Life Care Center of Palm Bay
Scout 91Palm Bay, FL · 141 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Palm Bay's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $9,500–$12,300/mo
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Life Care Center of Melbourne
606 E Sheridan Rd, Melbourne, FL 32901 · Brevard County
Our highly skilled, compassionate associates provide skilled nursing and rehabilitation services to the residents of Melbourne, FL.
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ExceptionalHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates exceptional.
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Availability outlook● Very limited availability
Typically 96% full (116 of 120 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast.
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.
One of Melbourne's top-rated skilled nursing communities
Life Care Center of Melbourne is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Melbourne, FL, with 120 certified beds and an average of about 116 residents per day. It operates as part of the Life Care Centers of America network.
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 4/5 on health inspections, 4/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.56 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.57 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 21.5%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 2 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓5-star overall CMS rating
- ✓Strong health-inspection rating
- ✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.56 hrs/resident/day)
Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Melbourne for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 120
- Avg. residents/day
- 116
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- Life Care Centers of America
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 105291
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
- 3.56
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.57
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 21.5%
- 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)
- 2
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 0
- Last standard survey
- 2025-09-25
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Both
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (12 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-09-25Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
2025-09-25Severity D — potential for harmAdministration Deficiencies
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
2024-05-09Severity E — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2024-05-09Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
2024-05-09Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
2024-05-09Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
2024-05-09Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
2024-05-09Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are…
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.
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
Location
606 E Sheridan Rd, Melbourne, FL
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Life Care Center of Melbourne
How much does Life Care Center of Melbourne cost?
Life Care Center of Melbourne 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 Life Care Center of Melbourne's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Life Care Center of Melbourne 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 4/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Life Care Center of Melbourne?
Staff provide about 3.56 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 21.5% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Life Care Center of Melbourne?
Life Care Center of Melbourne has 12 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-09-25). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Life Care Center of Melbourne have availability?
Typically 96% full (116 of 120 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Life Care Center of Melbourne offer?
Life Care Center of Melbourne in Melbourne, FL offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 120 beds.
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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