40 Assisted Living Facilities near West Melbourne, FL
There are 40 Assisted Living Facilities in the West Melbourne area, with 2 in West Melbourne and 38 nearby.
The average cost of assisted living in West Melbourne is $3,195 per month. This is lower than the national median of $3,500. Cheaper nearby regions include Palm Bay with an average starting cost of $2,823.
To help you with your search, browse the 298 reviews below for assisted living facilities in West Melbourne. On average, consumers rate assisted living in West Melbourne 4.1 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Satellite Beach with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.
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Top 10 Assisted Living Facilities in West Melbourne, FL
Brookdale West Melbourne
Provides: Assisted Living
7300 Greenboro Drive, West Melbourne, FL 32904
"My father is in Brookdale West Melbourne. He's very compliant and happy. He can't believe it's as nice as it is. The staff is very attentive, and they have activities for him and the other..." More
"My father is in Brookdale West Melbourne. He's very compliant and happy. He can't believe it's as nice as it is. The staff is very attentive, and they have activities for him and the other..." More
Caring Star 2015
Brookdale West Melbourne
Provides: Assisted Living
7200 Greenboro Drive, West Melbourne, FL 32904
"Brookdale West Melbourne was a nice facility. I liked it, but my dad needed a little extra care like going to appointments to the VA, and it was something that he would have to do on his own there...." More
"Brookdale West Melbourne was a nice facility. I liked it, but my dad needed a little extra care like going to appointments to the VA, and it was something that he would have to do on his own there...." More
Glenbrooke at Palm Bay
Provides: Assisted Living
815 Briar Creek Blvd., Palm Bay, FL 32905
"I can't say enough good about the fine people at Glenbrooke in Palm Bay. My 90-year-old mom lives there and they have bent over backward to make sure that she has just what she needs. Their..." More
"I can't say enough good about the fine people at Glenbrooke in Palm Bay. My 90-year-old mom lives there and they have bent over backward to make sure that she has just what she needs. Their..." More
Grand Villa of Melbourne
Provides: Assisted Living
964 South Harbor City Boulevard, Melbourne, FL ...
"I had a wonderful experience with the director of this facility.mr guilano answered all my concerns with my parents care .i felt like my parents are gonna be awesome care in this facility look..." More
"I had a wonderful experience with the director of this facility.mr guilano answered all my concerns with my parents care .i felt like my parents are gonna be awesome care in this facility look..." More
The Fountains of Melbourne
Provides: Assisted Living
4451 Stack Blvd., Melbourne, FL 32901
"My mother has been in The Fountains for three months now. It's nice. Any of the places I've looked at were single rooms that reminded me of hospital or motel rooms, but this is an apartment with..." More
"My mother has been in The Fountains for three months now. It's nice. Any of the places I've looked at were single rooms that reminded me of hospital or motel rooms, but this is an apartment with..." More
Brookdale Melbourne
Provides: Assisted Living
1765 West Hibiscus Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32901
"Brookdale Melbourne was a nice home, but they don't offer the skilled nursing care that my wife would demand if she gets released from her present assisted living. I toured the assisted living part..." More
"Brookdale Melbourne was a nice home, but they don't offer the skilled nursing care that my wife would demand if she gets released from her present assisted living. I toured the assisted living part..." More
Greenwood Place
Provides: Assisted Living
2680 Croton Road, Melbourne, FL 32935
"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..." More
"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..." More
Caring Star 2016
Century Oaks
Provides: Assisted Living
4001 Stack Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32901
"We moved over to Century Oaks, and it is much better. There are a lot of areas for activities. They have a little recreation area, an arts and crafts area, an area for meetings, and a chapel, plus..." More
"We moved over to Century Oaks, and it is much better. There are a lot of areas for activities. They have a little recreation area, an arts and crafts area, an area for meetings, and a chapel, plus..." More
Victoria Landing
Provides: Assisted Living
1279 Houston Street, Melbourne, FL 32935
"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..." More
"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..." More
Caring Star 2015
Bethesda on Turkey Creek
Provides: Assisted Living
2800 Fordham Road NE, Palm Bay, FL 32905
"I went to Bethesda twice, and they had a beautiful room that would be nice for me. I like the view as it’s right on the water, and I have been in the water was a youngster. I believe I could fish..." More
"I went to Bethesda twice, and they had a beautiful room that would be nice for me. I like the view as it’s right on the water, and I have been in the water was a youngster. I believe I could fish..." More
Zon Beachside Assisted Living
Provides: Assisted Living
1894 South Patrick Drive, Satellite Beach, FL 3...
"My father is a resident of Zon Beachside Assisted Living, he moved in on 2017. I like the stability of it. I like the fact that almost all of the people that worked there are the same people that..." More
"My father is a resident of Zon Beachside Assisted Living, he moved in on 2017. I like the stability of it. I like the fact that almost all of the people that worked there are the same people that..." More
Jeroll Care Assisted Living
Provides: Assisted Living
107 Coffee St Se, Palm Bay, FL 32909
"I had my mother at JEROLL CARE ALF for almost 3 years until her death. The owner is a licensed registered nurse (RN). She really took excellent care of my mom. I never had any worries that my mom..." More
"I had my mother at JEROLL CARE ALF for almost 3 years until her death. The owner is a licensed registered nurse (RN). She really took excellent care of my mom. I never had any worries that my mom..." More
RiverView Senior Resort
Provides: Assisted Living
3490 Gran Avenue, Palm Bay, FL 32905
"RiverView Senior Resort was too nice and it was very elegant, but it was a little more expensive than the others. It's on the river, and the views were spectacular. The facility was beautiful, the..." More
"RiverView Senior Resort was too nice and it was very elegant, but it was a little more expensive than the others. It's on the river, and the views were spectacular. The facility was beautiful, the..." More
Winnifred Assisted Living
Provides: Assisted Living
1361 Ginza Road NW, Palm Bay, FL 32907
"My mother is a current resident at Winnifred. She's been at many different facilities due to health issues and this is, by far, the most caring place she's ever lived. The staff treats residents..." More
"My mother is a current resident at Winnifred. She's been at many different facilities due to health issues and this is, by far, the most caring place she's ever lived. The staff treats residents..." More
Cristal Palace Resort
Provides: Assisted Living
1881 Palm Bay Rd, Palm Bay, FL 32905
"My mom was about to move into Cristal Palace, but at the last minute, they said that she needed too much care that they won’t be able to provide. It’s pretty, clean, well kept, bright, and sunny...." More
"My mom was about to move into Cristal Palace, but at the last minute, they said that she needed too much care that they won’t be able to provide. It’s pretty, clean, well kept, bright, and sunny...." More
Serenity Lifestyle Plus
Provides: Assisted Living
490 Brighton Avenue NE, Palm Bay, FL 32907
"At Serenity Lifestyle Plus, our mission is to provide you with a warm, supportive, at home atmosphere for older adults. From social, cultural and educational life enrichment programs to amenities..." More
"At Serenity Lifestyle Plus, our mission is to provide you with a warm, supportive, at home atmosphere for older adults. From social, cultural and educational life enrichment programs to amenities..." More
A Place Like Home
Provides: Assisted Living
1971 Port Malabar Blvd NE, Palm Bay, FL 32905
"Excellence in Care, Kindness in Practice.
A Place Like Home is a lovely, six-bed assisted living facility in Palm Bay, Florida. Admirers call us a "Bed and Breakfast" style of assisted living..." More
"Excellence in Care, Kindness in Practice.
A Place Like Home is a lovely, six-bed assisted living facility in Palm Bay, Florida. Admirers call us a "Bed and Breakfast" style of assisted living..." More
Blue Fountain Home Care
Provides: Assisted Living
2440 Emerson Drive Se, Palm Bay, FL 32909
"Blue Fountain Home Care, LLC is a family-owned and operated assisted living facility. We strive to provide excellent care to our residents. We operate in a home like setting and provide assistance..." More
"Blue Fountain Home Care, LLC is a family-owned and operated assisted living facility. We strive to provide excellent care to our residents. We operate in a home like setting and provide assistance..." More
Candy's House Inc
Provides: Assisted Living
405 Rosedale Dr, Satellite Beach, FL 32937
"Candy’s House is a Florida-licensed Assisted Living Facility in a one-story Satellite Beach home. The six-bed facility allows your loved ones to feel truly at home. We accept day-care and respite..." More
"Candy’s House is a Florida-licensed Assisted Living Facility in a one-story Satellite Beach home. The six-bed facility allows your loved ones to feel truly at home. We accept day-care and respite..." More
Peace Haven Alf
Provides: Assisted Living
1090 Douglas Street Se, Palm Bay, FL 32909
"Peace Haven ALF is a small residential community known today as "Assisted Living". It is designed to provide the ideal solution for seniors who need some help with ADL (Activities of Daily Living),..." More
"Peace Haven ALF is a small residential community known today as "Assisted Living". It is designed to provide the ideal solution for seniors who need some help with ADL (Activities of Daily Living),..." More
Tender at Heart ALF
Provides: Assisted Living
224 Godfrey Rd, Palm Bay, FL 32909
"At Tender at Heart ALF our goal is to provide our residents with the best in senior living. Our high quality care and dedicated staff ensure that the health needs of all our residents are..." More
"At Tender at Heart ALF our goal is to provide our residents with the best in senior living. Our high quality care and dedicated staff ensure that the health needs of all our residents are..." More
Tender at Heart ALF
Provides: Assisted Living
1773 Hays Street, Palm Bay, FL 32907
"At Tender at Heart ALF our goal is to provide our residents with the best in senior living. Our high quality care and dedicated staff ensure that the health needs of all our residents are..." More
"At Tender at Heart ALF our goal is to provide our residents with the best in senior living. Our high quality care and dedicated staff ensure that the health needs of all our residents are..." More
Daisy Assisted Living
Provides: Assisted Living
302 Bordeaux Avenue, Palm Bay, FL 32907
"Daisy Assisted Living is a beautiful senior care home located in the great region of Palm Bay, Florida in Brevard County. Our residence is in a great location that is surrounded by great scenery..." More
"Daisy Assisted Living is a beautiful senior care home located in the great region of Palm Bay, Florida in Brevard County. Our residence is in a great location that is surrounded by great scenery..." More
Discovery Village at Melbourne
Provides: Assisted Living
3260 N. Harbor City Boulevard, Melbourne, FL 32935
"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..." More
"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..." More
Enclave Assisted Living
Provides: Assisted Living
2518 Bernice Court, Melbourne, FL 32935
"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..." More
"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..." More
Hibiscus Court
Provides: Assisted Living
540 East Hibiscus Boulevard, Melbourne, FL 32901
"Hibiscus Court was very active and had a lot going on. I talked to a lot of residents there, and they loved the place and were happy, friendly, outgoing, and talkative. They were older but really..." More
"Hibiscus Court was very active and had a lot going on. I talked to a lot of residents there, and they loved the place and were happy, friendly, outgoing, and talkative. They were older but really..." More
Brookshire (THE)
Provides: Assisted Living
85 Bulldog Boulevard, Melbourne, FL 32901
"Affordable. Caring. Veterans have a home. Pets welcome. Food great, large portions. Family atmosphere. Lots of activities. Very clean. Met with a smile. " More
"Affordable. Caring. Veterans have a home. Pets welcome. Food great, large portions. Family atmosphere. Lots of activities. Very clean. Met with a smile. " More
The Palms Rehabilitation & Health Care
Provides: Assisted Living
5405 Babcock St NE, Palm Bay, FL 32905
"My impression of The Palms Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center was positive. The activities were quite good. It depends on what your needs are, but we thought they were pretty good for what we..." More
"My impression of The Palms Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center was positive. The activities were quite good. It depends on what your needs are, but we thought they were pretty good for what we..." More
Florida Shores of Melbourne 1 ALF
Provides: Assisted Living
2155 KEYSTONE AVENUE, Melbourne, FL 32904
"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..." More
"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..." More
Pinewood Estates Assisted Living Faci...
Provides: Assisted Living
4055 Pinewood Rd, Melbourne, FL 32934
"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..." More
"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..." More
Life Care Center Of Palm Bay
Provides: Assisted Living
175 Villa Nueva Avenue Ne, Palm Bay, FL 32907
"Short-staffed to save money. The first Wednesday of every month the Chamber of Commerce takes over the facility so forget about service for your loved one. Extremely clean though.
" More
"Short-staffed to save money. The first Wednesday of every month the Chamber of Commerce takes over the facility so forget about service for your loved one. Extremely clean though.
" More
Ginny's Place of Lake Washington
Provides: Assisted Living
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 they deserve.
Ginny's Place is, above all else, a..." More
"Ginny's Place, provides accommodating assisted living facilities for elderly people. Give your retired loved ones the proper attentive care they deserve.
Ginny's Place is, above all else, a..." More
What to Consider About Assisted Living in West Melbourne
West Melbourne is a small city on Florida's Space Coast, located just 50 miles south of the Kennedy Space Center. Over 18 percent of the city's 22,000 residents are aged 65 and older and there are 45 assisted living facilities in the area offering accommodation to seniors who are mostly independent but need some help with daily tasks.
In West Melbourne, and throughout Florida, these facilities are licensed and monitored by the Agency for Health Care Administration. There are Standard or Specialty licenses available based on the type of care the facility provides.
Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in West Melbourne
- Brevard County, including West Melbourne, has excellent air quality. In the State of the Air 2018 report the county received A grades for both particle and ozone pollution. This may be beneficial to seniors with respiratory issues.
- West Melbourne has a comfortable climate throughout the year. In January the average low temperature is 50 degrees and the average high in July is 90. The city enjoys 235 sunny days each year, 30 more than the national average, which may appeal to seniors who enjoy spending time outdoors.
- The overall cost of living in West Melbourne is 105 on the Sperling Index, five points higher than the national average. This is due to the cost of housing and seniors can save money on day-to-day expenses like groceries, healthcare and transport, which are all rated lower than the U.S. average.
- There are a number of organizations in West Melbourne and the surrounding area dedicated to nurturing arts and culture in the city. Seniors interested in visual arts may enjoy a visit to the annual Melbourne Arts Festival. The Henegar Center for the Arts is one of many venues that host shows throughout the year.
- West Melbourne has an array of community resources for seniors, including Seniors Adventures in Learning, an organization that aims to enrich senior life through learning, teaching and creating friendships, as well as one senior center.
- Space Coast Area Transit offers public transportation in West Melbourne and riders aged 60 and over are eligible for reduced fares. In addition, seniors may be eligible for the paratransit service, which offers curb-to-curb transport to people unable to use the regular service.
Paying for Assisted Living in West Melbourne
Average Monthly Costs
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Assisted Living costs in West Melbourne start around $3,195 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 West Melbourne 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 West Melbourne
The Medicaid Long-Term Care Program and the Assistive Care Services waiver offer financial assistance to West Melbourne residents in assisted living. Seniors receiving Social Security income may be able to access additional funding through the Optional State Supplement.
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 West Melbourne
West Melbourne 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 West Melbourne, please visit our Assisted Living in Florida page.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in West Melbourne
West Melbourne-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.
What to Consider About Assisted Living in West Melbourne, FL
Paying for Assisted Living in West Melbourne, FL
Free Assisted Living Resources in West Melbourne, FL
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in West Melbourne, FL
Assisted Living near West Melbourne, FL
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Recent Reviews of Assisted Living in West Melbourne
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Review of Brookdale West Melbourne
I looked at the Brookdale West Melbourne without my mother present, so I only got a feeling for the type of facility it was and what the rooms looked like. She had seen it either in pictures or pam... Read more
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Review of Brookdale West Melbourne
Brookdale West Melbourne had stale rooms, the carpets were old or dirty. It felt like an old people place, it's stuffy and not modern. The carpets are not too appealing, and the rooms have these in... Read more
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Review of Brookdale West Melbourne
Brookdale West Melbourne was a nice facility. I liked it, but my dad needed a little extra care like going to appointments to the VA, and it was something that he would have to do on his own there.... Read more
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