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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Melbourne Terrace Rehabilitation Center
251 Florida Ave, Melbourne, FL 32901 · Brevard County
Cutting Edge Rehabilitation and Therapy Facilities - Fully trained professional and courteous staff. Resort style accommodations.
79
StrongHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates strong.
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Availability outlook● Fills quickly
Typically 94% full (168 of 179 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 highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Melbourne
Melbourne Terrace Rehabilitation Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Melbourne, FL, with 179 certified beds and an average of about 168 residents per day. It operates as part of the Clear Choice Healthcare network.
Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 3/5 on health inspections, 4/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 4.21 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.65 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 43.4%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 6 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 2 federal fines totaling $15,646 in the recent record.
Strengths
- ✓Above-average nurse staffing (4.21 hrs/resident/day)
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
None noted in the public data.
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
- 179
- Avg. residents/day
- 168
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Part of a chain
- Clear Choice Healthcare
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 105635
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
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| 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
- 4.21
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.65
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 43.4%
- 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)
- 6
- Federal fines
- 2 ($15,646)
- Total penalties
- 2
- Last standard survey
- 2024-12-05
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (9 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2024-12-05Severity 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.
2024-12-05Severity E — potential for harmAdministration Deficiencies
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
2024-12-05Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
2024-12-05Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
2024-12-05Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
2024-12-05Severity D — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2024-09-19Severity J — immediate jeopardyFrom 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.
2024-09-19Severity J — immediate jeopardyFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-19 | Fine | $7,823 |
| 2024-09-19 | Fine | $7,823 |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Physical therapy
- ✓ Occupational therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Restaurant-style dining
- ✓ Housekeeping & laundry
- ✓ Daily activities & events
Location
251 Florida Ave, 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 Melbourne Terrace Rehabilitation Center
How much does Melbourne Terrace Rehabilitation Center cost?
Melbourne Terrace Rehabilitation Center 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 Melbourne Terrace Rehabilitation Center's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Melbourne Terrace Rehabilitation Center 4 out of 5 stars overall, including 3/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Melbourne Terrace Rehabilitation Center?
Staff provide about 4.21 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 43.4% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Melbourne Terrace Rehabilitation Center?
Melbourne Terrace Rehabilitation Center has 9 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2024-12-05). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Melbourne Terrace Rehabilitation Center have availability?
Typically 94% full (168 of 179 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Melbourne Terrace Rehabilitation Center offer?
Melbourne Terrace Rehabilitation Center in Melbourne, FL offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 179 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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