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Bordering the Indian River, Rockledge, FL, offers many activities for active seniors. It typically has more than 200 sunny days each year, and there are ample restaurant options, granting residents many individual and social opportunities. Rockledge has a close-to-average cost of living (COL), which, along with several local resources, can assist residents with keeping more money to themselves. The city has a high percentage of seniors; about 21.5% of the approximate 27,678 residents are 65 and over. Medical care is plentiful, including at Rockledge Regional Medical Center on Longwood Avenue.
Assisted living communities combine much of what seniors require and desire — from meals to social interaction — in one safe area. Local seniors pay approximately $4,461 monthly for assisted living ($39 below the national monthly average).
This guide combines information from a variety of areas, including assisted living medians, laws and Rockledge resources, to help seniors decide which assisted living community best fits their needs.
Hundreds of thousands of American seniors utilize assisted living, a figure that is only growing. For these seniors, assisted living combines residential housing,assistance in daily activities, and some healthcare. These communities also strive to provide an atmosphere that is comfortable and engaging for their residents… Read More >
COVID-19 restrictions and rules for Assisted Living Facilities are typically set by the state – to see the rules in your state, you can read our guide to Assisted Living in Florida. Keep in mind that there may be other policies that communities put in place to protect their residents, so you should contact your local community for more information. Additionally, you can contact your local Area Agency on Aging to learn more – find contact information here.
Seniors in Rockledge pay about $4,461 every month to call an assisted living community home.
Florida’s $4,000 average is $461 less than the Rockledge median, with both prices lower than the national median.
All but one of the following Florida assisted living medians (Panama City at $5,081) are less than $5,000 per month. Two are below $4,000 per month — Port St. Lucie ($3,763) and Deltona ($3,975). In addition to Rockledge, the remaining cities, which include Pensacola ($4,323), Cape Coral ($4,334), Tallahassee ($4,650) and Jacksonville ($4,660), are separated by distance but not so much by average monthly assisted living costs.
Note: Data for Rockledge was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Palm Bay Area, FL, was used instead.
Since not everyone can afford to pay for assisted living out-of-pocket, it’s important to find alternative methods to help make assisted living more affordable. Some of these options include:
For more information about your options for making assisted living more affordable, visit our guide to Assisted Living in Florida.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
| CareerSource Brevard | (321) 504-7600 | CareerSource Brevard teamed up with AARP for the “Back to Work 50+” Program to provide free job assistance and resources specific to those aged 50 and over. Virtual options are available. |
| Space Coast Area Transit | (321) 633-1878 | Rockledge seniors interested in taking the trolley or bus via Space Coast Area Transit may be eligible for a discounted cost. Individuals 60 and up can submit the proper documentation to receive the Reduced Fare ID card and, if approved, can pay a fraction of the standard cost. |
| Martin Andersen Senior Center | (321) 631-7549 | Located in Rockledge on South Florida Avenue, the Martin Andersen Senior Center has been operating for more than 30 years. It’s open on weekdays and some Saturdays. There’s a small yearly membership fee for those who opt to become a member, and there are small fees for activities. Various activities may consist of options such as counseling, classes and dances. |
| Senior Resource Alliance | (407) 514-1800 | The Senior Resource Alliance assists seniors in several Florida counties, including Brevard County, and it’s been operating since 1985. It provides a range of information, such as about insurance, elder abuse and the Veteran Directed Care program specifically for veterans, in addition to offering options such as free health and wellness workshops in English and Spanish. |
| Florida Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program | (850) 414-2323 | Part of the Department of Elder Affairs, the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program makes sure seniors in long-term care facilities are treated in an excellent and responsible manner. Duties vary but include ensuring the correct management of complaints. |
Assisted Living Facilities in the Rockledge area are required to follow a set of rules and regulations that are determined at the state level. For an overview of those rules and regulations, see the information below. For more specific information, talk with your local community or Area Agency on Aging.
