Adult-day
Sunshine Center (The)
Adult-day in St Augustine, Florida
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 180 MARINE ST |
| City | St Augustine |
| State | Florida |
| ZIP code | 32084-5153 |
| Phone | 904-209-3690 |
| Website | https://coasjc.org/ |
| License number | 9081 |
| License type | Adult Day Care Center — Florida license, Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) |
| Licensing status | LICENSED |
| Capacity | 21 |
| Care types | adult day |
| Services offered | adult day care program, skilled nursing care, nutritious lunches, caregiver respite, support and education, door-to-door paratransit transportation |
| CMS quality note | Licensed by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration. |
Sunshine Center (The) is in 180 MARINE ST, St Augustine, FL 32084-5153. Phone: 904-209-3690. It holds Florida Adult Day Care Center license 9081 (status LICENSED, licensed capacity 21), issued by the Agency for Health Care Administration.
The Sunshine Center in St. Augustine is the Council on Aging's therapeutic adult daycare center, licensed by AHCA. Its site says participants enjoy engaging activities and nutritious lunches, with skilled nursing care in a secured environment for those dealing with Alzheimer's, dementia, and other brain disorders, plus respite, support, and education for caregivers and door-to-door paratransit transportation.
More about this provider
| The Sunshine Center is the St. Johns County Council on Aging's therapeutic adult daycare center in St. Augustine, offering activities, lunches, and skilled nursing care for adults with memory disorders. | |
| Services and programs | Therapeutic adult day care with engaging activities, nutritious lunches, and skilled nursing care in a secured environment; respite time for caregivers; caregiver support and education through COA's Community Care-Giving program; door-to-door paratransit transportation to and from the center in buses equipped for wheelchairs and walkers |
| Who it serves | Adults dealing with Alzheimer's, dementia, and other brain disorders, and their caregivers |
| Accreditation | The site states the Sunshine Center is COA's adult daycare center licensed by AHCA #9081 |
| Inspection highlights | AHCA inspection reports are on file for this center. The most recent standard survey, on June 8, 2026, cited no deficiencies; the February 19, 2025 standard survey also cited none. |
| Visiting and contact details | The Sunshine Center is at COA's facility at 180 Marine Street in St. Augustine, as the site states |
| Website | https://coasjc.org/ |
Common questions about Sunshine Center (The)
Where is Sunshine Center (The) located?
Sunshine Center (The) is at 180 MARINE ST, St Augustine, Florida 32084-5153.
What care and services does Sunshine Center (The) offer?
Sunshine Center (The) offers adult day, adult day care program, skilled nursing care, nutritious lunches, caregiver respite, support and education, door-to-door paratransit transportation.
How do I contact Sunshine Center (The)?
Call Sunshine Center (The) at 904-209-3690.
How much does adult day care cost?
The national median cost of adult day health care is $95 a day (CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025). At 5 days a week, that is about $24,700 a year. Costs in Florida can be higher or lower.
Does Medicare pay for adult day care?
No. Medicare does not pay for adult day care on its own. One exception is PACE, a program run by Medicare and Medicaid together. PACE covers adult day health care for people who join it. Most adult day care is paid by Medicaid, the VA, or the family.
What is the difference between adult day care and home care?
Adult day care is a day program outside the home. It gives meals, activities, health checks, and rides to and from the center. Home care sends a caregiver into the home to help one person. Adult day care also gives family caregivers a break during the day.
Who else pays for adult day care besides Medicare?
Medicaid pays for adult day care in many states for people who qualify. The VA covers adult day health care for many veterans. Some long-term care insurance plans pay for it. The rest is paid out of pocket.