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At an average monthly cost of $3,750, the price of assisted living in Palm Bay is $250&nbsp;above the state average and $250&nbsp;below the national average as reported in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.genworth.com/aging-and-you/finances/cost-of-care.html" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://www.genworth.com/aging-and-you/finances/cost-of-care.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">Genworth’s&nbsp;2018 Cost of Care study.&nbsp;</a>Prices are slightly lower in nearby Sebastian ($3,524) and further south in Port St. Lucie ($3,620).&nbsp;Statewide, assisted living costs vary from $2,808 per month in Lakeland&nbsp;up to $5,448 in Naples along the Gulf Coast.&nbsp;

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In Palm Bay, the most expensive senior care service is semiprivate nursing home care, which costs an average of $8,365 per month. By&nbsp;comparison, assisted living costs $3,750 per month, while 44 hours of in-home service from a homemaker or home health aide costs $3,813 per month.&nbsp; When evaluating the various senior care options it’s important to know that&nbsp;assisted living prices include rent, utilities, meals and home maintenance. This all-inclusive pricing makes the overall cost of assisted living significantly lower than using an in-home senior care service while continuing to pay for day-to-day living expenses.&nbsp;

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Optional State Supplementation Supplemental Security Income recipients aged 65 and older who need to reside in an assisted living facility due to loss of physical and/or cognitive abilities&nbsp;can apply for state-sponsored&nbsp;SSI top-up benefits through the&nbsp;<a href="http://www.fdhc.state.fl.us/SCHS/ALWG/archived/docs/2011/2011-11-07_08/OSSFACT-102011.pdf" target="_blank" data-mce-href="http://www.fdhc.state.fl.us/SCHS/ALWG/archived/docs/2011/2011-11-07_08/OSSFACT-102011.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer">Optional State Supplementation</a>&nbsp;program.&nbsp; The OSS&nbsp;program provides a maximum of $78.40&nbsp;per person ($156.80 per couple)&nbsp;to help seniors pay the room-and-board portion of their assisted living costs.&nbsp; To apply for OSS, contact&nbsp;<a href="407-317-7000" target="_blank" data-mce-href="407-317-7000" rel="noopener noreferrer">ACCESS Florida, Central Region</a> at 407-317-7000.&nbsp; Long-Term Care Insurance Seniors who have&nbsp;<a href="https://longtermcare.acl.gov/costs-how-to-pay/what-is-long-term-care-insurance/" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://longtermcare.acl.gov/costs-how-to-pay/what-is-long-term-care-insurance/" rel="noopener noreferrer">long-term care </a>insurance&nbsp;through a private insurance policy may have benefits that include coverage for assisted living costs.&nbsp; In most cases, policies that include long-term care benefits must be purchased before&nbsp;the beneficiary reaches a certain age or requires senior care services. Benefits vary with each policy and most insurance providers require that policyholders complete a needs assessment performed by a designated assessor.&nbsp; For more information, seniors can contact their insurance broker or insurance company.&nbsp;

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The average cost of assisted living in the city is $3,750 a month. This guide is a starting point covering the cost of assisted living care in the city, as well as financing options to pay for it. You’ll find in-depth information on 140 Assisted Living Communities in Palm Bay and several in surrounding areas. The Cost of Senior Care in Palm Bay, FL<ul><li>Assisted Living: $3,750</li><li>Nursing Home Care: $8,365</li><li>In-home Care: $3,813</li><li>Adult Day Health Services: $1,408</li></ul>

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<a href="https://www.medicaid.gov/" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://www.medicaid.gov/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Medicaid</a>&nbsp;is&nbsp;the federally mandated health plan for low-income individuals of all ages. It provides&nbsp;<a href="http://files.kff.org/attachment/fact-sheet-medicaid-state-FL" target="_blank" data-mce-href="http://files.kff.org/attachment/fact-sheet-medicaid-state-FL" rel="noopener noreferrer">16% of Florida residents</a>&nbsp;with access to basic health services, including emergency, primary and long-term care, hospital services, X-rays and lab testing, in accordance with federal law. Additional services, such as home and community-based care, may be offered by individual states.&nbsp; To enroll in Medicaid, applicants need to meet income and asset (resource) criteria.&nbsp;Florida seniors who already receive&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ssa.gov/onlineservices/" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://www.ssa.gov/onlineservices/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Social Security Income</a>&nbsp;benefits are automatically eligible for&nbsp;<a href="https://www.myflfamilies.com/service-programs/access/medicaid.shtml" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://www.myflfamilies.com/service-programs/access/medicaid.shtml" rel="noopener noreferrer">Medicaid</a>,&nbsp;and they only need to complete additional screening if they’re seeking long-term Medicaid services.&nbsp; All other seniors must earn no more than $2,313 per month ($4,626 per married couple) and own no more than $2,000 in countable assets ($3,000 per couple). Some items, such as personal clothing and jewellery, one vehicle and a&nbsp;home owned and occupied by the applicant and/or their spouse valued at no more than $585,000, are exempt from the Medicaid asset limits.&nbsp; Spousal Income and Asset Exemptions When only one spouse needs long-term Medicaid coverage, special rules regarding the income of the non-applicant (community) spouse and the couple’s joint assets apply.&nbsp; Under the minimum monthly maintenance needs allowance, the community spouse may collect up to $3,161 per month in income transferred&nbsp;from the applicant to pay for shelter costs, and this amount is deducted from the applicant’s declared income.&nbsp; The community spouse can also keep the lesser of half of the couple’s joint assets or $126,420 under the community spouse resource allowance.&nbsp; Comprehensive Assessment and Review for Long-Term Care Program In accordance with federal law Florida, seniors who qualify for long-term Medicaid and&nbsp;require the type of care normally provided in a nursing facility must be screened through the&nbsp;<a href="http://elderaffairs.state.fl.us/doea/cares.php" target="_blank" data-mce-href="http://elderaffairs.state.fl.us/doea/cares.php" rel="noopener noreferrer">Comprehensive Assessment and Review for Long-Term Care Program</a>&nbsp;before being provided with Medicaid-funded long-term services.&nbsp; A designated CARES assessor or registered nurse evaluates the current and projected care needs of each senior to determine the most-appropriate placement and Medicaid services.&nbsp; Statewide&nbsp;Medicaid Managed Care Long-Term Care Program A&nbsp;CARES assessment may recommend enrollment in the&nbsp;<a href="http://elderaffairs.state.fl.us/doea/smmcltc.php" target="_blank" data-mce-href="http://elderaffairs.state.fl.us/doea/smmcltc.php" rel="noopener noreferrer">Statewide&nbsp;Medicaid Managed Care Long-Term Care Program</a>, a nursing home diversion program that funds enhanced home and community-based services to let seniors age in place in an assisted living setting.&nbsp; SMMC LTC services are administered through a managed health care plan. In Brevard County, the <a href="https://ahca.myflorida.com/Medicaid/statewide_mc/pdf/LTC/SMMC_LTC_Snapshot.pdf" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://ahca.myflorida.com/Medicaid/statewide_mc/pdf/LTC/SMMC_LTC_Snapshot.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer">available LTC plans</a>&nbsp;include Aetna, Humana, Sunshine and United. Once participants select an LTC plan, they can change to another available plan within 90 days, after which time participants can switch plans after one year.&nbsp; Seniors who are enrolled in the&nbsp;SMMC&nbsp;LTC program&nbsp;are provided with services that are medically-necessary to prevent placement in a nursing home. These services may include:&nbsp; <ul>
<li>Skilled and intermittent nursing care</li>
<li>Homemaker services</li>
<li>Speech therapy</li>
<li>Medication administration&nbsp;</li>
<li>Personal care to assist with bathing, dressing and grooming</li>
<li>Transportation to medical appointments</li>
<li>A wearable medical alert device</li>
<li>Mobility equipment</li>
<li>Medical supplies</li>
<li>Adult day health care</li>
<li>Physical therapy</li>
</ul> Participants are also provided with&nbsp;<a href="https://ahca.myflorida.com/Medicaid/statewide_mc/pdf/LTC/SMMC_LTC_Snapshot.pdf" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://ahca.myflorida.com/Medicaid/statewide_mc/pdf/LTC/SMMC_LTC_Snapshot.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer">additional benefits</a> that aren’t normally covered under Medicaid, such as over-the-counter medications, dental and vision services, and help transitioning from a nursing facility into an assisted living community.&nbsp; For more information about Florida Medicaid and the&nbsp;SMMC&nbsp;LTC, contact the Brevard County Elder Helpline at (407) 514-0019 or ACCESS Florida&nbsp;at (866) 762-2237.&nbsp;

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Seniors who need help completing their tax returns, require wheelchair transportation within the community or would like to participate in a local communal dining program can contact Aging Matters in Brevard. This not-for-profit agency&nbsp;provides seniors with information and referrals to a variety of area resources and services, such as a volunteer driver program, the Meals on Wheels program and a short-term homemaking program for seniors who are recovering from illness or injury.&nbsp;

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Seniors aged 50 or older can purchase an annual $25 membership at the Greater Palm Bay Senior Center, a nonprofit community center that offers fitness classes, card games, social clubs and special events.&nbsp; Membership also includes a free consultation with a local attorney who specializes in trusts, wills and estate planning.

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Veterans and their survivors living in Palm Bay can contact Brevard&nbsp;County Veteran’s Services for help with state and federal veterans benefits. Outpatient health care for veterans, including primary care, dentistry, optometry and radiology, is available at the Viera&nbsp;VA outpatient clinic, a community clinic&nbsp;of the <a href="https://www.orlando.va.gov/locations/viera.asp" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://www.orlando.va.gov/locations/viera.asp" rel="noopener noreferrer">Orlando VA Medical Center</a>.&nbsp;

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At Palm Bay Memory Care, you will live life to the fullest with a dedicated team of memory care professionals.

Our engaging senior living community on the east central coast of Florida is conveniently located by the Saint Johns River, southeast of Orlando. Palm Bay Memory Care offers an assortment of daily activities and specialty programming to enrich the lives of residents every day.

As a small community, we value our residents as individuals and support their independence. Our staff takes a mind, body, and spirit approach to wellness, and makes every resident feel like family. Palm Bay Memory Care fosters independence and dignity in a memory care community built for safety, security, and stress-free living.

Enjoy memory-focused music classes, and restaurant-style meals, or spend time in our full-service salon and barbershop. Take advantage of our secure courtyard with manicured walking paths and raised garden beds with fresh herbs and fragrant flowers. Youll find what youre looking for at Palm Bay Memory Care, a place that is not just like home, it is home. Welcome to the family! To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: <a href="https://quality.healthfinder.fl.gov/">Florida Agency of Health Care Administration</a>

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At Century Oaks we are staffed by dedicated employees committed to providing the best quality care through personal attention to details. Our staff is experienced and trained to provide an uplifting atmosphere for an active retirement community

We are located within a residential community close to shopping, dining, and entertainment.
An Active Senior Retirement Rental Community with Independent & Assisted Living and Bayberry House Memory Care. We feature Independent & Assisted Living in one or two-bedroom, spacious apartments within a 24 hour monitored, secure 2-story courtyard building. We also have a secure Memory Care accommodation for residents with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. Our amenities include meals, all utilities (except phone), scheduled transportation, cable TV, laundry facilities, weekly housekeeping and flat laundry service. Pets are welcome.

Featured Amenities<ul>
<li>Elegant Dining Room Serving
<li>Three Meals Monday thru Sat.
<li>Sunday Brunch Buffet and Dinner
<li>All Utilities (Except Telephone)
<li>Weekly Housekeeping
<li>Weekly Flat Laundry Service
<li>Cable TV
<li>Scheduled Transportation
<li>24-Hour Monitored Security
<li>Health & Safety Emergency Response System
<li>Convenient Laundry Facilities
<li>Swimming Pool
<li>Shuffleboard
<li>Nature Observation Area
<li>Exercise Room
<li>Card Room
<li>Billiard Room
<li>Arts & Crafts Room
<li>Library
<li>Social Entertainment Room</li>
</ul>

We also offer specialized Catered Services at an additional charge:
<ul>
<li>Beauty/Barber Shop
<li>Personal Valet Laundry Service
<li>Pets
<li>Respite care</li>
</ul>

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Brookdale West Melbourne III (formerly Clare Bridge of West Melbourne) is a welcoming senior living community offering some of the best in Alzheimer&#39;s and dementia care for seniors in southeastern Florida. We are centrally located off of I-95 near shopping, beaches, medical centers and the airport. Providing personalized assisted living and memory care, we tailor our care and activities to meet the specific needs of each individual resident.

Brookdale West Melbourne III is a part of Brookdale, a company dedicated to providing superb senior care options since 1978. With our commitment and attention to detail, we have become one of the nation&#39;s leading providers of senior housing and services.

<h2>Featured Amenities</h2>

We strive to make our residents feel as comfortable at our community as they would in their own home. We have a relaxing sun room where residents can read in warm comfort. Our community also boasts a full-service dining room that serves three restaurant-style meals per day and a private dining space for celebrating milestones like anniversaries or birthdays.

Our barber shop and beauty parlor are conveniently located on site to keep our residents looking and feeling great. Our exterior courtyard provides a safe environment for residents to enjoy the pleasant weather outside, whether sitting in the sun or strolling safely on our walking paths.

<h2>Available Services</h2>

The staff at Brookdale West Melbourne III are available around the clock to care for our residents, providing private, in-room assistance with personal activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing and dining. Our staff regularly receive training on how to care for patients with memory loss and we employ dedicated dementia-care specialists to better support residents and their families.

For added comfort and convenience, our housekeeping staff clean personal residences, change linens and towels, and launder personal clothing items. Ambulation and escort services are also available to make sure residents can safely attend meals and activities within our building.

We encourage individuals seeking a peaceful and welcoming memory care community to consider Brookdale West Melbourne III.

Brookdale West Melbourne

Brookdale West Melbourne provides assisted living residents with lifestyles, housing, and services in comfortable surroundings combined with exceptional amenities, programs, and care. Through Brookdale's signature Personalized Assisted Living, we customize our care offerings for the individual. This allows each resident at our community the freedom and opportunity to make choices that will ease their lifestyle transitions. Residents enjoy life with the support they need, coupled with the appropriate accommodations as their needs change.

We promise Respect for Individual Preferences by offering personalized care needs and providing an atmosphere that encourages each assisted living resident to live in health and longevity. We also offer special housing and care options for those who require assistance with the activities of daily living such as dressing, bathing and assistance with medication. We offer graduated levels of care based upon the individual need of residents, as determined by our continual assessment process. We are dedicated to enriching the lives of residents every day with signature services for those who value their freedom and independence, but desire or need services providing them with the highest level of quality, care, and value. To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: <a href="https://quality.healthfinder.fl.gov/">Florida Agency of Health Care Administration</a>

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