Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Life Care Center of Melbourne
Life Care Center of Melbourne is a Nursing Home in Florida
Life Care Center of… is a Nursing Home in Florida
Life Care Center of Melbourne
Life Care Center of Melbourne is a Nursing Home in Florida
Life Care Center of… is a Nursing Home in Florida
Life Care Center of Melbourne is a senior community in the scenic environs of Melbourne, Florida. This remarkable facility is dedicated to providing skilled nursing care that aims to enhance the independence of its residents and patients. It is the nearest inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation nursing home within the community. The facility’s rehabilitation gym is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment designed to facilitate the achievement of recovery goals for residents and patients.
Life Care Center of Melbourne is conveniently situated across the street from the esteemed Holmes Regional Medical Center. It is also strategically positioned near pristine beaches and a mere hour’s drive south of the iconic Kennedy Space Center. Notably, Life Care Center of Melbourne has garnered recognition, as it was named one of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Nursing Homes for the year 2022-2023, a testament to its unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional care and service.
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
120
This home is often near full
That suggests steady demand, but availability may be limited.
Occupancy rate
95.6%
Residents per day (avg)
116
Occupancy rate
95.6%
Residents per day (avg)
116
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Short stays
Recovery
Medicare-covered care
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
58% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
25 days
Private pay
31% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Medicaid
11% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
9 - 10 months
Finances and operations
Proprietary home
Other
Home revenue
$25.2M
Profit
$1.6M
Proprietary home
Other
Home revenue
$25,171,004.00
Profit
$1,627,606.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$7.2M
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.
$16.4M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$23.5M
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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0.7 miles from city center
606 E Sheridan Rd, Melbourne, FL 32901
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
156
Total Staff
151
Employees
5
Contractors
49,580
Total Hours (Quarter)
69
Avg Staff/Day
7.9
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 16 | 8.7 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 22 | 8.6 | No |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 64 | 7.7 | No |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
2 staff
8.3hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
106 staff
8hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
5 staff
8.1hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
27 staff
7.3hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
1 staff
6.7hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
3 staff
7.4hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
9 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
3 staff
8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
0.6%
of total hours from contractors
322 contractor hours this quarter
Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 3
Medical Director: 1
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 64 | 0 | 64 | 22,315 | 91 | 100% | 7.7 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 22 | 0 | 22 | 7,228 | 91 | 100% | 8.6 |
| Registered Nurse | 16 | 0 | 16 | 5,580 | 91 | 100% | 8.7 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 7 | 0 | 7 | 2,174 | 80 | 88% | 7.1 |
| Dietitian | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,659 | 86 | 95% | 7.7 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,470 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,469 | 88 | 97% | 6.7 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,344 | 69 | 76% | 7.8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,282 | 71 | 78% | 7.6 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 3 | 0 | 3 | 958 | 74 | 81% | 7.4 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 919 | 65 | 71% | 8.1 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 4 | 0 | 4 | 745 | 66 | 73% | 8.1 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 5 | 0 | 5 | 614 | 73 | 80% | 7.3 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 520 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 496 | 62 | 68% | 8 |
| Therapeutic Recreation Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 452 | 67 | 74% | 6.7 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 210 | 28 | 31% | 7.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 69 | 4 | 4% | 13.7 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 44 | 3 | 3% | 14.5 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 33 | 5 | 5% | 6.6 |
Health Inspection History
Source: CMS Health Citations (Feb 2023 – Sep 2025)
3
Inspections
12
Total Citations
0
Critical (J-L)
0
Serious (G-I)
4
Citations/Inspection
Sep 2025
Last Inspection
Citation Severity Distribution
What do these levels mean?
Top Deficiency Categories
Resident Rights
3
25% of total
Quality of Life & Care
2
17% of total
Infection Control
1
8% of total
Administration
1
8% of total
Pharmacy Services
1
8% of total
Citation Sources
Standard Inspections
12
Complaint Investigations
0
State Comparison (FL)
Citations
12
Florida average: 19.7
Critical Citations
0
Florida average: 0.8
Recent Citations (Last 3 Years)
| Date | Severity ? | Category | Tag | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2025 | D | Administration | F0867 | Corrected |
| Sep 25, 2025 | D | Resident Rights | F0554 | Corrected |
| May 09, 2024 | E | Infection Control | F0880 | Corrected |
| May 09, 2024 | D | Pharmacy | F0758 | Corrected |
| May 09, 2024 | D | Care Planning | F0644 | Corrected |
| May 09, 2024 | D | Care Planning | F0655 | Corrected |
| May 09, 2024 | D | Care Planning | F0658 | Corrected |
| May 09, 2024 | D | Care Planning | F0842 | Corrected |
| May 09, 2024 | D | Resident Rights | F0554 | Corrected |
| Feb 08, 2023 | D | Quality of Care | F0677 | Corrected |
| Feb 08, 2023 | D | Quality of Care | F0684 | Corrected |
| Feb 08, 2023 | D | Resident Rights | F0554 | Corrected |
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: For-Profit Corporation
Part of: Life Care Centers of America
Resident Census by Payment Source
114
Total Residents
Medicare
27
(23.7%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
56
(49.1%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
31
(27.2%)
ⓘ
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
Family Member Group
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Family Council
ⓘ
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
4.2
Score
43% 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
8.2
Score
34% better than avg
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
6.6%
Lost Too Much Weight
0.4%
Urinary Tract Infection
0.7%
Depressive Symptoms
2.8%
Falls with Major Injury
1.3%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
100.0%
Antipsychotic Use
11.8%
Walking Ability Worsened
10.6%
Influenza Vaccine
100.0%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
2.3%
Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
7.5%
Short-Stay Resident Measures
Measures for residents who stay 100 days or less (typically rehabilitation patients).
Pneumococcal Vaccine
99.9%
6% better than avg
Florida: 94.0%
Short-Stay Residents Who Received a New Antipsychotic Medication
1.2%
18% better than avg
Florida: 1.5%
Influenza Vaccine
100.0%
6% better than avg
Florida: 94.7%
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Life Care Center of Melbourne based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
95.6%
↑ 5.7pp vs 2022
Net Income
$1,627,606
↑ ~$1.3M vs 2022
Total Payroll
$8,574,345
↑ ~$341K vs 2022
Profit Margin
6.5%
↑ 5.3pp 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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