Discovery Village at Melbourne

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  • Interior

    Cozy library interior with bookshelves and a fireplace.
  • Outdoors

    A sunny view of a resort hotel with a swimming pool and palm trees.
  • Decor

    A cozy bedroom with a neatly made bed, decorative pillows, and ambient lighting.
  • Living Room

    A cozy living room and dining area with wooden furniture and a warm atmosphere.
  • Building

    A sunny day view of a residential apartment building with palm trees in front.
  • Architecture

    A serene outdoor swimming pool area at a hotel surrounded by palm trees and clear blue skies.
  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom with patterned bedding, a comfortable chair, and a small table on the bed.
  • Trees

    Aerial view of a coastal residential area with buildings near the water.
  • Windows

    A spacious dining room with elegant chandeliers, lined with bookshelves and large windows, featuring neatly arranged tables and chairs.
  • Dining

    Cozy restaurant interior with a well-organized wine rack and inviting seating area.
  • Landscaping

    A sunny outdoor patio with benches and lush greenery.
  • Kitchen

    A cozy kitchen and dining area with modern appliances and decor.
  • Lighting

    A cozy bathroom featuring a walk-in shower with a curtain, a sink with an overhead mirror, and neatly arranged shelves.
  • Garden

    A serene garden pathway leads to a shaded seating area with chairs, surrounded by lush greenery on a sunny day.

Discovery Village at Melbourne

3260 N. Harbor City Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32935

For more information about senior living options: (844) 490-3973

4.2 from 90 reviews
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Assisted Living Independent Living Memory Care Skilled Nursing Facility

Pricing

Discovery Village at Melbourne offers competitive pricing for its various room types when compared to both Brevard County and the broader state of Florida. For a studio, residents can expect to pay $3,345, which is notably lower than the county average of $3,805 and the state average of $3,823. In the one-bedroom category, Discovery Village remains slightly below the county's price at $3,895 compared to Brevard's $3,909, while being comparable to Florida's average of $3,864. However, the two-bedroom option stands out with a monthly rate of $5,245 that exceeds both the county ($4,581) and state ($4,711) averages significantly. Conversely, for those considering semi-private accommodations, Discovery Village's cost of $5,995 is considerably higher than both local ($3,027) and statewide ($3,009) options. Overall, while some pricing aligns closely with regional standards, others may reflect unique offerings or more premium features available within this community.

Room TypeDiscovery Village at MelbourneBrevard CountyFlorida
Studio$3,345$3,805$3,823
1 Bedroom$3,895$3,909$3,864
2 Bedrooms$5,245$4,581$4,711
Semi-Private$5,995$3,027$3,009

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    Overall Review

    Pros

    • pro The residents and their families appreciate the friendly and caring staff, fostering a welcoming atmosphere that feels like home.
    • pro The facility is noted for its cleanliness, with many stating it approaches excellence in this regard.
    • pro Families commend the variety of activities available for residents, promoting engagement and socialization.
    • pro Residents enjoy the food options provided, often describing the meals as good or excellent with a wide variety on the menu.
    • pro Many reviewers highlight the beauty and liveliness of the facility, creating a pleasant environment for residents.
    • pro The community offers excellent attention to residents' needs, particularly for those with dementia.
    • pro Families feel supported by staff during enrollment and throughout their loved ones’ stay, appreciating open communication and quick responses to inquiries.
    • pro Residents express satisfaction with their living arrangements, noting that they call it home and appreciate the services provided by the community.

    Cons

    • pro The cleanliness could be improved as some residents noted that attention to detail was lacking when personal care was needed.
    • pro Communication with the business office has been frustrating, with residents reporting incorrect invoices and feeling as though they are being ripped off.
    • pro Some residents found the food options to be boring and lacking in healthy selections.
    • pro There have been complaints about a high turnover rate among administration staff, leading to dissatisfaction with the community's management.
    • pro Response times for emergency situations have been criticized, with reports of delays of 45 minutes to an hour for help to arrive after pressing the emergency button.
    • pro One reviewer felt Discovery Village was too polished and formal, making it an unsuitable fit for their loved one.
    • pro Limited space in assisted living accommodations led some families to feel uncomfortable about their loved ones moving into a single room rather than a larger apartment.
    • pro Several reviewers mentioned that while there were activities available, they could often be overcrowded or lacked variety.

    Review

    Exploring the Atmosphere, Care, and Amenities at Discovery Village: A Comprehensive Review

    Discovery Village has garnered a mix of praise and criticism from residents and their families regarding its atmosphere, staff professionalism, care standards, dining quality, and overall experience. Many reviews highlight the welcoming and friendly atmosphere that permeates the facility. Visitors frequently comment on the comforting feeling of “home” that is created by both the physical environment and the staff’s demeanor. The personnel are often described as professional, attentive, and genuinely caring toward residents, especially those suffering from dementia. Families appreciate how well trained the staff appears to be in handling various needs, contributing significantly to a pleasant living experience for their loved ones.

    Cleanliness is another point where many reviewers express satisfaction, with most indicating it is close to excellent. Maintaining high hygiene standards seems paramount at Discovery Village; however, there are concerns about attention to detail when it comes to personal care services. Several residents note that while they do not require extensive assistance due to their independence or family support, those who do might find room for improvement in individualized attention from staff members during times of need.

    While discussing services like communication between families and management offices, several commenters mentioned frustrations regarding responsiveness—particularly when it came to billing issues. One user noted ongoing problems with receiving accurate invoices six months after moving in. This sentiment raised alarms over potential financial exploitation of vulnerable residents lacking family oversight. Conversely, other comments reflect positively on facilitating enrollment processes during stressful transitions—highlighting open communication as beneficial during these times.

    The culinary aspect at Discovery Village also receives mixed feedback; while some describe meals as “close to excellent” with a good variety available three times daily, others claim that food options can be monotonous with limited healthy choices. While families appreciated having multiple meal options served in an inviting dining setting—with servers described as friendly professionals—the desire for improved meal variety was echoed across several reviews.

    Activities provided for residents are plentiful; however, opinions diverge on their suitability and engagement level. Some reviewers pointed out overcrowding in popular activities or expressed desires for more active options outside sitting games or crafts. Positive remarks included a walking path available onsite which could encourage mobility among residents wanting light exercise but overall called for greater diversity in activity offerings.

    Despite some grievances about specific aspects like food quality or administrative efficiency within billing departments, many families ultimately recommend Discovery Village due largely to its clean environment and compassionate staff approach towards elderly care needs—especially amid challenging circumstances such as pandemic-induced restrictions observed during tours earlier this year. Recent accounts illustrate a sense of community thriving within this establishment—including amenities such as gyms and entertainment spaces—further bolstered by favorable impressions regarding resident lifestyles filled with social interaction opportunities alongside staff attentiveness making this facility attractive within Brevard's senior living landscape.

    In summary, while there exists room for improvement concerning specific service delivery areas—from administrative efficacy around billing matters through enhanced food offerings—all indications point towards an overall supportive environment framed by caring individuals dedicated to ensuring that every resident feels valued throughout their stay at Discovery Village.

    Features

    Housing

    • 203 resident community capacity 203 resident community capacity
    • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
    • 2-bedroom apartments 2-bedroom apartments
    • Studio apartments Studio apartments

    Types of Care

    • Assisted Living Assisted Living
    • Independent Living Independent Living
    • Memory Care Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

    Pets

    • Cats allowed Cats allowed
    • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

    Amenities

    • Activities off-site Activities off-site
    • Activities on-site Activities on-site
    • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
    • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
    • Beauty salon Beauty salon
    • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
    • Computer center Computer center
    • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
    • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
    • Dining room Dining room
    • Fitness room Fitness room
    • Full kitchen Full kitchen
    • Fully furnished Fully furnished
    • Gaming room Gaming room
    • Garden Garden
    • Ground floor units Ground floor units
    • Handicap accessible Handicap accessible
    • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
    • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
    • Kitchenette Kitchenette
    • Laundry Laundry
    • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
    • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
    • Outdoor space Outdoor space
    • Party space Party space
    • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
    • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
    • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
    • Small library Small library
    • Swimming pool Swimming pool
    • Swimming pool / hot tub Swimming pool / hot tub
    • Telephone Telephone
    • VA Benefits Consultation VA Benefits Consultation
    • Wellness center Wellness center
    • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
    • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet Wi-Fi/high-speed internet

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
    • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
    • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

    Care Services

    • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
    • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
    • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
    • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
    • Dementia waiver Dementia waiver
    • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
    • Diabetic care Diabetic care
    • Hospice waiver Hospice waiver
    • Incontinence care Incontinence care
    • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
    • Medication management Medication management
    • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
    • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
    • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
    • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming
    • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

    Dining

    • Anytime dining Anytime dining
    • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
    • Guest meals Guest meals
    • International cuisine International cuisine
    • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
    • Meals provided Meals provided
    • No Sugar No Sugar
    • Professional chef Professional chef
    • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
    • Room service Room service
    • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
    • Special dining programs Special dining programs

    Activities

    • Activities off-site Activities off-site
    • Art classes Art classes
    • Bible study group Bible study group
    • Catholic services Catholic services
    • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
    • Concierge services Concierge services
    • Cooking classes Cooking classes
    • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
    • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
    • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
    • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
    • Fitness programs Fitness programs
    • Other religious services Other religious services
    • Planned day trips Planned day trips
    • Religious services Religious services
    • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
    • Visiting chaplain or priest Visiting chaplain or priest
    • Wine tasting Wine tasting

    Languages Spoken

    • English English

    Description

    Discovery Village at Melbourne in Melbourne, FL is a vibrant assisted living community that offers a range of housing options and care services to meet the individual needs of its residents. With 2-bedroom apartments and studio apartments available, individuals can choose a living space that suits their preferences and lifestyle.

    The community provides various types of care including Independent Living, Memory Care, and Skilled Nursing Facility services. This allows residents to seamlessly transition between different levels of care as their needs change over time.

    At Discovery Village at Melbourne, residents can enjoy a wide range of amenities that enhance their daily lives. There are numerous activities offered on-site to keep residents engaged and entertained, including art classes, cooking classes, fitness programs, and educational speakers/life-long learning opportunities. Devotional services are available both on-site and off-site for those interested in spiritual activities.

    The community boasts beautifully landscaped gardens and outdoor common areas where residents can relax and socialize with friends or family members. Indoor common areas provide comfortable spaces for residents to gather and enjoy each other's company. Additionally, there is a swimming pool and hot tub for those who wish to take a refreshing dip or unwind after a busy day.

    Residents benefit from convenient services such as housekeeping, laundry facilities, transportation assistance, and access to Wi-Fi/high-speed internet. A beautician is also available on-site to help residents look their best.

    For individuals with specific dietary requirements or preferences, Discovery Village at Melbourne has an exceptional dining program. A professional chef prepares delicious meals that cater to various dietary needs such as low/no sodium or no sugar diets. Meals are served restaurant-style in the elegant dining room or can be enjoyed through room service.

    To ensure the well-being of residents, the community offers care services such as diabetic care, incontinence care, medication management, and meal preparation/services.

    Located in Melbourne, FL, there are numerous amenities nearby including cafes, parks, pharmacies, physicians' offices, restaurants, transportation options, places of worship, and hospitals. This ensures that residents have easy access to essential services and recreational opportunities.

    At Discovery Village at Melbourne, residents can enjoy a fulfilling and enriching lifestyle in a warm and caring environment. The community provides personalized care, a wealth of amenities, and an active social calendar to create a vibrant and supportive community for all residents.

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    Nearby Places of Interest

    This area of Melbourne, Florida offers a variety of amenities and services that cater to the needs of seniors. With numerous parks and places of worship nearby, residents can stay active and engaged in their community. There are also a wide selection of restaurants, cafes, and pharmacies within close proximity, providing convenience for daily errands and dining options. Access to quality healthcare is readily available with several physician offices and hospitals in the area. Transportation options are also convenient with car rental services and the Melbourne International Airport nearby. Overall, this part of Melbourne provides a well-rounded environment for seniors looking for a vibrant community with easy access to essential services.

    Parks

    • Wickham Park (1.3 miles)
    • Gleason Park (3 miles)
    • Pelican Beach Park (3.3 miles)

    Places of Worship

    • People of Destiny Christian Fellowship (1.8 miles)

    Restaurants

    • Old Village Restaurant (1.9 miles)
    • Sonic Drive-In (2 miles)
    • Taco Bell (2.1 miles)
    • Wendy's (2.1 miles)
    • Squid Lips (2.2 miles)
    • Intracoastal Brewing Company (2.2 miles)
    • McDonald's (2.3 miles)

    Cafes

    • Starbucks (1.9 miles)
    • Panera Bread (2.2 miles)
    • Starbucks (2.3 miles)
    • Starbucks (4.3 miles)

    Pharmacies

    • CVS Pharmacy (1.9 miles)
    • Walgreens (2 miles)
    • CVS Pharmacy (2.5 miles)
    • Medicine Shoppe (2.7 miles)
    • CVS Pharmacy (3.3 miles)
    • CVS Pharmacy (3.3 miles)
    • Walgreens (3.4 miles)

    Physicians

    • Pinnacle Eye Center (2.2 miles)
    • Optimal Research (2.3 miles)
    • Doccs (2.3 miles)
    • Dr Patel (2.3 miles)
    • Medical Associates of Brevard (2.3 miles)
    • Dr Gadodia & Dr Desai's Office (2.3 miles)
    • Dr Hanley (2.3 miles)

    Transportation

    • Hertz Car Rental - Melbourne - Harbor City HLE (3.8 miles)
    • Apex Executive Jet Center (3.9 miles)
    • Melbourne International Airport (MLB) (4.6 miles)

    Hospitals

    • Melbourne Regional Medical Center (4 miles)
    • Wuesthoff Medical Center-Melbourne (4 miles)
    • 45th Medical Group (4.4 miles)
    • Apollo Surgery Center (4.5 miles)
    • Kindred Hospital Melbourne (4.7 miles)
    • Heart Center At Holmes Regional Medical Center (5.2 miles)
    • Holmes Regional Medical Center (5.3 miles)

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