Sonata Viera in Melbourne, Florida, offers assisted living with an emphasis on meeting a wide range of clinical needs. The community is equipped to care for residents who wander at any time of day, remain up all night, require oxygen therapy, specialized diets, wound care, or diabetic management—whether oral medications, injections, or sliding-scale coverage are needed. Younger adults under 60 who need assisted living are also accepted. Staff are trained to work with moderate dementia, so residents with cognitive changes receive appropriate redirection and support without having to move to a more restrictive setting.
Licensed nurses are on site 24 hours a day, backed by an RN or LPN on call. All employees undergo background checks, and the night shift is fully awake. Pull-cords and personal emergency response systems tie directly to the care team, while door alarms and round-the-clock security reduce elopement risk. On-site podiatry is available, reducing the need for outside trips. Full assistance is offered with bathing, dressing, eating, and toileting, and the staff can handle transfers ranging from simple standby supervision through one-person or two-person lifts for wheelchair users. Walkers and wheelchairs are accommodated without extra cost.
Apartments vary in size and layout. Some include a private bathroom, kitchenette, independent temperature controls, cable service, and the option to paint or decorate walls; others may offer only a subset of these features, so touring the specific unit is important. All residences are designed for wheelchair access and include emergency call systems connected to the nursing station.
Meals are served three times daily with a choice between set menus and on-order selections. Specialized diets—such as carb-controlled, low-sodium, or texture-modified—are prepared by trained staff in coordination with nursing. Snacks are available throughout the day. Independent-living residents can opt for medication-management monitoring, which includes packaging, reminders, and periodic review by licensed nurses to help them maintain autonomy while avoiding missed or duplicate doses.
Residents have access to on-site parking, outdoor smoking areas, and a pet-friendly policy; it’s a good idea to check with the community during your visit to see if your pet will be allowed. Common areas include a barber and beauty shop, exercise room, movie room, wellness center with internet access, and landscaped communal gardens. The building is fully wheelchair accessible, offers scheduled religious services on site, and arranges local transportation for medical appointments, shopping, and group outings.
