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Assisted living costs in Malabar average about $4,138 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 54 communities in Malabar. Our detailed directory has 656 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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1111 Photos available
9.9
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56 reviews
9.9
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The facility is great, very comprehensive and management staff is friendly and responsive. Try to please. The physical environment is extremely pleasant and clean. Location on the water provides great views...
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.
Welcome to the new Grand Villa of Palm Bay. Our beautiful resort style senior living community in Palm Bay, Florida, is located on the water's edge of the tranquil Indian River and offers a family-atmosphere with wonderful amenities to help our residents get the most out of life.Grand Villa...
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3535 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.7
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86 reviews
9.7
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86 reviews
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super pleased with our decision to place our father at Glenbrook. It is beautiful many things for him to do and the food is delicious. We love the fact that he can be independent with a touch of assistance...
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...
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1010 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.5
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55 reviews
9.5
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55 reviews
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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...
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88 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.2
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33 reviews
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33 reviews
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Overall experience - we felt lucky to find a place without a waiting list. The move in went well and my aunt was happy. We have no specific issues regarding cleanliness although things can always be better,...
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...
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22 Floor plans available
8.8
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80 reviews
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80 reviews
5 star
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I took the tour and I saw that it reminded me of a hotel very nice. The furniture looked comfortable and the dining areas were appealing.[name removed]gave me a lot of information. Its sort of like a huge...
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.
At Harborside at Melbourne we offer a choice of lifestyles based upon your individual needs. We provide Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Personal Care, Short W term/Respite Care and a Senior Day and Overnight Program. Whatever lifestyle you choose, you are assured of our most important...
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1010 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.7
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39 reviews
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I think it has some good people working at this facility. It is expensive but most facilities specializing in advanced care are expensive. Mom needed memory care and the facility was close to my sisters...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Positioned in West Melbourne, Florida, Inspiritás of West Melbourne is devoted to residents withimpaired memory, offering a unique holistic program designed to celebrate life with residents, while maintaining their safety and comfort.Our Inspiritás “neighborhood” is secured for resident safety...
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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.
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88 Photos available
8.4
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22 reviews
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The woman at the front desk is super helpful to visitors and also with the tenets. I do think that they could have better monitoring of the tenants there.
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.
If you want to know what a true resort-style assisted living community looks, tastes and feels like, you've got to do more than read the brochure — you need to come read the signs for yourself. Schedule a visit to Victoria Landing and you'll see that all signs point to enjoying life to its...
Photo of Palm Bay Memory Care
77 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
7.9
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26 reviews
7.9
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26 reviews
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I recently visited my parents for the first time at PBMC. I was already happy with the level of professionalism and assistance given to me and my parents by the sales and directorial staff during the...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
At Palm Bay Memory Care, we provide an exceptional memory care program uniquely designed with our residents in mind. Our programs ignite the senses, expand the mind, and support the emotions of our residents. We pride ourselves on staying current with innovative lifestyle approaches while...
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88 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
7.9
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11 reviews
7.9
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11 reviews
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I rated 4 for cleanliness based on this being the home of many people who were no longer focused on neatness. If I viewed this as a hotel the rating would be lower. Cleanliness declined for a period in 2023,...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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 Community That Feels Like Home Sweet HomeFor those looking for exceptional memory care for exceptional seniors, our community provides industry-leading care in a setting that provides maximum home sweet home factor. You’ll find us in West Melbourne, Florida, a fast-growing city offering a wide...
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Photo of Bethesda on Turkey Creek
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6.3
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24 reviews
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24 reviews
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Overall, I like the care that they give my dad however, lately I noticed they have a high turnover of staff everybody seems to be friendly enough though. I liked that they were smaller than most places
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...
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1.0
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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...
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1414 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
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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....
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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...
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88 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
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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...
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9.0
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2 reviews
9.0
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My loved one is a resident at Tender at Heart Assisted Living facility. They are very helpful and always let me know if they need something for her. Based on our experience, I would recommend Tender at Heart...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential 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.
A place full of love. We have caring and dedicated staffs ready to care for your loved ones in peaceful Palm Bay in the Sunshine State, away from the cold.
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8.5
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8.5
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My grandma [name removed] was here for dementia. The staff here were amazing for 7 years and loved her like their own family member. When my grandma passed away they were physically upset. My grandma was...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential 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.
Silver Pines Assisted Living LLC is located in Palm Bay, FL in Brevard County. This residential care home offers the help that you are looking for in a location that is full of beautiful scenery. Those who spend time in Palm Bay appreciate the ocean views that are available there, and they also...
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8.5
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6 reviews
8.5
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[name removed], my friend of 28 years had long ago asked me to get her care if she ever needed it, as she had no children and no family near her. So that time unfortunately arrived. I was so lost in looking...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential 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.
A & J Assisted Living senior care home is in Brevard County, Palm Bay, in the sunny weather Florida's east central coast. HAssisted Living way between Miami City and Jacksonville, Palm Bay, FL, you will find the wonderful A & J Assisted Living in an area surrounded by hanging orchids and...
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8.5
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8.5
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They care very much for the patients. Dislike right now they only have one person taken care of them (2 Patients at this time) and this person needs to take a brake. There used to be 2 and I think they are...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential 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.
There's Nothing Like Home Care is a senior care home located in Palm Bay, FL, which is situated in Brevard County. Palm Bay, which is located on Florida's east coast, is home to beautiful parks, exciting events and an abundance of recreational opportunities. From its festive holiday parades to...
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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.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential 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.
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...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential 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.
The Glenville Pines Assisted Living Facility is located in a quiet residential neighborhood in Palm Bay, Florida. It is a small facility, that houses only five residents at a time. Our small size allows our staff to provide personalized and immediate care to each resident. Our rooms feature beds,...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential 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.

Cost of assisted living in Malabar, FL

The average cost of senior living in Malabar is $4,138 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Vero Beach, FL with an average of $3,795 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Malabar, FL vs. nearby cities

Malabar, FL
$4,138/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Malabar, FL vs. the state and national average

Malabar, FL
$4,138/mo
$3,936/mo
U.S. national average
$4,624/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Malabar vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,138/mo
$4,646/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Malabar, FL by room type

Semi-Private
$5,490/mo
Private
$4,400/mo
Studio
$4,287/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,425/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,645/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Malabar over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Malabar, FL

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Malabar.

What families are saying about assisted living in Malabar

Recent reviews for assisted living in Malabar

Palm Bay Memory Care

5.0
We placed my friend in this facility for respite for a month because her caregiver had to have surgery . My friend loved it and they went out of their way to make her welcome and comfortable . It is a beautiful campus that had just changed owners. We received pictures of my friend at many ...
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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.

Discovery Village at Melbourne

5.0
This is one of the best places I have ever visited. My loved one has improved in their attitude. The best thing is they have continuation of care here and my loved one won't have to move. This is exactly what I wanted for my loved one. There are three meals a day provided by the community ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and caring staff. Many reviews from communities like Grand Villa of Palm Bay, Glenbrooke Senior Living, and Victoria Landing ALF express gratitude for the kindness and attentiveness of the staff members. They form close relationships with residents and their families, providing emotional and practical suppo ...
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Delicious and satisfying meals. High-quality food is a common theme in reviews for communities such as Grand Villa of Palm Bay, Brookdale West Melbourne AL, and Florida Shores of Melbourne. Residents look forward to their meals and appreciate when dietary restrictions and personal preferences are accommodated.
Engaging and varied activities. Communities like Grand Villa of Palm Bay, Volante of Melbourne, and Victoria Landing ALF offer a range of activities to suit different interests. These may include social events, crafts, music, outdoor excursions, and more.
Welcoming and inclusive community atmosphere. Reviews for communities Grand Villa of Palm Bay, Glenbrooke Senior Living, and Florida Shores of Melbourne consistently praise the warm and friendly environment. Residents make new friends and feel at home.
Well-maintained facilities. Reviews for communities Grand Villa of Palm Bay, Brookdale West Melbourne AL, and Brookdale Melbourne frequently mention the clean and updated facilities. This includes both the residents' rooms and communal areas like the dining room and living room.
Accessible and responsive communication. Communication between staff and families is essential, and communities like Grand Villa of Palm Bay, Volante of Melbourne, and Victoria Landing ALF prioritize open dialogue. Regular updates and check-ins help families feel confident in their loved ones' care.
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Malabar review score based on 120 family reviews

8.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 120 reviews of 43 Malabar assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Malabar review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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

Malabar review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Malabar, FL43 facilities
7.4
Grant-Valkaria, FL36 facilities
8.1
Melbourne Beach, FL53 facilities

Review subcategories for Malabar assisted living

When assisted living 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 120 reviews of 43 Malabar assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Malabar resident and family assisted living 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.
Malabar, FL averageNational average
Cleanliness
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4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
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4.5
Meals & dining
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4.1
Activities
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4.1
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Malabar assisted living services and amenities

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

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Malabar that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Malabar, FLNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
55.8%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
53.5%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
79.1%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
74.4%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30.2%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
69.8%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
67.4%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Malabar assisted living

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 Malabar Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Malabar, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
65.1%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
27.9%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
58.1%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
27.9%
13.6%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Malabar assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Malabar partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Malabar, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25.6%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25.6%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
23.3%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
60.5%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.6%
14.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Malabar assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Malabar communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Malabar, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25.6%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.9%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
27.9%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14%
17.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Malabar assisted 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 assisted living communities in Malabar offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Malabar, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
30.2%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25.6%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.9%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.2%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
32.6%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
67.4%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.9%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.9%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.9%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.6%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
32.6%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
30.2%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.3%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.6%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Malabar

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Florida assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Malabar protect seniors.

Learn about Florida Assisted Living regulations

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

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