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Fleming Island is a small city near Jacksonville, Florida, with approximately 29,000 people, with 18% aged 65 and older. Multiple waterfront parks, shops and a quaint downtown area offer a family friendly atmosphere. Seniors who prefer warmer temperatures can appreciate the pleasant year-round temperatures with July highs around 92 and average January lows around 43 degrees. Excellent hospitals nearby include the Baptist Clay Medical Center, which provides high-quality adult care.
Two assisted living communities are located in the city center of Fleming Island. Offering home and community-based services in a residential atmosphere, assisted living communities in the city cost around $4,150 per month. This cost can vary depending on the size of the room, the number of amenities and what types of conditions the community offers.
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Genworth’s 2020 Cost of Care Survey estimates the average cost of an assisted living community in Fleming Island at $4,150 per month. This is $450 more than the state average and $150 less than the national average. Comparing the cost in other southeast states, assisted living in Georgia, Alabama and South Carolina are all less expensive at $3,500, $3,150 and $3,988 per month.
In comparison to Fleming Island, assisted living in Panama City and The Villages are both more expensive at $5,161 and $4,950 per month, respectively. Pensacola residents pay around $3,805, and those in North Point pay $3,888. Palm Bay residents pay about $50 less, while those in Miami have one of the most affordable costs at $3,500 per month.
Note: Data for Fleming Island was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Jacksonville, was used instead.
The Florida Long-Term Care Waiver Program helps low-income seniors pay for home and community-based services in assisted living communities and long-term care. The waiver, which is available for seniors aged 60 and older, covers services such as housekeeping, medication administration and transportation. Learn more about this waiver, including how to apply and everything it covers at our Assisted Living in Florida page.
| Contact | Description | |
| Clay County Senior Services | (816) 595-4200 | Clay County Senior Services delivers programs to older adults that promote wellness and a better quality of life. These services include transportation, delivered and congregate meals, educational programs, exercise, fall prevention seminars and mental wellness information. The LifeBios program allows seniors a chance to create their own life journal to share with family and friends. |
| Florida Department of Elder Affairs | (850) 414-2000 | The Florida Department of Elder Affairs offers statewide programs and services for elder adults within the community. The department provides home and community-based services that include an Alzheimer’s disease initiative, adult food program, congregate meal sites, health and wellness and a senior companion program. |
| ElderSource | (904) 391-6600 | ElderSource helps seniors and their caregivers with advice on programs that enhance health and independence. The program operates the Elder Helpline, which offers information on subjects of interest to seniors. It also offers insurance counseling, helps seniors navigate the numerous Medicare options and serves as an advocate in elder abuse cases. There’s also an online directory of senior and caregiver resources. |
| Florida Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (850) 414-2323 | The Florida long-term care ombudsman advocates for seniors who live in assisted living communities or nursing homes. The ombudsman educates seniors, staff members, family and caregivers on elder rights and helps to resolve complaints against long-term care communities. |
| Clay County Veterans Services | (904) 269-6376 | The Clay County Veterans Service office helps prior military members locate programs and services that best suit their needs. The department can help with pensions, education, vocational rehabilitation, hospitalization, job services and illnesses related to military service. It also helps seniors file for the Aid and Attendance Benefit, which helps pay for activities of daily living in long-term care. |
Assisted living communities in Fleming Island must adhere to state laws and regulations. These standards are maintained by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA). Learn more about these laws and regulations at our Assisted Living in Florida page.
