How can I afford a Care Advisor?

Anyone can afford an Assisted Living Locator Care Advisor. That’s because we are paid only when we help you make a decision about your senior’s living location and we are paid by the location you choose. And because we only receive payment when you’re paying the Care Community directly, we’ll also put you in touch with your state’s social service network to make sure that you receive the proper state support in the event that you are unable to pay for senior care and housing yourself.

What can a Care Advisor help me with?

An Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisor specializes in knowing your senior housing and in home care options, but via their referral network they can connect you with state resources in the event that you need to consider state resources to finance and secure senior housing, as well as a wide variety of specialists who focus on some aspect of the senior services industry- Eldercare Attorneys, Financial Specialists, Real Estate Agents, Downsizing Specialists, Home Health Experts, and just about any other senior service need you can think of.

Who is my Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisor?

Glad you asked. This site gives you a number of ways to find your local Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisor. Pick one and we’ll either get them on the phone, or make sure that they contact you in a timely fashion. Click here to get to our Care Advisor page.

How are Care Advisors trained?

Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisors are vetted for the right set of skills before they ever even buy a franchise. Once they do, we provide comprehensive initial training and a 13 week “in community” onboarding process. We ask all Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisors to become Certified Senior Advisors, a nationwide accreditation program that provides additional industry specific knowledge. Care Advisors also participate in continuing education provided by us and provided by local senior oriented industry associations to ensure that they understand the latest tools, techniques and industry rules and regulations to help you navigate the senior experience.

What does a Care Advisor do?

An Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisor spends time at each of the communities and homes in your local area. They understand how well the community is performing against state standards and they understand what the community is good at- in short, they understand what isn’t in the community’s glossy brochure. An Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisor networks to ensure that they have a broad array of qualified resource team members that they can call on to help deal with challenges beyond senior housing and care, which is their own area of expertise. And Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisors spend time with families and seniors. They can’t help if they don’t know and understand you and your family. Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisors have a structured way to identify important needs that you and your senior have, which they then use to match you to the best community choices or the best members of their resource network that can meet your needs.

Who is Assisted Living Locators®?

A franchise business based in Arizona, with local owners and operators across the US. Our Care Advisors bring problem solving skills and compassion to your local senior community, and we supply the training, processes and industry knowledge they need to provide you with the help you want.

Where are your Care Advisors located?

Everywhere. If we don’t have a Care Advisor yet in your local area, we’ll find you an affiliate advisor who can help. But every month we train more Care Advisors to meet the growing needs of seniors in every community across the US. You can find your local Care Advisor by using the tools on this website. And because we are nationwide, we can help you in your town or in towns all across the US.

When should I contact an Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisor?

Since Care Advisors understand the entire range of living options available to seniors, any family with a senior over 55 can benefit from their expertise. Use us to understand your independent living options if your senior wants more time for leisure pursuits after 55. Use us especially when you are concerned about the safety or health of your senior loved one. And it’s critically important that you reach out to us if your senior is in the hospital or rehabilitation facility so that we help you navigate the immediate next health care and housing steps that must be taken, giving you a voice in how the health care and insurance systems in your state manage your senior’s needs.

Assisted Living In Jacksonville, FL

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Find the Best Assisted Living Near Jacksonville, FL

Finding the perfect assisted living situation in Jacksonville, FL, can feel a bit overwhelming — especially if you’re not from the area. Fortunately, local senior living care advisors can help guide you and your loved ones through the process, from start to end. Their insider’s knowledge of Jacksonville means they can offer personalized assistance and answer any questions you have about local assisted living communities.

Looking for the perfect assisted living community in Jacksonville, FL, for your loved one? Local Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisors are available to help you every step of the way!

Your Jacksonville, FL Senior Living Advisor

Brian Sheridan

Servicing Jacksonville, Amelia Island, Jacksonville Beaches.

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As a trained Eldercare Advisor, I help families find senior living accommodations that are the best match for their loved one. I take into consideration your location preferences, budget, and clinical needs when finding a new home. You can count on me to be with you every step of the way throughout this process - from the initial meeting, to placement in the community or home and beyond.

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What is the Cost of Assisted Living in Jacksonville, FL

According to the 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, the average monthly cost of assisted living in Jacksonville, FL, is currently $4,150. Genworth predicts this amount will increase to $4,811 by 2025. Keep in mind, the cost of an assisted living community can vary dramatically depending on different factors, such as the apartment size, type of care, whether you have pets, property amenities, etc.

Jacksonville, FL, at a Glance

Located on the Atlantic coast, Jacksonville is Florida’s largest city and offers seniors all sorts of options for entertainment and recreation. The city boasts a culturally diverse population and is considered very friendly to members of the LGBTQ+ community. Over 13 percent of the population is over the age of 65, and the city’s Senior Services Division administers numerous community-wide programs serving older residents.

Jacksonville Weather and Climate

Jacksonville’s residents experience a subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid, with temperatures in the high 80s to low 90s (F). Winters tend to be mild, though temperatures can drop into the 40s (F).

The Jacksonville area has a good air quality index rating throughout the year. This means that senior residents are generally safe to enjoy outdoor activities. However, the area is also extremely humid (on average, the humidity level for Jacksonville hovers around 75 percent), which can increase people’s susceptibility to heat-related illnesses during warmer months.

Local Hospitals and Notable Medical Care

Jacksonville’s senior residents enjoy access to multiple high-ranking hospitals, including:

Mayo Clinic–Jacksonville: Ranked #1 in the state of Florida, Mayo Clinic–Jacksonville is nationally recognized for its work in geriatrics, cancer, diabetes, and endocrinology.
Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville: Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville is known for providing safe, quality patient care. All four of its hospitals received “A’s” in the 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades.

UF Health Jacksonville: Both a general medical/surgical facility and teaching hospital, UF Health Jacksonville is well regarded for its work in urology and nationally ranked for ear, nose, and throat care.

Transportation

Thanks to a robust network of bus services, ferries, and trains, seniors are able to easily and affordably move around the Jacksonville area. The Jacksonville Transit Authority (JTA) has a massive bus fleet with almost 250 vehicles, which are free to ride if you are 65 years or older. The JTA also offers special paratransit services, as well as private same-day transportation services, for qualified residents.

Arts, Culture, and Recreation

Jacksonville, FL, is a great choice for seniors who want a place to enjoy outdoor recreation, sports, and a vibrant local food and arts scene. The region boasts 22 miles of white-sand beaches, and many of them are open to activities like barbecuing and fishing. For sports fans, the city hosts The Players Championship golf tournament each year and is also home to a professional football team, the Jacksonville Jaguars. Art lovers should be sure to visit the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens and get tickets to the Jacksonville Symphony.

Senior residents also enjoy access to 20 different senior centers around the city, where they can participate in numerous cultural, educational, and social activities with their peers.

How Do I Pay for Jacksonville, FL Assisted Living?

Veteran's Benefits

If you are a military veteran, their spouse, or a surviving spouse, you should look into using veterans benefits to help pay for your assisted living. In particular, the Aid and Attendance program helps qualified veterans cover the cost of assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), such as:

Personal hygiene
Bathing
Eating

Program benefits apply whether care is provided at home or in an assisted living facility.

Long-Term Care Insurance

Long-term care (LTC) insurance is a form of private coverage that can help pay for many of the medical, personal, and social services seniors might need as they age in Jacksonville. Unlike standard health insurance plans, LTC policies generally cover services provided in group living facility situations like assisted living. These types of policies are a popular choice for senior adults, or for individuals with a chronic condition or disability that requires daily assistance with ADLs.

Home Equity

Like many seniors, you might not have a lot of savings to pay for assisted living. However, if you own your home, your property can provide you with the financial resources to cover your long-term care needs in Jacksonville. For instance, you can rent the property out, sell it, or get a reverse mortgage. Another option is to use your home as collateral for a home equity line of credit (HELOC) loan. This allows you to quickly get cash from the value of your old house to pay for your new assisted living apartment.

Medicare

Medicare generally does not cover the cost of assisted living. However, in specific situations, Medicare A (hospital insurance) might cover short-term daily skilled care. Specifically, the program helps pay for skilled nursing services for the first 100 days after you’re released from the hospital. For example, you may need short-term assistance in Jacksonville after an operation. In such cases, assistance with ADLs can’t be the only care you need — you must also require the services of a licensed nurse.

Medicaid

Florida’s Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Long-Term Care Program (SMMC LTC), provides assistance to help qualified individuals live in their homes or in a community setting — including assisted living facilities. While program benefits will help pay for assistance with activities of daily living, the program does not typically cover room and board. To qualify, individuals must be 65 years of age or older, be eligible for Medicaid, and meet certain care-level criteria.

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FAQ About Assisted Living in Jacksonville, FL

Assisted living communities are for seniors who can live independently for the most part, but need assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), such as:

Meal preparation
Home upkeep
Personal hygiene
Medication management

Nursing home facilities are for individuals who need a higher level of support and skilled medical care than what can be provided by assisted living staff.

A local senior living care advisor can help arrange a personalized virtual tour of your top assisted living communities and answer any questions you have.

Many Jacksonville assisted living properties will allow pets — though they may have breed or size restrictions. Your local care advisor can help you find out which communities will welcome your animal companion.