The population of seniors requiring services is growing at a dramatic rate in Nassau County. The best projections available predict that people over 65 years old in our county will reach over 30% of the total population in the foreseeable future. More telling is that the rate of growth of people most vulnerable and in need of services – those over 80 years of age – will increase at an alarming rate.

The increased number of clients and the hours of service provided by the COA is already experiencing significant growth over last year at the same time. This increase in demand is overwhelming the facilities available to provide these services. The diversity of our clients is requiring more flexible space for activities in our Senior Centers.

The COA has enjoyed over 35 years in the Fernandina Beach Senior Center leased from Baptist Medical Center Nassau, but now finds it necessary to relocate as additional plans are being made for the current location as the hospital expands.

In response to the increased demand, the COA Board of Directors has undertaken the design (featured above) that will provide a dramatic increase in both the quality and quantity of services provided to clients in East Nassau Co. This venture will relocate the facility to a site owned by the County and leased to COA for the purpose of building a state-of-the-art Senior Life Center for the citizens of Nassau County to enjoy for years to come.