Total health inspections
7
Florida average 4.3
Last Health inspection on Feb 2024
Primarily short stays
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
West Melbourne Health and Rehabilitation Center
Nursing Home
West Melbourne Health and Rehabilitation Center
Nursing Home
Overview of West Melbourne Health and Rehabilitation Center
The West Melbourne Health and Rehabilitation Center is a pillar of care, serving the vibrant city of Melbourne, Brevard County, and the wider eastern Central Florida Region. It offers a distinguished and refreshing alternative to the conventional long-term care and rehabilitation facility. During meal times, residents are offered the choice of savoring their meals in the comfort of their room or within a restaurant-style dining area, ensuring that their dining experience is as enjoyable and varied as their overall stay.
At this facility, an unwavering commitment to quality is complemented by the presence of a professional and compassionate staff, setting the stage for a superior experience. Residents are invited to unwind in the outdoor courtyards and partake in diverse daily activities designed to keep them engaged and active. The environment is meticulously designed, with beautifully decorated common areas that evoke a sense of warmth and welcome.
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
180
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
83.8%
Residents per day (avg)
140
Occupancy rate
83.8%
Residents per day (avg)
140
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Post-acute recovery
Temporary care
Transitional stays
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
22% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
28 days
Private pay
67% 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
1 - 2 years
Finances and operations
Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$19.3M
Operating loss
-$2.3M
Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$19,328,036.00
Operating loss
$-2,312,983.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$8.6M
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.
$13.0M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$21.6M
Walk Score: 79 / 100
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
BBB Rating: C+ (Not Accredited)
An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
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Additional licensing details
CMS Certification Number:
105376
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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%
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0.5 miles from city center — 1.81 miles to nearest hospital (Kindred Hospital Melbourne)
2125 W New Haven Ave, West Melbourne, FL 32904
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
186
Total Staff
161
Employees
25
Contractors
58,652
Total Hours (Quarter)
84
Avg Staff/Day
7.7
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 21 | 7.7 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 31 | 7.9 | No |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 95 | 8 | No |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
2 staff
7.1hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
152 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
3 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
19 staff
5.8hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
5 staff
5.6hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
3 staff
8.3hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
2 staff
8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
6.7%
of total hours from contractors
3,944 contractor hours this quarter
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2
Qualified Social Worker: 5
Physical Therapy Aide: 4
Speech Language Pathologist: 4
Physical Therapy Assistant: 6
Occupational Therapy Aide: 2
Medical Director: 1
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 95 | 0 | 95 | 31,742 | 91 | 100% | 8 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 31 | 0 | 31 | 10,987 | 91 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Registered Nurse | 21 | 0 | 21 | 5,815 | 91 | 100% | 7.7 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 5 | 0 | 5 | 2,049 | 80 | 88% | 7.4 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 5 | 5 | 1,002 | 79 | 87% | 5.6 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 986 | 64 | 70% | 7.9 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 4 | 4 | 983 | 75 | 82% | 5.5 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 4 | 4 | 818 | 79 | 87% | 5.3 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 589 | 68 | 75% | 8.7 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 520 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 520 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 2 | 2 | 515 | 67 | 74% | 7.4 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 513 | 64 | 70% | 7.9 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 507 | 64 | 70% | 7.9 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 480 | 60 | 66% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 6 | 6 | 405 | 70 | 77% | 5.6 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 195 | 28 | 31% | 7 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 11 | 12% | 1.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 3 | 3% | 3.2 |
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
34
Citations per inspection
4.86
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
26 of 34 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 8 of 34 resulted from complaint investigations.
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
1
1
25% worse than Florida averageFlorida average: 0.8
Serious Health citations
1
1
150% worse than Florida averageFlorida average: 0.4
1 critical citation
1 serious citation
32 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Nutrition moderate citation
Feb 06, 2024
Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation
Feb 06, 2024
Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation
Dec 14, 2023
Corrected
Nursing Services moderate citation
Dec 14, 2023
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: Northport Health Services
Resident Census by Payment Source
149
Total Residents
Medicare
19
(12.8%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
101
(67.8%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
29
(19.5%)
ⓘ
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
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.
10.3
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
10.3
39% worse than Florida averageFlorida average: 7.4
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
15.4
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
15.4
24% worse 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
16.5%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
16.5%
57% worse than Florida averageFlorida average: 10.5%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
19.1%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
19.1%
47% worse 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
10.5%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
10.5%
23% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 13.5%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
3.5%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
3.5%
33% worse than Florida averageFlorida average: 2.6%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
7.9%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
7.9%
47% worse than Florida averageFlorida average: 5.4%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.4%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.4%
54% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 0.9%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.3%
28% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 6.0%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
3.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
3.1%
8% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 3.3%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
2.9%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
2.9%
63% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 8.0%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.8%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.8%
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.
1.44
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.44
31% 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.
1.82
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.82
54% worse than Florida averageFlorida average: 1.18
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
95.6%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
95.6%
In line with Florida averageFlorida average: 94.0%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.8%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.8%
21% worse than Florida averageFlorida average: 1.5%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
74.4%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
74.4%
21% worse 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.
24.0%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
24.0%
8% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 26.2%
Emergency department visits
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
10.9%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
10.9%
17% worse than Florida averageFlorida average: 9.3%
Falls with major injury
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
100% 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.
54.7%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
54.7%
In line with Florida averageFlorida average: 53.7%
Successful return to home or community
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
43.9%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
43.9%
13% worse 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.
Penalties and fines
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total fines amount
$9K
88% lower than Florida averageFlorida average: $72K
Number of fines
1
62% fewer fines than Florida averageFlorida average: 2.6
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than Florida averageFlorida average: 0.1
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$9K
Florida average
$72K
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Apr 12, 2023
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Apr 12, 2023
$9K
Last updated: Jan 2026
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for West Melbourne Health and Rehabilitation Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
83.8%
↑ 1.8pp vs 2023
Net Income
-$2,312,983
↓ ~$593K vs 2023
Total Payroll
$10,835,030
↑ ~$1.4M vs 2023
Profit Margin
-12.0%
↓ 2.7pp vs 2023
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