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 Vero Beach, FL

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Find the Best Assisted Living Near Vero Beach, FL

It is no surprise your loved one is considering moving into assisted living in Vero Beach, FL, to enjoy the area’s mild year-round temperatures and beautiful beaches. An elegant beach-side city located along Florida’s Atlantic Coast, Vero Beach is a senior-friendly community that offers a wide range of assisted living properties. If your loved one is ready to transition to assisted living, you can rely on a local senior housing advisor to help you find the ideal assisted living facility in Vero Beach, FL.

Your Vero Beach, FL Senior Living Advisor

Shane and Misty Clark

Treasure & Space Coast; Riviera beach Palm Beach Gardens, Jupiter, Palm City, Stuart, Port Sint Lucie, Fort Pierce, Florida Ridg, Cocoa Beach, Cape Canaveral, Cocoa, Titusville, Mims, Edgewater, New Smyrna Beach, Port Orange, Daytona beach

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We know first-hand how difficult it is to find an aging loved one the right care environment. We look forward to assisting you navigate what can be a confusing and stressful process. Together, we can find a safe, caring, enriching community for your loved one.

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What is the Cost of Assisted Living in Vero Beach, FL

The average monthly cost of an assisted living property in Vero Beach, FL, is currently $3,350 per month, however, the price can vary depending on community amenities, location, etc. For example, does your loved one want to move to a resort-like assisted living property on the beachfront, or would they prefer a smaller, more intimate community located further inland?

A local senior housing expert can help you compare the different services and amenities offered by Vero Beach assisted living properties, so you can find the perfect choice that fits your loved one’s specific budget and lifestyle needs.

What Should Every Senior Know About Living in Vero Beach, FL?

Located on Florida’s Treasure Coast, Vero Beach offers seniors plenty of opportunities for relaxation, recreation, and entertainment. Indeed, Vero Beach has become quite the retirement haven. According to the 2020 U.S. census, almost 30% of the city’s population is 65 or older.

Vero Beach Weather and Climate

Vero Beach, FL has a humid subtropical climate, with hot and humid summers and mild, drier winters. Over the course of the year, the average temperature ranges from a low of 51° F in the winter to a high of 89° F in the summer. The area receives an average of 53 inches of precipitation per year, with the wettest months being August and September.

Local Hospitals and Notable Medical Care

Vero Beach residents have access to several nearby hospitals that offer both standard and specialty care for seniors. Options include:

The Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital. Recognized as South Florida’s premiere hospital five years in a row according to U.S. News & World Report.
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Treasure Coast. The region’s leading provider of inpatient physical, speech, and occupational therapy for brain injury, stroke, and other complex neurological and orthopedic conditions.
HCA Florida Vero Beach Emergency. A 12-bed, 24/7 emergency care clinic that includes a trauma bay and diagnostic services.

Transportation

Vero Beach, FL provides a free public transit system around Indian River County, making it easy for seniors to get to medical appointments, shopping areas, beaches, and more without needing to own a car. There is also the Community Coach, a door-to-door bus service available for customers with special needs due to age or disabilities.

Arts, Culture, and Recreation

Vero Beach, Florida is a haven for golf, fishing, and water sports. It is also home to many historical and cultural attractions that draw visitors from all over the state. For example:

Vero Beach Museum of Art: One of the largest cultural arts facilities on Florida’s Treasure Coast, the museum includes galleries featuring national and international exhibitions as well as sculpture parks with large-scale works.
Ballet Vero Beach. The only professional ballet company in the South Florida region, Ballet Vero Beach has gained a reputation for dynamic, innovation and programming.
The National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum. Dedicated to preserving the history of the U.S. Navy SEALs, the museum provides hands-on opportunities for all ages to explore military history through interactive exhibits.
Manatee Observation and Education Center: Nature lovers can explore the covered observation walkways or climb the observation tower for a chance to see the Florida manatee in the wild.
The city also boasts numerous parks and beaches for residents to enjoy.

Additional Senior Living Care Advisors near Vero Beach, FL

Rese Garson

Serving Ft. Pierce, Indian River, Vero Beach, Fellsmere, Sebastian, Grant, Malabar, Palm Bay, Melbourne, West Melbourne, Indian Harbour Beach, Indiatlantic, Satellite Beach, and Palm Shores.

Meet Advisor 321-367-3520

As the owner of Assisted Living Locators in Palm Bay-Melbourne, Florida I'm committed to providing a tailored, no-cost senior placement service to my community. With over 20 years in guest services and a decade in healthcare, coupled with a Master’s in Health Administration, I've developed a deep understanding of individual needs and challenges. I place immense value on the relationships I forge and am dedicated to earning trust through empathy and active listening. Now, as a part of the Assisted Living Locators team, I'm eager to leverage my skills to aid seniors and their families in making vital life decisions. I'm thrilled to offer my distinctive expertise and unwavering commitment to the seniors and their families throughout Brevard County.

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How Do I Pay for Vero Beach, FL Assisted Living?

A local senior care advisor will help you and your family understand various options for covering the cost of your loved one’s assisted living community in Vero Beach, FL. Possible funding sources include those listed below.

Veteran's Benefits

If your loved one (or their spouse) is a United States Armed Forces veteran it is possible that the Department of Veterans Affairs may cover some or all of the cost of an assisted living facility through the Improved Pension Program. Reach out to the local veteran’s affairs office for more information and to find out if your loved one is eligible for benefits that could pay for their assisted living community in Vero Beach, FL.

Long-Term Care Insurance

It is important that you ask your loved one if they have ever taken out a long-term care insurance plan. If so, that plan might partially or fully cover their Vero Beach assisted living community’s monthly bill. Be sure to contact their insurance agent for more information about how to apply their long-term insurance benefits to pay for their assisted living property.

Home Equity

If your loved ones own their home (or have paid off a large portion of their mortgage) and have good credit, they might be able to convert their home’s equity to pay for Vero Beach assisted living. A senior housing advisor can help you learn about different ways to use home equity to help cover some or all of the cost of assisted living in Vero Beach, FL.

Medicare

While Medicare does not cover the cost of Vero Beach assisted living, it can cover your loved one’s medical expenses. This means the money that would normally go towards healthcare can instead be used to help pay assisted living community fees.

Medicaid

Florida Medicaid offers several different programs which might help seniors cover the cost of their assisted living facility. These programs have varying eligibility requirements and benefits, so it is best to work with a local senior living advisor who can help your loved one navigate the system.

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FAQ About Assisted Living in Vero Beach, FL

Under the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration assisted living communities are licensed to provide routine personal care services. This includes assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), including personal hygiene, medication management, meal preparation, dining, and cleaning up.

Nursing homes require a different license and are for individuals with more serious health conditions that need skilled nursing and medical care.

In most cases, assisted living communities in Vero Beach will permit residents to stay with family for special occasions, such as holidays. A senior care advisor can work with you to discuss the specific rules with staff at different Vero Beach assisted living facilities.

A local senior care advisor can often arrange for a virtual tour of your top assisted living properties in the Vero Beach, FL area.