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10 Best Nursing Homes in Cocoa, FL

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Cocoa nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Cocoa, FL may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Cocoa or another care type is right for you. Browse 19 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Cocoa.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Whispering Hills Golf Estates, Eau Gallie and Indian River City.
You may also consider nearby communities such as La Grange, Jay Jay and East Mims.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Cocoa, FL

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9.9
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36 reviews
9.9
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36 reviews
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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
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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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55 Floor plans available
9.0
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27 reviews
9.0
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27 reviews
5 star
48%
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22%
3 star
19%
2 star
7%
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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
9.0
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16 reviews
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44%
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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
9.0
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22 reviews
5 star
49%
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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
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.
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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8.0
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5 reviews
8.0
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5 reviews
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40%
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Very nice, caring and helpful staff!
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.
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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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: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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...
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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
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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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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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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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 nursing homes in Cocoa, FL

The average cost of senior living in Cocoa is $4,554 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lake Mary Jane, FL with an average of $4,251 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Cocoa, FL vs. nearby cities

Cocoa, FL
$4,510/mo
$4,382/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Cocoa, FL vs. the state and national average

Cocoa, FL
$4,510/mo
$4,272/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Cocoa vs. other types of senior living

$4,510/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,510/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Cocoa, FL by room type

Semi-Private
$3,797/mo
Studio
$4,634/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,209/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,779/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Cocoa over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Cocoa

Recent reviews for nursing homes 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.

The Brookshire in Melbourne, FL

5.0
We're very pleased with how things have turned out with The Brookshire, it is a very nice place! The community is well kept and clean, and the staff are all very friendly! They provide a high level of service, and the nurses are all very attentive. My loved one also really seems to like the ...
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Victoria Landing ALF in Melbourne, FL

5.0
This is a quality place to live. I'm at a different facility now, closer to family, but not as nice as Victoria Landing. The waterfront view was what sold me at the time but I grew to love the activities and the food. The care my husband received was above and beyond during his final days.

Cocoa nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cocoa nursing homes 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 care services in Cocoa nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Cocoa that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Cocoa, FLNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
35.7%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
42.9%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.9%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
92.9%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
35.7%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.9%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
35.7%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
42.9%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Cocoa nursing homes

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Cocoa Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Cocoa, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
35.7%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
21.4%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
21.4%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.4%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Cocoa nursing homes

Nursing homes 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
14.3%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.7%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.9%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Cocoa nursing homes

Our nursing homes 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.
Cocoa, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
35.7%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
28.6%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.1%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cocoa nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Cocoa offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cocoa, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
35.7%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.4%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.7%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.7%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
14.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.4%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
35.7%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.7%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Cedar Creek Assisted Living, Sodalis Merritt Island and Brookdale Melbourne are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Cocoa, Florida. See full list of communities.

There are 19 nursing homes facilities near Cocoa, Florida. See the full list.

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