Discovery Village At Melbourne is a senior living community located in Melbourne, Florida. The facility offers multiple levels of care, with a primary focus on memory care services, and also provides options for assisted living and independent living. The campus features amenities designed to enhance the daily living experience of its residents, such as chef-prepared meals, a barber and beauty salon, clubs and community groups, and both indoor and outdoor walking paths. The environment is secured to ensure the safety of residents who may be at risk of wandering, especially individuals with memory loss. The community is designed specifically to accommodate the needs of residents with dementia or other cognitive impairments, with layouts and features intended to promote orientation and minimize confusion. Residents benefit from on-site services and visiting professionals, including optometrists, massage therapists, podiatrists, and access to fitness programming, yoga, and chair yoga.
Care and medical support at Discovery Village At Melbourne is structured using personalized care plans, which ensure that each individual's unique medical, physical, and emotional needs are addressed. The facility offers specialized memory care programming, incontinence management, ambulatory and diabetes care, and medication management. Multilingual support is available in both English and Spanish. Staff are equipped to assist with all activities of daily living, including full assistance with bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting when necessary. The community provides additional support for residents with chronic health conditions, and visiting healthcare professionals such as optometrists and podiatrists help address ongoing medical needs.
Transportation services at Discovery Village At Melbourne include both complimentary transportation and transportation available at cost. These services facilitate access to medical appointments, shopping, local cultural events, and other non-medical outings as needed, supporting both healthcare and social engagement for residents.
Feedback from residents and families reflects appreciation for the facility's clean environment, a strong sense of community, and positive engagement through activity programs. Review summaries note that staff are generally viewed as friendly, capable, and especially skilled in supporting residents with memory care needs. Seamless transitions between care levels without requiring a move to a different facility are highlighted as a benefit. However, some reviews point to areas for improvement, including concerns about management changes, communication, staffing, and cleanliness. There are also mixed experiences reported regarding food quality and activity offerings. Overall, the community strives to maintain a positive impact on residents' lives through comprehensive care and a broad array of amenities.
Costs at this community start at $3,200 and range up to $5,895. The average price in the community is $4,547, which is less than the average price in the area of $4,595. The cost of memory care in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.
