44 Residential Care Homes near Fernandina Beach, FL

 

Learn More About Care Homes in Fernandina, FL

 

This peaceful, coastal town on Amelia Island at the northeastern tip of Florida offers easy access to pristine white-sand beaches, creating a paradisal retirement setting. Local recreation areas and attractions, like Seaside Park and the Amelia Community Theatre, showcase Fernandina Beach’s natural beauty and welcoming atmosphere.

In Fernandina Beach, residential care homes — sometimes called care homes, board and care homes, group homes, or personal care homes — are often houses in residential neighborhoods that are adapted, equipped, and staffed to care for a small number of residents, usually 10 or less. Similar to assisted living but in a smaller, more residential setting, these homes provide supervision, organized events, and assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs). This means care homes can help with everyday routines but typically do not provide 24-hour skilled nursing assistance.

Cost of Care Homes in Fernandina, FL

The median monthly cost of a room in a care home is about $2,800 in the state of Florida. However, the cost of living in a care home depends largely on location. Since the homes are private residences, costs are tied to real estate value and therefore may vary greatly.

 

Learn More About Fernandina Beach, FL

 

Cost of Living

 

The total household expenses associated with living in Fernandina Beach are rated 21 points below the national average. Grocery and other essential costs are also rated below the average, indicating that Fernandina Beach is relatively affordable.

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
79	71	85	78	82	80

 

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
$66,677 per year	$55,423 per year	$57,057 per year	$36,254 per year	$38,338 per year	$4,624 per year	$791 per month

 

 

Local Hospitals

 

The top hospitals that service Fernandina Beach include:

Baptist Medical Center Nassau

• Facility type: short-term acute care
• Bed count: 50+
• Specialties: emergency department, physical therapy, joint replacement

 

Weather and Climate

 

Fernandina Beach’s climate is classified as humid subtropical, meaning the area experiences hot, rainy summers and short, mild winters. The average humidity level is 70%, and humidity levels are often highest during September at about 74%.

 

Seasonal Temperatures

January Average	January Maximum	January Minimum
54°F	63°F	45°F

 

July Average	July Maximum	July Minimum
82°F	90°F	75°F

 

Air Quality

• Relative Air Quality Index: 72

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: 50″

 

 

Demographics and Values

 

Population Statistics

Median Age	Percent of Population Over 65	Population	Population Density	Average Household Size
51	34.4%	12,785	1,137 per square mile	2.2

 

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)
<0.1%	3.2%	10.5%	6.7%	<0.1%	0.2%	79.8%

These figures were taken from the most recent U.S. Census.

 

LGBTQ+ Inclusivity

These scores were taken from the Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.

• Non-discrimination laws in Jacksonville: 26/30
• Overall inclusivity: 81/100

 

2020 Presidential Election

Democratic	Republican	Other
26.5%	72.4%	1.1%

 

 

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

 

Some of the most popular museums and historic sites in Fernandina Beach include:

• Amelia Island Museum of History
• Maritime Museum

Outdoor attractions in Fernandina Beach:

• Seaside Park
• Big Talbot Island State Park

Fernandina Beach’s top entertainment destinations and shopping districts are:

• Amelia Community Theatre
• Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival
• Island Walk Shopping Center
• Amelia Plaza Shopping Center

 

Transportation

NassauTRANSIT offers demand-based, same-day paratransit services for senior citizens of Fernandina Beach. Taxis and rideshare services, like Uber and Lyft, are also available in Fernandina Beach.