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The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
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.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
This home is ranked 174th out of 252 homes in Florida. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
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Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
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28m per day | ▼ 36% State avg: 44m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
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LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
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51m per day | ▲ 9% State avg: 47m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
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Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
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2h 1m per day | ▼ 14% State avg: 2h 20m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day |
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Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
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3h 8m per day | ▼ 11% State avg: 3h 31m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
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Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
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4m per day | ▼ 20% State avg: 5m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
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Weekend RN
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
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19m per day | ▼ 41% State avg: 32m per day · National avg: 29m per day |
Occupancy between 85% and 95% suggests balanced demand.
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
6% worse than Florida average
0% compared with Florida average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.2 hours
No contractors work on this role.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.5 hours
No contractors work on this role.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.1 hours
No contractors work on this role.
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
70 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 131 | 0 | 131 | 32,926 | 92 | 100% | 8.1 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 36 | 0 | 36 | 12,247 | 92 | 100% | 7.5 |
| Registered Nurse | 23 | 0 | 23 | 6,401 | 92 | 100% | 8.2 |
| Dietitian | 7 | 0 | 7 | 2,332 | 92 | 100% | 7.3 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 9 | 0 | 9 | 1,907 | 73 | 79% | 7.3 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 9 | 0 | 9 | 1,533 | 79 | 86% | 7 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 943 | 64 | 70% | 7.8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 2 | 0 | 2 | 898 | 66 | 72% | 8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 3 | 0 | 3 | 712 | 78 | 85% | 6.9 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 510 | 73 | 79% | 7 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 496 | 62 | 67% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 3 | 0 | 3 | 477 | 64 | 70% | 7.2 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 466 | 59 | 64% | 7.9 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 453 | 57 | 62% | 7.9 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 417 | 57 | 62% | 7.3 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 408 | 51 | 55% | 8 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 70 | 14 | 15% | 5 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1% | 5 |
Includes penalties issued in 2025
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)
In line with Florida average
Florida average: $72K
62% fewer fines than Florida average
Florida average: 2.6
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than Florida average
Florida average: 0.1
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Mar 15, 2025 · $74K
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Mar 15, 2025
Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
6.7
10% better than Florida average
Florida average: 7.4
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
12.6
In line with Florida average
Florida average: 12.4
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
6.3%
40% better than Florida average
Florida average: 10.5%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
5.7%
56% better than Florida average
Florida average: 12.9%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
25.8%
90% worse than Florida average
Florida average: 13.5%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
3.4%
27% worse than Florida average
Florida average: 2.6%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
5.8%
7% worse than Florida average
Florida average: 5.4%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.0%
100% better than Florida average
Florida average: 0.9%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
12.4%
106% worse than Florida average
Florida average: 6.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
100% better than Florida average
Florida average: 3.3%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
97.7%
In line with Florida average
Florida average: 97.7%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
In line with Florida average
Florida average: 99.2%
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.03
51% better than Florida average
Florida average: 2.10
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.72
131% worse than Florida average
Florida average: 1.18
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.3%
5% better than Florida average
Florida average: 94.0%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
2.9%
91% worse than Florida average
Florida average: 1.5%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
95.5%
In line with Florida average
Florida average: 94.7%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
25.7%
In line with Florida average
Florida average: 26.2%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
15.9%
71% worse than Florida average
Florida average: 9.3%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.6%
19% better than Florida average
Florida average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
40.2%
25% worse than Florida average
Florida average: 53.7%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
34.6%
32% worse than Florida average
Florida average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
31% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
47% of new residents, often for short stays.
23% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
169
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Historical financial and operational data for Indian River Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #80 / 256Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 80th out of 256 homes in Florida. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Florida average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
4.3 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Melbourne's city center to Indian River Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 1.1 miles to nearest hospital (Orlando Health Melbourne Hospital)
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| The Fountains of Melbourne |
NH
Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL
Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL
Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. |
Melbourne | 120 | 91.8% | +9% | 3.83 | -44% | -5% | $0 | 15 | 3.0 | - | 108 | A+ | 25 | Patricia Foster | $15.3M | $6.8M | 44.6% | 105904 | ||||
| Life Care Center of Melbourne |
NH
Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL
Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. |
Melbourne | 120 | 95.6% | +13% | 3.81 | -11% | -6% | $0 | 12 | 4.0 | - | 116 | - | 39 | Dana Delena | $25.2M | $8.6M | 34.1% | 105291 | ||||
| West Melbourne Health and Rehabilitation Center |
NH
Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL
Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. |
West Melbourne (New Haven Avenue) | 180 | 83.8% | -1% | 4.92 | -11% | +22% | $8.6k | 34 | 4.9 | 2 | 140 | C+ | 79 | Denise Caiati | $19.3M | $10.8M | 56.1% | 105376 | ||||
| Indian River Center |
NH
Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL
Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. |
Melbourne | 179 | 92.3% | +10% | 3.73 | -19% | -8% | $74.4k | 16 | 3.2 | 3 | 171 | - | 34 | Cazzie King | $19.2M | $9.8M | 51.1% | 105673 |
Indian River Center has a walk score of 34. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Indian River Center's occupancy is 92.3%.
(321) 727-0990 will put you in contact with the team at Indian River Center.
Yes — Indian River Center is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
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