The Brookshire
The Brookshire is a 135-bed senior property operated by Melbourne FL Opco LLC that provides standard assisted living, specialized memory care, short-term respite stays, and hospice coordination. The campus features 24-hour staffing with licensed nurses and nursing assistants, on-site rehabilitation, therapy options, and specialized medical services like pain management and podiatry. Daily operations include a group calendar of crafts, cooking classes, fitness, and social outings alongside regular dining services. Staff members communicate across multiple languages, supporting English, Creole, and Spanish, and the facility maintains Joint Commission accreditation in a downtown neighborhood with a Walk Score of 83.
Official compliance summaries capturing 99 separate state evaluations from July 2012 through September 2025 document a high history of 176 total line-item infractions, trending 436% above the standard Florida average. Because 98 of those 99 regulatory visits flagged at least one initial compliance issue, the facility carries a low long-term zero citations-per-inspection rate for absolute perfection on first reviews.
Compliance logs reveal persistent, historical marks over the 13-year tracking cycle centered on administrative documentation, resident care routines, and dietary service standards. These recurring operational failures resulted in a heavy regulatory penalty profile, with state authorities issuing a total of $83,400 in administrative fines against the operator.
Prospective representatives evaluating regional senior housing choices should carefully examine these long-term government records to assess the provider’s operational durability. Since the state tracking base outlines an extensive history of regulatory citations and substantial financial fines spanning over a decade, checking alternative properties or thoroughly querying the management team regarding structural updates is an important safeguard. Setting up an on-site visit is a practical next step to check out the physical building, look over the common spaces, and speak with the administration directly about their specific compliance correction plans.
About this community
The Brookshire is legally operated by Melbourne Fl Opco LLC, and administered by Dana Jarrett.
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Inspection History
In Florida, the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) is the primary authority that conducts unannounced inspections and completes official health quality reports for all healthcare facilities.
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-
$83.4kvs $11.6k↑ 617% higher than FL avg
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.
• Total citations (406% above)
• Citations per inspection (31% above)
• Inspections with citations (363% above)
• Inspection citation rate (18% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Citations
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Total citations
| 177 | 35 | This facility has 406% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (177 vs. FL avg 35).↑ 406% worse Rank #905 / 906 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 905th out of 906 homes we track in Florida for total citations. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among 906 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
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Citations per inspection
| 1.7 | 1.3 | This facility has 31% more citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.7 vs. FL avg 1.3).↑ 31% worse Rank #761 / 906 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 761st out of 906 homes we track in Florida for citations per inspection. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Florida average among 906 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
Inspections
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
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Total inspections
| 102 | 26 | This facility has had 292% more total inspections than the Florida average (102 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 292% more |
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Inspections with citations
| 74 | 16 | This facility has 363% more inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (74 vs. FL avg 16).↑ 363% worse |
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Inspection citation rate
| 73% | 62% | This facility has 11 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (73% vs. FL avg 62%).↑ 11% worse Rank #722 / 906 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 722nd out of 906 homes we track in Florida for % of inspections with citations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Florida average among 906 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
Activities in this home
- Arts and Crafts
- Cooking Classes
- Dancing
- Exercise Classes
- Games & Cards
- Gardening
- Music Programs
- Social Events & Outings
- Theater & Movies
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for The Brookshire
Places of interest near The Brookshire
85 Bulldog Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32901-3319
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Info below is compiled from the FL Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Florida state average. See the benchmark below for the typical Florida score; higher is better.
This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Share of inspections that resulted in citations, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
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Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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The average number of citations this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total citations ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
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Reported profit orientation for the operator or facility (e.g. for-profit vs nonprofit), as provided in state licensing or disclosure data.
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Total monetary fines or penalties in the reporting window from the state source. A single large fine can dominate this figure.
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A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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| Victoria Landing | AL MC RC | Melbourne (Eau Gallie) | 155
Facility
155
FL AVG
88
Rank
#123 / 1,058 | Yes |
64
Facility
64
FL AVG
42
Rank
#291 / 1,427 | Victoria Landing, LLC | 75
Facility
75
FL AVG
83
Rank
#682 / 901 | 38 | 53%
Facility
53%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#379 / 906 | 35
Facility
35
FL AVG
33
Rank
#529 / 906 | 0.9
Facility
0.9
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#50 / 906 | For-Profit | $20,500 | Amy R. Patrick | 1 Bed | - |
| The Brookshire | AL | Melbourne | 135
Facility
135
FL AVG
88
Rank
#189 / 1,058 | No |
83
Facility
83
FL AVG
42
Rank
#78 / 1,427 | Melbourne Fl Opco LLC | 72
Facility
72
FL AVG
83
Rank
#732 / 901 | 102 | 73%
Facility
73%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#722 / 906 | 177
Facility
177
FL AVG
33
Rank
#905 / 906 | 1.7
Facility
1.7
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#761 / 906 | For-Profit | $83,389 | Dana Jarrett | - | - |
| The Fountains of Melbourne | AL IL | Melbourne | 120
Facility
120
FL AVG
88
Rank
#253 / 1,058 | Yes |
25
Facility
25
FL AVG
42
Rank
#992 / 1,427 | Krc Melbourne, Limited Partnership | 76
Facility
76
FL AVG
83
Rank
#682 / 901 | 35 | 63%
Facility
63%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#552 / 906 | 40
Facility
40
FL AVG
33
Rank
#600 / 906 | 1.1
Facility
1.1
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#315 / 906 | For-Profit | $8,300 | Danielle Marie Broderick | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ |
| Brookdale Melbourne | AL MC | Melbourne | 102
Facility
102
FL AVG
88
Rank
#419 / 1,058 | Yes |
52
Facility
52
FL AVG
42
Rank
#485 / 1,427 | Emeritus Properties Ngh LLC | 62
Facility
62
FL AVG
83
Rank
#864 / 901 | 60 | 80%
Facility
80%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#801 / 906 | 81
Facility
81
FL AVG
33
Rank
#839 / 906 | 1.4
Facility
1.4
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#616 / 906 | For-Profit | $48,000 | Amanda Lewetzki | Alcove / Studio / Suite | A+ |
| Sonata Viera | AL MC RC | Melbourne | 100
Facility
100
FL AVG
88
Rank
#433 / 1,058 | Yes |
12
Facility
12
FL AVG
42
Rank
#1,224 / 1,427 | Pvii Viera Manor Company, LLC | 82
Facility
82
FL AVG
83
Rank
#578 / 901 | 36 | 61%
Facility
61%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#528 / 906 | 41
Facility
41
FL AVG
33
Rank
#619 / 906 | 1.1
Facility
1.1
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#315 / 906 | For-Profit | $10,000 | Destiny Badrak | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Florida
The Brookshire is located in MELBOURNE, Florida.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Florida.
Frequently Asked Questions about The Brookshire
What languages are spoken at The Brookshire?
The team at The Brookshire speaks Creole, English, and Spanish.
Who is the owner of The Brookshire?
The Brookshire is legally operated by Melbourne Fl Opco LLC, and administered by Dana Jarrett.
Is The Brookshire in a walkable area?
The Brookshire has a walk score of 83. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
What is the license number of The Brookshire?
According to FL state health department records, The Brookshire's license number is 7354.
When does The Brookshire's license expire?
According to FL state health department records, The Brookshire's license expires on October 8, 2027.
Does The Brookshire have different floorplan options?
Yes — see the floorplan options available at The Brookshire on this page.
Are pets allowed at The Brookshire?
No, The Brookshire has a no-pet policy.
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