Learn More About Home Care in St. Augustine, FL
A stroll through St. Augustine’s Historic District transports visitors to another era — the mid-1500s, to be exact. That’s when Spanish settlers first landed in this marshy, coastal area carved out by the Matanzas, Tolomato, and San Sebastian rivers. Today you can tour grand cathedrals, Colonial fortresses, Gilded Age mansions, and iconic hotels while exploring downtown St. Augustine’s palm-lined, lantern-lit streets. To the east you’ll find the pristine beaches of Anastasia State Park, and about 30 minutes northwest await the professional courses and resort amenities of the World Golf Village.
Home care, or in-home care, in St. Augustine is a service which offers compassion and help to seniors who need assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) and wish to remain in their homes. Levels of care vary according to need, and can include companionship, meal prep, cleaning, transportation, and help with ADLs like bathing and dressing. Home care aides are trained to understand the nuances of senior care but generally aren’t licensed to provide medical services.
Cost of Home Care in St. Augustine, FL
The median monthly cost of a home health aide in 2020 was about $4,400 in the Jacksonville area and $4,300 in the state of Florida, according to Genworth. To learn more about the cost of home care in St. Augustine, contact one of A Place for Mom’s Senior Living Advisors.
Learn More About St. Augustine, FL
Cost of Living
The total household expenses associated with living in St. Augustine are rated five points below the national average. Grocery and other essential costs are also rated slightly below the average.
Index Scores
All index scores are based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates that the cost is twice as expensive as the national average, while a score of 50 indicates that the cost is half as expensive.
| Household Expenses |
Health Care |
Insurance |
Entertainment |
Groceries |
Clothing |
| 95 |
89 |
98 |
94 |
97 |
96 |
Income and Housing
| Median Income Age 45-64 |
Median Income Age 65+ |
Median Household Income |
Average Individual Income |
Median Employee Salary |
Average Property Tax |
One-bedroom Apartment Gross Rent Estimate |
| $80,372 per year |
$55,846 per year |
$70,114 per year |
$36,422 per year |
$38,457 per year |
$3,064 per year |
$791 per month |
Local Hospitals
The top hospitals that service St. Augustine include:
Flagler Hospital
- Facility type: nonprofit, short-term acute care
- Bed count: 330+
- Specialties: emergency department, ICU, inpatient surgery
Putnam Community Medical Center
- Facility type: corporate, short-term acute care
- Bed count: 90+
- Specialties: emergency department, hemodialysis, physical therapy
AdventHealth Palm Coast
- Facility type: faith-based, short-term acute care
- Bed count: 90+
- Specialties: emergency department, joint replacement, ICU
Weather and Climate
With a humid subtropical climate, St. Augustine has warm temperatures, lots of sunshine, and plenty of rainfall throughout the year. The hottest and wettest months in St. Augustine are May through October, while the period of November through April tends to have milder temperatures and less precipitation. Warm air from both the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico lead to strong but brief daily thunderstorms during summer days. Winters have mild temperatures and tend to be much drier than summers; snowfall is rare, but St. Augustine does have a few frosts each year. Humidity stays relatively high year round, and severe weather — including tropical storms, hurricanes, and tornadoes — is common during late spring, summer, and early fall months. The average humidity level in St. Augustine is 73%, and humidity levels are often highest during August at about 78%.
Seasonal Temperatures
| January Average |
January Maximum |
January Minimum |
| 56°F |
65°F |
46°F |
| July Average |
July Maximum |
July Minimum |
| 81°F |
89°F |
73°F |
Air Quality
- Relative Air Quality Index: 76
This index is based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the presence of air pollutants than the national average, while a score of 50 indicates half the presence.
Precipitation
- Average annual precipitation: 47.4″
Demographics and Values
Population Statistics
| Median Age |
Percent of Population Over 65 |
Population |
Population Density |
Average Household Size |
| 42 |
21.5% |
136,682 |
499 per square mile |
2.5 |
Race & Ethnicity
| American Indian or Alaskan Native |
Asian |
Black |
Hispanic or Latino |
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander |
Two or More Races |
White (not Hispanic or Latino) |
| 0.4% |
0.9% |
10.9% |
5.7% |
0.2% |
1.6% |
80.5% |
These figures were taken from the most recent U.S. Census.
LGBTQ+ Inclusivity
These scores were taken from the 2019 Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.
- Non-discrimination laws in Jacksonville: 27/30
- Overall inclusivity: 79/100
2016 Presidential Election Results for St. Johns County
| Democratic |
Republican |
Other |
| 31.6% |
65.0% |
3.4% |
Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation
Some of the most popular museums and historic sites in St. Augustine include:
- Lightner Museum
- St. Augustine Lighthouse and Maritime Museum
- Castillo de San Marcos National Monument
- Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine
- Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park
- Bridge of Lions (historic drawbridge)
- Old City Gate
- St. Augustine Pirate and Treasure Museum
- Oldest House Museum Complex
- Spanish Military Hospital Museum
- Colonial Quarter
- Villa Zorayda
- Old Jail (museum)
- Mission Nombre de Dios Museum
- Oldest Wooden School House
- World Golf Hall of Fame
Outdoor attractions in St. Augustine:
- Plaza de la Constitución
- Francis Field (outdoor events and festivals)
- Anastasia State Park
- St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park
- Tolomato Cemetery
- Huguenot Cemetery
- World Golf Village
St. Augustine’s top entertainment destinations and shopping districts are:
- Historic District (restaurants, shops, museums, hotels)
- Aviles Street (art galleries and boutique shops)
- The St. Augustine Amphitheatre
- Black Raven Pirate Ship
- Saint Augustine Distillery
- The Old City Farmers Market
Transportation
For seniors or any riders with disabilities in St. Augustine, the St. Johns County Council on Aging operates a door-to-door paratransit service as well as the Sunshine Bus Company, which provides additional bus routes and vanpools throughout St. Johns County and offers discounted fares for seniors. The City of St. Augustine also runs several free, public shuttle services throughout the year to and from popular events around the Historic District.
