Melodie's Place, LLC - CLOSED
4685 Lee Street, Cocoa, FL, 32926
"Thank-you for the opportunity to care for you and your loved one here at Melodie's Place, LLC, an Assisted Living that you can call home. We..."
READ MORECocoa, FL, is generally considered a great home for senior citizens. Favorable tax laws, a low cost of living and access to great hospitals are all part of the appeal. Cocoa itself is a relatively small community with a population of 19,559. Of these residents, 20.1% are aged 65 and older. This high percentage of seniors makes it particularly important for the area to have plenty of resources available for aging citizens.
The cost of assisted living care in Cocoa, FL, is $4,461, which is similar to the nation's average, although this number falls on the higher side when compared with other areas in Florida. Assisted living is one of the options for senior care that provides in-facility assistance for basic everyday tasks such as bathing and dressing. However, these services are not geared toward skilled medical care for those with serious health problems.
In this guide, seniors of Cocoa can discover their options for care, along with the average rates. Also included is a list of helpful resources for seniors and their families who require assistance finding and qualifying for the right types of care.
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4685 Lee Street, Cocoa, FL, 32926
"Thank-you for the opportunity to care for you and your loved one here at Melodie's Place, LLC, an Assisted Living that you can call home. We..."
READ MORE306 Woods Lake Drive, Cocoa, FL, 32926
"All One Family Dolphin Assisted Living Facility was begun with the intent to provide an alternative to Nursing Home and large Assisted Livin..."
READ MORE924 High St Apt A & B, Cocoa, FL, 32922
"Sharing Facility offers residents independent living options and daily support services. We offer private and semi private rooms. On-going a..."
READ MORE7300 Watersong Lane, Melbourne, FL, 32940
3.8
(55 reviews)
"My mother-in-law moved into the Brennity at Melbourne. She liked it, and it was near family. It's cheerful and pleasant in appearance. It has a rehab room, physical therapy, two swimming pools, lots of activities, and lots of people to engage the sen..."
READ MORE3821 Sunnyside Court, Rockledge, FL, 32955
4.3
(27 reviews)
"My mother resided here for over a year. She started off in Assisted Living and then had to move to Memory Care up until she passed away. All of the staff were caring and compassionate. They took great care of my mother and I am glad I made the decis..."
READ MORE3325 Breslay Drive, Melbourne, FL, 32940
4.2
(23 reviews)
"Sonata Viera Assisted Living was very clean, professional, organized, and nice. There were like three or four different types of rooms available. They had a two-bedroom and we liked that quite a bit. The others were not as large as we would have like..."
READ MORECaring's Family Advisors are here to help you with questions about senior living and care options.
535 Crockett Boulevard, Merritt Island, FL, 32953
4.8
(12 reviews)
"The tour we had went really well. The facility was pretty nice. It was very cozy, very clean, and very nice. The people were very attentive. Cindy was one that gave us the information about the financing situation and everything. The rooms were prett..."
READ MORE777 Roy Wall Blvd, Rockledge, FL, 32955
5.0
(2 reviews)
"The whole facility is gorgeous. The dining room and the food is amazing. The owners are compassionate, caring and greet you with a smile...."
READ MORE220 N Grove St, Merritt Island, FL, 32953
4.5
(6 reviews)
"i just wanted to let you know that my Mom was in this memory care facility, and she was given the most excellent care. We as a family want to extend our most heartfelt thank you for all the care that was given to her. The Kocher Family. ..."
READ MORE821 Georgia Ave, Rockledge, FL, 32955
"Living Southern Style of Brevard is a senior care home with heart in Florida’s peaceful Rockledge community. Welcome to life in perpetual su..."
READ MORE960 Maemir Way, Rockledge, FL, 32955
"G and E Assisted Living is a licensed, 6 bed residential board and care community for the elderly. G and E is a Board and Care community..."
READ MORE4279 Judith Ave, Merritt Island, FL, 32953
4.7
(7 reviews)
"My sister will be moving into Cedar Creek Assisted Living. It is under new ownership. It's been fully renovated. The rooms are brand new. The halls are bright and clean. They put a lot of money into the facility. You walk in, and it smells wonderful...."
READ MORE7999 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera, FL, 32940
4.3
(11 reviews)
"I moved my mom into Autumn House. They have round-the-clock care, and it is only about 5-minutes from my house, so it is very convenient for me. They are very helpful, and I think their staff is outstanding. It is a home-like feel. They have a kitche..."
READ MORE1200 S Courtenay Pkwy, Merritt Island, FL, 32952
4.7
(6 reviews)
"The Lenox at Merritt Island...A 55+ Senior Rental Apartment Community where seniors can live with Comfort & Independence with Security. The ..."
READ MORE1504 South Fiske Boulevard, Rockledge, FL, 32955
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Clean place with a helpful staff. Food looked good. Relaxing setting. ..."
READ MORE715 S. Tropical Trail, Merritt Island, FL, 32952
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My mother was in a larger facility and she needed more care so we found Melodie's Place and what a different they gave more individual care, she didn't complain about the food anymore, her hair was clean and combed, and she was ready with he makeup o..."
READ MORE103 Yacht Haven Drive, Cocoa Beach, FL, 32931
5.0
(1 reviews)
"This is a small 6 bed facility with a great waterfront view. Magnolia house has the best staff and every resident gets wonderful individualized care. The house is always very clean and meals are home cooked. This is just hands down one of the best p..."
READ MORE5806 Indigo Crossing Dr, Rockledge, FL, 32955
4.0
(1 reviews)
"Tuscany House was good. There were only five people to take care of, so they can give more personalized care. The people there that are giving the care are very nice, and it seemed like they genuinely like elderly people. Every other week they have p..."
READ MORE1700 WUESTHOFF DRIVE, Melbourne, FL, 32940
3.3
(7 reviews)
"My mother is in assisted living at The Town Square in Viera. It's a single story, and it has individual apartments. It was one of the best places I toured. They're very informative and very warm. The rooms are perfect for someone who needs assisted l..."
READ MORE280 Bahama Dr, Merritt Island, FL, 32952
3.0
(2 reviews)
"My dad is at Angel Guardian Assisted Living right now. We moved him there two weeks ago. Actually it's a smaller community, like a group home. They only have six people with 24-hour care. They have one-on-one care that I think is a lot better than in..."
READ MOREIn the state of Florida, The Bureau of Health Facility Regulation provides licensing and oversight for all assisted living facilities. This includes monitoring operations, enforcing care regulations and conducting inspections.
Assisted living costs in Cocoa are $4,461 per month, which is higher than the state's average but below the national median.
Cocoa's rate for assisted living is $4,461 per month on average, which is $461 higher than the Florida median but is within $50 of the U.S. average of $4,500. Nearby cities with lower costs include Fort Myers at $4,334 and Tampa at $3,350, while Jacksonville is more expensive and charges $4,660 per month. Orlando prices typically align with the Florida average.
Cocoa
$4,461
Florida
$4,000
United States
$4,500
Orlando
$4,000
Fort Myers
$4,334
Jacksonville
$4,660
Tampa
$3,350
Assisted living care in Cocoa is just one of the options for senior care in the area. Residents can choose either in-home care or home health care for $4,767. While these options allow seniors to stay in their own homes, residents still must pay for their housing costs in addition to the cost of care. A more affordable option is adult day health care at $1,408 per month. Seniors who need constant skilled nursing care can get a semiprivate room for $9,688 per month on average.
In-Home Care
$4,767
Home Health Care
$4,767
Adult Day Health Care
$1,408
Assisted Living Facility
$4,461
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$9,688
Note: Data for Cocoa was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Palm Bay, was used instead.
Eligible seniors in Cocoa can apply for financial assistance for ALF expenses through two state programs. The Optional State Supplementation program (OSS) is a need-based program that provides income-eligible seniors with funds to use toward room and board at an assisted living facility. The Statewide Medicare Managed Care (SMMC) long-term care plan includes two financial aid programs. Medicaid-eligible seniors can apply for funding through the Long-Term Care Managed Care program (LTC) and the Managed Medical Assistance (MMA) program.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Florida page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Florida page.
Cocoa and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free assisted living resources in Cocoa, please visit our Assisted Living in Florida page.
Cocoa Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Florida page for more information about these laws.