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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Melbourne, FL
The cost of independent living in Melbourne is about $4,242 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 38 options. Read 721 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, Sebastian and Rockledge.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
A large private home which offers assisted living to your loved ones. It is an Alternative to a Nursing home with all of the comforts of a home including a large fenced yard. It has a European Flare offering large spacious rooms and very caring staff.Offering "What are they doing now!!" 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.
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, 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.
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.
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Cost of independent living in Melbourne, FL
The average cost of senior living in Melbourne is $4,242 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Windsor, FL with an average of $4,161 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Melbourne, FL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Melbourne, FL vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Melbourne vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Melbourne, FL by room type
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Average cost of Independent Living in Melbourne over time
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What families are saying about independent living in Melbourne
Recent reviews for independent living in Melbourne
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.
Melbourne independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Melbourne independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Melbourne, 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 Melbourne 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 Melbourne partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Melbourne, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
36.4%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.4%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
36.4%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.4%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
24.2%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Melbourne 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 Melbourne communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Melbourne, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.4%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.5%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
48.5%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.3%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Melbourne 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 Melbourne offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
54.5%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45.5%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39.4%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.5%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.5%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60.6%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.5%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
51.5%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
51.5%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.5%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
54.5%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
51.5%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36.4%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.5%
45.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Grand Villa of Palm Bay, Cedar Creek Assisted Living and Sodalis Merritt Island are the top-rated independent living facilities near Melbourne, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 38 independent living facilities near Melbourne, Florida. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Melbourne, Florida are Grand Villa of Palm Bay, 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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