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1699 SE Lyngate Drive, Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952
4.2
(24 reviews)
"I'm at The Gardens of Port St. Lucie. I am very happy here. The staff is exceptional. When I walked through the doors, I was embraced, and I'm still being embraced. I would give it ten stars plus more. This is my home now. This facility allows the re..."
$2,220
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 ..."
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1751 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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1800 Se Hillmoor Drive, Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952
2.8
(9 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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3720 South Jennings Rd, Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952
2.6
(16 reviews)
"my wife came here with no hope from other internes from tradition hospitale, she was in and out of other facilitys and when coming to life care ! she receaved the best care a person could want, with the help of Gielia and Remmie , in such a short tim..."
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13000 SW Tradition Pkwy, Port Saint Lucie, FL 34987
4.0
(1 reviews)
"My friend is at Ardie R. Copas State Veteran's Nursing Home. I visit him every Sunday. It's only for veterans. It's very good. He is in a shared room. The rooms are huge, though. They might as well be private. They are separated by a partition. They ..."
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1655 SE WALTON RD, Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952
2.3
(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...."
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1006 33rd St, Vero Beach, FL 32960
4.2
(18 reviews)
"I toured Hidden Lakes Senior Living Community. The people I talked to were very friendly. And the way they set it up, they have screen enclosures where you could sit outside, and you don't have to worry about bugs. The food was okay; it was good. And..."
$1,650
5850 SE Community Dr, Stuart, FL 34997
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My husband is at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital, an affiliate of Martin Health. He was there once before just this year and he improved a lot. It's not so easy to get in there, but it's got a tremendous and wonderful staff. Their rehab is v..."
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9555 S.E. Federal Highway, Hobe Sound, FL 33455
4.3
(3 reviews)
"The reason I visited Pine Grove Manor was because my father was a patient at their nursing home facility. Pine Grove Manor was their ALF side. This facility was clean. It did have a very homelike atmosphere, which I like. I also like that they have a..."
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2250 Indian Creek Blvd West, Vero Beach, FL 32966
4.2
(17 reviews)
"My sister is currently at Indian River Estates. It's an excellent place. She's wonderfully cared for. We have no complaints. The staff has been very good. My sister has a roommate and she is comfortable there. The room is simple and they have activit..."
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9555 SE FEDERAL HIGHWAY, Hobe Sound, FL 33455
4.0
(5 reviews)
"My father was a patient at The Manors. I chose it for a couple of reasons. First, it was a locked unit and because my father had Alzheimer's, I had to have him in a locked facility, otherwise he would wander. Secondly was the cost. Their cost was pro..."
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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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1600 SW Capri St, Palm City, FL 34990
4.0
(3 reviews)
"My partner has used this facility for rehab twice.I would not hesitate giving this institution a five star rating.The team works as a cohesive unit ensuring top quality care for your loved one.I was able to have peace of mind knowing that he was rec..."
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3663 15th Avenue, Vero Beach, FL 32960
3.8
(9 reviews)
"My friend is in Atlantic Health and Rehabilitation now and they are so good. I like their honesty. It's an immaculate facility. They have nice and caring people and excellent food. I wouldn't hesitate to put anybody there. Everything is outstanding. ..."
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6011 SE Tower Dr, Stuart, FL 34997
3.6
(3 reviews)
"I took a tour everywhere, and they were very helpful. The rooms were big with two beds and you can decorate your side however you want and can do whatever you want. ..."
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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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1755 37th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960
3.5
(17 reviews)
"My aunt stayed at Palm Gardens, and she always talked so happily about the staff there. She said the care members there were always so kind to her and extremely attentive to her needs - always asking to help. And she especially loved getting her ha..."
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2180 10th Avenue , Vero Beach, FL 32960
3.5
(7 reviews)
"My husband is in skilled nursing at Orchid Cove Vero Beach. It's been excellent. The physical condition is good. Maintenance and cleanliness are excellent. The staff is excellent. They have a fitness center. It's small, and they just have 28 patients..."
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800 SE Central Parkway, Stuart, FL 34994
3.2
(9 reviews)
"My father is a patient at Solaris and whenever I visit the facility to see him, he is well cared for, the facility is very clean with zero urine smell, and the staff is very friendly and takes good care of him. It is a hard job these medical service ..."
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The median cost of nursing home care in Port St Lucie is $8,341 a month, which is $328 below the statewide median and $585 above the national average. To the north, seniors in Sebastian and Palm Bay’s nursing homes spend about $303 and $845 more, respectively, while seniors to the south in Miami spend about $754 more. In Sebring, the average cost of nursing home care is $889 less than in Port St Lucie, making it the most affordable city in the area.
Port St Lucie
$8,341
Florida
$8,669
The United States
$7,756
Sebastian
$8,644
Palm Bay
$9,186
Sebring
$7,452
Miami
$9,095
The monthly cost of nursing home care in Port St Lucie, FL is $8,341 for a semiprivate room and $9,368 for private accommodations.
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.
At $9,368 a month, nursing home care with a private room is the most expensive type of senior care in Port St Lucie. By opting for semiprivate accommodations in a nursing home, seniors save over $1,000 a month, on average. Home care, home health care and assisted living fill the middle of the cost range with respective monthly averages of $4,147, $4,242 and $4,399. The least expensive type of senior care in the city is adult day health care, which has a median monthly cost of $1,517.
Home care
$4,147
Home health care
$4,242
Adult day health care
$1,517
Assisted living
$4,399
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$8,341
Nursing home (private room)
$9,368
We’ve compiled a few programs below that may help seniors pay for nursing home care, delay placement in a nursing facility with in-home services and help seniors reduce their overall spending on living expenses.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Department of Children and Families | (850) 300-4323 | The Florida Department of Children and Families helps the city’s seniors enroll in Medicaid and other government assistance programs, including food and temporary cash assistance. The agency’s workers can provide information about Medicaid’s income and asset limits, as well as details on home and community-based services that pay for skilled nursing care. |
| Area Agency on Aging of Palm Beach/Treasure Coast | (866) 684-5885 | Utilizing government grants, public funds and private donations, the Area Agency on Aging of Palm Beach/Treasure Coast manages various programs designed to promote healthy living in older adults. The A.A.A.’s Benefits Enrollment Center provides one-on-one assistance with completing Medicare and Medicaid applications. Its programs for transportation, respite care and homemaker services can help seniors delay transitioning into an institutional setting. |
| Long Term Care Ombudsman Program | (850) 414-2323 | Florida’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program is composed of volunteers across the state who are dedicated to investigating and resolving complaints filed by nursing facility residents. Ombudsmen continually monitor senior care facilities and their staff to ensure compliance with local, state and federal laws, and they commonly get involved when there’s a financial dispute or concerns about care quality. |
| Older Americans Act | (866) 684-5885 | Funded by the Federal Government, the Older Americans Act helps seniors delay nursing home placement by providing helpful services to aid seniors living at home. Home delivered meals, caregiver assistance and in-home support are some of its key programs. |
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