The Brookshire
Assisted Living & Hospice Care · Melbourne, FL

The Brookshire

Assisted Living & Hospice Care · Melbourne, FL
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The Brookshire accepts Insurance and/or HMO and Medicaid.

Overview of The Brookshire

Nestled in Melbourne, Brevard County, Florida, The Brookshire offers a splendid assisted living community tailored to seniors seeking memory care and a place they can truly call home. The Brookshire prides itself on its devoted and empathetic staff, individuals who genuinely care about each resident’s well-being and unique needs. The staff is specially trained to provide unwavering support to those confronting Alzheimer’s or dementia, diligently assisting residents with their daily challenges. Residents can take solace in the fact that this dedicated team is available around the clock, day and night, prepared to handle any situation.
The mission is to safeguard the well-being of every senior who chooses The Brookshire as their home, ensuring they receive the care they desire and rightfully deserve. Seniors here get to enjoy a location that is convenient and brimming with opportunities for exploration. Melbourne boasts an array of attractions, and residents’ guests will find the Brevard Zoo a delightful destination.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services. 135 Rank #189 / 1058Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 189th out of 1,058 homes we track in Florida for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Florida facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Walk Score Info Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #524 / 1427Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 524th out of 1,427 homes we track in Florida for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Florida facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceAugust 11, 2025
ExpirationOctober 8, 2027
CountyBrevard
License Number7354

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Brookshire is legally operated by Melbourne Fl Opco LLC, and administered by Dana Jarrett.

Profit StatusFor-profit

Type Of Units

Extended Congregate Care
135 units
Optional State Supplement
15 units
Private
120 units
Total beds
135 units

Staffing

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

Languages Spoken

Creole English Spanish

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

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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.

Inspection Scorecard Info 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.

Overall vs. FL average 4 Worse Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Total citations (406% above)
• Citations per inspection (21% above)
• Inspections with citations (363% above)
• Inspection citation rate (26% above)
0 Better No metrics in this bucket.

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityFL Averagevs. FL Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 17735 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.
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 1.71.4 This facility has 21% more citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.7 vs. FL avg 1.4).↑ 21% 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 Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityFL Averagevs. FL Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 10226 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
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 7416 This facility has 363% more inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (74 vs. FL avg 16).↑ 363% worse
Inspection citation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation. 73%58% This facility has 15 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (73% vs. FL avg 58%).↑ 15% 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.

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Address 85 Bulldog Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32901

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Compare Assisted Living around Melbourne

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. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Share of inspections that resulted in citations, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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.
Reported profit orientation for the operator or facility (e.g. for-profit vs nonprofit), as provided in state licensing or disclosure data.
Total monetary fines or penalties in the reporting window from the state source. A single large fine can dominate this figure.
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.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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, LLC38
53%
Facility 53%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #378 / 906
35
Facility 35
FL AVG 33
Rank #529 / 906
0.9
Facility 0.9
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #49 / 906
For-Profit$20,500Amy R. Patrick1 Bed-
The Brookshire
AL
HOS
Melbourne (Woodlawn Park)
135
Facility 135
FL AVG 88
Rank #189 / 1,058
No
50
Facility 50
FL AVG 42
Rank #524 / 1,427
Melbourne Fl Opco LLC102
73%
Facility 73%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #722 / 906
177
Facility 177
FL AVG 33
Rank #905 / 906
1.7
Facility 1.7
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #761 / 906
For-Profit$83,389Dana 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 Partnership35
63%
Facility 63%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #552 / 906
40
Facility 40
FL AVG 33
Rank #600 / 906
1.1
Facility 1.1
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #315 / 906
For-Profit$8,300Danielle Marie Broderick1 Bed / 2 BedA+
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 LLC60
80%
Facility 80%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #801 / 906
81
Facility 81
FL AVG 33
Rank #839 / 906
1.4
Facility 1.4
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #616 / 906
For-Profit$48,000Amanda LewetzkiAlcove / Studio / SuiteA+
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, LLC36
61%
Facility 61%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #528 / 906
41
Facility 41
FL AVG 33
Rank #619 / 906
1.1
Facility 1.1
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #315 / 906
For-Profit$10,000Destiny BadrakStudio / 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.

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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).
FL

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
FL

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.
FL

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).
FL

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).
FL

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions about The Brookshire

What neighborhood is The Brookshire in?

The Brookshire is in the Woodlawn Park neighborhood of Melbourne.

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 50. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

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.

Are pets allowed at The Brookshire?

No, The Brookshire has a no-pet policy.

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