Life Care Center of Melbourne
Scout 91Melbourne, FL · 120 beds
One of Melbourne's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
5405 Babcock St Ne, Palm Bay, FL 32905 · Brevard County
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Typically 93% full (112 of 120 beds occupied on an average day).
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Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
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Aviata at Palm Bay is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Palm Bay, FL, with 120 certified beds and an average of about 112 residents per day. It operates as part of the Aviata Health Group network.
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall — right around the national average. Component ratings: 3/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 3/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.50 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.77 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 41.7%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 0 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 5 federal fines totaling $21,693 in the recent record.
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
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
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (21 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
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.
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-05 | Fine | $5,125 |
| 2024-04-05 | Fine | $5,125 |
| 2024-04-05 | Fine | $6,550 |
| 2023-11-06 | Fine | $1,748 |
| 2023-10-17 | Fine | $3,145 |
5405 Babcock St Ne, Palm Bay, FL
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Talk to an advisor about this communityAviata at Palm Bay does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Palm Bay, 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.
Medicare (CMS) rates Aviata at Palm Bay 3 out of 5 stars overall, including 3/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 3/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
Staff provide about 3.50 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 41.7% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
Aviata at Palm Bay has 21 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2026-03-12). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Typically 93% full (112 of 120 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
Aviata at Palm Bay in Palm Bay, FL offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 120 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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