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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Nursing & Rehabilitation Center of Melbourne
3033 Sarno Rd, Melbourne, FL 32934 · Brevard County
We offer short term rehabilitation services as well as long term care! It’s the little things we do that really make the difference. From visiting with our
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GoodHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates good.Photos via google places.
Availability outlook● Fills quickly
Typically 94% full (157 of 167 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.
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
Nursing & Rehabilitation Center of Melbourne is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Melbourne, FL, with 167 certified beds and an average of about 157 residents per day. It operates as part of the Harborview Health Systems network.
Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 2/5 on health inspections, 4/5 on staffing, 4/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.63 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.56 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 20%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 13 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 4 federal fines totaling $19,186 in the recent record.
Strengths
- ✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average 2-star overall CMS rating
- •Below-average health-inspection rating
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.63 hrs/resident/day)
- •13 deficiencies at last survey
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
- 167
- Avg. residents/day
- 157
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Part of a chain
- Harborview Health Systems
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 105861
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
- 3.63
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.56
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 20%
- 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)
- 13
- Federal fines
- 4 ($19,186)
- Total penalties
- 4
- Last standard survey
- 2025-11-20
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Both
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (41 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2026-03-17Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
2025-11-20Severity F — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2025-11-20Severity E — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
2025-11-20Severity E — potential for harmAdministration Deficiencies
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
2025-11-20Severity E — potential for harmAdministration Deficiencies
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
2025-11-20Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
2025-11-20Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.
2025-11-20Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-11-02 | Fine | $6,949 |
| 2023-08-14 | Fine | $3,147 |
| 2023-08-07 | Fine | $2,797 |
| 2023-07-17 | Fine | $6,293 |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Physical therapy
- ✓ Occupational therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Respite / short-term stays
- ✓ Daily activities & events
- ✓ Library
- ✓ 24/7 staff
Location
3033 Sarno 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 Nursing & Rehabilitation Center of Melbourne
How much does Nursing & Rehabilitation Center of Melbourne cost?
Nursing & Rehabilitation 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 Nursing & Rehabilitation Center of Melbourne's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Nursing & Rehabilitation Center of Melbourne 2 out of 5 stars overall, including 2/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Nursing & Rehabilitation Center of Melbourne?
Staff provide about 3.63 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 20% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Nursing & Rehabilitation Center of Melbourne?
Nursing & Rehabilitation Center of Melbourne has 41 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-11-20). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Nursing & Rehabilitation Center of Melbourne have availability?
Typically 94% full (157 of 167 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Nursing & Rehabilitation Center of Melbourne offer?
Nursing & Rehabilitation Center of Melbourne in Melbourne, FL offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 167 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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