedra Beach

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.

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

Seniors pay similar rates for several types of care in Ponte Vedra Beach, with home care costing just $84 more than assisted living and home health care costing $202 less. However, seniors save the most through adult day care, which costs $3,088. Conversely, a semi-private room in a nursing home raises expenses to $11,710, making this specialized care the city's least budget-friendly.

In-Home Care

$5,434

Home Health Care

$5,148

Adult Day Health Care

$3,088

Assisted Living Facility

$5,350

Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)

$11,710

Note: Since data for Ponte Vedra Beach is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Jacksonville, instead.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Ponte Vedra Beach

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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.


ElderSource(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.


Florida Ombudsman Program(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.


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.

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.

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