Mix of rehab and long-term care
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
Indian River Center
Indian River Center is a Nursing Home in Florida
Indian River Center is a Nursing Home in Florida
Indian River Center
Indian River Center is a Nursing Home in Florida
Indian River Center is a Nursing Home in Florida
In West Melbourne, Florida, Indian River Center stands as a beacon of hope, offering Post-Acute Rehabilitation and Long-Term Care that redefines the senior journey to wellness. Through skilled nursing and rehabilitation experiences that are meticulously tailored to meet every person’s specific needs, this center strives to enhance the quality of life and transform ordinary expectations into extraordinary outcomes.
Indian River Center takes pride in crafting a wellness journey that is as unique as each individual it serves. This senior community weaves together the finest aspects of clinical care, heartfelt compassion, and homelike amenities into a highly personalized wellness journey. The result is a comprehensive array of services and specialties that set new standards of excellence.
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.
Capacity and availability
Medium-capacity home
Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Total beds
179
This home usually has limited availability
Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.
Occupancy rate
92.3%
Residents per day (avg)
171
Occupancy rate
92.3%
Residents per day (avg)
171
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Flexible care needs
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
31% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
30 days
Private pay
47% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Medicaid
23% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
7 - 8 months
Finances and operations
Proprietary home
Other
Home revenue
$19.2M
Profit
$6.6M
Proprietary home
Other
Home revenue
$19,232,028.00
Profit
$6,563,891.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$7.6M
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.
$6.6M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$14.2M
Comparison Chart
The information below is reported by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).Compare Nursing Homes around Melbourne
Life Care Center of Melbourne
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
4/5
3.8106
3/5
4/5
5/5
-
West Melbourne Health and Rehabilitation Center
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
2/5
4.9220
2/5
4/5
3/5
1
Indian River Center
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
1/5
3.7290
1/5
3/5
2/5
1
Hibiscus Court
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Melbourne
-
No
-
61
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
The Brookshire
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Melbourne
-
No
-
50
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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4.3 miles from city center
7201 Greenboro Dr, Melbourne, FL 32904
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
223
Total Staff
209
Employees
14
Contractors
64,010
Total Hours (Quarter)
92
Avg Staff/Day
7.6
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 19 | 8.2 | Yes |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 38 | 7.6 | No |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 105 | 7.7 | No |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
2 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
166 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
11 staff
7.4hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
27 staff
6.9hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
2 staff
6.4hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
10 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
5 staff
8.1hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
2.5%
of total hours from contractors
1,591 contractor hours this quarter
Registered Nurse: 1
Dietitian: 1
Clinical Nurse Specialist: 8
RN Director of Nursing: 2
Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
Medical Director: 1
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 105 | 0 | 105 | 32,598 | 91 | 100% | 7.7 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 38 | 0 | 38 | 12,360 | 91 | 100% | 7.6 |
| Registered Nurse | 18 | 1 | 19 | 6,389 | 91 | 100% | 8.2 |
| Dietitian | 9 | 1 | 10 | 2,631 | 91 | 100% | 7.5 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 10 | 0 | 10 | 2,050 | 82 | 90% | 6.9 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 8 | 0 | 8 | 1,462 | 82 | 90% | 7.2 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 8 | 10 | 1,452 | 70 | 77% | 7.3 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 4 | 0 | 4 | 921 | 82 | 90% | 6.2 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 2 | 2 | 4 | 902 | 66 | 73% | 7.7 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 561 | 74 | 81% | 6.4 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 3 | 0 | 3 | 533 | 69 | 76% | 7 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 504 | 63 | 69% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 1 | 2 | 480 | 61 | 67% | 7.9 |
| Dental Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 468 | 53 | 58% | 8.1 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 3 | 0 | 3 | 128 | 16 | 18% | 8 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 60 | 12 | 13% | 5 |
Health Inspection History
Source: CMS Health Citations (Mar 2021 – Mar 2025)
5
Inspections
16
Total Citations
3
Critical (J-L)
0
Serious (G-I)
3.2
Citations/Inspection
Mar 2025
Last Inspection
Citation Severity Distribution
What do these levels mean?
Top Deficiency Categories
Quality of Life & Care
5
31% of total
Resident Rights
3
19% of total
Administration
2
13% of total
Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation
2
13% of total
Citation Sources
Standard Inspections
11
Complaint Investigations
5
State Comparison (FL)
Citations
16
Florida average: 19.7
Critical Citations
3
Florida average: 0.8
Recent Citations (Last 3 Years)
| Date | Severity ? | Category | Tag | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2025 | J | Abuse/Neglect | F0600 | Corrected |
| Mar 15, 2025 | J | Abuse/Neglect | F0610 | Corrected |
| Mar 15, 2025 | J | Administration | F0835 | Corrected |
| Mar 15, 2025 | D | Care Planning | F0645 | Corrected |
| Feb 05, 2025 | D | Quality of Care | F0694 | Corrected |
| Sep 13, 2024 | E | Administration | F0865 | Corrected |
| Sep 13, 2024 | E | Care Planning | F0644 | Corrected |
| Sep 13, 2024 | D | Care Planning | F0645 | Corrected |
| Sep 13, 2024 | D | Resident Rights | F0550 | Corrected |
| Jan 26, 2023 | D | Quality of Care | F0677 | Corrected |
| Jan 26, 2023 | D | Quality of Care | F0688 | Corrected |
| Jan 26, 2023 | D | Quality of Care | F0695 | Corrected |
| Jan 26, 2023 | D | Resident Rights | F0561 | Corrected |
| Mar 18, 2021 | D | Nutrition | F0812 | Corrected |
| Mar 18, 2021 | D | Quality of Care | F0687 | Corrected |
| Mar 18, 2021 | E | Resident Rights | F0584 | Corrected |
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: For-Profit Corporation
Part of: Citadel Care Centers
Resident Census by Payment Source
169
Total Residents
Medicare
30
(17.8%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
135
(79.9%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
4
(2.4%)
ⓘ
Specialized Care Beds
60
Total Specialty Beds
33.5%
of Bed Capacity
60
Alzheimer's / Dementia Beds ⓘ
33.5%
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
Quality Measures
CMS quality measures assess care quality for long-stay and short-stay residents. Lower percentages generally indicate better outcomes for most measures.
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare (Data as of Jan 2026)
High-Risk Clinical Events
6.7
Score
10% better than avg
Florida avg: 7.4
Composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and ADL decline
Functional Decline
12.6
Score
Near average
Florida avg: 12.4
Composite score based on ADL decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence
Long-Stay Resident Measures
Measures for residents who stay 101 days or more. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
6.3%
Lost Too Much Weight
12.4%
Urinary Tract Infection
0.0%
Depressive Symptoms
0.0%
Falls with Major Injury
3.4%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
97.7%
Walking Ability Worsened
5.7%
Influenza Vaccine
100.0%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
5.8%
Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
25.8%
Short-Stay Resident Measures
Measures for residents who stay 100 days or less (typically rehabilitation patients).
Pneumococcal Vaccine
98.3%
Near average
Florida: 94.0%
Short-Stay Residents Who Received a New Antipsychotic Medication
2.9%
91% worse than avg
Florida: 1.5%
Influenza Vaccine
95.5%
Near average
Florida: 94.7%
Penalties & 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
$74K
Florida avg: $72K
Near average
Number of Fines
1
Florida avg: 2.6
Compared to Florida Average
Facility: $74K |
Florida Avg: $72K
Penalty History
Showing all 1 penalties (Mar 2025 - Mar 2025)
Mar 15, 2025
Civil Money Penalty
$74K
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Indian River Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
92.3%
↑ 10.4pp vs 2022
Net Income
$6,563,891
↑ ~$5.8M vs 2022
Total Payroll
$9,818,160
↓ ~$1.9M vs 2022
Profit Margin
34.2%
↑ 30.3pp vs 2022
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Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Long-Term Care Waiver
Florida Medicaid LTC Waiver
- General: Age 65+ or 21+ disabled, 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 Specifics: High demand; waitlists common.
- Services: In-home care (6-8 hours/day), assisted living, respite (240 hours/year), case management.
Community Care for the Elderly (CCE)
Florida CCE
Official government program page
- General: Age 60+, Florida resident, at risk of nursing home.
- Income Limits: ~$2,000/month (varies).
- Asset Limits: $5,000 (individual).
- FL Specifics: Limited funding; regional variation.
- Services: 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
Official government program page
- General: Age 60+, 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 Specifics: Limited funding (~3,500 served annually); prioritizes low-income frail seniors.
- Services: 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
- General: Age 55+, 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 Specifics: Limited to specific counties (e.g., Hillsborough, Miami-Dade); ~10 sites statewide.
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, therapy.
Optional State Supplementation (OSS)
Florida Optional State Supplementation
Official government program page
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Limited to specific facility types; ~$78.40/month max supplement.
- Services: Cash payment (~$78.40/month) for room/board or personal needs in facilities.
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Florida SCSEP (federally funded, state-administered)
Official government program page
- General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Florida resident.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL, individual).
- Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
- FL Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; ~1,000 slots/year.
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
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Florida Medicaid LTC Waiver
Long-Term Care Waiver
Requirements:
General:Age 65+ or 21+ disabled, 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 Specifics:High demand; waitlists common.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: In-home care (6-8 hours/day), assisted living, respite (240 hours/year), case management.
Florida CCE
Community Care for the Elderly (CCE)
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+, Florida resident, at risk of nursing home.
- Income Limits:~$2,000/month (varies).
- Asset Limits:$5,000 (individual).
- FL Specifics:Limited funding; regional variation.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week), adult day care (~$60/day), respite (up to 10 days/year).
Florida Home Care for the Elderly
Home Care for the Elderly (HCE)
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+, 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 Specifics:Limited funding (~3,500 served annually); prioritizes low-income frail seniors.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Basic subsidy (~$160/month) for housing/medical costs; special subsidies for supplies/services (e.g., incontinence supplies, ~$50-$200/month).
Florida Medicaid PACE
Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
Requirements:
- General:Age 55+, 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 Specifics:Limited to specific counties (e.g., Hillsborough, Miami-Dade); ~10 sites statewide.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, therapy.
Florida Optional State Supplementation
Optional State Supplementation (OSS)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics:Limited to specific facility types; ~$78.40/month max supplement.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Cash payment (~$78.40/month) for room/board or personal needs in facilities.
Florida SCSEP (federally funded, state-administered)
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Florida resident.
- Income Limits (2025):~$1,983/month (125% FPL, individual).
- Asset Limits:Not specified; income-focused.
- FL Specifics:Priority for veterans, rural residents; ~1,000 slots/year.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
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