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10 Best Independent Living Communities in North Merritt Island, FL

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 11 independent living facilities in North Merritt Island, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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The highest-rated senior living communities stand out for their exceptional care and support of seniors in independent living, assisted living, memory care and home care. Our Best of Senior Living Award winners represent the top reviewed senior care providers nationwide based on reviews submitted by residents and families.

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9.9
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36 reviews
9.9
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36 reviews
5 star
77%
4 star
17%
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0%
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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
9.8
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16 reviews
5 star
87%
4 star
13%
3 star
0%
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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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8.6
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5 reviews
8.6
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5 reviews
5 star
40%
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40%
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0%
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20%
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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: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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
8.0
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5 star
40%
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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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: 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.
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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.
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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.
Twenty-seven unit assisted living.Very reasonably priced.Bingo, Holiday activities, group exercises, memory games, singing/karaoke, spelling bee arts and crafts.
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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.
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Cost of independent living in North Merritt Island, FL

The average cost of senior living in North Merritt Island is $4,663 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Edgewater, FL with an average of $3,801 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in North Merritt Island, FL vs. nearby cities

North Merritt Island, FL
$4,663/mo
$4,447/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in North Merritt Island, FL vs. the state and national average

North Merritt Island, FL
$4,663/mo
$3,974/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in North Merritt Island vs. other types of senior living

$4,698/mo
Independent Living
$4,663/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in North Merritt Island, FL by room type

Semi-Private
$2,633/mo
Studio
$2,950/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,499/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,225/mo

Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in North Merritt Island

Recent reviews for independent living in North Merritt Island

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.

North Merritt Island independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in North Merritt Island independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in North Merritt Island, 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 North Merritt Island 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 North Merritt Island partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
North Merritt Island, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
30%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in North Merritt Island 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 North Merritt Island communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
North Merritt Island, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
20%
36.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in North Merritt Island 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 North Merritt Island offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
20%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
27.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
20%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
20%
31.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Cedar Creek Assisted Living, Sodalis Merritt Island and Shell Harbor Retirement Community are the top-rated independent living facilities near North Merritt Island, Florida. See full list of communities.

There are 11 independent living facilities near North Merritt Island, Florida. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in North Merritt Island, 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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