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Memory care in Cocoa, FL

2 memory care communities with a state Alzheimer or dementia care license, certificate or special care unit.

Memory care communities
2
in Cocoa
Licensed capacity
23
across all 2
Adults 65+
4,259
Census estimate for Cocoa
Within 25 miles
31
of the center of Cocoa
Memory CareAssisted Living 2Senior Apartments 4
Showing 1–9 of 9 memory care communities within 25 mi of Cocoa
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Assisted LivingMemory Care

Lilac House

Licensed· Florida AHCA, license 11050
1770 S Lilac Cir, Titusville, FL 32796
Capacity9
(321) 458-8327
16.8 mi from city center
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Source: Florida AHCA, FloridaHealthFinder ALF Comparison Tool - Special Programs and Services: Memory Care, as of Oct 19, 2026. Distance is measured from the center of Cocoa (U.S. Census Bureau).

Nearby

Memory care communities near Cocoa

Counting neighboring towns, there are 31 memory care communities within 25 miles of the center of Cocoa, 29 more than in Cocoa itself. Distances are straight-line miles.

Closest outside Cocoa

See all 31 within 25 miles

Nearby cities

Within 25 miles, closest first

Local overview

Memory care in Cocoa at a glance

Our directory lists 2 memory care communities with an address in Cocoa, based on Florida AHCA records.1

By licensed capacity

  • 16 residents or fewer2
  • 17 to 60 residents0
  • More than 60 residents0
Size is the licensed capacity on the public record.1

Licensing and oversight

How memory care is regulated in Florida

In Florida, the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration licenses assisted living and other residential care settings. Its public records are the source for the memory care listings on this page.2 Of the 2 memory care communities listed in Cocoa, 2 carry a state dementia specialty designation.2

Report a problem
Contact the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration about a licensed community, or the Florida long-term care ombudsman at (888) 831-04041 3.

Paying for care

Ways to pay for memory care in Florida

Programs that can help, by name. Eligibility rules are set by each program, so confirm with the agency before you plan around one.

Medicaid
The Florida Medicaid program can cover long-term care for people who qualify on income, assets and care needs. Which services it covers depends on the program, so ask the state Medicaid agency.4 Medicaid waivers pay for care services, not room and board.5 Florida Medicaid agency
Medicare
Medicare does not pay for long-term custodial care or for room and board. It still covers medically necessary care, such as doctor visits, hospital care, home health, hospice and prescriptions.6
Veterans benefits
Wartime veterans and surviving spouses who need help with daily activities may qualify for the VA pension with Aid and Attendance.7 The Florida Department of Veterans Affairs helps with claims (844-693-5838).8
Medicare counseling
Florida’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) gives unbiased one-on-one help with Medicare and related coverage questions: 18009635337.9

Local resources

Local help for families in Cocoa

Official agencies and nonprofit helplines, with phone numbers and links taken from their own directories.

  • Area Agency on Aging

    Aging services for Brevard County10

    1-800-677-1116

    The Eldercare Locator connects you with the Area Agency on Aging that serves Brevard County.

    Website

  • Long-term care ombudsman

    East Central District3

    (407) 245-0651

    Free, independent advocate for residents of care facilities in Brevard County.

  • Report abuse or neglect

    Florida Adult Protective Services

    800-962-2873

    Adult Protective Services takes reports about adults at risk.

    Website

  • Medicare counseling (SHIP)

    Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders (SHINE)9

    18009635337

    Website

  • Veterans benefits

    Florida Department of Veterans Affairs8

    844-693-5838

    Website

  • Medicaid

    Florida Medicaid agency4

    Website

  • Dementia support

    Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline11

    1-800-272-3900

    Find the chapter that serves Florida.

    Website

Questions families ask

Frequently asked questions about memory care in Cocoa

How many memory care communities are in Cocoa, FL?

WeFoundCare lists 2 memory care communities in Cocoa, FL, from public licensing and certification records. Within 25 miles of the center of Cocoa there are 31.

How many residents can memory care communities in Cocoa serve?

2 of the 2 memory care communities report licensed capacity, for a combined 23 residents. The Census Bureau estimates 4,259 adults age 65 and older live in Cocoa.

Do memory care communities in Cocoa have a state dementia credential?

Every memory care listing on this page has a state record for dementia care: 2 carry a state dementia specialty designation.

Who licenses memory care in Florida?

The Florida Agency for Health Care Administration licenses memory care in Florida. You can check a community’s license in the agency’s public records.

Who can help if there is a problem with care in Cocoa?

The long-term care ombudsman is a free, independent advocate for residents. In Brevard County, call (407) 245-0651. To report suspected abuse or neglect, call Florida Adult Protective Services at 800-962-2873.

Are there memory care communities near Cocoa?

Nearby cities with listings include Rockledge (6, 4.1 mi), Merritt Island (3, 7.1 mi), Titusville (3, 14.0 mi).

Guides

Guides for families choosing memory care

Other types of care

Other senior care in Cocoa

Methodology

About this data

How the figures on this page are built. Each number links to its source below.

  • Listings come from Florida AHCA (FloridaHealthFinder ALF Comparison Tool - Special Programs and Services: Memory Care), Oct 19, 2026.1 A listing appears under the city on its license or certification address.
  • Adults 65+ is the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimate for Cocoa (Census place). Census boundaries can differ from the mailing-address city used for listings, so per-1,000 figures are a guide, not a precise rate.12
  • Licensed capacity is the figure on the public record; 2 of 2 memory care communities report it.
  • Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Cocoa (U.S. Census Bureau place center). “Nearby” means within 25 miles and can include other states.
  • Agency contacts come from each program’s own directory and are checked when we rebuild the data. WeFoundCare does not rate or rank communities.

Sources and references

  1. Florida Agency for Health Care Administration: FloridaHealthFinder ALF Comparison Tool - Special Programs and Services: Memory Care. quality.healthfinder.fl.gov/Facility-Provider/ALF?type=0 Accessed Oct 19, 2026.
  2. Florida Agency for Health Care Administration. quality.healthfinder.fl.gov/Facility-Provider/ALF Accessed .
  3. National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center / National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care: Find your Long-Term Care Ombudsman. theconsumervoice.org/get-help Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  4. National Association of Medicaid Directors: Medicaid Directors. medicaiddirectors.org/about/medicaid-directors Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  5. 42 CFR §441.310 via LII: Limits on FFP (room and board excluded from HCBS waiver). law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/42/441.310 Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  6. CMS / Medicare.gov: Long-term care coverage. medicare.gov/coverage/long-term-care Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  7. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance. va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  8. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: State Veterans Affairs Offices. discover.va.gov/external-resources Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  9. SHIP National Technical Assistance Center (funded by the U.S. Administration for Community Living): Find your local SHIP. shiphelp.org/ships Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  10. U.S. Administration for Community Living: Eldercare Locator. eldercare.acl.gov Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  11. Alzheimer’s Association: 24/7 Helpline. alz.org/help-support/resources/helpline Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  12. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B01001. data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B01001 Accessed Oct 18, 2026.