Frequently Asked Questions

About Sandhill Cove:

Sandhill Cove is a vibrant, waterfront community located in Palm City, Florida, designed for active, independent-minded people age 62 and better. Our resort-style services and amenities make the most of coastal living.

What makes us special:

• Maintenance-free living with gourmet dining
• Daily schedule of activities and events
• Martin and St. Lucie counties’ only LifeCare^® community
• Lifetime access to quality, on-site health care at predictable rates

LifeCare^® at Sandhill Cove is care for life. It provides comprehensive benefits:

What’s included:

• Residency with a wide range of community services and amenities
• Long-term care for as long as you need it
• Unchanged monthly fees if you need higher levels of care (excluding ancillary charges – see contract for details)

Your benefits:

• Face the future with confidence knowing health care costs are predictable and your finances are protected
• Never leave the campus if your health needs change
• Peace of mind for you and your family

Sandhill Cove offers all levels of living on site:

• Independent Living
• Assisted Living
• Rehabilitation
• Skilled Nursing
• Respite Care

Apartment homes and villas are completely transformed to your taste before you move in. They are offered in a variety of sizes, styles and floor plans. All have spacious living and dining spaces, modern kitchens, and large windows with plantation shutters. Upgrade packages give you the option to design your own space with wood floors, ugraded carpet, tile, custom built-ins and much more.

• Apartment homes feature 1- and 2-bedroom layouts with garden or waterfront views. Some include a den/home office, guest bathroom or patio.
• Villas feature 2-bedroom, 2-bath layouts, and include a den/home office, a lanai or enclosed Florida room, porch and one-car, attached garage.

Yes! We love our furry companions! Your cats or smaller-size dogs (up to 2 cats or 2 dogs under 30 pounds) are welcome here.

Fees depend on the size and type of residence you choose. An entrance fee is paid upon move-in, and provides lifetime access to services at our on-site Health Center, Water’s Edge. A flexible Return-of-Capital Plan refunds 75% of your entrance fee back to your estate. A recurring monthly fee covers your use of daily services and amenities.

Possible tax advantages may allow you to categorize a percentage of both the entrance fee and monthly fee as a medical expense, and health services if ever needed in the future (see contract for details). Check with your tax advisor. For specific fee information, call us at (772) 266-0909.

Yes, there can be increases in monthly fees to offset the cost of utilities, staff salaries and operating expenses, following an annual review. However, you will be notified in advance of any price increase.

There are many! Here’s just a taste. For the full list, please visit our Lifestyle page.

• Multiple casual and fine-dining venues
• Cocktail lounge
• Outdoor swimming pool and whirlpool
• Fully equipped fitness center
• Nature paths for walking and outdoor spaces for biking
• Dock for boating and fishing
• Waterfront croquet and bocce ball court
• Community gardens
• Salon, bank and postal services
• Nearby golf and tennis

There’s always something going on at Sandhill Cove! We plan recreational, educational and wellness-related activities, including:

• Trips to museums, art galleries, the symphony, ballet, opera and theater
• On-site concerts and plays
• Outdoor adventures on our landscaped waterfront campus
• Guest speakers and travelogue series
• Computer classes
• Book club
• Fitness and nutrition classes
• Wii^® games
• Bingo, bridge, dominoes, trivia, rhyme time poets, canasta, art classes, billiards, puzzles and mah-jongg
• Great Decisions Group
• Knitting group and crafts
• Travel, including cruises and bus trips
• Pingpong
• Ballroom dancing
• Men’s football huddle
• Special luncheons and birthday celebrations

LifeCare^® at Sandhill Cove means you receive skilled nursing care in our health center, regardless of how long or how often, without paying a daily fee — ever. The only additional cost above your regular monthly fee is to cover the two extra meals per day, plus any ancillary costs and personal laundry.

Other services such as chiropractic care, acupuncture, massage and outpatient rehab therapies are available at additional cost, and may be covered by your private health insurance or Medicare. Visits to the nurse practitioner in our clinic are covered by your private health insurance or Medicare. However routine services such as flu shots may incur a nominal fee.