There are 19 respite care facilities serving Fort Pierce, Florida. This includes 7 facilities in Fort Pierce and 12 nearby. Senior respite care costs in Florida range from around $215 up to $638 daily, with a mean expenditure running approximately $334. The monthly cost averages roughly $10,005 and ranges between $6,438 and $19,140. On a yearly basis, the average cost is about $83,950, which is higher than the nationwide average of $77,380.
Fort Pierce is a medium sized city in Saint Lucie County, Florida. It is included in the Port St. Lucie metro statistical area. It has a total population of 89,162, with 324,902 residents in the encompassing statistical area. The 55+ community currently makes up approximately 33% of the total population.
Fort Pierce has a good SeniorScore™ of 75. The city has a median per capita income of $20,000 and a median household income is $37,000 (the Florida state average is $40,000). The current unemployment rate is roughly 14.74% and the mean housing price is $124,500, which is significantly less than the state average of $208,500.
Fort Pierce has ideal mean temperatures, with very mild winters and very temperate summers. The city receives very large amounts of rain each year. In relation to other cities, Fort Pierce has a very high rate of crime and excellent air quality.