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Reviewed by Victoria Collier, VA-Accredited Attorney Patriot Angels has helped 15 families in St. Augustine access the VA benefits they've earned.
Memory Care in St. Augustine by the Numbers
Patriot Angels Memory Care Partners in St. Augustine
All 2 communities below are a Patriot Angels memory care partner in St. Augustine.
Other Options for Veterans Near St. Augustine
Compare a few more partner communities a short drive from St. Augustine.
What Memory Care Costs in St. Augustine
Memory care in Florida costs about $5,495 a month (based on 2025 move-in prices); no St. Augustine-only figure is published. Ask each St. Augustine community what its memory care rate includes, since some price care levels separately. If the family home is a concern, read how VA looks at a home for net worth.
| Benchmark | Per month | Left after up to $3,845 |
|---|---|---|
| Florida memory care | $5,495 | $1,650 |
| U.S. memory care | $6,690 | $2,845 |
| Florida assisted living | $5,610 | $1,765 |
Check Memory Care Aid & Attendance Eligibility in St. Augustine
Memory care is paid care, which is what Aid & Attendance is for. A St. Augustine veteran or surviving spouse living with dementia may qualify for up to $3,845 a month. Veterans rated 100% service-connected may also qualify; see Aid & Attendance with a 100% rating.
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Veterans in St. Augustine and the Need for Memory Care
St. Augustine is home to about 1,314 veterans, 689 of them 65 or older. Across St. Johns County the count is 23,534, with 10,681 age 65 or older (American Community Survey 2020–2024).
Tips for Comparing St. Augustine Communities
Assisted living on the same campus
2 of the 2 St. Augustine partners also run assisted living, handy for a couple where only one spouse has dementia.
Staff training
Ask St. Augustine communities how many hours of dementia training caregivers get, and how often it is refreshed.
Night-time
Sundowning makes evenings hard. Ask St. Augustine staff how many caregivers are on the memory care floor overnight.
Visiting
A St. Augustine community close to the family member who visits most usually matters more than a nicer one farther away.
Memory Care in Cities Near St. Augustine
Widen the memory care search beyond St. Augustine with these nearby Florida cities.
Veteran Families We’ve Helped
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St. Augustine Memory Care Questions
Can a St. Augustine veteran use Aid & Attendance for memory care?
Yes. A qualifying wartime veteran or surviving spouse in St. Augustine who needs supervision because of dementia can receive up to $3,845 a month toward the bill.
What does memory care cost in St. Augustine?
About $5,495 a month is typical across Florida. Ask each St. Augustine community for its rate sheet.
How many memory care partners are in St. Augustine?
2 in St. Augustine, plus 156 across Florida.
Is a dementia diagnosis needed to get Aid & Attendance in St. Augustine?
No. St. Augustine families do not need a specific diagnosis. VA looks at the need for help or supervision, and a doctor’s statement about memory loss supports that.
Other Care Options in St. Augustine Besides Memory Care
Assisted living in St. Augustine
An apartment with staff nearby, a step between memory care and living alone in St. Augustine.
In-home care in St. Augustine
Help at home in St. Augustine for a veteran who wants to stay put a while longer.
Related Patriot Angels guides
Looking for memory care beyond St. Augustine? See Memory Care in Florida or the national guide.
