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Saint Marys is a small coastal community located across the river from the Cumberland Island National Seashore. The climate is humid and tropical throughout most of the year with short, mild winters and long, hot summers. Approximately 19,000 people call Saint Marys home, with around 14% ages 65 and older. The St Marys Howard Gilman Memorial Waterfront Park and the Crooked River State Park are excellent places for seniors to take an afternoon stroll. There are also multiple museums, like the Cumberland Island National Seashore Museum and the Saint Marys Submarine Museum that make excellent day trips.
Seniors who need assistance with daily living will find two assisted living communities within the city limits. These facilities have an average monthly cost of around $4,150. Actual costs may vary depending on location, amenities and the types of care provided.
Note: Data for Saint Marys was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Jacksonville, Florida, was used instead.
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Assisted living in Saint Marys costs around $4,150 per month, which is greater than the state average but less than the national average of $4,300. Compared to other assisted living costs in other states in the area, Saint Marys is also more expensive than the average cost in Florida ($3,700), Alabama ($3,150), South Carolina ($3,988) and Tennessee ($4,039).
In Georgia, assisted living costs vary greatly throughout the state. Saint Marys is one of the more expensive areas for assisted living at $4,150 per month. Just to the north, Brunswick communities have similar costs at $4,124. To the west, in the center portion of the state, Valdosta seniors can expect to pay around $2,420, which is one of the least expensive areas. Augusta and Rome have similar costs at $3,090 and $3,088 respectively, while in the northeast portion of Georgia, Athens facilities cost around $3,366 per month.
Georgia Medicaid offers the Service Options Using Resources in a Community Environment waiver (SOURCE) to low income seniors in Saint Marys who need help paying for home and community-based services in long-term care. These services include housekeeping, transportation, grooming, medication administration and meals. Learn more about how to apply and what the waiver covers at our Assisted Living in Georgia page.
| Contact | Description | |
| Southern Georgia Regional Area Agency on Aging | (229) 333-5277 | The Southern Georgia Regional Area Agency on Aging develops, provides and coordinates services that help seniors remain healthy and active for as long as possible. Available programs include legal assistance, insurance counseling, health and wellness plans and coordinated transportation. |
| Saint Marys Seniors Center | (912) 673-6075 | The Saint Marys Senior Center is open daily to provide a safe place for seniors to socialize and take part in activities. The center offers legal aid, hot meals and periodic health checks. Seniors can also take part in games, classes, fitness activities and frequently scheduled outings. |
| Georgia Long Term Care Ombudsman | (404) 657-5258 | The ombudsman serves as an advocate for seniors in assisted living and other long-term care facilities. The program makes frequent visits to facilities to ensure they are maintaining federal and state standards in regards to care. The ombudsman also educates seniors on their rights and provides support to caregivers. |
| Saint Marys Department of Veterans Services | (912) 262-2345 | Located in Brunswick, the local Department of Veterans Services helps prior military members sign up for benefits and services that they are entitled to. These services include education benefits, home loans, health care and pensions. The VA also assists beneficiaries in locating national cemeteries for military burials. |
| Camden County Senior Center | (912) 729-5000 | Serving seniors in Saint Marys and throughout the county, the Camden County Senior Center is open daily to provide seniors with safe and fun activities. These include exercise programs, outings, quilting sessions, parties and classes. Meals are also provided daily. |
In Saint Marys, assisted living communities must adhere to rules and regulations set by the Georgia Department of Community Health. These detailed guidelines contain information on health and safety, housekeeping, staffing and medical management. Learn more about these standards at our Assisted Living in Georgia page.
