Assisted Living in Fort Pierce, FL

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

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Fort Pierce

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 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

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

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