Port StLucie Memory Care (Alzheimer's & Dementia)

The right Port St. Lucie assisted living facility (ALF) is waiting for you. We'll show you what they cost and how to select the right one. But first, here's a little info on Port St. Lucie.

No matter how you like to spend your retirement days, chances are this east coast Florida city can accommodate. The new Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens boasts a pond, paved paths, gardens, pavilion and gift shop. On Wednesday nights, the Gardens hosts an outdoor Jazz and Blues concert with music provided by the Fort Pierce Jazz and Blues Society. What a great way to spend the evening!

Nature is all around Port St. Lucie and there's no better way to experience it than a visit to the Savannas Preserve State Park. Here you'll find canoeing, kayaking, fishing, bird watching, 18 miles of multi-use paths. The 225-acre Oxbow Eco-Center is another way to experience the area's complex eco-systems from St. Lucie River to the Atlantic Ocean.

Other local attractions include the National UTD-Navy SEAL Museum - the only one of its kind - NY Mets Spring Training games, and pontoon tours on the St. Lucie Aquatic Preserve where you'll see alligators, turtles, birds and otters.

Here are some financial facts that may interest you. Port St. Lucie's overall cost of living is about equal to the U.S. average. According to a Genworth Financial survey, a one-bedroom in a Springfield assisted living facility averages $2,550 a month. A private room in a nursing home averages $6,540 a month, while a semi-private averages $6,083 a day. The services of a home health aide average $3,146 a month and homemaker services average $3,123 a month.

Read "How to Select a Facility."  for tips on selecting a Port St. Lucie assisted living facility.