The Brookshire

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.

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135-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

Walk Score: 50 / 100

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

About this community

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility

StatusLicensed

IssuanceAugust 11, 2025

ExpirationAugust 10, 2027

CountyBrevard

License Number7354

The Brookshire is legally operated by Melbourne Fl Opco Llc, and administrated by Dana Jarrett.

Profit StatusFor-Profit

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.

Creole English Spanish

Since 2022 · 4 years of data 177 citations 102 inspections 32 fines $83.4K fined

Inspection Score

21 points below the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Legal Actions Formal stipulations and orders filed by Florida regulators against this facility, including fines and total monetary penalties.

This Facility FL Average vs. FL Avg

Fines Total number of fines issued.
32
vs 5 avg
↑ 540% higher than FL avg
Total amount fined Total dollar amount of fines issued.
$83.4k
vs $11.6k
↑ 617% higher than FL avg

Data reflects the most recent 4 years (since 2022).

Inspection Scorecard 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.

Since 2023 vs. Florida state average

Overall vs. FL average

Latest Inspection September 9, 2025 Standard

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	FL Average	vs. FL Avg
Total citations Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	177	33	This facility has 436% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (177 vs. FL avg 33).↑ 436% worse Rank #918 / 919 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 918th out of 919 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among 919 comparable communities in the ranking pool.
Citations per year Average citations per year since 2023.	59	11	This facility has 436% more citations per year than a typical Florida assisted living residence (59 vs. FL avg 11).↑ 436% worse
Citations per inspection Average citations per inspection.	1.7	1.3	This facility has 31% more citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.7 vs. FL avg 1.3).↑ 31% worse Rank #779 / 919 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 779th out of 919 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Florida average among 919 comparable communities in the ranking pool.

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	FL Average	vs. FL Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.	102	26	This facility has 292% more total inspections than a typical Florida assisted living residence (102 vs. FL avg 26).↑ 292% worse
Inspections with citations Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.	74	16	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 Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.	73%	62%	This facility has 11 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (73% vs. FL avg 62%).↑ 11% worse Rank #739 / 919 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 739th out of 919 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Florida average among 919 comparable communities in the ranking pool.

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

The September 9, 2025 routine inspection cited 22 Class 3 deficiencies across licensure, admissions, resident care, medication, staffing, training, records, and reporting requirements.
Recent inspections from 2023 to 2025 repeatedly found Class 3 deficiencies in resident care rights, staff training, admissions, and medication management with correction dates set in 2024 and 2025.
The September 9, 2025 state-compiled profile showed no substantiated complaints and some deficiencies corrected on site or with plans accepted.

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Activities in this home

Arts and Crafts
Cooking Classes
Dancing
Exercise Classes
Games & Cards
Gardening
Music Programs
Social Events & Outings
Theater & Movies

0.9 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Melbourne's city center to The Brookshire's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.23 miles to nearest hospital (Circles of Care)

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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).

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

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.

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).

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).

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

Benefits

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

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 legal owner and operator of The Brookshire is Melbourne Fl Opco Llc.

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 August 10, 2027.

What payment types does The Brookshire accept?

The Brookshire accepts Insurance and/or HMO, Medicaid, and Other.

Does The Brookshire operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

The Brookshire is registered as a for-profit in FL.

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