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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Malabar, FL

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From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Malabar for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 59 assisted living facilities in the Malabar area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Eau Gallie, Valkaria and Grant.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Melbourne, Palm Bay and Merritt Island.

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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.
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Cost of assisted living in Malabar, FL

The average cost of senior living in Malabar is $4,153 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Vero Beach South, FL with an average of $3,762 per month.

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

Malabar, FL
$4,153/mo

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

Malabar, FL
$4,153/mo
$3,866/mo
U.S. national average
$4,515/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,153/mo
$4,734/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,363/mo
Private
$4,035/mo
Studio
$4,035/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,085/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,645/mo

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

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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The Brookshire in Melbourne, FL

5.0
We're very pleased with how things have turned out with The Brookshire, it is a very nice place! The community is well kept and clean, and the staff are all very friendly! They provide a high level of service, and the nurses are all very attentive. My loved one also really seems to like the ...
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Malabar review score based on 116 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 116 reviews of 46 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

8.0
Malabar, FL46 facilities
7.3
Grant-Valkaria, FL39 facilities
8.0
Melbourne Beach, FL57 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 116 reviews of 46 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
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
4.3
4.1
Activities
4.0
4.1
Value for cost*
4.3
4.1
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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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
47.1%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
45.1%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
72.5%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
90.2%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
62.7%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25.5%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
84.3%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
58.8%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
56.9%
44.2%
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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
54.9%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
21.6%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
47.1%
34.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.6%
11.5%
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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
21.6%
22.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
19.6%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
19.6%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
49%
29.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.8%
10.8%
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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
21.6%
26%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.5%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
23.5%
29.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.8%
14.7%
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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
25.5%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.6%
26.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.7%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31.4%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27.5%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.9%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.5%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.5%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.5%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.5%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
27.5%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
25.5%
24.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.8%
20.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.5%
38.5%
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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.

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Grand Villa of Palm Bay, The Promenade and Glenbrooke Senior Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Malabar, Florida. See full list of communities.

There are 59 assisted living facilities near Malabar, Florida. See the full list.

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

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