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10 Best Independent Living Communities in West Melbourne, FL
If you’re looking for independent living in the West Melbourne area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in West Melbourne. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 37 independent living facilities in West Melbourne, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Eau Gallie, Valkaria and Grant.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Cocoa Beach, Melbourne and Sebastian.
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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.
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
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 West Melbourne, FL
The average cost of senior living in West Melbourne is $4,289 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Windsor, FL with an average of $4,183 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in West Melbourne, FL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in West Melbourne, FL vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in West Melbourne vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in West Melbourne, FL by room type
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Average cost of Independent Living in West Melbourne over time
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What families are saying about independent living in West Melbourne
Recent reviews for independent living in West 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.
West Melbourne independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in West Melbourne independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in West 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 West 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 West Melbourne partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
37.9%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.9%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
37.9%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.9%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.2%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in West 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 West Melbourne communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
37.9%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.8%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
44.8%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
24.1%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in West 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 West Melbourne offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
51.7%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.4%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.5%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.8%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.7%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.6%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.3%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
48.3%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
48.3%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.3%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
51.7%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
48.3%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
51.7%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Grand Villa of Palm Bay, Sodalis Merritt Island and Glenbrooke Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near West Melbourne, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 37 independent living facilities near West Melbourne, Florida. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in West Melbourne, Florida are Grand Villa of Palm Bay, Sodalis Merritt Island and Glenbrooke Senior Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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Independent Living in Cities Near West Melbourne
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