Total health inspections
3
Florida average 4.3
Last Health inspection on Sep 2025
Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Life Care Center of Melbourne
Nursing Home
Life Care Center of Melbourne
Nursing Home
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.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Staffing hours breakdown
Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day.
Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day.
Nurse Aide
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Total Nursing (Weekend)
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Physical Therapist
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
RN (Weekend)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Capacity and availability
Medium-capacity home
Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Total beds
120
This home is often near full
That suggests steady demand, but availability may be limited.
Occupancy rate
95.6%
Residents per day (avg)
116
Occupancy rate
95.6%
Residents per day (avg)
116
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Short stays
Recovery
Medicare-covered care
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
58% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
25 days
Private pay
31% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Medicaid
11% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
9 - 10 months
Finances and operations
Proprietary home
Other
Home revenue
$25.2M
Profit
$1.6M
Proprietary home
Other
Home revenue
$25,171,004.00
Profit
$1,627,606.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$7.2M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$16.4M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$23.5M
Compare Nursing Homes around Melbourne
The information below is reported by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).
Life Care Center of Melbourne
-13%
-6%
+13%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Melbourne
120
No
-
39
DELENA, DANA
95.6%
$24,990,023.00
$7,177,374.00
28.7%
116.20
3.8106
-
12
-
-13%-6%+13%
West Melbourne Health and Rehabilitation Center
-5%
+22%
-1%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
West Melbourne
180
No
C+
79
CAIATI, DENISE
83.8%
$19,327,041.00
$8,597,661.00
44.5%
140.30
4.9220
1
34
2
-5%+22%-1%
Indian River Center
-28%
-8%
+10%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Melbourne
179
No
-
34
KING, CAZZIE
92.3%
$19,219,986.00
$7,609,968.00
39.6%
171.00
3.7290
1
16
3
-28%-8%+10%
Life Care Center of Melbourne
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
Melbourne
Bed Count:
120
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
DELENA, DANA
CCN:
105291
Occupancy:
95.6%
Home Revenue:
$24,990,023.00
Payroll Costs:
$7,177,374.00
Payroll %:
28.7%
Avg Residents/Day:
116.20
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.8106
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
12
RN share vs State Avg:
-13%
-13%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-6%
-6%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+13%
+13%
West Melbourne Health and Rehabilitation Center
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
West Melbourne
Bed Count:
180
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
CAIATI, DENISE
CCN:
105376
Occupancy:
83.8%
Home Revenue:
$19,327,041.00
Payroll Costs:
$8,597,661.00
Payroll %:
44.5%
Avg Residents/Day:
140.30
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.9220
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Citations:
34
Severe Citations:
2
RN share vs State Avg:
-5%
-5%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+22%
+22%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-1%
-1%
Indian River Center
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
Melbourne
Bed Count:
179
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
KING, CAZZIE
CCN:
105673
Occupancy:
92.3%
Home Revenue:
$19,219,986.00
Payroll Costs:
$7,609,968.00
Payroll %:
39.6%
Avg Residents/Day:
171.00
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.7290
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Citations:
16
Severe Citations:
3
RN share vs State Avg:
-28%
-28%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-8%
-8%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+10%
+10%Places of interest near Life Care Center of Melbourne
0.7 miles from city center — 0.26 miles to nearest hospital (Circles of Care)
606 E Sheridan Rd, Melbourne, FL 32901
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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 Nurse | 16 | 8.7 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 22 | 8.6 | No |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 64 | 7.7 | 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 Assistant | 64 | 0 | 64 | 22,315 | 91 | 100% | 7.7 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 22 | 0 | 22 | 7,228 | 91 | 100% | 8.6 |
| Registered Nurse | 16 | 0 | 16 | 5,580 | 91 | 100% | 8.7 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 7 | 0 | 7 | 2,174 | 80 | 88% | 7.1 |
| Dietitian | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,659 | 86 | 95% | 7.7 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,470 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,469 | 88 | 97% | 6.7 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,344 | 69 | 76% | 7.8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,282 | 71 | 78% | 7.6 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 3 | 0 | 3 | 958 | 74 | 81% | 7.4 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 919 | 65 | 71% | 8.1 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 4 | 0 | 4 | 745 | 66 | 73% | 8.1 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 5 | 0 | 5 | 614 | 73 | 80% | 7.3 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 520 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 496 | 62 | 68% | 8 |
| Therapeutic Recreation Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 452 | 67 | 74% | 6.7 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 210 | 28 | 31% | 7.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 69 | 4 | 4% | 13.7 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 44 | 3 | 3% | 14.5 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 33 | 5 | 5% | 6.6 |
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
12
Citations per inspection
4
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 12 citations resulted from standard inspections.
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
0
100% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 0.8
Serious Health citations
0
0
100% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 0.4
0 critical citations
0 serious citations
12 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Administration moderate citation
Sep 25, 2025
Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation
Sep 25, 2025
Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation
May 09, 2024
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
May 09, 2024
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.
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: For-Profit Corporation
Part of: Life Care Centers of America
Resident Census by Payment Source
114
Total Residents
Medicare
27
(23.7%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
56
(49.1%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
31
(27.2%)
ⓘ
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
Family Member Group
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Family Council
ⓘ
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
4.2
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
4.2
43% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 7.4
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
8.2
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
8.2
34% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 12.4
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
6.6%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
6.6%
37% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 10.5%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
10.6%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
10.6%
18% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 12.9%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
7.5%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
7.5%
45% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 13.5%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.3%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.3%
52% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 2.6%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
2.3%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
2.3%
58% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 5.4%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.7%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.7%
26% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 0.9%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
0.4%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
0.4%
93% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 6.0%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
2.8%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
2.8%
16% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 3.3%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
11.8%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
11.8%
47% worse than Florida averageFlorida average: 8.0%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
In line with Florida averageFlorida average: 97.7%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
In line with Florida averageFlorida average: 99.2%
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.42
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.42
32% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 2.10
ED visits per 1,000 days
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.97
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.97
18% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 1.18
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.9%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.9%
6% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 94.0%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.2%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.2%
18% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 1.5%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
6% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 94.7%
Re-hospitalized after SNF stay
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
23.2%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
23.2%
11% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 26.2%
Emergency department visits
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
10.4%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
10.4%
12% worse than Florida averageFlorida average: 9.3%
Falls with major injury
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.2%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.2%
70% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 0.8%
Ability to care for self at discharge
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
71.9%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
71.9%
34% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 53.7%
Successful return to home or community
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
61.6%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
61.6%
22% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Life Care Center of Melbourne based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
95.6%
↑ 5.7pp vs 2022
Net Income
$1,627,606
↑ ~$1.3M vs 2022
Total Payroll
$8,574,345
↑ ~$341K vs 2022
Profit Margin
6.5%
↑ 5.3pp vs 2022
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