Life Care Center of Melbourne
Nursing Home · Melbourne, FL
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Life Care Center of Melbourne

Nursing Home · Melbourne, FL
CMS overall rating Info 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.
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Life Care Center of Melbourne accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Life Care Center of Melbourne

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.

(321) 727-0984

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info 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.
▲ 26.0% Above FL avg. ▲ 26.0% Above FL avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info 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.
▲ 6.7% Above FL avg. ▲ 6.7% Above FL avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info 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.
▲ 18.2% Above FL avg. ▲ 18.2% Above FL avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info 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.
▲ 23.2% Above FL avg. ▲ 23.2% Above FL avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours breakdown

Info 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.

Hours per resident per day — compared to Florida state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info This home is ranked 143rd 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.
3h 49m per day
Rank #143 / 252Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 143rd out of 252 homes in Florida. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Florida average, with a ranking across 252 Florida SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
This facility Florida avg (4h 2m per day)
vs Florida avg
-6%

4 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric Physical Therapist is +40% above state avg
Staff typeHours / Day / Residentvs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info 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. 35m per day ▼ 20% State avg: 44m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info 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. 53m per day ▲ 13% State avg: 47m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info 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. 2h 7m per day ▼ 9% State avg: 2h 20m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day
Total Nursing (Weekend) Info 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. 3h 11m per day ▼ 9% State avg: 3h 31m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info 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. 7m per day ▲ 40% State avg: 5m per day · National avg: 4m per day
RN (Weekend) Info 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. 23m per day ▼ 28% State avg: 32m per day · National avg: 29m per day

Capacity and availability

This home is often near full

Occupancy higher than 95% suggests steady demand, but availability may be limited.

Higher occupancy than the Florida average: 84.3%
Occupancy rate 95.6% Rank #17 / 255Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 17th out of 255 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Florida average, with its Statewide rank out of 255. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay 57 days
Occupancy rate
95.6% Rank #17 / 255Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 17th out of 255 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Florida average, with its Statewide rank out of 255. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay
57 days
Walk Score
Walk Score: 39 / 100 Rank #130 / 259Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 130th out of 259 homes in Florida. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Florida SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

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Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 158
Employees 153
Contractors 5
Staff to resident ratio 1.39:1
9% worse than Florida average
Florida average ratio: 1.52:1 Florida average ratio: 1.52:1See full Florida ranking
Avg staff/day 69
Average shift 7.8 hours
0% compared with Florida average
Florida average: 7.9 hours Florida average shift: 7.9 hoursSee full Florida ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 49,502

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 17
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.3 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 24
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.6 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 66
Average shift length Info 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.

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

0.7%

359 contractor hours this quarter

Occupational Therapy Aide: 2 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 2 Medical Director: 1

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant6606622,11092100%7.5
Licensed Practical Nurse240247,61392100%8.6
Registered Nurse170174,79492100%9.3
Physical Therapy Aide6062,3698997%7.5
Dietitian6061,6148997%7.6
RN Director of Nursing4041,5826672%7.2
Speech Language Pathologist6061,4757582%7.2
Physical Therapy Assistant4041,3997784%7.4
Respiratory Therapy Technician6061,3548795%6.6
Mental Health Service Worker2029426672%8
Clinical Nurse Specialist3038806470%8
Qualified Social Worker3036877076%5.8
Administrator1015286672%8
Other Dietary Services Staff2024976672%7.2
Nurse Aide in Training1014526065%7.5
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist1014416470%6.9
Nurse Practitioner1014085155%8
Occupational Therapy Aide0222453033%8.2
Occupational Therapy Assistant0227155%14.1
Medical Director0114433%14.5
66 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
24 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
17 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
6 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 97%
6 Dietitian
% of Days 97%
4 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 72%
6 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 82%
4 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 84%
6 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 95%
2 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 72%
3 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 70%
3 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 76%
1 Administrator
% of Days 72%
2 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 72%
1 Nurse Aide in Training
% of Days 65%
1 Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
% of Days 70%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 55%
2 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 33%
2 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 5%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 3%

Penalties and 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

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 4.2
43% better than Florida average

Florida average: 7.4

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 8.2
34% better than Florida average

Florida average: 12.4

Long-stay resident measures
Significantly above average Florida avg: 4.5 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 6.6%
37% better than Florida average

Florida average: 10.5%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 10.6%
18% better than Florida average

Florida average: 12.9%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 7.5%
45% better than Florida average

Florida average: 13.5%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 1.3%
52% better than Florida average

Florida average: 2.6%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 2.3%
58% better than Florida average

Florida average: 5.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.7%
26% better than Florida average

Florida average: 0.9%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 0.4%
93% better than Florida average

Florida average: 6.0%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 2.8%
16% better than Florida average

Florida average: 3.3%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 11.8%
47% worse than Florida average

Florida average: 8.0%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
In line with Florida average

Florida average: 97.7%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
In line with Florida average

Florida average: 99.2%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.42
32% better than Florida average

Florida average: 2.10

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 0.97
18% better than Florida average

Florida average: 1.18

Short-stay resident measures
Significantly above average Florida avg: 3.1 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.9%
6% better than Florida average

Florida average: 94.0%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.2%
18% better than Florida average

Florida average: 1.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
6% better than Florida average

Florida average: 94.7%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 23.2%
11% better than Florida average

Florida average: 26.2%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 10.4%
12% worse than Florida average

Florida average: 9.3%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.2%
70% better than Florida average

Florida average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 71.9%
34% better than Florida average

Florida average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 61.6%
22% better than Florida average

Florida average: 50.6%

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

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 114
Medicare
27
23.7% of residents
Medicaid
56
49.1% of residents
Private pay or other
31
27.2% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Family Member Group

Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Family Council

Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$25.2M
Profit
$1.6M
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$25.2M Rank #67 / 256Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 67th out of 256 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Florida SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Profit
$1.6M
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations. Rank #113 / 256Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 113th 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.
$8.6M
34.1% of revenue Rank #211 / 256Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 211th out of 256 homes in Florida. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Florida average. Well-run Florida SNFs typically land around 49–56% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$15.0M
Total costs $23.5M

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Places of interest near Life Care Center of Melbourne

Address 0.7 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Melbourne's city center to Life Care Center of Melbourne's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.26 miles to nearest hospital (Circles of Care)

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Financial Assistance for
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Life Care Center of Melbourne is located in Melbourne, 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

Compare Nursing Home around Melbourne

The information below is reported by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).

4 facilities compared · CMS & FL Dept. of Health data

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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.

Melbourne120 91.8% +9%3.83 -43%-5%$0153.0-108A+ 25 Patricia Foster$15.3M$6.8M44.6%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.

Melbourne120 95.6% +13%3.81 -9%-6%$0124.0-116- 39 Dana Delena$25.2M$8.6M34.1%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 -9%+22%$8.6k344.92140C+ 79 Denise Caiati$19.3M$10.8M56.1%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.

Melbourne179 92.3% +10%3.73 -17%-8%$74.4k163.23171- 34 Cazzie King$19.2M$9.8M51.1%105673

Frequently Asked Questions about Life Care Center of Melbourne

Is Life Care Center of Melbourne in a walkable area?

Life Care Center of Melbourne has a walk score of 39. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the occupancy rate at Life Care Center of Melbourne?

Life Care Center of Melbourne's occupancy is 95.6%.

What is the phone number of Life Care Center of Melbourne?

(321) 727-0984 will put you in contact with the team at Life Care Center of Melbourne.

Is Life Care Center of Melbourne Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Yes — Life Care Center of Melbourne is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.

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