Brookdale Melbourne Costs & Pricing
At Brookdale Melbourne, the costs for various living accommodations reflect both the quality of care and the competitive landscape of Brevard County and Florida. For a studio apartment, residents can expect to pay $3,740 per month, which is slightly below the county average of $3,805 and state average of $3,823. The one-bedroom option is priced at $5,020, notably higher than both Brevard County's average of $3,909 and Florida's overall rate of $3,864. Meanwhile, the semi-private room costs $5,315 monthly - this figure is significantly above Brevard's average of $3,027 and Florida's rate of $3,009. These rates may reflect Brookdale Melbourne's enhanced services and amenities designed to foster a supportive community environment for its residents.
| Floor plans | Brookdale Melbourne | Brevard County | Florida |
|---|
| Studio | $3,740 | $3,805 | $3,823 |
| 1 Bedroom | $5,020 | $3,909 | $3,864 |
| Semi-Private | $5,315 | $3,035 | $3,009 |
Overall Review of Brookdale Melbourne
common
32 reviews mention this
Staff feels attentive and caring
Families repeatedly describe the staff as attentive, caring, and responsive to questions.
Across the reviews, residents and families come back to how approachable and supportive the team feels. Multiple people mention communication with family, helping with needs, and staff stopping to answer questions. There are also a few negative experiences tied to staffing visibility, help timing, or perceived lack of attention, but most feedback emphasizes warmth and follow-through.
caveat
14 reviews mention this
Cleanliness and odors come up
Cleanliness is a recurring topic, with some residents praising upkeep and others flagging odor or dirty areas.
Several reviews directly praise the facility for being clean, bright, and well kept, including comments about pleasant smells. Other reviewers describe issues like dirty rooms, carpets, public restrooms, and a foul or unpleasant odor that affected the overall impression. A couple of tours also mention the space looking dark or run-down, which ties to how clean and cared-for the building felt at the time of visit.
caveat
18 reviews mention this
Dining quality is mixed
Dining gets both praise and complaints, including residents who say food can be bland or lacking.
Many families say the food is good and that the dining setup is appealing, with some describing it as restaurant-style. Others report dissatisfaction, such as bland meals, food being horrible, or the need for improvements in dietary quality. A few notes also mention flexibility when residents do not eat what is served, while another concern describes limited snack options and add-on costs.
differentiator
10 reviews mention this
Memory care feels smaller and tailored
Residents who chose the memory care setting describe it as smaller and more individualized.
Several reviewers specifically discuss the memory care portion and focus on it being smaller, which they connect to more individualized attention. Families also describe confidence in the care provided during memory care needs and say staff treated loved ones with respect. Tour impressions vary for the overall building and supervision, but the memory care reviews themselves are mostly positive about care attention and a safer-feeling environment.
common
22 reviews mention this
Activities and outings are a big draw
Families and residents mention regular activities, events, and outings as part of daily life.
A lot of reviews point to scheduled activities and community-sponsored programs, including music events and group gatherings. Some families say their loved ones enjoy the activities, while others mention that the resident was less involved, limiting what they could personally assess. A few people also describe seasonal or planned outings like trips and shopping, matching the community’s emphasis on activities and day trips in the amenity list.
caveat
9 reviews mention this
Pricing feels like a value
Reviewers often call the pricing reasonable, but some also describe extra fees or costs for items.
Several families highlight value compared with other options they toured, including choosing the community because it was more affordable. At the same time, a few reviews raise concerns about what they saw as additional charges, a community fee, or expenses that come up for certain items and dining choices. Overall, pricing comes across as competitive for many—but not always transparent or predictable for everyone.
How we summarize
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102 resident community capacity
Studio apartments
Assisted Living
Memory Care
Cats allowed
Dogs allowed
Activities off-site
Air-conditioning
Beautician on-site
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Devotional services off-site
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Ground floor units
Housekeeping services
Indoor common areas
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor common areas
Party space
Private bathrooms
Respite or short term stays offered
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wheelchair accessible showers
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Melbourne International (1 miles away)
Community operated transportation
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
Ambulatory care
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Diabetic care
High acuity care
Incontinence care
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Art classes
Concierge services
Cooking classes
Day trips and outings
Educational speakers / life long learning
Happy hour
Karaoke
Live musical performances
Wine tasting
English
Excellent proximity to healthcare and daily amenities for convenient in-home senior care.
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