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Assisted Living in St. Augustine by the Numbers
Veteran-Approved Assisted Living in St. Augustine
All 2 communities below are a Patriot Angels partner in St. Augustine, ready to work with veterans and surviving spouses on VA benefits.
Paying for Assisted Living in St. Augustine
No separate St. Augustine figure is published, so the best benchmark is the Florida median of $5,610 a month (CareScout 2025), $590 under the U.S. median of $6,200. In St. Augustine, as elsewhere, the care level written into the plan moves the price more than the apartment does.
| Benchmark | Per month | Left after up to $3,845 |
|---|---|---|
| Florida assisted living median | $5,610 | $1,765 |
| U.S. assisted living median | $6,200 | $2,355 |
| Florida in-home care | $6,101 | $2,256 |
Check Aid & Attendance Eligibility in St. Augustine
Assisted living is paid care, which is what Aid & Attendance is for. A St. Augustine veteran or surviving spouse who needs help with daily activities may qualify for up to $3,845 a month.
Prefer to talk it through? Call (844) 757-3047
Veterans in St. Augustine
About 1,314 veterans live in St. Augustine, and 689 of them are 65 or older. Across St. Johns County, there are 23,534 veterans, 10,681 of them 65 or older. Figures come from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
Tips for Comparing St. Augustine Communities
Dementia down the road
2 of the 2 St. Augustine partners also run memory care, so a resident whose memory declines can often stay on the same campus.
Staffing at night
Ask St. Augustine communities how many caregivers are on duty overnight and how fast they answer a call button.
Visiting distance
A St. Augustine community near the family member who visits most often usually beats a slightly nicer one farther away.
Read the contract
Ask a St. Augustine community for its residency agreement early, including notice periods and what triggers a move-out.
Assisted Living in Cities Near St. Augustine
Other Florida assisted living pages within driving distance of St. Augustine.
Veteran Families We’ve Helped
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St. Augustine Assisted Living Questions
Can a St. Augustine veteran use Aid & Attendance for assisted living?
Yes. A qualifying wartime veteran or surviving spouse in St. Augustine who needs help with daily activities can receive up to $3,845 a month toward the community’s bill.
What does assisted living cost in St. Augustine?
No St. Augustine-only figure is published. The Florida median is $5,610 a month (CareScout 2025).
How many assisted living partners are in St. Augustine?
2 in St. Augustine, plus 209 across Florida.
Which St. Augustine communities also offer memory care?
2 of our 2 St. Augustine partners do. Look for the Memory Care tag on each card.
Does a St. Augustine community have to accept VA benefits?
No. Aid & Attendance is paid to the veteran or surviving spouse, so it can go toward the bill at any private St. Augustine community.
More Care Options in St. Augustine
Memory care in St. Augustine
Dementia-trained staff and secure settings for St. Augustine families.
In-home care in St. Augustine
Help at home in St. Augustine; the state median is $6,101 a month.
Related Patriot Angels guides
GuideDoes Aid & Attendance Pay for Assisted Living?Read guide →
GuideTypes of Senior Care ComparedComing soon
GuideHow to Talk to Your Parent About Assisted LivingComing soonLooking beyond St. Augustine? See Assisted Living in Florida or the national guide.