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Palm City, FL · 36 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
One of Palm City's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $9,520–$12,320/mo
View full evaluation →Senior Care in Port St. Lucie, Florida
Every licensed senior community in the Port St. Lucie, FL area — evaluated with real federal inspection data, staffing records, and transparent pricing, then ranked by our objective Scout Score. A local advisor can help you compare and tour, free.
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Cost of senior care in Port St. Lucie
Local Port St. Lucie-area estimates: published state survey medians adjusted for Port St. Lucie prices. Your advisor will find options that match your budget.
Assisted Living
$5,160/mo median
typical range $4,130–$6,450
Memory Care
$5,330/mo median
typical range $4,260–$6,660
Skilled Nursing
$10,610/mo median
typical range $9,520–$12,320
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
$5,160/mo median
typical range $2,860–$5,860
Residential Care Home
$4,640/mo median
typical range $3,710–$5,800
2024–2026 published survey medians medians, adjusted to Port St. Lucie using federal (BEA) regional price data. Methodology
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Port St. Lucie.
- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
All 15 communities in Port St. Lucie, ranked
Ranked by Haven Scout Score — our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety.
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Palm Garden of Port Saint Lucie
Scout 91Port Saint Lucie, FL · 120 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Port Saint Lucie's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $9,520–$12,320/mo
View full evaluation →3
Palm City Nursing & Rehab Center
Scout 91Palm City, FL · 120 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Palm City's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $9,520–$12,320/mo
View full evaluation →4
Port Saint Lucie, FL · 120 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Port Saint Lucie's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $9,520–$12,320/mo
View full evaluation →5
Stuart, FL · 120 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Stuart's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $9,520–$12,320/mo
View full evaluation →6
Port Saint Lucie, FL · 120 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Port Saint Lucie.
Est. $9,520–$12,320/mo
View full evaluation →Skilled Nursing
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Vivo Healthcare Fort Pierce
Scout 79Fort Pierce, FL · 79 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Fort Pierce.
Est. $9,520–$12,320/mo
View full evaluation →8
Solaris Healthcare Parkway
Scout 77Stuart, FL · 177 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Stuart.
Est. $9,520–$12,320/mo
View full evaluation →9
Stuart, FL · 120 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Stuart.
Est. $9,520–$12,320/mo
View full evaluation →10
Hobe Sound, FL · 120 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Hobe Sound.
Est. $9,520–$12,320/mo
View full evaluation →11
Port Saint Lucie, FL · 123 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Port Saint Lucie.
Est. $9,520–$12,320/mo
View full evaluation →12
Port Saint Lucie, FL · 180 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Port Saint Lucie.
Est. $9,520–$12,320/mo
View full evaluation →13
Fort Pierce, FL · 107 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Fort Pierce.
Est. $9,520–$12,320/mo
View full evaluation →14
Port Saint Lucie, FL · 120 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Port Saint Lucie.
Est. $9,520–$12,320/mo
View full evaluation →15
Aviata at Saint Lucie
Scout 36Fort Pierce, FL · 171 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $9,520–$12,320/mo
View full evaluation →Frequently asked questions
How much does senior living cost in Port St. Lucie, FL?
In the Port St. Lucie, FL area, assisted living typically runs $4,130–$6,450/month (median $5,160), memory care $4,260–$6,660/month (median $5,330), and skilled nursing $9,520–$12,320/month (median $10,610) — local estimates built from published survey medians adjusted for area prices. A free Haven advisor can pinpoint exact pricing for communities that fit your budget.
What are the best senior living communities in Port St. Lucie, FL?
Ranked purely by objective federal data (star ratings, staffing, inspections — rankings cannot be bought), the top-rated communities in Port St. Lucie, FL right now are Waters Edge Health and Rehabilitation, Palm Garden of Port Saint Lucie, Palm City Nursing & Rehab Center. The full ranked list of 15 communities is on this page.
How are the 15 communities on this page rated?
Every skilled nursing community is scored with our Haven Scout Score, a composite built from official CMS Care Compare data — overall star rating, health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures — plus safety signals like fines and citation history. We rank by objective data, not by who pays us.
Is Haven really free for families?
Yes. Haven is always free for families. When we help a family find and move into the right community, that community pays us a referral fee. You never pay anything, and we show every licensed community in the area — not just paying partners.
What's the difference between assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing?
Assisted living helps with daily activities while preserving independence. Memory care is a secured setting with specially trained staff for dementia. Skilled nursing provides 24/7 licensed medical care and rehab. Not sure which fits? Take our free 2-minute care assessment.