Best Assisted Living Facilities in Melbourne, FL

Average senior living costs in Melbourne, Florida, range from $3,676 per month for a semi-private room in a nursing home to $5,754 for a two-bedroom room in a nursing home. There are plenty of options in between, including assisted living at $3,941 per month and independent living at $4,147 per month. Memory care is another option, averaging $4,288 per month, providing a diverse array of choices to suit different preferences and needs.

In Melbourne, assisted living costs a monthly average of $3,941, which is lower than the United States average of $4,546 per month. Melbourne is more expensive than some nearby cities, including Rockledge ($3,791 per month) and Cocoa Beach ($3,830 per month), but slightly above the Florida state average of $3,877.
Here is how the average cost of assisted living in Melbourne compares to Florida and the national average:

Wondering how many options there are for senior living in and around Melbourne? The city has 20 communities, while the surrounding area has 57, and the state of Florida has 1,402. With so many possibilities, you'll surely find a place that suits your needs and lifestyle.

Melbourne, Florida boasts a vibrant senior community, making up 42.4% of its 84,982 residents. In terms of gender distribution among seniors, 49% are male and 51% are female. As for age, 13.7% of Melbourne's residents are in their 50s, 14.2% are in their 60s, 8.2% are in their 70s, and 6.3% are 80 and over. Marital status among seniors reveals 42% married, 16.6% divorced, 33.5% never married, and 7.9% widowed. The city's diversity profile shows a majority of 76.2% White, alongside 10.2% Black and 12% Hispanic residents. Other racial compositions include 3.2% Asian, 7.1% mixed race, 0.1% Native American, 0.2% Pacific, and 3.1% identifying as other, illustrating a multifaceted community.