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6 Best Memory Care Facilities in North Merritt Island, FL

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Memory care in North Merritt Island offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in North Merritt Island is about $4,650 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 6 communities, read 61 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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
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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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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
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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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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: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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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Very nice, caring and helpful staff!
Provides: Assisted Living
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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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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, Independent Living
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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.
Twenty-seven unit assisted living.Very reasonably priced.Bingo, Holiday activities, group exercises, memory games, singing/karaoke, spelling bee arts and crafts.
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Cost of memory care in North Merritt Island, FL

The average cost of senior living in North Merritt Island is $4,650 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Edgewater, FL with an average of $3,991 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in North Merritt Island, FL vs. nearby cities

North Merritt Island, FL
$4,650/mo
$4,454/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in North Merritt Island, FL vs. the state and national average

North Merritt Island, FL
$4,650/mo
$4,332/mo
U.S. national average
$4,860/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in North Merritt Island vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$4,650/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in North Merritt Island, FL by room type

Semi-Private
$2,633/mo
Studio
$2,950/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,947/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,095/mo

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What families are saying about memory care in North Merritt Island

Recent reviews for memory care in North Merritt Island

The Blake at Viera in Melbourne, FL

4.6
The staff are always friendly and are very good with the residents. The catering coordinator keeps them busy and plays games to keep their minds active.

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.

Zon Beachside in Indian Harbour Beach, FL

5.0
Mom is doing better than we expected since moving into Zon. We are comforted knowing she is doing so well. The entire staff are friendly, caring and they know her and the family by name. The food is spectacular and we enjoy eating there with her. Dining is like a restaurant and she can choose ...
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North Merritt Island review score based on 43 family reviews

8.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 43 reviews of 6 North Merritt Island memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The North Merritt Island review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

North Merritt Island review score compared against nearby cities

8.9
North Merritt Island, FL6 facilities
9.0
Cocoa, FL12 facilities
8.9
Cocoa West, FL15 facilities

Review subcategories for North Merritt Island memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 43 reviews of 6 North Merritt Island memory care communities. This chart helps you compare North Merritt Island resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
North Merritt Island, FL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.9
4.4
Friendliness
5.0
4.5
Care services
4.9
4.2
Staff
5.0
4.4
Meals & dining
4.3
4.1
Activities
4.4
4.0
Value for cost*
4.7
4.0
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North Merritt Island memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in North Merritt Island memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in North Merritt Island, 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 North Merritt Island memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in North Merritt Island that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
North Merritt Island, FLNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
83.3%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
83.3%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
50%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.3%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in North Merritt Island memory care

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 North Merritt Island Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
North Merritt Island, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
74%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
16.7%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.7%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in North Merritt Island memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of North Merritt Island partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
North Merritt Island, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
33.3%
18.1%
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Availability of select dining options in North Merritt Island memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of North Merritt Island communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
North Merritt Island, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in North Merritt Island memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in North Merritt Island offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
North Merritt Island, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
33.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
31.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Cedar Creek Assisted Living, Sodalis Merritt Island and Palm Cottages of Rockledge are the top-rated memory care facilities near North Merritt Island, Florida. See full list of communities.

There are 6 memory care facilities near North Merritt Island, Florida. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in North Merritt Island, Florida are Cedar Creek Assisted Living and Sodalis Merritt Island. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 6 memory care facilities near you in North Merritt Island, Florida typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in North Merritt Island, Florida, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.

Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in North Merritt Island, Florida, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.

The cost of memory care facilities in North Merritt Island, Florida ranges from $854 to $8815. The average Memory Care cost in North Merritt Island, Florida is $4,650. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in North Merritt Island, Florida typically starts at $854. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.

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