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Life Care Center of Melbourne
Scout 91Melbourne, FL · 120 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Melbourne's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $9,500–$12,300/mo
View full evaluation →Senior Care in Palm Bay, Florida
Every licensed senior community in the Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL area — evaluated with real federal inspection data, staffing records, and transparent pricing, then ranked by our objective Scout Score. A local advisor can help you compare and tour, free.
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Cities covered
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5-star rated
2.8★
Avg CMS rating
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Cost of senior care in Palm Bay
Local Palm Bay-area estimates: published state survey medians adjusted for Palm Bay prices. Your advisor will find options that match your budget.
Assisted Living
$5,150/mo median
typical range $4,120–$6,440
Memory Care
$5,310/mo median
typical range $4,250–$6,640
Skilled Nursing
$10,590/mo median
typical range $9,500–$12,300
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
$5,150/mo median
typical range $2,860–$5,840
Residential Care Home
$4,640/mo median
typical range $3,710–$5,800
2024–2026 published survey medians medians, adjusted to Palm Bay using federal (BEA) regional price data. Methodology
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Palm Bay.
- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
All 21 communities in Palm Bay, ranked
Ranked by Haven Scout Score — our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety.
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Life Care Center of Palm Bay
Scout 91Palm Bay, FL · 141 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Palm Bay's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $9,500–$12,300/mo
View full evaluation →3
Melbourne, FL · 120 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Melbourne's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $9,500–$12,300/mo
View full evaluation →4
Titusville, FL · 120 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Titusville.
Est. $9,500–$12,300/mo
View full evaluation →5
Melbourne, FL · 179 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Melbourne.
Est. $9,500–$12,300/mo
View full evaluation →6
Palm Bay, FL · 120 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Palm Bay.
Est. $9,500–$12,300/mo
View full evaluation →7
Merritt Island, FL · 180 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Merritt Island.
Est. $9,500–$12,300/mo
View full evaluation →8
Viera, FL · 114 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Viera.
Est. $9,500–$12,300/mo
View full evaluation →9
Aviata at Palm Bay
Scout 60Palm Bay, FL · 120 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Palm Bay.
Est. $9,500–$12,300/mo
View full evaluation →10
West Melbourne, FL · 180 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in West Melbourne.
Est. $9,500–$12,300/mo
View full evaluation →Skilled Nursing
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Titusville, FL · 120 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Titusville.
Est. $9,500–$12,300/mo
View full evaluation →12
Melbourne, FL · 167 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Melbourne.
Est. $9,500–$12,300/mo
View full evaluation →13
The Terrace at Courtenay Springs
Scout 53Merritt Island, FL · 80 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Merritt Island.
Est. $9,500–$12,300/mo
View full evaluation →14
Rockledge, FL · 107 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Rockledge.
Est. $9,500–$12,300/mo
View full evaluation →15
Titusville, FL · 157 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Titusville.
Est. $9,500–$12,300/mo
View full evaluation →16
Avante at Melbourne INC
Scout 45Melbourne, FL · 110 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Melbourne.
Est. $9,500–$12,300/mo
View full evaluation →17
Melbourne, FL · 138 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $9,500–$12,300/mo
View full evaluation →18
Indian River Center
Scout 43West Melbourne, FL · 179 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in West Melbourne.
Est. $9,500–$12,300/mo
View full evaluation →19
Viera, FL · 131 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Viera.
Est. $9,500–$12,300/mo
View full evaluation →20
Merritt Island, FL · 120 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Merritt Island.
Est. $9,500–$12,300/mo
View full evaluation →21
Rockledge, FL · 100 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $9,500–$12,300/mo
View full evaluation →Frequently asked questions
How much does senior living cost in Palm Bay, FL?
In the Palm Bay, FL area, assisted living typically runs $4,120–$6,440/month (median $5,150), memory care $4,250–$6,640/month (median $5,310), and skilled nursing $9,500–$12,300/month (median $10,590) — local estimates built from published survey medians adjusted for area prices. A free Haven advisor can pinpoint exact pricing for communities that fit your budget.
What are the best senior living communities in Palm Bay, FL?
Ranked purely by objective federal data (star ratings, staffing, inspections — rankings cannot be bought), the top-rated communities in Palm Bay, FL right now are Life Care Center of Melbourne, Life Care Center of Palm Bay, Atlantic Shores Nursing and Rehab Center. The full ranked list of 21 communities is on this page.
How are the 21 communities on this page rated?
Every skilled nursing community is scored with our Haven Scout Score, a composite built from official CMS Care Compare data — overall star rating, health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures — plus safety signals like fines and citation history. We rank by objective data, not by who pays us.
Is Haven really free for families?
Yes. Haven is always free for families. When we help a family find and move into the right community, that community pays us a referral fee. You never pay anything, and we show every licensed community in the area — not just paying partners.
What's the difference between assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing?
Assisted living helps with daily activities while preserving independence. Memory care is a secured setting with specially trained staff for dementia. Skilled nursing provides 24/7 licensed medical care and rehab. Not sure which fits? Take our free 2-minute care assessment.