10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Melbourne, FL

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Beaches, annual arts festivals, wildlife refuges, and golf courses await in the Harbor City. Part of Florida’s famed Space Coast, Melbourne is a sunny coastal town with plenty of history and tropical charm to keep both residents and visitors entertained without having to make the trip to nearby Orlando and Cape Canaveral.

In Melbourne, memory care communities — sometimes called Alzheimer’s care or dementia care facilities — provide specialized care for seniors who have Alzheimer’s, dementia, or other forms of memory loss. These communities offer personalized cognitive rehabilitation programs alongside assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs). Memory care usually includes 24-hour supervision and unique design elements, like outdoor gardens and color-coded walls, to help ease anxiety, agitation, and other symptoms of dementia.

Cost of Memory Care in Melbourne, FL

The median monthly cost of memory care is about $4,300 in Melbourne and $4,200 within the Palm Bay area. The median monthly cost of memory care in the state of Florida is around $4,500.

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Cost of Living

The total household expenses associated with living in Melbourne are rated 22 points below the national average. Grocery and other essential costs are also rated significantly below average.

Index Scores

All index scores are based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates that the cost is twice as expensive as the national average, while a score of 50 indicates that the cost is half as expensive.

Household Expenses	Health Care	Insurance	Entertainment	Grocery	Clothing
78	77	76	76	78	76

Income and Housing

Median income age 45-64	Median income age 65+	Median household income	Average individual income	Median employee salary	Average property tax	One-bedroom apartment gross rent estimate
$51,134 per year	$35,460 per year	$42,912 per year	$26,149 per year	$40,952 per year	$1,792 per year	$697 per month

Local Hospitals

The top hospitals that service Melbourne include:

Health First Holmes Regional Medical Center

• Facility type: Nonprofit, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 510+
• Specialties: Emergency department, ICU, joint replacement

Melbourne Regional Medical Center

• Facility type: Corporate, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 90+
• Specialties: Emergency department, inpatient surgery, physical therapy

Palm Bay Hospital

• Facility type: Nonprofit, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 110+
• Specialties: Emergency department, hemodialysis, ICU

Weather and Climate

With a humid subtropical climate, Melbourne has warm temperatures and plenty of rainfall throughout the year. The hottest and wettest months in Melbourne are May through October, while the period of November through April tends to have milder temperatures and less precipitation. Freezing temperatures and snowfall are extremely rare along this part of Florida’s eastern coast. Humidity stays relatively high year round, and severe weather — including tropical storms, hurricanes, and tornadoes — is common during late spring, summer, and early fall months. The average humidity level in Melbourne is 75%, and humidity levels are often highest during August at about 78%.

Seasonal Temperatures

January Average	January Maximum	January Minimum
61°F	78°F	50°F

July Average	July Maximum	July Minimum
81°F	91°F	72°F

Air Quality

• Relative Air Quality Index: 131

This index is based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the presence of air pollutants than the national average, while a score of 50 indicates half the presence.

Precipitation

• Average Annual Precipitation: 48.3″

Demographics and Values

Population Statistics

Median age	Percent of population over 65	Population	Population Density	Average Household Size
43	21.2%	82,709	1,879 per square mile	2.2

Race & Ethnicity

American Indian or Alaskan Native	Asian	Black	Hispanic or Latino	Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	White (not Hispanic or Latino)
0.3%	3.7%	11.0%	11.5%	0.1%	3.9%	70.2%

These figures were taken from the most recent U.S. Census.

LGBTQ+ Inclusivity

These scores were taken from the Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index for Orlando.

• Non-discrimination laws in Orlando: 30/30
• Overall inclusivity: 100/100

2016 Presidential Election Results for Brevard County

Democratic	Republican	Other
38.0%	57.8%	4.2%

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

Some of the most popular museums and historic sites in Melbourne include:

• Foosaner Art Museum
• Rossetter House Museum
• Juan Ponce de León Landing
• Liberty Bell Memorial Museum
• Melbourne Military Memorial Park

Outdoor attractions in Melbourne:

• Wickham Park (trails, campground, community center)
• Paradise Beach & Park
• Botanical Gardens at Florida Tech
• Brevard Zoo
• Ballard Park (boating)
• Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge

Melbourne’s top entertainment destinations and shopping districts are:

• King Center For The Performing Arts
• Henegar Center for the Arts
• USSSA Space Coast Stadium
• Downtown Melbourne (restaurants and shops)
• Melbourne Arts Festival
• Eau Gallie Founders’ Day

Transportation

Public transportation in Melbourne is available via Space Coast Area Transit, which operates bus routes and vanpools in Melbourne and other cities throughout Brevard County. For seniors and any riders needing extra assistance, Space Coast Area Transit offers discounted fares and a paratransit service for curb-to-curb transit.