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Life Care Center of Melbourne

Life Care Center of Melbourne is a Nursing Home in Florida

Life Care Center of… is a Nursing Home in Florida

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Life Care Center of Melbourne

606 E Sheridan Rd, Melbourne, FL 32901 View Map

Life Care Center of Melbourne is a Nursing Home in Florida

Life Care Center of… is a Nursing Home in Florida

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Overview of Life Care Center of Melbourne

Life Care Center of Melbourne is a senior community in the scenic environs of Melbourne, Florida. This remarkable facility is dedicated to providing skilled nursing care that aims to enhance the independence of its residents and patients. It is the nearest inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation nursing home within the community. The facility’s rehabilitation gym is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment designed to facilitate the achievement of recovery goals for residents and patients.
Life Care Center of Melbourne is conveniently situated across the street from the esteemed Holmes Regional Medical Center. It is also strategically positioned near pristine beaches and a mere hour’s drive south of the iconic Kennedy Space Center. Notably, Life Care Center of Melbourne has garnered recognition, as it was named one of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Nursing Homes for the year 2022-2023, a testament to its unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional care and service.

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Home Information LIFE CARE CENTER OF MELBOURNE

  • This nursing home maintains occupancy well above most state peers, signaling sustained demand. The facility operates with a larger bed count than most state competitors, supporting broader intake. Residents generally stay for shorter periods than state peers, pointing to quicker turnover.

  • Home revenue ranks in the upper tier statewide, reflecting strong billing volume. Payroll spending sits in the top tier, showing a strong investment in staffing resources. Total income exceeds the majority of state facilities, highlighting strong profitability.

  • Medicare nights track the statewide midpoint, keeping volumes steady. Medicaid nights sit above most state facilities, underscoring deep Title XIX coverage. Private pay nights lead the state, showing strong demand from market-rate residents.

Occupancy
Beds
120
Occupancy
95.1%
Total Bed Days Available
43800
Avg. Length of Stay
51 days
Avg. Residents per Day
116
Finance
Home Revenue
$23,436,778.00
Payroll Costs
$6,872,672.00
Profit
$290,417.00
Total Home Costs
$13,137,548.00
Payroll % of Revenue Info Percentage of home revenue spent on payroll costs.
29.3%
House Specifics:
CCN
105291
Owner Name
DELENA, DANA
Rural vs. Urban
Urban
County
Brevard
Type of Control
Voluntary Nonprofit — Church
Operations
Total Admissions
787
Total Discharges
780
% Medicaid Admissions
14%
% Medicare Admissions
39%
% Private Pay Admissions
47%
% Medicaid Discharges
11%
% Medicare Discharges
33%
% Private Pay Discharges
55%
Quality Ratings
Overall Rating Info CMS 5-star rating based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
4 / 5
Health Inspection Rating Info Rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
3 / 5
Staffing Rating Info Rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
4 / 5
QM Rating Info Quality Measures rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
5 / 5
Nurse Hours / Resident / Day Info Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
3.81 hrs
Medicaid, Medicare & Private
Medicare Nights Info Number of resident nights paid by Medicare for short-term or rehab care.
19094
Medicaid Nights Info Resident nights covered by Medicaid for long-term care or support services.
8365
Free Market Nights Info Nights paid privately by residents or families, without Medicare/Medicaid coverage.
11939
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Address 606 E Sheridan Rd, Melbourne, FL 32901

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Comparison Chart

The information below is reported by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).
Compare Nursing Homes around Melbourne
Life Care Center of Melbourne
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Melbourne
120
No
-
39
DELENA, DANA
95.1%
$23,436,778.00
$6,872,672.00
29.3%
116.20
4/5
3.8106
3/5
4/5
5/5
-
Indian River Center
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Melbourne
179
No
-
34
KING, CAZZIE
90.3%
$18,355,262.00
$6,590,906.00
35.9%
171.00
1/5
3.7290
1/5
3/5
2/5
1
West Melbourne Health and Rehabilitation Center
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

West Melbourne
180
No
C+
79
CAIATI, DENISE
82.0%
$18,579,889.00
$7,568,191.00
40.7%
140.30
2/5
4.9220
2/5
4/5
3/5
1
Hibiscus Court
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Melbourne
-
No
-
61
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
The Brookshire
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Melbourne
-
No
-
50
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Life Care Center of Melbourne Life Care Center of Melbourne
Type of care: AL
Community: Melbourne
Bed Count: 120
Pets Allowed: No
Operator: DELENA, DANA
CCN: 105291
Occupancy: 95.1%
Home Revenue: $23,436,778.00
Payroll Costs: $6,872,672.00
Payroll %: 29.3%
Avg Residents/Day: 116.20
Overall Rating: 4/5
Adj Nurse Hours: 3.8106
Health Insp Rating: 3/5
Staffing Rating: 4/5
QM Rating: 5/5
Indian River Center Indian River Center
Type of care: AL
Community: Melbourne
Bed Count: 179
Pets Allowed: No
Operator: KING, CAZZIE
CCN: 105673
Occupancy: 90.3%
Home Revenue: $18,355,262.00
Payroll Costs: $6,590,906.00
Payroll %: 35.9%
Avg Residents/Day: 171.00
Overall Rating: 1/5
Adj Nurse Hours: 3.7290
Health Insp Rating: 1/5
Staffing Rating: 3/5
QM Rating: 2/5
Number of Fines: 1
West Melbourne Health and Rehabilitation Center West Melbourne Health and Rehabilitation Center
Type of care: AL
Community: West Melbourne
Bed Count: 180
Pets Allowed: No
Operator: CAIATI, DENISE
CCN: 105376
Occupancy: 82.0%
Home Revenue: $18,579,889.00
Payroll Costs: $7,568,191.00
Payroll %: 40.7%
Avg Residents/Day: 140.30
Overall Rating: 2/5
Adj Nurse Hours: 4.9220
Health Insp Rating: 2/5
Staffing Rating: 4/5
QM Rating: 3/5
Number of Fines: 1
Hibiscus Court Hibiscus Court
Type of care: AL
Community: Melbourne
Pets Allowed: No
The Brookshire The Brookshire
Type of care: AL
Community: Melbourne
Pets Allowed: No
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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

156
Total Staff
151
Employees
5
Contractors
49,580
Total Hours (Quarter)
69
Avg Staff/Day
7.9
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role ⓘCount ⓘAvg Shift (hrs) ⓘUses Contractors? ⓘ
Registered Nurse168.7 No
Licensed Practical Nurse228.6 No
Certified Nursing Assistant647.7 No
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
2 staff
8.3hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
106 staff
8hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
5 staff
8.1hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
27 staff
7.3hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
1 staff
6.7hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
3 staff
7.4hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
9 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
3 staff
8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
0.6%
of total hours from contractors
322 contractor hours this quarter
Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 3 Medical Director: 1
Role ⓘEmployees ⓘContractors ⓘTotal Staff ⓘTotal Hours ⓘDays Worked ⓘ% of Days ⓘAvg Shift (hrs) ⓘ
Certified Nursing Assistant6406422,31591100%7.7
Licensed Practical Nurse220227,22891100%8.6
Registered Nurse160165,58091100%8.7
Physical Therapy Aide7072,1748088%7.1
Dietitian4041,6598695%7.7
RN Director of Nursing4041,4706571%8
Respiratory Therapy Technician6061,4698897%6.7
Physical Therapy Assistant4041,3446976%7.8
Speech Language Pathologist6061,2827178%7.6
Qualified Social Worker3039587481%7.4
Mental Health Service Worker2029196571%8.1
Clinical Nurse Specialist4047456673%8.1
Other Dietary Services Staff5056147380%7.3
Administrator1015206571%8
Nurse Practitioner1014966268%8
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist1014526774%6.7
Occupational Therapy Aide0112102831%7.5
Occupational Therapy Assistant0336944%13.7
Medical Director0114433%14.5
Dental Services Staff1013355%6.6
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Health Inspection History

Source: CMS Health Citations (Feb 2023 – Sep 2025)

3
Inspections
12
Total Citations
0
Critical (J-L)
0
Serious (G-I)
4
Citations/Inspection
Sep 2025
Last Inspection
Citation Severity Distribution
Minor (A-C)
0
Moderate (D-F)
12
Serious (G-I)
0
Critical (J-L)
0
What do these levels mean?
Top Deficiency Categories
Resident Rights
3
25% of total
Quality of Life & Care
2
17% of total
Infection Control
1
8% of total
Administration
1
8% of total
Pharmacy Services
1
8% of total
Citation Sources
Standard Inspections 12
Complaint Investigations 0
State Comparison (FL)
Avg Citations (State)
19.7
This Facility: 12
Avg Critical (State)
0.8
This Facility: 0
Recent Citations (Last 3 Years)
DateSeverity ?CategoryTagStatus
Sep 25, 2025 D AdministrationF0867 Corrected
Sep 25, 2025 D Resident RightsF0554 Corrected
May 09, 2024 E Infection ControlF0880 Corrected
May 09, 2024 D PharmacyF0758 Corrected
May 09, 2024 D Care PlanningF0644 Corrected
May 09, 2024 D Care PlanningF0655 Corrected
May 09, 2024 D Care PlanningF0658 Corrected
May 09, 2024 D Care PlanningF0842 Corrected
May 09, 2024 D Resident RightsF0554 Corrected
Feb 08, 2023 D Quality of CareF0677 Corrected
Feb 08, 2023 D Quality of CareF0684 Corrected
Feb 08, 2023 D Resident RightsF0554 Corrected

Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.

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Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Long-Term Care Waiver
Florida Medicaid LTC Waiver
  • General: Age 65+ or 21+ disabled, Florida resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • FL Specifics: High demand; waitlists common.
  • Services: In-home care (6-8 hours/day), assisted living, respite (240 hours/year), case management.
Community Care for the Elderly (CCE)
  • General: Age 60+, Florida resident, at risk of nursing home.
  • Income Limits: ~$2,000/month (varies).
  • Asset Limits: $5,000 (individual).
  • FL Specifics: Limited funding; regional variation.
  • Services: Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week), adult day care (~$60/day), respite (up to 10 days/year).
Home Care for the Elderly (HCE)
Florida Home Care for the Elderly
Official government program page
  • General: Age 60+, Florida resident, at risk of nursing home placement; caregiver must be approved.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (individual, aligned with Medicaid thresholds).
  • Asset Limits: ~$2,000 (individual); varies by case manager discretion.
  • FL Specifics: Limited funding (~3,500 served annually); prioritizes low-income frail seniors.
  • Services: Basic subsidy (~$160/month) for housing/medical costs; special subsidies for supplies/services (e.g., incontinence supplies, ~$50-$200/month).
Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
Florida Medicaid PACE
  • General: Age 55+, Florida resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • FL Specifics: Limited to specific counties (e.g., Hillsborough, Miami-Dade); ~10 sites statewide.
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, therapy.
Optional State Supplementation (OSS)
Florida Optional State Supplementation
Official government program page
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, Florida resident, living in approved facility, receiving SSI or low-income.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,004/month (individual, including SSI).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • FL Specifics: Limited to specific facility types; ~$78.40/month max supplement.
  • Services: Cash payment (~$78.40/month) for room/board or personal needs in facilities.
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Florida SCSEP (federally funded, state-administered)
Official government program page
  • General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Florida resident.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL, individual).
  • Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
  • FL Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; ~1,000 slots/year.
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.

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Florida Medicaid LTC Waiver

Long-Term Care Waiver

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or 21+ disabled, Florida resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits:
    $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • FL Specifics:
    High demand; waitlists common.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: In-home care (6-8 hours/day), assisted living, respite (240 hours/year), case management.
Florida CCE

Community Care for the Elderly (CCE)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+, Florida resident, at risk of nursing home.
  • Income Limits:
    ~$2,000/month (varies).
  • Asset Limits:
    $5,000 (individual).
  • FL Specifics:
    Limited funding; regional variation.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week), adult day care (~$60/day), respite (up to 10 days/year).
Official Program Page
Florida Home Care for the Elderly

Home Care for the Elderly (HCE)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+, Florida resident, at risk of nursing home placement; caregiver must be approved.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,829/month (individual, aligned with Medicaid thresholds).
  • Asset Limits:
    ~$2,000 (individual); varies by case manager discretion.
  • FL Specifics:
    Limited funding (~3,500 served annually); prioritizes low-income frail seniors.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Basic subsidy (~$160/month) for housing/medical costs; special subsidies for supplies/services (e.g., incontinence supplies, ~$50-$200/month).
Official Program Page
Florida Medicaid PACE

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 55+, Florida resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,829/month (300% FBR).
  • Asset Limits:
    $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • FL Specifics:
    Limited to specific counties (e.g., Hillsborough, Miami-Dade); ~10 sites statewide.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, therapy.
Florida Optional State Supplementation

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, Florida resident, living in approved facility, receiving SSI or low-income.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$1,004/month (individual, including SSI).
  • Asset Limits:
    $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • FL Specifics:
    Limited to specific facility types; ~$78.40/month max supplement.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Cash payment (~$78.40/month) for room/board or personal needs in facilities.
Official Program Page
Florida SCSEP (federally funded, state-administered)

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Florida resident.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$1,983/month (125% FPL, individual).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not specified; income-focused.
  • FL Specifics:
    Priority for veterans, rural residents; ~1,000 slots/year.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
Official Program Page

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