About Assisted LivingAssisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.Complete guide to assisted livingBest of 2024 Assisted Living Winners
About Memory CareMemory 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. Complete guide to memory careBest of 2024 Memory Care Winners
About Independent LivingIndependent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to independent livingBest of 2024 Independent Living Winners
About Senior LivingSenior living is a term used to describe various housing and care options for older adults from maintenance-free, 55+ facilities for active seniors, to secure, fully staffed facilities for seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia. Complete guide to senior livingFind senior living facilities near you
About Nursing HomesNursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.Complete guide to Nursing Homes
About Senior ApartmentsSenior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to Senior Apartments
About Care HomesResidential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.Complete guide to care homes
Veteran ResourcesVA benefits for long-term care, such as Aid and Attendance benefits, can help eligible veterans and their surviving spouses pay for senior care.Guide to VA benefits for long-term care
Senior Living Home

10 Best Independent Living Communities in Palm Bay, FL

Answer a few questions to get personalized results

Who are you searching for?

The cost of independent living in Palm Bay is about $4,560 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 26 options. Read 462 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

As you explore independent living near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Melbourne, Sebastian and Merritt Island.

Palm Bay Independent Living Facilities | 462 Reviews

Showing 21 communities
Last Updated: 10/30/24
Sort by
Filter by
Awards
Best of Senior Living

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.

Review Score
Distance
See communities with
Amenities
Providers
Photo of Grand Villa of Palm BayCommunity card badge
1111 Photos available
9.9
Review score
50 reviews
9.9
Review score
50 reviews
5 star
80%
4 star
16%
3 star
0%
2 star
2%
1 star
2%
See all reviews
This is a nice, clean and motivational place. The staff members and residents I see and meet here everyday are very cool. I would have loved to put my grandparents here, I strongly suggest assisted living at...
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.
When it comes to senior living including assisted living and memory care, only one choice sits at the water’s edge overlooking the tranquil Indian River in Palm Bay, Florida. Only one offers resort-style amenities and unobstructed views of the majestic sunrise from nearly every window. RiverView...
See details
Photo of Glenbrooke Senior LivingCommunity card badge
3535 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.5
Review score
85 reviews
9.5
Review score
85 reviews
5 star
72%
4 star
22%
3 star
5%
2 star
0%
1 star
1%
See all reviews
I would rate a 5 in all categories. My experience has been great here and what I like the most about Glenbrook Senior Living is the friendliness of the staff. I would recommend this community to other...
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.
Welcome to Glenbrooke Senior Living, nestled within one of Central Florida’s best kept secrets, the beautiful City of Palm Bay. Anyone can see the benefits of good old fashioned retirement living along the east coast shores of the sunshine state with mother nature and all its glory, the fantastic...
See details
Photo of Parasol Melbourne
11 Photo available
44 Floor plans available
9.4
Review score
10 reviews
9.4
Review score
10 reviews
5 star
70%
4 star
20%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
10%
See all reviews
I can't say enough about the staff here they are so accommodating for anything that you might need with your apartment or any kind of questions that you have about things going on in the building or you know...
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Offering uncompromising comfort and inspired modern dwellings, Parasol is a community for active adults 55+ seeking to “right-size” their current living standards with luxury amenities for enhanced enjoyment and increased opportunities for social activity, including a state-of-the-art wellness...
See details
Photo of Brookdale Melbourne
1010 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.2
Review score
55 reviews
9.2
Review score
55 reviews
5 star
32%
4 star
31%
3 star
24%
2 star
13%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
I know they have activities and different things like that but unfortunately, my mother doesn't participate so I can't really comment on how the activities are. She rarely even leaves her room. I think it...
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.
A Great Backdrop for a Great LifeIf you live in the greater Palm Bay area, you have an exceptional choice for senior living right in the heart of West Melbourne. You’ll get to explore a new kind of senior lifestyle, as our staff takes care of the cooking, cleaning and typical household chores, so...
See details
Photo of Brookdale West Melbourne AL
88 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.0
Review score
31 reviews
9.0
Review score
31 reviews
5 star
35%
4 star
37%
3 star
19%
2 star
3%
1 star
6%
See all reviews
Brookdale is an excellent senior living community with great attention to detail and friendly staff members. We're very pleased with them and mom loves it there.
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.
Our assisted-living community, on the Atlantic coast of sunny Florida, offers an engaging social life that will pull you away from the TV and into card and board games, happy hour socials, fitness classes, art and other creative projects, lively meals, fun outings and anything else that you want...
See details
Photo of The Fountains of Melbourne
99 Photos available
1111 Floor plans available
8.6
Review score
23 reviews
8.6
Review score
23 reviews
5 star
83%
4 star
13%
3 star
0%
2 star
4%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
I believe the Fountains is the best possible place for enjoyment and life extension. The staff could not be better at every level, and that is most important. The rooms, amenities and daily schedules are...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
The Fountains is located on 26 acres. Walking paths surround two lakes, raised gardens, shuffle board courts and heated swimming pool. Our fleet of vehicles makes transportation to local destinations a breeze. The Fountains is a resort - style community with a maintenance free lifestyle. ...
See details
Photo of Florida Shores of Melbourne
11 Photo available
8.5
Review score
2 reviews
8.5
Review score
2 reviews
5 star
100%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
The staff and owners care about their residents and do what they can to make the place nice and comfortable. They have musicians come to play music and make holidays very special. It is a nice and clean...
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.
See details
Photo of Century Oaks
22 Photos available
1.0
Review score
25 reviews
1.0
Review score
25 reviews
5 star
48%
4 star
36%
3 star
8%
2 star
0%
1 star
8%
See all reviews
The community visitation is very strict due to covid but they have done a good job with keeping covid out. The prices for the community is good, I would definitely recommend this community to others
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.
We are located within a residential community close to shopping, dining, and entertainment. (We are known for our location).An Active Senior Retirement Rental Community with Independent & Assisted Living and Bayberry House Memory CareWe feature Independent & Assisted Living in one or two...
Photo of Bethesda on Turkey Creek
1414 Photos available
5.3
Review score
23 reviews
5.3
Review score
23 reviews
5 star
52%
4 star
17%
3 star
0%
2 star
9%
1 star
22%
See all reviews
The outstanding Executive Director[ name removed]. The excellent activities director. The excellent Nursing director. We got a very fair price offered by [name removed]. The staff are meticulous about...
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.
Bethesda On Turkey Creek Assisted Living is a beautiful and historic property that inspires tranquility and peace of mind. Our community features several floor plan options that include studios and one bedroom apartments. All await your personal touch! Our units are individually climate...
Photo of Hibiscus Court
1414 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
5 star
90%
4 star
6%
3 star
2%
2 star
1%
1 star
1%
See all reviews
mom just loves it! staff is warm and friendly. family is always welcomed and treated wonderfully. so happy mom lives at Hibiscus.
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.
Hibiscus Court Senior Assisted Living Community caters to active senior assisted living and secured memory care services in sunny Melbourne, Florida. Licensed for 78 residents, Hibiscus Court offers a vibrant, active lifestyle while also creating a warm and comfortable home-like feel....
Inline cta image

Our free advisors can help

  • Compare local facilities
  • Determine care type
  • Schedule tours
  • Evaluate pricing
Photo of The Brookshire
99 Photos available
5 star
49%
4 star
17%
3 star
17%
2 star
17%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
The Brookshire is wonderful. The service she gets is wonderful. She has made friends. Her depression is better. The keep her so busy that at 9 o'clock at night she is in bed asleep. She doesn't nag me...
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.
The Brookshire offers a beautiful assisted living community in Melbourne, Brevard County, Florida for those seniors looking for the right memory care and place to call home. When someone chooses to make this community their own they will find that its location is great and there is much to do and...
See details
Photo of Brookdale West Melbourne
88 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
5 star
31%
4 star
21%
3 star
17%
2 star
10%
1 star
21%
See all reviews
Whenever we have any questions or concerns or issues the staff are always listening to us and work to fix the problem quickly. They have a bulletin board that shows different things going on that week 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.
Brookdale West Melbourne is an assisted living community in West Melbourne, Florida. West Melbourne is a fast growing community located on Florida's Space coast. Brookdale West Melbourne has an ideal locations near shopping, banks, medical providers and is only a short drive from stunning beaches...
See details
Photo of Gold Wings Assisted Living
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.
Photo of Asberry Gardens Assisted Living
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.
A large private home which offers assisted living to your loved ones. It is an Alternative to a Nursing home with all of the comforts of a home including a large fenced yard. It has a European Flare offering large spacious rooms and very caring staff.Offering "What are they doing now!!" from...
Photo of Bethesda on Turkey Creek
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.
Photo of Buena Vida Estates
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Photo of Crane Creek Senior Apartments
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Trinity Towers West
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Trinity Towers East
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of independent living in Palm Bay, FL

The average cost of senior living in Palm Bay is $4,560 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Windsor, FL with an average of $4,159 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Palm Bay, FL vs. nearby cities

Palm Bay, FL
$4,560/mo
$4,552/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Palm Bay, FL vs. the state and national average

Palm Bay, FL
$4,560/mo
$3,971/mo
U.S. national average
$4,146/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Palm Bay vs. other types of senior living

$4,625/mo
Independent Living
$4,560/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Palm Bay, FL by room type

Semi-Private
$3,989/mo
Studio
$3,992/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,179/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,773/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Palm Bay over time

Palm Bay, FLFL stateNational

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 Palm Bay

Recent reviews for independent living in Palm Bay

Glenbrooke Senior Living in Palm Bay, FL

4.1
I have lived here for only 4 and half months. i am currently getting PT for a knee problem. i think this will help me a lot.Then perhaps i will be able to attend activities. For now i am only attending Bible study. My husband helps me get to a few things with my wheelchair. we also take ...
Read more

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!

Palm Bay independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Palm Bay independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Palm Bay, 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 Palm Bay 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 Palm Bay partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Palm Bay, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
30.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.1%
32.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
8.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Palm Bay 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 Palm Bay communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Palm Bay, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
35.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.1%
42.5%
Room service
Room service
38.1%
36%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19%
16.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Palm Bay 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 Palm Bay offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Palm Bay, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
47.6%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.1%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.6%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.1%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.9%
42%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.9%
37%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.9%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.9%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
47.6%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
47.6%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.8%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47.6%
45.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Frequently Asked Questions

Grand Villa of Palm Bay, Shell Harbor Retirement Community and The Promenade are the top-rated independent living facilities near Palm Bay, Florida. See full list of communities.

There are 26 independent living facilities near Palm Bay, Florida. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Palm Bay, Florida are Grand Villa of Palm Bay, The Promenade and Glenbrooke Senior Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

Photo cta image

More questions?

Ask an A Place for Mom local advisor at no cost.

The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical, legal or financial advice or create a professional relationship between A Place for Mom and the reader. Always seek the advice of your health care provider, attorney or financial advisor with respect to any particular matter, and do not act or refrain from acting on the basis of anything you have read on this site. Links to third-party websites are only for the convenience of the reader; A Place for Mom does not endorse the contents of the third-party sites.
Back to top