When living at home becomes difficult to manage alone, seniors have multiple options available, including transitioning to an assisted living community. At these facilities, residents benefit from assistance with day-to-day tasks, along with personal care services, meals, wellness programs and recreational activities. Assisted living in Melbourne costs an average of $4,461 per month, making it slightly more affordable than the average U.S. city.
The following guide offers an in-depth look at assisted living for individuals exploring their long-term care options. It includes some of the benefits and drawbacks of retiring to Melbourne, what seniors can expect to pay for assisted living and where they can turn for financial assistance. It also lists some local resources that seniors and their families may find useful.
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7300 Watersong Lane, Melbourne, FL, 32940
"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..."
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4451 Stack Blvd., Melbourne, FL, 32901
4.4
(39 reviews)
"My sister has been at the Fountains of Melbourne. It's good. She likes the living facility. She likes the apartment. She likes the people. It is a bigger apartment, and it has a balcony overlooking a lake, which is the basic reason she moved into the..."
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4001 Stack Blvd, Melbourne, FL, 32901
3.8
(32 reviews)
"The staff I dealt with at Century Oaks was very nice. They would have accommodated everything that we needed. It was clean, and they had pretty much the same things as the others. They had a salon, they would take you to places where you needed to go..."
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1765 West Hibiscus Blvd, Melbourne, FL, 32901
"The residents at Brookdale Melbourne seemed very happy and content and they were interacting with each other. Simone was fantastic. She deserves kudos. The building wasn't the newest that I've been in, but Simone was able to go over the emergency pro..."
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2680 Croton Road, Melbourne, FL, 32935
4.0
(24 reviews)
"My dad is in Greenwood Place and it's been really good. They have been really helpful, and they take care of him. His room is just a room with a bed. It's a pretty standard room, but it's clean and neat, and it is a pretty good size. They have some a..."
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964 South Harbor City Boulevard, Melbourne, FL, 32901
4.8
(12 reviews)
"I had a great tour experience at Harborside at Melbourne. I thought that was the perfect place for my friend. She just could not see it because she didn't have her own kitchen. It's an old hotel that they took over. So, the room is like a standard ho..."
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540 E Hibiscus Blvd, Melbourne, FL, 32901
4.3
(13 reviews)
"Hibiscus Court was very clean. It was close to home (to where my friend was already living), and all the staff members were excellent. They've answered all our questions, helped us with paperwork, and helped us with everything. They will accommodate ..."
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502 Ford Circle W., Melbourne, FL, 32935
" The community is safe and spacious. A staffed member is onsite 24 hours a day for support and assistance for the residents. Daily servic..."
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3325 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..."
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3260 N. Harbor City Boulevard, Melbourne, FL, 32935
3.7
(25 reviews)
"Discovery Village had both assisted living and memory care. It was a delightful, beautiful place. The people were friendly, and the residents were very happy. They had a new director, and it looks like it's going great. I went through the memory care..."
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1279 Houston St, Melbourne, FL, 32935
4.4
(14 reviews)
"Victoria Landing was a very good community. It overlooked the river, and it was well kept. I saw the living quarters, the restaurant, the dining-room area, a place where you could work out, a beauty shop, and an outside pool. The only issue was their..."
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2518 Bernice Court, Melbourne, FL, 32935
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Enclave is a small facility. They're all women in a private home. The girl that runs it has another home just for men. I like her philosophy and she is more caring. Mom has her own room. They took very good care of her. She was also getting UTI, but ..."
READ MORE205 Hardoon Lane, Melbourne, FL, 32940
"We liked the people at Chateau Madeleine. We had a good visit over there. My son took me to see it and he preferred that one for some reason. We ate dinner there, and it was very good. Everything was very nice about it. It was brand new, and that's t..."
READ MORE85 Bulldog Boulevard, Melbourne, FL, 32901
3.7
(9 reviews)
"Affordable. Caring. Veterans have a home. Pets welcome. Food great, large portions. Family atmosphere. Lots of activities. Very clean. Met with a smile. ..."
READ MORE2155 KEYSTONE AVENUE, Melbourne, FL, 32904
4.0
(1 reviews)
"We happened to be in the region searching for a suitable assisted living facility for my friend's mother - so stopped in to visit the Florida Shores of Melbourne 1. Many of their family members live in the area, so this would be an ideal place for he..."
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4055 Pinewood Rd, Melbourne, FL, 32934
4.0
(1 reviews)
"My husband has been in Pinewood Estates since December 5. The staff is happy, very caring, and considerate. They are very up to date on how my husband is behaving, eating, and with his medical records. I'm very happy with that. ..."
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..."
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2251Turtle Mound Road, Melbourne, FL, 32934
"Ginny's Place, provides accommodating assisted living facilities for elderly people. Give your retired loved ones the proper attentive care ..."
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730 Whispering Pines Circle, Melbourne, FL, 32940
"Give your retired loved ones the proper attentive care they deserve. Ginny's Place, provides accommodating assisted living facilities for el..."
READ MOREIn Melbourne, and all cities across Florida, assisted living facilities are operated under the licensing and regulation of the Agency for Health Care Administration. An inspection must be completed prior to licensure to ensure a facility is compliant with state laws and regulations, with subsequent inspections for re-licensure conducted every 2 years.
According to the Genworth 2021 Cost of Care Survey, the average cost of assisted living in Melbourne is $4,461 per month. While these rates are over $400 higher than the statewide average, Melbourne is still a more affordable option compared to the average U.S. city.
Care in Melbourne is expensive compared to other cities along Florida’s Space Coast. For example, rates in the Lakeland and Sebastian areas are around $3,000 per month, which is more than $1,000 less than seniors pay in Melbourne. Costs in Orlando and Deltona are similar to the Florida state median of $4,000 — a difference of over $400.
Melbourne
$4,461
Florida
$4,000
United States
$4,500
Orlando
$4,000
Deltona
$3,975
Sebastian
$3,350
Lakeland
$3,300
Seniors in Melbourne have several other care options that may better suit their needs and budgets. Adult day health care is the least expensive option at $1,408 per month, ideal for individuals who need minimal supervision. Those who wish to remain living independently at home may opt for in-home care or home health care services, both of which cost $4,767. The highest level of care is offered at nursing home facilities, where monthly rates start at $9,688 for a semiprivate room.
In-Home Care
$4,767
Home Health Care
$4,767
Adult Day Health Care
$1,408
Assisted Living Facility
$4,461
Nursing Home (semiprivate room)
$9,688
Low-income seniors can turn to Florida’s Medicaid Long-Term Care or Assistive Care Services program for help with the cost of services at assisted living facilities. These programs don’t cover room and board, but the MLTC plan does negotiate fees with the provider.
For further help, residents receiving Federal SSI benefits can apply for optional state supplementation or consider family supplementation, which the state allows.
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.
Seniors in Melbourne have access to a wide range of resources to support their needs as they age. The following nonprofits and agencies facilitate a variety of programs and services such as care management, benefits counseling and wellness programming, which are available to seniors at little to no cost.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Aging Matters in Brevard | (321) 639-8770 | Aging Matters in Brevard is a nonprofit agency that provides services to seniors across the county. Programs include in-home care, transportation services, senior volunteer opportunities, health education workshops and congregate dining. The organization's Sunflower House serves as a resource center for caregivers, offering monthly classes and workshops, support groups and informational materials. |
| Wickham Park Senior Center | (321) 425-5533 or (321) 425-5534 | Here, Melbourne's elderly residents can engage in activities, educational programs and social events with their peers. The daily calendar features activities such as bingo, arts and crafts, exercise classes and games. It also hosts a senior travel club. A $20 annual membership fee covers the majority of on-site activities and events. |
| One Senior Place | (321) 323-7325 | One Senior Place serves as a comprehensive resource office and shopping center for senior products and services. Trained specialists provide seniors with information, counseling and referrals to services that suit their needs. The center also offers daily seminars, educational events and access to a free on-site resource library. |
| Helping Seniors of Brevard | (321) 473-7770 | This organization provides information, education and resources. Its free senior information hotline offers case management and referral services, while its comprehensive media program delivers senior-focused content through podcasts, newspaper columns, radio shows and television broadcasts. It also hosts a volunteer-led Senior Advocacy Council that champions the needs and rights of elderly residents. |
| Melbourne Vet Center | (321) 254-3410 | The Melbourne Vet Center supports the needs of veterans and their dependents through a variety of services, including individual and group counseling, mental health assessments, assistance with applying for benefits and referrals to other VA services. The center also facilitates educational programming and community outreach efforts. |
Melbourne Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in FL are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in FL page for more information about these laws.
Assisted Living
Joseph
5
Review of Harborside at Melbourne
I had a great tour experience at Harborside at Melbourne. I thought that was the perfect place for my friend. She just could not see it because she didn't have her own kitchen. It's an old hotel...
Assisted Living
Sister
4
Review of Century Oaks
My brother has been at Century Oaks for almost 2 years. We recently transitioned him from an independent apartment at Century Oaks to an assisted living apartment upstairs in the same building....
Assisted Living
Cecilia
4
Review of Hibiscus Court
Currently, my mom is in Hibiscus Court. It's fine. It's a friendly environment. All the staff are very accommodating. My mom enjoys it there. She has friends and stuff like that. They have...
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