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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Viera Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
8050 Spyglass Hill Rd, Viera, FL 32940 · Brevard County
62
GoodHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates good.
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Availability outlook● Very limited availability
Typically 97% full (111 of 114 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.
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Viera
Viera Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Viera, FL, with 114 certified beds and an average of about 111 residents per day. It operates as part of the Gold Fl Trust II network.
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall — right around the national average. Component ratings: 2/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.79 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.44 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 39%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 7 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 1 federal fine totaling $34,948 in the recent record.
Strengths
- ✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average health-inspection rating
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.79 hrs/resident/day)
- •$34,948 in federal fines
Best for: Families weighing a dependable, mid-rated skilled nursing option in Viera, especially when location or Medicaid acceptance matters.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 114
- Avg. residents/day
- 111
- Ownership
- For profit - Individual
- Part of a chain
- Gold Fl Trust II
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 105885
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
- 3.79
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.44
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 39%
- 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)
- 7
- Federal fines
- 1 ($34,948)
- Total penalties
- 1
- Last standard survey
- 2026-02-12
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (18 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2026-02-12Severity E — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
2026-02-12Severity E — 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.
2026-02-12Severity E — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
2026-02-12Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
2026-02-12Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
2026-02-12Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
2026-02-12Severity D — potential for harmResident 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.
2025-02-12Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-06 | Fine | $34,948 |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Physical therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Daily activities & events
- ✓ Gardens / walking paths
- ✓ Private rooms available
Location
8050 Spyglass Hill Rd, Viera, 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 Viera Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
How much does Viera Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center cost?
Viera Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Viera, 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 Viera Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Viera Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center 3 out of 5 stars overall, including 2/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Viera Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center?
Staff provide about 3.79 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 39% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Viera Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center?
Viera Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center has 18 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2026-02-12). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Viera Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center have availability?
Typically 97% full (111 of 114 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 Viera Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center offer?
Viera Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Viera, FL offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 114 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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