30 Assisted Living Facilities near Satellite Beach, FL
There are 30 Assisted Living Facilities in the Satellite Beach area, with 4 in Satellite Beach and 26 nearby.
The average cost of assisted living in Satellite Beach is $3,612 per month. This is higher than the national median of $3,450.
To help you with your search, browse the 306 reviews below for assisted living facilities in Satellite Beach. On average, consumers rate assisted living in Satellite Beach 4.6 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Cocoa Beach with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Caring.com has helped thousands of families find high-quality senior care. To speak with one of our Family Advisors about assisted living options and costs in Satellite Beach, call (855) 863-8283.
Top 10 Assisted Living Facilities in Satellite Beach, FL
Zon Beachside Assisted Living
Candy's House Inc
Grand Villa of Melbourne
Brookdale Melbourne
Sonata Viera Assisted Living - New Re...
Brookdale West Melbourne
Greenwood Place
Bethesda on Turkey Creek
Victoria Landing
Brookdale West Melbourne
Pinewood Estates Assisted Living Faci...
Cristal Palace Resort
The Fountains
The Brennity at Melbourne
Century Oaks
Discovery Village at Melbourne
Enclave Assisted Living
Magnolia House Assisted Living Facili...
Autumn House
Hibiscus Court
Brookshire (THE)
Florida Shores of Melbourne 1 ALF
The Town Square In Viera
Ginny's Place of Lake Washington
Ginny's Place of Suntree
What to Consider About Assisted Living in Satellite Beach
Satellite Beach is located on a barrier island and has both river and ocean frontage. It's home to a sizable senior population, with more than 22 percent of the city's 11,000 residents aged 65 and over.
Seniors in the area who are looking for some help with daily living while remaining mostly independent can choose from one of the 32 assisted living facilities in the city and surrounding communities. Standard and Specialty licenses are available for assisted living facilities in Florida, based on the care provided. Facilities are licensed and monitored by the Agency for Health Care Administration.
Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Satellite Beach
- Satellite Beach is a member of the AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities, meaning that its elected leadership “has made the commitment to actively work toward making their town, city or county a great place for people of all ages,” according to AARP.
- The Satellite Beach area is home to world-class medical facilities, including Holmes Regional Medical Center, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
- Space Coast Area Transit provides public transport in Satellite Beach and riders aged 60 and over are eligible for a reduced fare. There's also a paratransit service available for people who can't use the fixed-route buses, which some seniors may be able to utilize.
- Satellite Beach has an array of community resources for seniors, including the Aging Matters in Brevard, an organization that is dedicated to helping seniors enjoy active, healthy lives as well as more than two senior centers.
- The crime rate in Satellite Beach is lower than 91 percent of Florida's other communities. The city's property crime rate of 8.5 is less than half the state average of 25.12. The violent crime rates is also low, which may be reassuring for safety-conscious seniors.
- Brevard County, including Satellite Beach, has very good air quality. The State of the Air 2018 report gave the county A grades for ozone and 24-hour particle pollution. This may be beneficial to the health of seniors who have respiratory issues.
Paying for Assisted Living in Satellite Beach
Average Monthly Costs
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Assisted Living costs in Satellite Beach start around $3,612 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.
It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Satellite Beach and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Satellite Beach
The Assistive Care Services waiver and the Medicaid Long-Term Care Program offer financial assistance to senior Floridians who are in assisted living facilities. The Optional State Supplement is also available to seniors receiving Social Security Income.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Florida page.
More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living
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:
- Veterans Benefits
- Life Insurance Policy
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Reverse Mortgage
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Florida page.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Satellite Beach
Satellite Beach 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 Satellite Beach, please visit our Assisted Living in Florida page.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Satellite Beach
Satellite Beach-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Florida are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Florida page for more information about these laws.
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Recent Reviews of Assisted Living in Satellite Beach
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Review of Zon Beachside Assisted Living
I love Zon Beachside. It was a very good and thorough tour. The staff took us all over the whole facility. We saw the rooms, the residents, and we even went on the memory care floor, and it looked ... Read more
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Review of Zon Beachside Assisted Living
Zon Beachside Assisted Living was a wonderful place. It's very clean and it's just a beautiful community. They have excellent medical supervision and they have a doctor on the floor. The only negat... Read more
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Review of Zon Beachside Assisted Living
We visited Zon Beachside, but it was awful. It was converted from a hotel, the halls were narrow, the atmosphere wasn't welcoming, and there was no carpeting in the hallways. The rooms seemed to be... Read more
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