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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Cocoa, FL
The cost of independent living in Cocoa is about $4,396 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 15 options. Read 153 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.
As you explore independent living near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Cocoa Beach, Melbourne and Rockledge.
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9.9
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36 reviews
Overall staff and fellow residents are for the most part enjoyable and provide nice compassion ship. The staff is quick to be hospitable and if necessary informative and become genuine friends.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
“CARING, PASSION, RESPECT in Assisted Living”, It’s what they do!Boasting 68 one-and-two bedroom apartments and studios, Cedar Creek offers the amenities of a booming community while maintaining the family friendly and personal atmosphere that draws so many to Merritt Island. “Upon becoming a...
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9.8
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16 reviews
At Sodalis, the staff’s professionalism and commitment to resident well-being stand out. Their attention to detail and care contribute to a positive environment for their residents, my mother being one of...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Sodalis Merritt Island is Central Brevard’s premier senior living community! We offer spacious apartments, modern amenities, an exceptional care team – and an individualized wellness approach to caring for each resident.Enjoy chef-prepared meals, a robust activities program, and a variety of...
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9.5
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21 reviews
We moved in Shell Harbor when it first opened in 2021 and we have never regretted doing so. The facility is beautiful. We have a nice apartment. We feel very safe here. We love the people. Everyone is...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Shell Harbor, the luxurious Resort Lifestyle Community, is currently under construction on Murrell Road in Rockledge. We look forward to opening brand new during the Summer of 2021! Shell Harbor will offer all of the comforts and conveniences of modern-day living that allow you to enjoy your...
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9.0
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27 reviews
They have a lot of turnover with their CNA staff but I think that happens everywhere. Their physical therapy, nursing and hospitality/activities staff members are fantastic! Also they have tons of...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At Alura Senior Living, we understand the challenges involved in moving yourself or a loved one into an Assisted Living or Memory Care community. At our brand-new location in Rockledge, Florida, just a few minutes from the cities of Cocoa Beach and Viera, our priority is to help make this...
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9.0
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16 reviews
Only there a month and decided to move him closer home. In the tour they showed us a a different cottage and the cottage my loved one was in they were renovating the kitchen. They were bringing food from...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Palm Cottages is an assisted living and memory care community located just off I-95 in Rockledge, FL. The beautiful 5 acre campus has been carefully designed to enhance the natural beauty of the Florida landscape and to create an oasis for the residents to enjoy. Our community offers 8 home-like...
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9.0
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22 reviews
The staff at Sonata are phenomenal!! There is not one person who doesn't smile and say hello, or offer to help. I've even seen the Director in the hallways touching up paint. They have been above and...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Sonata Viera assisted living provides compassionate and distinctive living for today's senior. Our Harmony assisted living offers a different brand of senior living, founded on an unwavering commitment to customer service and resident choice. Blending signature programming, technology, a...
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8.6
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5 reviews
The facility and staff are great and knowledgeable.. The people who live there are also kind and look out for each other which is also a plus.. Mom had an apartment with a balcony which was nice.. The layout...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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8.0
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5 reviews
Very nice, caring and helpful staff!
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Palace Retirement Home is an assisted living community nestled in beautiful Rockledge, Florida only minutes from Orlando to the West, Cocoa Beach to the East and Cape Canaveral to the North. Rockledge is a lovely place to call home, and a wonderful place for friends and family to visit. Our...
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8.0
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5 reviews
Our family has been very pleased with La Casa Operations. We absolutely love the manager and we would recommend this community to other families who may need a place for their loved ones!!!
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
La Casa is nestled in Historic Merritt Park Place, surrounded by quaint gift shops, salons and restaurants. Come back to a simpler time where local business owners sweep their own stoops and share greetings with passers-by. Take a slow stroll down the street and just enjoy small town living. La...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Cost of independent living in Cocoa, FL
The average cost of senior living in Cocoa is $4,396 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include St. Cloud, FL with an average of $3,785 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Cocoa, FL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Cocoa, FL vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Cocoa, FL by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Cocoa
Recent reviews for independent living in Cocoa
Sonata Viera in Melbourne, FL
5.0
I would highly recommend. They bent over backwards working with us to get my dad back there after his horrible rehab experience at another facility. We picked this community because of the number of people (good op for socialization), staff friendliness, food quality, cleanliness.
Shell Harbor Retirement Community in Rockledge, FL
4.9
My parents moved in here a year and a half ago. They were immediately welcomed in. Everyone is so warm and friendly. The staff are kind and attentive. There are a lot of great activities here. I would highly recommend it!
Alura Senior Living in Rockledge, FL
4.3
Our loved one seems to be enjoying the meals and dining service and a big reason we chose this community was location, it is very closer to our family. We also were able to see them build Inspired Living from the ground up and its a very well built building.
Cocoa independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cocoa independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cocoa, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select dietary accommodations in Cocoa independent living
Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Cocoa partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cocoa, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.4%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.7%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.9%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
35.7%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Cocoa independent living
Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Cocoa communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
42.9%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.9%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
42.9%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.4%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cocoa independent living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Cocoa offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
50%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.4%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.1%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
71.4%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.4%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.7%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.1%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
57.1%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
35.7%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.4%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.1%
45.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cedar Creek Assisted Living, Sodalis Merritt Island and Brookdale Melbourne are the top-rated independent living facilities near Cocoa, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 15 independent living facilities near Cocoa, Florida. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Cocoa, Florida are Cedar Creek Assisted Living and Sodalis Merritt Island. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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Independent Living in Cities Near Cocoa
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