19 Assisted Living Communities in Fort Pierce, Florida

The average cost of assisted living in the city is $3,620 a month. This guide is a starting point covering the cost of assisted living care in the city, as well as financing options to pay for it. You’ll find in-depth information on 19 Assisted Living Communities in Fort Pierce and several in surrounding areas. The Cost of Senior Care in Fort Pierce, FL

Assisted Living: $3,620
Nursing Home Care: $7,756
In-home Care: $3,480
Adult Day Health Services: $1,517

Assisted Living Facilities near Fort Pierce, Florida

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Reviews of Assisted Living Facilities in Fort Pierce

Mrs. P McNair

November 16, 2023

I am a friend or relative of a current/past residentReview of The Lynmoore at Lawnwood

The Lynmoore is a very clean living facility. The food has a great presentation and my Dad love the food. The rooms are nice size and clean on a daily basic. The Lynmoore has a friendly caring staff.

Rod

December 2, 2019

I am/was a resident of this facilityReview of Lake Forest Park

We chose it because of the price. They have nice private villas and lots of greenery around. The staff is very nice, but the food is institutional. There are lots of things going on that we like. It's been a satisfying move. We plan and do many things as a group in independent living. We have regular pizza parties, social meetings every Saturday, coffee time, groups come in to entertain and educate, they go on trips, and they take you shopping or to your doctors.

Jackie

January 19, 2019

I visited this facilityReview of Lake Forest Park

It was very nice. The staff was very accommodating and very friendly. The apartments were absolutely beautiful. It's perfect for people who are independent, but dependent. The only bad thing was the location for us because we're in South Stuart. The arts and crafts building had a musty smell, and there was nothing going on there.

Teresa

January 9, 2019

I am a friend or relative of a current/past residentReview of The Lynmoore at Lawnwood

The Lynmoore at Lawnwood is a very nice, very large place. They have a memory care unit, so they're more than just assisted living. My parents are in the assisted living side, and they care for them and do all of the stuff that my mom needs. The staff is very friendly and the place seems to be very clean. My parents always say the food is good. They have a family room and people get together to do trivia, singing, and activities.

Sandra

September 12, 2018

I Am A Past Client Of This ProviderReview of Preferred Private Care

Preferred Private Care goes above and beyond to make sure that clients are getting the best care possible. I've been using them for several years and they proved to be trustworthy. Thank you for the service. Recommended to everyone.

Kerry

August 27, 2018

I Am A Past Client Of This ProviderReview of Preferred Private Care

I am happy with the caring service of Preferred Private Care. They really took good care of my mom. Always recommended.

Bradley

June 29, 2018

I am a friend or relative of a current/past residentReview of The Lynmoore at Lawnwood

We like The Lynmoore at Lawnwood. My dad seems well taken care of. The activities coordinator is really nice, and the other staff are OK. They would answer your questions if you talk to them. The receptionist there is fantastic and sales person is really nice. It is located close to the hospital in Fort Pierce, and the grounds are really kept up nice. My dad is in a shared room and each one has his own side. For a shared room, it is a pretty decent size. There is a nice outside patio area that Dad can go out to.

Lisa

March 27, 2018

I visited this facilityReview of Lake Forest Park

It was nice. The person who was supposed to show us around was knowledgeable, but she was 30 minutes late. The independent living area was in separate houses called villas. They were nice, but you'd have to be very independent to stay there. My first impression of the place was that it felt homey and nice.

Patricia

February 20, 2018

I am a friend or relative of a current/past residentReview of Lake Forest Park

My friend is here and so far everything is going well. We chose it because of the location and the fact that everyone was extremely professional. The food is where I think some improvement could be made. I would recommend them.

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Assisted Living Costs in Fort Pierce

Genworth’s 2018 Cost of Care study collected data on assisted living costs nationwide, and the study shows that monthly assisted living in Fort Pierce costs slightly above the state average of $3,500 and less than the national average of $4,000. Prices are similar in nearby areas such as Sebastian ($3,524) and the Palm Bay area ($3,750), while assisted living costs are somewhat lower in Miami ($3,350) and Orlando ($3,275).

Note: Senior care cost data wasn’t available for Fort Pierce, so data for the closest city, Port St. Lucie, was used.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Surrounding Areas

National Average

$4,000

State Average

$3,500

Sebastian

$3,524

Palm Bay Area

$3,750

Sebring

$3,038

Miami

$3,350

Orlando

$3,275

Lakeland

$2,808

Care Cost Comparison

There are significant differences between each type of senior care service, and these differences are reflected in the monthly costs. Nursing home care involves ongoing skilled nursing in a licensed residential setting, which is why nursing home prices in Fort Pierce are more than double the costs of assisted living. In-home senior care, such as a homemaker or home health aide, has costs similar to assisted living in Fort Pierce based on 44 hours a week of direct service. Unlike assisted living, which includes room and board, in-home care seniors continue to be responsible for ongoing expenses, such as utility bills, groceries and home maintenance.

Senior Care Cost Comparison Chart

Assisted Living

$3,620

Homemaker Services

$3,480

Home Health Aide

$3,813

Adult Day Health Services

$1,517

Nursing Home Care

$7,756

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Fort Pierce

Medicaid in Florida

Medicaid, the nationwide health coverage program for low-income children, adults and seniors, provides basic health care for 16% of Florida’s residents. About 29% of the elderly and disabled in Florida are on Medicaid, and 64% of Florida’s Medicaid expenditures go towards emergency, acute and long-term services for seniors and disabled individuals.

Because Medicaid is designed to help those who cannot afford health insurance, seniors must meet strict asset and income limits to qualify for coverage. Individuals can earn no more than $2,313 a month, while couples applying together have an income limit of $4,626. Income from all sources is counted towards Medicaid limits, including wages, alimony payments, pension and any income earned from rental properties.

Asset limits are also in place for Medicaid applicants. Individuals can own no more than $2,000 in countable assets, while couples are limited to $3,000 in cash, stocks, bonds and real estate. Some assets are exempt, such as one vehicle, a home that the applicant owns and lives in worth up to $585,000 and a non-revocable burial trust.

Note: Florida is a Medicaid cap state, which means seniors with incomes that exceed Medicaid limits cannot qualify for Medicaid by spending down the excess income.

Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Long-Term Care Program

Florida has a Medicaid waiver program for Medicaid enrollees who need the type of care normally provided in a nursing home. Known as the Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Long-Term Care Program, this waiver is designed to help seniors remain in an assisted living facility with the support they need to remain as safe and independent as possible.

Services available through the SMMC LTC include:

Adult day health care
Case management
Skilled and intermittent nursing
Medication administration and management
Medical supplies and equipment
Physical, occupational, speech and/or respiratory therapy
Homemaker
Transportation assistance
A personal emergency response system

Note: Services are delivered on a case-by-case basis and are assigned according to medical need.

Seniors must be referred to the SMMC LTC through the Comprehensive Assessment and Review for Long-Term Care Services, the federally mandated screening program for Medicaid enrollees who request Medicaid-funded long-term care. If a senior is deemed suitable for the SMMC LTC, the CARES assessor makes a referral to the waiver program along with recommendations regarding the necessary services.

For more information about Florida Medicaid and the SMMC LTC program, contact the St. Lucie County Elder Help line at (866) 684-5885.

Other Financial Assistance Programs for Assisted Living

Optional State Supplementation

Florida provides Supplemental Security Income top-up funds through the Optional State Supplementation program towards the room and board portion of assisted living costs for seniors residing in an assisted living facility.

Under the OSS, individual seniors may receive up to $78.40 per month in addition to the federal portion of their SSI payment, and couples may receive up to $156.80 per month.

For more information on the Florida OSS, contact ACCESS Florida at (866) 762-2237.

Assisted Living Resources in Fort Pierce

Senior Centers

The City of Fort Pierce Recreational Services department offers a number of fitness and crafting classes at the River Walk Center that are geared towards seniors. The Center is also home to many social clubs, and the riverside location offers stunning views of the Indian River.

Fort Pierce River Walk Center
600 N. Indian River Dr., Fort Pierce, FL 34950
(772) 489-6473

Resources for Veterans

St. Lucie County Veteran Services Division provides veterans, dependents and survivors with help completing VA benefit applications and appeals, obtaining burial benefits and arranging transportation to appointments at the VA medical center. Outpatient health care services are available at the Fort Pierce VA Clinic, and there’s an American Legion post and a VFW post where veterans can participate in communal meals, social groups and commemorative services.

St. Lucie County Veteran Services Division
437 N. 7th St., Fort Pierce, FL 34950
(772) 337-5670

Fort Pierce VA Clinic
1901 S. 25th St., Ste. 103, Fort Pierce, FL 34947-4711
(772) 595-5150

Community Aid Agencies

The Council on Aging of Port St. Lucie, Inc., operates a fixed route and on-demand local bus service that seniors can use, including those with mobility issues. COASL also offers a seniors’ social program geared towards those with a range of age-related needs, along with a daily low-cost lunch program. Council on Aging of Port St. Lucie
2501 SW Bayshore Blvd., Port St. Lucie, FL 34984
(772) 336-8608

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Assisted Living Facilities near Fort Pierce, Florida

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Jamaica Shores ALF

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Palms at St. Lucie West

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Rosewood Manor of Vero Beach, LLC

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Alto Stuart

Sandhill Cove Retirement Living

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Renaissance Senior Living Of Vero Beach

Life Care Center Of Port Saint Lucie

Port Saint Lucie Nursing & Restorative Care Center

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Royalty First LLC

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Rosewell Home & Residential Care, Llc

Bay Isles Senior Care

Heavenly Adult Care

Avalon Family Resort

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Angel Care At Vero Beach Inc

Rosie's Place

Nate's Health Services Inc

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The Retreat on Bywood

Senior Paradise ALF

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Merciful Assisted Living

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