Tender at Heart ALF
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..."
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Located along the Intracoastal Waterway near the Indian River, Melbourne sits in the east-central region of Florida in Brevard County. In this community, the cost of residential care hovers...
This guide contains 609 reviews reviews of assisted living facilities in and around Melbourne, helping you make informed decisions regarding long-term care. These facilities typically earn a 4.0 out of 5 stars-star rating from consumers.
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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..."
READ MORE125 Benchor Rd. NW, Palm Bay, FL 32907
5.0
(4 reviews)
"My mom was a resident of Villa Lea, Inc. The staff was wonderful. The director and I hit it off good. We talked, and he told me straight up what it was going to be like. I think we visited three times before I got her off for that so that she could k..."
READ MORE1504 South Fiske Boulevard, Rockledge, FL 32955
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Clean place with a helpful staff. Food looked good. Relaxing setting. ..."
READ MORE3525 Murrell Road, Rockledge, FL 32955
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I toured Harmony Villas. Overall, the experience was very good. It was a beautiful new place. It was very clean. It had several different common areas and a beautiful outdoor area. The rooms were very nice and very clean. The bathrooms were large and..."
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 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..."
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107 Coffee St Se, Palm Bay, FL 32909
5.0
(1 reviews)
"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 was in great hands. This place is always immaculate. T..."
READ MORE226 Abalone Rd NW, Palm Bay, FL 32907
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My mom is staying in Rome's Paradise Assisted Living LLC, and hopefully she'll be staying there permanently. It's not a community, it's a small house. There's like five people in the home right now. It's an assisted care facility. The people are very..."
READ MORE4279 Judith Ave, Merritt Island, FL 32953
4.6
(8 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 MORE1361 Ginza Road NW, Palm Bay, FL 32907
4.5
(2 reviews)
"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 like they would their own family members. The vibe is u..."
READ MORE177 Empress Ave, Sebastian, FL 32958
4.5
(8 reviews)
"My 96 yr old mother has lived with us for the past 16 yr but recently had 4 falls and 3 hospitalizations in past 3 weeks. Margaret Conti is the best administrator and stood by me when I changed my mind 5 times from respite to permanent living and she..."
READ MORE7999 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera, FL 32940
4.3
(12 reviews)
"I toured Autumn House. The best thing for them is that it looks like they can handle everyone there. The least thing I like about them is that they're expensive. They're very clean, though. And their apartments are adequate. The staff was excellent, ..."
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 MORE7201 Greenboro Drive , West Melbourne, FL 32904
3.8
(19 reviews)
"I called Indian River Center and they said that they could take my sister. The move went out smooth and nice. It's a very nice and clean place. They're very friendly. Anything they do for my sister, they call and tell me, so I stay updated. I like th..."
READ MORE13085 US Hwy 1, Sebastian, FL 32958
3.8
(5 reviews)
"I went to Pelican Landing Assisted Living and Memory Care. It was lovely and clean. The clients there were very happy. The staff seemed wonderful. I met several of them. They have a beauty shop, a physical therapy room, and a craft room. They were se..."
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 MORE5405 Babcock St NE, Palm Bay, FL 32905
3.0
(18 reviews)
"I was petrified to go after leaving the hospital. I needed therapy as I had not walked in over a month with respiratory problems I wasn't familiar with any of the hospitals or Doctors having just moved to FL from Phila. My daughter chose this facil..."
READ MORE1881 Palm Bay Rd, Palm Bay, FL 32905
2.7
(7 reviews)
"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. The people looked happy. I didn't have complaints abou..."
READ MORE2125 W New Haven Ave, West Melbourne, FL 32904
2.7
(7 reviews)
"Good care, staff work hard for cleanliness, therapy was great,..."
READ MORE175 Villa Nueva Avenue Ne, Palm Bay, FL 32907
2.6
(14 reviews)
"My husband was at Life Care Center Of Palm Bay. He was there for three and a half months. It's beautiful. The outside and the inside were well-kept. My husband was in a private room, which was perfect. Then he went to the hospital, and when he came b..."
READ MOREThe 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey reports monthly assisted living costs in Melbourne of around $4,748. This rate runs well below the U.S. median of $5,350 and offers savings over costs in nearby cities. Facilities in Sebastian and Lakeland charge about $5,500 and $5,292, respectively, while rates in Orlando are lower, with seniors paying roughly $3,823.
Melbourne
$4,748
Florida
$4,750
United States
$5,350
Deltona
$4,000
Orlando
$3,823
Lakeland
$5,292
Sebastian
$5,500
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.
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.
Residential care in the Melbourne region costs around $4,748 per month, which falls roughly $400 below the cost of home health care. However, nursing home rates run more than double the cost of assisted living, with seniors paying approximately $10,737 for semi-private housing.
Home Health Care
$5,148
Assisted Living Facility
$4,748
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$10,737
Note: Since data for Melbourne is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Palm Bay, instead.
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 |
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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. Assisted Living in Florida page for more information about these laws.
Assisted Living
Nicole
5.0
Review of The Fountains of Melbourne
I like The Fountains of Melbourne very much. Everybody seems to be very friendly. The residents are very friendly and active, too. I like the setup where every room has a sort of a little balcony....
Assisted Living
Peter
4.0
Review of Volante of Melbourne
I met with a very nice lady at Volante of Melbourne. It was her first or second week on the job, so she wasn't thoroughly familiar with the place, but she showed me around and showed the...
Assisted Living
Chris
5.0
Review of The Fountains of Melbourne
I went to The Fountains of Melbourne. It was exquisite and very pricy. Everyone was very interested in what I had to say, my input, and the level of care I needed. Everyone acted very professional....