Brookdale West Melbourne

Overview of Brookdale West Melbourne

Brookdale West Melbourne is a 42-bed assisted living and memory care facility operated by Brookdale Senior Living Communities, Inc. The property provides 24-hour staffing, nursing services, short-term respite care, and monthly menus shaped by resident feedback. Amenities include walking paths, a secure courtyard, an arts studio, a game room, a library, and an on-site beauty salon, with a daily activity schedule spanning cooking, crafts, group fitness, and social outings. Staff members support English and Creole, and base rates start at $3,525 for assisted living and $4,155 for memory care.

State agency evaluations documenting 59 separate inspections between June 2012 and September 2025 reveal 62 total line-item infractions over the property’s operational history. This tally sits roughly 206% higher than the typical Florida facility average, and because every single evaluation from 2012 onward flagged at least one regulatory issue, the community has a low long-term zero citations-per-inspection rate for perfect initial reviews.

Regulatory summaries show recurring historical challenges with building maintenance, resident supervision, infection control protocols, emergency planning, and staff training records, which resulted in a heavy fine history totaling $78,500. Additionally, state records show that the facility’s operating license entered an “In Review” administrative status at the start of 2026.

Interested individuals researching local care settings should carefully weigh these long-term government monitoring trends during their evaluation. Because the public data highlights a high historical citation frequency, a substantial fine record, and an active licensing review process, checking alternative options or directly questioning management regarding their operational updates is an important safeguard. Setting up a personal walkthrough is a practical next step to check out the building’s physical condition, watch the staff interact with residents, and discuss regulatory correction plans with the director.

(321) 953-6464

55-bed community

A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

Walk Score: 0 / 100

Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility

StatusLicensed

IssuanceFebruary 19, 2025

ExpirationFebruary 18, 2027

CountyBrevard

License Number8834

Brookdale West Melbourne is legally operated by Brookdale Senior Living Communities, Inc., and administrated by Kenneth Robert Voegele.

Owner NameBrookdale Senior Living Communities, Inc.

Profit StatusFor-Profit

Private

55 units

Total beds

55 units

Wheelchair Accessible

Secured Perimeter

Emergency SystemsYes

Safety FeaturesEmergency Alert System

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

English Spanish

Respite Care

Short-Term Rehab

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

24-Hour Staffing

Pets Allowed

HousekeepingYes

Pet Friendly

Library

Beauty/Barber Shop

Courtyard And Garden

Private Dining Room

Arts & Crafts Studio

Game Room

Walking Paths

Landscaped Grounds

Screened Lanai

Piano

ActivitiesActivities include board games, happy hour socials, and fitness classes.

Touring HoursMon - Fri: 8am - 9pm CT / Sat: 9am - 5:30pm CT

Assisted Living$3,525 per month

Memory Care$4,155 per month

Food DescriptionMeals reflect residents' favorite recipes, preferences, and therapeutic diet needs, with a focus on healthy and delicious options.

Since 2012 · 14 years of data 62 citations 47 inspections 8 fines $29.5K fined

Inspection Score

21 points below the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Legal Actions Formal stipulations and orders filed by Florida regulators against this facility, including fines and total monetary penalties.

This Facility FL Average vs. FL Avg

Fines Total number of fines issued.
8
vs 5 avg
↑ 60% higher than FL avg
Total amount fined Total dollar amount of fines issued.
$29.5k
vs $11.6k
↑ 154% higher than FL avg

Data reflects the most recent 14 years (since 2012).

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Florida state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2012 vs. Florida state average

Overall vs. FL average

Latest Inspection September 26, 2025 Complaint

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	FL Average	vs. FL Avg
Total citations Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	62	33	This facility has 88% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (62 vs. FL avg 33).↑ 88% worse Rank #796 / 919 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 796th out of 919 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among 919 comparable communities in the ranking pool.
Citations per year Average citations per year since 2012.	4.4	2.4	This facility has 83% more citations per year than a typical Florida assisted living residence (4.4 vs. FL avg 2.4).↑ 83% worse
Citations per inspection Average citations per inspection.	1.3	1.3	This facility has citations per inspection in line with the Florida average (1.3 vs. FL avg 1.3).— At avg Rank #557 / 919 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 557th out of 919 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Florida average among 919 comparable communities in the ranking pool.

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	FL Average	vs. FL Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.	47	26	This facility has 81% more total inspections than a typical Florida assisted living residence (47 vs. FL avg 26).↑ 81% worse
Inspections with citations Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.	41	16	This facility has 156% more inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (41 vs. FL avg 16).↑ 156% worse
Inspection citation rate Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.	87%	62%	This facility has 25 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (87% vs. FL avg 62%).↑ 25% worse Rank #878 / 919 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 878th out of 919 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Florida average among 919 comparable communities in the ranking pool.

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

February 26, 2025 inspection found no deficiencies and no complaints.
September 26, 2025 complaint inspection identified two deficiencies with class 2 and class 3 severity in resident care supervision and emergency environmental control.
Recent and past inspections repeatedly cited resident care supervision and emergency environmental control deficiencies, showing a consistent pattern of unresolved issues.

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Activities in this home

Arts and Crafts
Cooking Classes
Dancing
Exercise Classes
Games & Cards
Gardening
Music Programs
Shopping
Social Events & Outings
Theater & Movies

13.5 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Melbourne's city center to Brookdale West Melbourne's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Long-Term Care Waiver

Florida Medicaid LTC Waiver

Age 65+ or 21+ disabled

General 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).

High demand; waitlists common.

Benefits

In-home care (6-8 hours/day) Assisted living Respite (240 hours/year) Case management

Community Care for the Elderly (CCE)

Florida CCE

Age 60+

General Florida resident, at risk of nursing home.

Income Limits ~$2,000/month varies

Asset Limits $5,000 individual

Limited funding; regional variation.

Benefits

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

Age 60+

General 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.

Limited funding (~3,500 served annually); prioritizes low-income frail seniors.

Benefits

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

Age 55+

General 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).

Limited to specific counties (e.g., Hillsborough, Miami-Dade); ~10 sites statewide.

Benefits

Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Therapy

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Florida Optional State Supplementation

Age 65+ or disabled

General 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).

Limited to specific facility types; ~$78.40/month max supplement.

Benefits

Cash payment (~$78.40/month) for room/board or personal needs in facilities

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The information below is reported by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).


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What languages are spoken at Brookdale West Melbourne?

The team at Brookdale West Melbourne speaks English and Spanish.

Who is the owner of Brookdale West Melbourne?

The legal owner and operator of Brookdale West Melbourne is Brookdale Senior Living Communities, Inc..

What is the license number of Brookdale West Melbourne?

According to FL state health department records, Brookdale West Melbourne's license number is 8834.

When does Brookdale West Melbourne's license expire?

According to FL state health department records, Brookdale West Melbourne's license expires on February 18, 2027.

What payment types does Brookdale West Melbourne accept?

Brookdale West Melbourne accepts Other.

Does Brookdale West Melbourne operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Brookdale West Melbourne is registered as a for-profit in FL.

Who is the administrator of Brookdale West Melbourne?

Kenneth Robert Voegele is the administrator of Brookdale West Melbourne.

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