Life Care Center of Melbourne
Scout 91Melbourne, FL · 120 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Melbourne's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $9,500–$12,300/mo
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Avante at Melbourne INC
1420 South Oak Street, Melbourne, FL 32901 · Brevard County
Avante Centers provides skilled nursing, rehabilitation, memory care, and long-term care services across Florida, helping patients recover and families find peace of mind.
45
FairHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates fair.
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Availability outlook● Fills quickly
Typically 85% full (94 of 110 beds occupied on an average day).
If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Melbourne
Avante at Melbourne INC is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Melbourne, FL, with 110 certified beds and an average of about 94 residents per day. It operates as part of the Avante Centers network.
Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 1/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.61 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.47 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 43.8%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 14 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 2 federal fines totaling $87,952 in the recent record.
Strengths
- ✓Full sprinkler system
Things to ask about
- •Below-average 2-star overall CMS rating
- •Below-average health-inspection rating
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.61 hrs/resident/day)
- •14 deficiencies at last survey
- •$87,952 in federal fines
Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated Melbourne options — our advisors can help you compare.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 110
- Avg. residents/day
- 94
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- Avante Centers
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 105671
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $9,500–$12,300/mo (median $10,590) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Palm Bay prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 3.61
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.47
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 43.8%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 14
- Federal fines
- 2 ($87,952)
- Total penalties
- 3
- Last standard survey
- 2025-02-14
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- None
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (39 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-07-28Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
2025-07-28Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
2025-04-10Severity G — actual harmFrom a complaintFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
2025-04-10Severity G — actual harmFrom a complaintAdministration Deficiencies
Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service.
2025-02-14Severity F — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
2025-02-14Severity F — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
2025-02-14Severity F — potential for harmAdministration Deficiencies
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
2025-02-14Severity F — potential for harmAdministration Deficiencies
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Penalty history
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-10 | Fine | $46,176 |
| 2023-11-17 | Fine | $41,776 |
| 2023-11-17 | Payment denial | — |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
Location
1420 South Oak Street, Melbourne, FL
- Monday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Sunday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Reviews & reputation
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How much does Avante at Melbourne INC cost?
Avante at Melbourne INC does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Melbourne, FL area typically runs $9,500–$12,300 per month (median $10,590, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Avante at Melbourne INC's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Avante at Melbourne INC 2 out of 5 stars overall, including 1/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Avante at Melbourne INC?
Staff provide about 3.61 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 43.8% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Avante at Melbourne INC?
Avante at Melbourne INC has 39 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-02-14). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Avante at Melbourne INC have availability?
Typically 85% full (94 of 110 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Avante at Melbourne INC offer?
Avante at Melbourne INC in Melbourne, FL offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 110 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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