Council on Aging of St. Lucie

What Council on Aging of St. Lucie does

The Council on Aging of St. Lucie, Inc. (COASL) is a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1973 by 25 volunteers in Port St. Lucie, Florida. It delivers a comprehensive suite of senior services to older adults in St. Lucie County, with selected services extending to Martin, Indian River, and Okeechobee counties via its Community Transit division. The organization serves more than 5,400 seniors annually and currently has 715 seniors on a waitlist for its Meals on Wheels program, indicating demand that exceeds current funded capacity. COASL is the designated Lead Agency for St. Lucie County under Florida's Community Care for the Elderly (CCE) Program, working in partnership with the Florida Department of Elder Affairs and the Treasure Coast Area Agency on Aging.

The organization operates a multi-modal service platform rather than a single product. Core service lines include Meals on Wheels (home-delivered meals with wellness checks), Homemaking and Personal Care, Respite Care, Adult Day Care, Care Management, Nutrition Services, Recreation and Social Activities, and Transportation. Service delivery is omnichannel: home-based (Meals on Wheels, homemaking, personal care, respite), center-based (Adult Day Care, Senior Center programming at the Port St. Lucie headquarters and Fort Pierce Community Transit facility), and transit-based (Community Transit). The technology stack is not publicly specified and there is no mobile application, API, or SDK offering; operations appear to be run on conventional nonprofit back-office systems. Sub-brands include Meals on Wheels and Community Transit, with an affiliated home-care provider (Better Life Home Care) extending the in-home care footprint across the same four-county region.

Revenue is generated through three streams: (1) tax-deductible donations and community support, which fund more than one-third of the operating budget; (2) government funding channeled through the Florida Department of Elder Affairs and the Treasure Coast Area Agency on Aging under the CCE Program; and (3) program service fees including a Private Pay tier for seniors who can afford to pay out of pocket. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and varies by income and eligibility. The go-to-market motion is community-led: awareness and donor acquisition are driven by annual events such as the March for Meals Community Awareness Walk and the Strike Out Hunger bowling fundraiser, supplemented by healthcare-provider referrals, partnership sponsorships, and direct outreach. Recent governance changes include the January 1, 2026 transition from long-tenured CEO Darrell Drummond (30+ years) to interim CEO Lacinda Mouton, a 15-year internal veteran.

Name

Council on Aging of St. Lucie

Legal name

Council on Aging of St. Lucie, Inc.

Website

https://coasl.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Council on Aging of St. Lucie is a nonprofit organization providing Meals on Wheels, home care, adult day care, transportation, and care management to 5,400+ seniors annually across Florida's Treasure Coast region, designated as the Lead Agency for St. Lucie County under the CCE Program.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Port St. Lucie

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Community Support: As a nonprofit organization, COASL relies on community support for over one-third of its operating budget through tax-deductible donations from individuals, businesses, and community partners.
2. Government Programs: COASL is the designated Lead Agency for St. Lucie County under the Community Care for the Elderly (CCE) Program, receiving funding through partnerships with the Florida Department of Elder Affairs and the Treasure Coast Area Agency on Aging.
3. Program Service Fees: Revenue generated through service fees for programs including Private Pay services, allowing seniors who can afford to pay to access care services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Council on Aging of St. Lucie (COASL) delivers a comprehensive suite of community-based senior services, including home-delivered meals (Meals on Wheels), homemaking and personal care, respite care, adult day care, care management, nutrition programs, recreation and social activities, and transportation through its Community Transit division. The organization also offers Private Pay fee-for-service options and operates as the designated Lead Agency for St. Lucie County under Florida's Community Care for the Elderly (CCE) Program.

Product overview

The Council on Aging of St. Lucie is a nonprofit organization offering a comprehensive suite of senior services rather than a single software product. The core offerings include Meals on Wheels (home-delivered meals with wellness checks), Homemaking Services, Respite Care, Adult Day Care, Care Management, Nutrition Services, Transportation (via Community Transit division), Recreation, and Social Activities. Private Pay services provide additional fee-for-service options. The organization serves as the Lead Agency for St. Lucie County under the Community Care for the Elderly (CCE) Program, delivering services through partnerships with the Florida Department of Elder Affairs and the Treasure Coast Area Agency on Aging. Services are designed to promote senior independence, dignity, and quality of life while delaying placement into long-term care facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Meals on Wheels: Home-delivered meals, wellness checks, and supportive services for homebound seniors.
• Community Transit

Products and services

• Meals on Wheels Home-delivered meals providing nutritious food, daily wellness checks, and meaningful human interaction for homebound seniors facing food insecurity and isolation in St. Lucie County.
• Home Care Services (Homemaking, Personal Care, Respite) In-home support services including housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, personal care assistance, and temporary caregiver relief to help seniors remain safely and independently at home.
• Adult Day Care Therapeutic daytime environment at COASL facilities providing supervised care, structured activities, and social interaction for seniors who need daytime supervision.
• Care Management

Quantifiable outcome

• 5,400+ seniors receive assistance annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Cleveland CliniccoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 May 2026Collaboration to support the organization's Meals on Wheels program serving seniors throughout St. Lucie County. This partnership helps reduce the number of seniors on the waitlist for nutritious meal services while enhancing the overall well-being of older adults in the community.
• Florida Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA)coreOthersGovernment partnership through which COASL delivers essential support services as the designated Lead Agency for St. Lucie County under the Community Care for the Elderly (CCE) Program.
• Treasure Coast Area Agency on Aging (AAA)coreOthersPartnership for delivering essential support services to seniors throughout the county as part of the Community Care for the Elderly program network.
• Conviva Care CentermajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor for the March for Meals Community Awareness Walk event, demonstrating healthcare provider partnership for senior services awareness.
• Treasure Coast Food BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner supporting the March for Meals event and food security initiatives for seniors in the community.
• Better Life Home CaremajorGTM or Marketing PartnerAffiliated home care provider serving St. Lucie, Martin, Indian River, and Okeechobee Counties, making it possible for clients to remain independent in their own homes.
• VITAS HealthcareminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner supporting senior services events and programs.
• Suncoast Senior SolutionsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommunity partner for senior services events.
• Assisted Living LocatorsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommunity partner for senior services events.
• Palm GardenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner for senior services events.
• Harbor Place at Port St. LucieminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner for senior services events.
• Jackson DrugsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner for senior services events.
• Wesley Home Estates ALFminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner for senior services events.
• Encompass HealthminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner for senior services events.

Scale indicators4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Meals on Wheels America: The national umbrella and brand owner of the Meals on Wheels network, of which COASL's program is a local affiliate. Sets program standards, advocacy, and donor narratives that shape COASL's fundraising and operating environment.
• Alzheimer's Association Southeast Florida Chapter: A regional chapter of the national Alzheimer's Association serving Southeast Florida, including the Treasure Coast. Comparable focus on caregiver respite, care management, and education for seniors with cognitive decline — a partial overlap with COASL's Respite and Care Management services.

Direct peers

• Catholic Charities Diocese of Palm Beach: A large regional nonprofit providing senior services (case management, meals, in-home support, immigration and social services) across the same Palm Beach/Treasure Coast footprint. Competes for similar government contracts, donations, and volunteers in the same geography.
• Council on Aging of Volusia County: Another Florida Council on Aging providing congregate and home-delivered meals, in-home services, Adult Day Care, transportation, and care management to seniors in Volusia County. A near-perfect functional mirror of COASL at slightly larger scale.
• Area Agency on Aging of Palm Beach/Treasure Coast: The regional Aging and Disability Resource Center that oversees AAA funding and partners directly with COASL. Operates the same elder-care coordination model across a broader multi-county geography, making it a structural peer in funding, scope, and accountability.
• Visiting Nurse Association of Florida: A Florida-based nonprofit providing home health, personal care, and community-based services to seniors and disabled adults. Comparable in-home service delivery model and reliance on government and private-pay funding in the same state regulatory environment.
• Senior Resource Association: Indian River County's nonprofit senior services provider offering Meals on Wheels, Adult Day Care, in-home care, and transportation. Overlaps almost one-for-one with COASL's services and serves the adjacent Treasure Coast market.
• Council on Aging of Martin County: A neighboring Council on Aging serving Martin County, FL with the same mix of Meals on Wheels, in-home services, Adult Day Care, transportation, and case management under Florida's elder-affairs network. Directly comparable mission, funding model, and service portfolio to COASL.

Regional players

• Aging Resources of Central Florida: Central Florida's designated Lead Agency and senior services provider under the CCE/AAA model. Operates a comparable portfolio (case management, in-home services, meals, transit) but in a different region (Orange, Osceola, Seminole), making it a structurally similar but geographically distinct peer.

Others

• Better Life Home Care: A home-care affiliate and community partner of COASL serving St. Lucie, Martin, Indian River, and Okeechobee Counties. Provides private-duty home care services that overlap with COASL's Homemaking and Personal Care lines — an adjacent, partly cooperative competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/council-on-aging-st-lucie

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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