Arbor Terrace Ponte Vedra

Dedicated memory care community in Ponte Vedra Beach, St. Johns County. AHCA-licensed ALF with a Limited Mental Health (LMH) endorsement and ADRD-trained staff.

Florida regulatory information

Arbor Terrace Ponte Vedra is located in the Jacksonville metro and is licensed by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), Bureau of Health Facility Regulation, Assisted Living Unit. Assisted Living Facility license under Florida Statutes Ch. 429, Part I and Rule 59A-36, F.A.C., typically paired with an Extended Congregate Care (ECC), Limited Nursing Services (LNS), or Limited Mental Health (LMH) endorsement and ADRD dementia-training standards under s. 429.178 / s. 430.5025, F.S..

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Medicaid: Florida residents who qualify for facility level of care may be eligible for Florida Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Long-Term Care (SMMC LTC) through one of the state's managed care plans (Sunshine Health, Humana, Simply Healthcare, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan, Aetna Better Health, Florida Community Care, or Molina). Not all facilities accept Medicaid — confirm directly with the provider.

Ponte Vedra Beach location & hospital context

Arbor Terrace Ponte Vedra is located in Ponte Vedra Beach, St. Johns County, FL. Nearby hospitals include Baptist Medical Center Beaches, Flagler Health+/UF Health St. Johns.

Northeast Florida veterans are served by the Jacksonville VA Outpatient Clinic, part of the North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System (headquartered at the Malcom Randall VAMC in Gainesville). Veterans and surviving spouses may be eligible for VA Aid & Attendance toward care costs.

Typical cost of memory care in Ponte Vedra Beach

In 2026, Memory Care in the Jacksonville metro typically runs $4,500–$6,800/mo. The exact rate at Arbor Terrace Ponte Vedra depends on room type and care level — request a written rate schedule before comparing options.

How to evaluate Arbor Terrace Ponte Vedra

The strongest predictors of care quality at a senior-care community aren't in the brochure. Get the overnight caregiver-to-resident ratio — daytime numbers paper over the real picture — then the past year's staff turnover and how long the administrator has held the job. Find out what would trigger a move-out and how often the care plan gets revisited. Time a visit around a meal and an activity, and watch whether residents actually seem engaged. Verify the AHCA license and inspection history through Florida Health Finder.

Questions to ask on your tour

• What is the overnight caregiver-to-resident ratio?
• How long have the administrator and head caregiver been in their roles?
• What care needs would require a resident to transfer to a higher level of care?
• How are medications managed, and how are errors tracked?
• What AHCA license do you hold — ALF under Ch. 429, Part I / Rule 59A-36, F.A.C. — and do you carry an ECC, LNS, or LMH endorsement?
• What activities are offered seven days a week?
• How do you handle a resident fall or medical emergency at 2 a.m.?
• Can I visit unannounced after we've signed the residency agreement?
• Do you have any current AHCA citations or enforcement actions on Florida Health Finder?
• Do you accept SMMC LTC Medicaid or VA Aid & Attendance?
• If my parent needs dementia care, is your ADRD staff training current under Florida's standards?

Other memory care communities in the Jacksonville metro

• Sonata Beaches — Jacksonville Beach, FL
• HarborChase of Mandarin — Jacksonville, FL
• The Blake at St. Johns — St. Johns, FL