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Palm City is a stunning beachside census-designated community in Martin County, Florida. The town is home to a growing population of adults aged 65 and older, representing almost a third of its nearly 26,000 residents. Residents benefit from the Sunshine State’s typically hot weather with no snow and temperatures of up to 90 degrees F in the summer. Palm city has many medical professionals looking after its community of seniors, with an estimated 255 physicians for every 100,000 people, which is well above the national median of 210. The city also has scenic amenities, including Lance Corporal Justin Wilson Memorial Park and Leighton Park.
Palm City is served by 20 assisted living communities, two of which are within city limits. The Genworth Cost of Care 2020 Survey averages the monthly room and board rates to $4,399.
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Rates for assisted living in Palm City are $99 above the U.S. median and substantially higher than Florida’s average of $3,700. The city’s costs are significantly higher than the averages in the adjacent states of Alabama ($3,150) and Georgia ($3,500).
Palm City, along with other east coastal areas such as Sebastian ($4,500) and Palm Bay ($4,100), are among the costliest areas in the state. In some inland cities such as Orlando ($3,700), Lakeland ($3,945) and Sebring ($2,895), rates for assisted living are lower than in Palm City. In Jacksonville rates are $249 below Palm City, and in Naples, costs rise to $4,550, among the highest in the state.
Note: Data for Palm City was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Port St. Lucie, was used instead.
Florida’s Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Long-Term Care Program can help low-income seniors who receive Medicaid develop a long-term care plan, which can include assisted living. Seniors who are on a low income but don’t qualify for Medicaid may still get financial assistance with the Optional State Supplementation program.
For more details about these programs and to see who qualifies, visit our Assisted Living in Florida page.
| Contact | Description | |
| The Kane Center | (772) 223-7800 | As Martin County’s Council on Aging, the center offers a range of helpful and fun activities for seniors in the area. Seniors can take part in activities such as Zumba gold, poker and watercolor lessons. The center also provides health promotion classes such as A Matter of Balance and programs to help manage chronic illnesses. |
| The Area Agency on Aging Helpline | (866) 684-5885 | The Helpline is operated by the Area Agency on Aging of Beach Palm and the Treasure Coast and acts as an initial contact between older adults and services available to them. Callers can apply for AAA services and sign up for the healthy living seminars or The Foster Grandparents program. Seniors can also get help with planning their long-term care and check if they qualify for any public benefits. |
| Florida Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program | (850) 414-2323 | The statewide ombudsman is an independent entity created to ensure the rights of assisted living residents are upheld. Seniors can call the program for help in making informed choices when choosing assisted living. Residents and members of the public can also report concerns about specific communities. |
| Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders | (800) 963-5337 | SHINE is a free service to help Florida seniors understand their health insurance options. Callers can get unbiased advice on topics including Medicare, Medicaid and options for long-term care insurance. |
| The Martin County Veterans Services Office | (772) 288-5448 | The Martin County Veterans Office can help seniors who served in the U.S. Military navigate the complex set of federal programs. Older adults can get help finding and applying for pensions and service compensations they are eligible for. |
| AmeriCorps Seniors | (772) 283-4800 | Older adults in Martin County aged 55 and older can join this program. Senior volunteers are matched with local opportunities such as helping veterans to find employment and teaching children to read. Volunteering can improve seniors’ health and well-being and keep them engaged in their local communities. |
Florida’s Long-Term Care Services Division is overseen by the state’s Agency for Healthcare Administration, and it sets the statutes all assisted living communities in Palm City need to abide by. Learn more about these laws by visiting our Assisted Living in Florida page.
