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Senior living in Rockledge, FL

16 senior living communities, including assisted living, memory care, independent living and care homes.

Senior living communities
16
in Rockledge
Licensed capacity
582
across all 16
Adults 65+
7,233
Census estimate for Rockledge
Licensed spaces per 1,000 adults 65+
80.5
city total vs. Census 65+ estimate
Within 25 miles
152
of the center of Rockledge
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Senior living communities near Rockledge

Counting neighboring towns, there are 152 senior living communities within 25 miles of the center of Rockledge, 136 more than in Rockledge itself. Distances are straight-line miles.

Closest outside Rockledge

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Nearby cities

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Local overview

Senior living in Rockledge at a glance

There are 16 senior living communities in Rockledge, FL, according to public records. By size, the most common group is 16 residents or fewer (10 of 16 that report it).

By licensed capacity

  • 16 residents or fewer10
  • 17 to 60 residents2
  • More than 60 residents4
Size is the licensed capacity on the public record.

Licensing and oversight

How senior living 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 senior living listings on this page.1

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 2.

Paying for care

Ways to pay for senior living 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.3 Medicaid waivers pay for care services, not room and board.4 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.5
Veterans benefits
Wartime veterans and surviving spouses who need help with daily activities may qualify for the VA pension with Aid and Attendance.6 The Florida Department of Veterans Affairs helps with claims (844-693-5838).7
Medicare counseling
Florida’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) gives unbiased one-on-one help with Medicare and related coverage questions: 18009635337.8

Local resources

Local help for families in Rockledge

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

  • Area Agency on Aging

    Aging services for Brevard County9

    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 District2

    (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)8

    18009635337

    Website

  • Veterans benefits

    Florida Department of Veterans Affairs7

    844-693-5838

    Website

  • Medicaid

    Florida Medicaid agency3

    Website

  • Dementia support

    Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline10

    1-800-272-3900

    Find the chapter that serves Florida.

    Website

Questions families ask

Frequently asked questions about senior living in Rockledge

How many senior living communities are in Rockledge, FL?

WeFoundCare lists 16 senior living communities in Rockledge, FL, from public licensing and certification records. Within 25 miles of the center of Rockledge there are 152.

How many residents can senior living communities in Rockledge serve?

16 of the 16 senior living communities report licensed capacity, for a combined 582 residents. The Census Bureau estimates 7,233 adults age 65 and older live in Rockledge.

Who licenses senior living in Florida?

The Florida Agency for Health Care Administration licenses senior living 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 Rockledge?

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 senior living communities near Rockledge?

Nearby cities with listings include Merritt Is (1, 3.2 mi), Merritt Island (13, 3.9 mi), Cocoa (6, 4.1 mi).

Guides

Guides for families choosing senior living

Other types of care

Other senior care in Rockledge

Methodology

About this data

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

  • Adults 65+ is the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimate for Rockledge (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.11
  • Licensed capacity is the figure on the public record; 16 of 16 senior living communities report it.
  • Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Rockledge (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. quality.healthfinder.fl.gov/Facility-Provider/ALF Accessed .
  2. 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.
  3. National Association of Medicaid Directors: Medicaid Directors. medicaiddirectors.org/about/medicaid-directors Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  4. 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.
  5. CMS / Medicare.gov: Long-term care coverage. medicare.gov/coverage/long-term-care Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  6. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance. va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  7. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: State Veterans Affairs Offices. discover.va.gov/external-resources Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  8. 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.
  9. U.S. Administration for Community Living: Eldercare Locator. eldercare.acl.gov Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  10. Alzheimer’s Association: 24/7 Helpline. alz.org/help-support/resources/helpline Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  11. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B01001. data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B01001 Accessed Oct 18, 2026.