St Johns County Council Aging

What St Johns County Council Aging does

St. Johns County Council on Aging, Inc. (COA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization incorporated in Florida in 1973 and operating continuously since 1974, headquartered at 180 Marine Street, St. Augustine, Florida. COA delivers a comprehensive suite of programs and services to older adults (primarily aged 60 and over) and their caregivers throughout St. Johns County, including Meals on Wheels and congregate meals (~90,000 meals annually), the Sunshine Center therapeutic adult day health care, the trademarked IMEP™ Integrative Memory Enhancement Program, Independent Living Services with case management, a Prescription Assistance Program, caregiver support and respite, and a transportation network of 18 bus routes plus paratransit and shuttle services covering all 600 square miles of the county. The organization operates six senior and lifelong learning centers (River House, Coastal Community Center, Hastings, Ponte Vedra, Trout Creek, and Ponte Vedra Memory Center) and a co-located center at the Flagler Health+ Village at Nocatee.

COA's core technology is non-digital: it is a service delivery platform built on a county-wide physical infrastructure of centers and vehicles, a volunteer network, and program partnerships with healthcare and academic institutions (e.g., University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, Flagler Health+). The notable proprietary asset is the IMEP program, created in 2010 and trademarked and copyrighted in 2015, which is licensed to other agencies and facilities in Florida and across the U.S., representing a productized extension of COA's domain expertise.

The revenue model is multi-stream nonprofit funding: federal Older Americans Act pass-through funding, Florida Department of Elder Affairs programs (CCE, ADI, HCE) administered through ElderSource (the Area Agency on Aging), appropriations from the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners, foundation and corporate grants (including a $545,000 Delores Barr Weaver Legacy Funds grant in November 2024 and prior Johnson & Johnson / Rosalynn Carter Institute caregiver grants), private donations, annual fundraising events (Gala and Champions for Elders Golf Tournament), modest private-pay service fees, and licensing income from the IMEP program. Programs are available to anyone in the county on a private-pay basis or subsidized for qualifying 60+ residents. The organization is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors and is not publicly traded.

Name

St Johns County Council Aging

Legal name

St. Johns County Council on Aging, Inc.

Website

https://stjohnscoa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

St. Johns County Council on Aging is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, founded in 1974, that delivers senior services in St. Johns County, Florida—including Meals on Wheels, adult day care, the trademarked IMEP memory program, caregiver support, and an 18-route county-wide transportation network—through six senior centers to residents aged 60 and over.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Senior Services / Aging and Disability Care

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Nursing and Residential Care Facilities (623)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Elder Services & Aging Support (BPAGAEAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Senior Social Clubs & Community-Based Day Programs (Non-Clinical) (HSABANAK)

Keywords

• Senior care services
• Meal delivery services
• Senior transportation
• Adult day care
• Caregiver support

Headquarters

HQ city

St. Augustine

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Grants and Funding: Funded by Federal O.A.A., Florida Department of Elder Affairs through CCE, ADI, and HCE programs administered through ElderSource (Area Agency on Aging), and St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners
2. Private Donations and Contributions: Generous financial support from private donors; also supported by grants from foundations like Delores Barr Weaver Legacy Funds
3. Program Service Fees: Programs and services available to anyone in St. Johns County; can be paid privately, or if over 60 and qualifying, may be subsidized
4. Special Events: Annual fundraising events including Gala and Champions for Elders Golf Tournament

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

St. Johns County Council on Aging (COA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides a comprehensive array of programs and services for older adults (60+) and their caregivers in St. Johns County, Florida. Core offerings include home-delivered and congregate meals (Meals on Wheels), therapeutic adult day care (Sunshine Center), the trademarked IMEP Integrative Memory Enhancement Program, Independent Living Services, prescription assistance, public/paratransit transportation, and caregiver support including respite and education. Services are available to anyone in the county and can be paid privately or subsidized for qualifying individuals over 60.

Product overview

St. Johns County Council on Aging (COA) offers a comprehensive array of programs and services for older adults, centered around a network of six senior centers and lifelong learning facilities. The core offerings include Meals on Wheels (home-delivered and congregate meals), the Sunshine Center therapeutic adult day health care, the trademarked IMEP Integrative Memory Enhancement Program, Independent Living Services with case management, Prescription Assistance, Transportation Services (Sunshine Bus, Coastal Transportation, and Paratransit), Caregiver Support, Community Care-Giving, and Care Connection volunteer services. Programs are available to anyone in St. Johns County, with potential subsidies for those over 60 who qualify.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IMEP (Integrative Memory Enhancement Program): COA's original Integrative Memory Enhancement Program created in 2010, trademarked and copyrighted in 2015, and leased to outside agencies and facilities that serve seniors throughout Florida and the U.S.
• Sunshine Bus
• Sunshine Center
• River House
• Coastal Transportation
• Care Connection
• Community Care-Giving

Products and services

• Meals on Wheels Home-delivered meal program providing nutritious meals to homebound seniors, with congregate meals also served at senior centers. Available to anyone in St. Johns County; subsidized for qualifying individuals over 60.
• Adult Day Care (Sunshine Center) Therapeutic adult day health care center providing daytime care, activities, and support for seniors, including nature therapy in COA's garden.
• IMEP (Integrative Memory Enhancement Program) Trademarked memory enhancement program providing cognitive support services for seniors with memory challenges; also licensed to outside senior care agencies and facilities throughout Florida and the U.S.
• Independent Living Services Information, referral, and case management services to help elders maintain independence at home, including personal care, homemaking, respite, and home-delivered meals coordination.
• Prescription Assistance Program Program helping seniors access affordable prescription medications.
• Transportation Services Comprehensive mobility services including Sunshine Bus public transportation (18 routes), Paratransit door-to-door service, and Coastal Transportation shuttle services covering all 600 square miles of St. Johns County.
• Caregiver Support Program providing counseling, education, support groups, and respite care for family caregivers, including the Community Care-Giving program.
• Care Connection Volunteer-powered program offering in-home services to support seniors in maintaining independence at home.
• Senior Centers Network Six senior centers and lifelong learning centers located throughout St. Johns County (River House, Coastal Community Center, Hastings Center, Ponte Vedra Center, Trout Creek Center, Ponte Vedra Memory Care Center, plus the COA Center at Nocatee), offering activities, classes, lectures, exercise, socialization, and nutritious lunches.
• IMEP™ for Senior Care Organizations (Licensing) Licensed version of the IMEP Integrative Memory Enhancement Program offered to outside senior care agencies and facilities throughout Florida and the U.S.
• Coastal Transportation Shuttle transportation services complementing Sunshine Bus public transit and Paratransit door-to-door service.
• Paratransit Services Door-to-door transportation service for seniors and individuals with mobility limitations who cannot use the fixed-route Sunshine Bus system.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 90,000 meals served per year
• +2 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered annual, event, notable, academic and project.

• Subaru and Meals on Wheels AmericaannualGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Subaru Share the Love Event partnership to help ensure older adults receive meals, care and connection to live independently with dignity
• Columbia RestaurantannualGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Restaurant partnership where dining at any Columbia-affiliated restaurant in September supports COA
• American Fundraising Foundation (AmFund)eventGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Partner for annual gala, providing travel charity auction packages with 8 different travel packages featuring 3 years with no blackout dates, 4+ star accommodations, and dedicated travel specialists
• Flagler Health+ Village at NocateenotableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021COA Center opened at Flagler Health+ Village at Nocatee in 2021
• University of St. Augustine for Health SciencesacademicStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Occupational Therapy department to bring evidence-based caregiver program from university to community
• A. D. Davis ConstructionprojectImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction company overseeing Shelter and Shade improvements; previously built River House in 2009
• Open City Architecture and Marquis, Latimer + Halback, Inc.projectTechnology or IntegrationArchitecture firms designing the Shelter and Shade capital improvement project

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves18 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• National Council on Aging (NCOA): National nonprofit advocating for and supporting community-based aging services organizations like COA. Provides funding, programs, and best-practice frameworks, serving as a strategic ecosystem umbrella and policy advocate.
• Brookdale Senior Living: Largest U.S. operator of senior living communities, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and home health across the country. A broad incumbent whose memory care and senior services portfolio partially overlaps with COA's Adult Day Care and IMEP programs.

Regional players

• Senior Resource Alliance: Senior Resource Alliance is the Area Agency on Aging for Central Florida (Orange, Osceola, Seminole). Comparable role as an AAA administering OAA-funded senior services for a multi-county region, providing a benchmark for how COA could evolve into a multi-county coordinating entity.

Direct peers

• Aging True (formerly Senior Helpers of Jacksonville): Aging True is a Jacksonville-based nonprofit that provides senior services including home-delivered meals, case management, and in-home support in the adjacent Duval County market — directly comparable community-based senior services mission and model.
• Flagler County Senior Services / Council on Aging of Flagler County: Adjacent Florida county Council on Aging providing the same constellation of senior services — congregate meals, transportation, in-home support, adult day care — to a comparable small/mid Florida county demographic.
• ElderSource (Northeast Florida Area Agency on Aging): ElderSource is the Area Agency on Aging that administers Florida Department of Elder Affairs funding flowing to COA. It is the direct peer/funding-counterpart providing aging services planning, advocacy, and program administration across the same Northeast Florida region.
• Council on Aging of Volusia County: A Florida-based Council on Aging serving a similar mid-size Florida county with comparable programs: senior centers, Meals on Wheels, adult day care, transportation, and caregiver support. Closest like-for-like operating model in the same state.

Others

• Meals on Wheels America: National umbrella organization for the Meals on Wheels network; COA is part of this affiliate ecosystem. Comparable in the home-delivered meals mission and serves as the funder/convener of which COA is a local program member.
• AARP Foundation: National nonprofit addressing older adults' needs through programs targeting hunger, isolation, and income security. Operates Meal-on-Wheels-style programs and senior support initiatives; an adjacent ecosystem participant and potential funder for COA programs.

Emerging players

• Visiting Angels (Living Assistance Services): National for-profit home care and personal care services franchise serving seniors. Comparable in providing personal care, companionship, and in-home support services to aging clients, but operates as a private-pay, for-profit competitor to COA's Independent Living Services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/coasjc
• Instagraminstagram.com/coasjc_FL
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/st-johns-county-council-aging

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

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