Palm Bay Memory Care
Memory Care & Respite Care · Palm Bay, FL

Palm Bay Memory Care

Memory Care & Respite Care · Palm Bay, FL

Overview of Palm Bay Memory Care

Palm Bay Memory Care, situated in Palm Bay, FL, is dedicated to providing exceptional memory care services through its unique “PLAYS” program. The community envisions a supportive environment where residents can engage in each moment, meeting them at various points in their memory journey.  The Palm Bay Memory Care staff is trained to embrace positivity, acknowledge residents’ thoughts and preferences, and foster a dignified and respectful atmosphere.

A structured environment aligns with the Alzheimer’s Association’s recommendation, reducing anxiety and stress. Palm Bay Memory Care’s amenities and facilities include the innovative MUSIC & MEMORY® Program. Grounded in neuroscience research, personalized playlists recreate significant life events, tapping into preserved memories and enlivening residents’ souls. Ongoing research supports the program’s effectiveness in fostering a calm environment, reducing agitation and anxiety, and ensuring a positive and enriching experience for Palm Bay Memory Care residents.

Bed community size
98-bed community Rank #469 / 1058Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 469th out of 1058 homes in Florida for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Florida facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
11 years in operation
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 40 / 100 Rank #726 / 1487Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 726th out of 1487 homes in Florida for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Florida facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceAugust 22, 2024
ExpirationAugust 21, 2026 Expires in 22 days
CountyBrevard
License Number12617
RCFE Number12617

Ownership & Operating Entity

Palm Bay Memory Care is legally operated by Palm Bay MC, LLC, and administered by Kimberly Simmons.

Management CompanyCPF Grace Management - Palm Bay, LLC
Profit StatusFor-profit

Type Of Units

Private
98 units
Total beds
98 units

Safety & Compliance

Secured Perimeter

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

ContactMichele Lyon (per BBB, record updated Jul 2026)

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Amenities & Lifestyle

Music & Memory Program
Dining
Salon
Courtyard
Walking Paths
Garden
Specific ProgramsGraceful Respite Stays, Vibrant Living Program, Graceful Dining™, Veterans Benefits

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Inspection History

In Florida, the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) is the primary authority that conducts unannounced inspections and completes official health quality reports for all healthcare facilities.

Since 2016 · 10 years of data 71 citations 39 inspections 11 fines $48.9K fined
Inspection Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Florida state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Florida assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.

23 points below the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Rank #865 / 876 in Florida Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 865th out of 876 homes in Florida for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Florida average among 876 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 60 out of 100. Letter grade D-. 23 points below the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Florida state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2016 vs. Florida state average
Overall vs. FL average 4 Worse Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Total citations (115% above)
• Citations per inspection (38% above)
• Inspections with citations (119% above)
• Inspection citation rate (45% above)
0 Better No metrics in this bucket.

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityFL Averagevs. FL Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 7133 This facility has 115% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (71 vs. FL avg 33).↑ 115% worse Rank #812 / 907 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 812th out of 907 homes in Florida for total citations. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among 907 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 1.81.3 This facility has 38% more citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.8 vs. FL avg 1.3).↑ 38% worse Rank #799 / 907 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 799th out of 907 homes in Florida for citations per inspection. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Florida average among 907 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityFL Averagevs. FL Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 3926 This facility has had 50% more total inspections than the Florida average (39 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 50% more
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 3516 This facility has 119% more inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (35 vs. FL avg 16).↑ 119% worse
Inspection citation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation. 90%62% This facility has 28 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (90% vs. FL avg 62%).↑ 28% worse Rank #877 / 907 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 877th out of 907 homes in Florida for % of inspections with citations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Florida average among 907 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.

What does this home offer?

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Room Sizes: 242 / 287 x2 / 292 / 324 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed

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Building Type: Single-story

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Palm Bay Memory Care

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Address 6.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Palm Bay's city center to Palm Bay Memory Care's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Memory Care around Palm Bay

Info below is compiled from the FL Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Palm Bay Memory Care
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RC
Palm Bay
98
Facility 98
FL AVG 88
Rank #469 / 1058
Yes
40
Facility 40
FL AVG 40
Rank #726 / 1487
Palm Bay Mc, LLC
60
Facility 60
FL AVG 83
Rank #865 / 876
39
90%
Facility 90%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #877 / 907
71
Facility 71
FL AVG 33
Rank #812 / 907
1.8
Facility 1.8
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #799 / 907
For-Profit$48,875Kimberly SimmonsStudio / 1 Bed
Beloved Senior Living
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AL
RESC
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5
Facility 5
FL AVG 88
Rank #1030 / 1058
No
3
Facility 3
FL AVG 40
Rank #1384 / 1487
Beloved Senior Living LLC
99
Facility 99
FL AVG 83
Rank #6 / 876
5
40%
Facility 40%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #212 / 907
4
Facility 4
FL AVG 33
Rank #46 / 907
0.8
Facility 0.8
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #17 / 907
For-Profit-Heather Simpson-NavarrePrivate Rooms
A & C Living Faith Home LLC
MC
AL
IL
NH
Palm Bay
5
Facility 5
FL AVG 88
Rank #1030 / 1058
No
10
Facility 10
FL AVG 40
Rank #1264 / 1487
A & C Living Faith Home LLC
98
Facility 98
FL AVG 83
Rank #35 / 876
4
50%
Facility 50%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #333 / 907
3
Facility 3
FL AVG 33
Rank #36 / 907
0.8
Facility 0.8
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #17 / 907
For-Profit-Carline Jean LouisPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
T Mag Elder Care LLC
MC
AL
IL
NH
Palm Bay
5
Facility 5
FL AVG 88
Rank #1030 / 1058
No
3
Facility 3
FL AVG 40
Rank #1384 / 1487
T Mag Elder Care LLC
98
Facility 98
FL AVG 83
Rank #35 / 876
4
50%
Facility 50%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #333 / 907
4
Facility 4
FL AVG 33
Rank #46 / 907
1.0
Facility 1.0
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #158 / 907
For-Profit-Antoinette King-
Abide n’ Love
MC
AL
HOS
RC
Palm Bay
5
Facility 5
FL AVG 88
Rank #1030 / 1058
No
-
Facility -
FL AVG 40
Rank #1455 / 1487
Zion's II Assisted Living Facility, Inc
97
Facility 97
FL AVG 83
Rank #68 / 876
9
44%
Facility 44%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #274 / 907
7
Facility 7
FL AVG 33
Rank #83 / 907
0.8
Facility 0.8
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #17 / 907
For-Profit$500Sheron Whyne-

Financial Assistance for
Memory Care in Florida

Palm Bay Memory Care is located in Palm Bay, Florida.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Florida.

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Long-Term Care Waiver

Florida Medicaid LTC Waiver

Age 65+ or 21+ disabled
General Florida resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
FL

High demand; waitlists common.

Benefits
In-home care (6-8 hours/day) Assisted living Respite (240 hours/year) Case management

Community Care for the Elderly (CCE)

Florida CCE

Age 60+
General Florida resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month varies
Asset Limits $5,000 individual
FL

Limited funding; regional variation.

Benefits
Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week) Adult day care (~$60/day) Respite (up to 10 days/year)

Home Care for the Elderly (HCE)

Florida Home Care for the Elderly

Age 60+
General Florida resident, at risk of nursing home placement; caregiver must be approved.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month individual, aligned with Medicaid thresholds
Asset Limits ~$2,000 (individual); varies by case manager discretion.
FL

Limited funding (~3,500 served annually); prioritizes low-income frail seniors.

Benefits
Basic subsidy (~$160/month) for housing/medical costs; special subsidies for supplies/services (e.g., incontinence supplies, ~$50-$200/month)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Florida Medicaid PACE

Age 55+
General Florida resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
FL

Limited to specific counties (e.g., Hillsborough, Miami-Dade); ~10 sites statewide.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Therapy

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Florida Optional State Supplementation

Age 65+ or disabled
General Florida resident, living in approved facility, receiving SSI or low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,004/month individual, including SSI
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
FL

Limited to specific facility types; ~$78.40/month max supplement.

Benefits
Cash payment (~$78.40/month) for room/board or personal needs in facilities

Frequently Asked Questions about Palm Bay Memory Care

What languages are spoken at Palm Bay Memory Care?

The team at Palm Bay Memory Care speaks English.

Who is the owner of Palm Bay Memory Care?

Palm Bay Memory Care is legally operated by Palm Bay MC, LLC, and administered by Kimberly Simmons.

Is Palm Bay Memory Care in a walkable area?

Palm Bay Memory Care has a walk score of 40. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Palm Bay Memory Care?

According to FL state health department records, Palm Bay Memory Care's license number is 12617.

When does Palm Bay Memory Care's license expire?

According to FL state health department records, Palm Bay Memory Care's license expires on August 21, 2026.

How long has Palm Bay Memory Care been in business?

Palm Bay Memory Care has been operating for approximately 11 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Palm Bay Memory Care?

Yes, Palm Bay Memory Care allows residents to bring their pets.

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