At Salterra at Melbourne, residents are more than cared for; they are celebrated. Our compassionate care team knows each resident personally and carefully tracks how dementia affects their everyday experiences. Through Opal, our signature approach to memory care, Salterra at Dunedin partners with families to deliver outstanding memory care in a familial and comforting environment. We help families carry the weight of dementia caregiving, and many of our families find that they are able to resume their roles as beloved family members while our well-trained and experienced staff provides compassionate care services.
Experience more at Salterra at Melbourne – more joy, more purpose, more life. Here, our residents continue to grow, not age. Our beyond-the-body approach to wellness goes beyond-the-basics to provide an unparalleled senior living experience where residents find freedom, build confidence, and thrive in a new age of senior living.
Today's older adults aren't wrapping up their life's journey, they're seeking a new one. And Leisure Care is here to inspire them to embrace joy and purpose in their lives. For nearly 50 years, we've been reimagining and reinventing senior living, making sure older adults have the most fulfilling, rewarding, and productive opportunities possible.
From our hospitality-based care to our signature programming, we take a beyond-the-body approach to well-being that goes beyond the basics because we know you're anything but. We're paying attention, providing new and innovative ways to help seniors rediscover, reinvigorate and occasionally even reinvent themselves.
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Memory care costs are in addition to monthly fees and are based upon an assessment of individual needs and preferences. Our staff will conduct an evaluation of assisted living services provided on a regular basis.
Memory care costs are in addition to monthly fees and are based upon an assessment of individual needs and preferences. Our staff will conduct an evaluation of assisted living services provided on a regular basis.
Details matter everywhere, but especially in our dementia-friendly dining room. Our staff works closely with residents to develop comforting routines, adjust to changing motor skills, and even create personalized meals when needed. You can trust our kitchen team and caregivers to deliver the nutrition your loved one needs now and for the future.
Sample menu
PrimeFit Wellness brings senior health to each resident, regardless of diagnosis. We use research-backed therapies that may include horticulture, art, music, and sensory therapies to engage the mind, body, and spirit. Through low-impact exercise programs, we keep our memory care residents active, readily adapting exercises to meet their needs.
Sample Activity Calendar
As the backdrop to your active lifestyle, our apartments are warm, welcoming, and made to feel just like home – because it is. We offer spacious apartment homes licensed for assisted living and memory care. Assisted living apartments are pet-friendly. Contact us to learn about our different apartment sizes and features.
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Today's senior living offers unprecedented opportunities. One of the first questions that potential residents and families ask is how much those opportunities will cost. Our advisors are here to provide full pricing transparency into our rates and fees and help you navigate paying for senior living.
* Pricing is subject to change. Contact us for details. Rates include lowest level of care.
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Come and see how Salterra at Melbourne Memory Care in Melbourne, FL, is helping seniors rediscover (and sometimes reinvent) themselves.
Yes, our Florida communities follow the state’s Residents’ Rights to Visitation policy to ensure residents can safely maintain meaningful connections with loved ones. You can view the full visitation policy here.
Opal Memory Care is Leisure Care’s signature approach to caring for residents with Alzheimer’s and dementia. At Salterra at Melbourne, residents enjoy a range of therapies designed to nurture connection, creativity, and comfort. Residents benefit from music therapy, art projects, aromatherapy, and tactile activities that support cognitive function and emotional well-being. These therapies are personalized and integrated into daily routines to help residents feel more grounded and engaged.
Daily activities in Opal Memory Care are thoughtfully structured to reflect each resident’s life story, preferences, and abilities. The day includes guided movement, meaningful engagement, sensory stimulation, and time for rest and relaxation. Every activity is designed to create moments of success, spark joy, and encourage connection with others.
PrimeFit Wellness in memory care focuses on gentle movement, balance exercises, and functional strength activities tailored to each resident. The goal is to maintain mobility and improve quality of life through consistent, approachable wellness routines. Residents participate in modified fitness classes and enjoy one-on-one encouragement from trained wellness staff.
Dining in memory care at Salterra at Melbourne is calm, familiar, and focused on comfort. Residents enjoy meals served in a dedicated dining space with adaptive table settings and visual cues that support independence. Menus include familiar favorites, and dining assistance is provided as needed, always with patience and respect.
Residents in memory care receive compassionate support with daily tasks like bathing, grooming, dressing, mobility, and continence care. The care team is trained in dementia-specific approaches and provides assistance with consistency and kindness. Services are tailored to each person’s routine, preferences, and level of independence.
The memory care neighborhood is designed to feel familiar and easy to navigate. Simple layouts, soothing color schemes, and subtle visual cues help reduce confusion. Design features support calm, routine-based living and encourage residents to move through their day with comfort and confidence.
In Florida, memory care communities must meet the staffing guidelines set by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration. These requirements outline caregiver-to-resident ratios and ensure that trained staff are available to provide round-the-clock support and engagement. Communities are also required to have dementia-specific training protocols in place for caregivers.
Families should look for features like enclosed courtyards, keypad entry systems, and discreet monitoring technology that helps staff respond quickly if needed. Clear signage, calming design elements, and visual markers throughout the community also help residents feel oriented and supported throughout the day.
Memory care communities in Melbourne often offer enrichment activities such as music therapy, pet visits, art projects, life story work, and gardening. These programs are created to help residents stay connected to their interests, express themselves, and experience moments of joy and accomplishment.
Families touring memory care communities should ask about staff training in dementia care, daily routines, activity programming, dining support, and how changes in care needs are managed. It’s also helpful to ask about caregiver consistency, communication with families, and how the team works to build meaningful relationships with residents. Touring during an activity or mealtime can provide a valuable look into daily life.
