Villa Lea At Viera
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Nursing Home · Melbourne, FL

Villa Lea At Viera

Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Nursing Home · Melbourne, FL

Overview of Villa Lea at Viera

Enjoy every moment of your best years with the idyllic senior living community of Villa Lea at Viera in Jacques Drive, Melbourne, FL, providing assisted living. With its dedication to enhancing seniors’ wellness, the community also offers nursing and rehabilitation services. A team of reliable and well-trained professionals handles seniors’ daily living activities and utilizes a medication documentation system to ensure they are well-cared for.

Celebrate your milestones with friends and gain meaningful experience through a jam-packed calendar of enriching activities and stimulating programs. Hospice coordination is also available to guide seniors and families with end-of-life journeys. Villa Lea at Viera is a haven for seniors aiming to maximize their independence with top-tier care and assistance.

Bed community size
6-bed community Rank #930 / 1074Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 930th out of 1074 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Florida facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 8 / 100 Rank #1301 / 1486Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1301st out of 1486 homes in Florida. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Florida facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusLicensed
IssuanceFebruary 27, 2025
ExpirationFebruary 26, 2027
CountyBrevard
License Number13964

Ownership & Operating Entity

Villa Lea At Viera is legally operated by Villa Lea Inc, and administered by Karim Mezari.

Profit StatusFor-profit

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
Staff-to-Resident Ratio: 3:6

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsCompanionship, Transportation, Meal Preparation, Cooking, Errands, Shopping, Mobility Assistance, Planned activities and outgoings

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Inspection History

In Florida, the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) is the primary authority that conducts unannounced inspections and completes official health quality reports for all healthcare facilities.

Since 2025 · 1 year of data 1 citation 1 inspection
We don't publish a score for assisted living residences with fewer than three inspections on record. This would unfairly reward providers with limited inspection history or those that have not been operating long enough to be cited.

Inspection score unavailable

Not enough inspection history to generate a score.

Average score for Florida assisted living residences: B 83/100

Inspection score not available. Not enough inspection history to score against the Florida benchmark.

Inspection Scorecard Info 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 2025 vs. Florida state average
Overall vs. FL average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 4 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Total citations (97% below)
• Citations per year (97% below)
• Citations per inspection (23% below)
• Total inspections (96% below)
Latest Inspection February 19, 2025 Original Licensing

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityFL Averagevs. FL Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 133 This facility has 97% fewer total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1 vs. FL avg 33).↓ 97% better Rank #16 / 919 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 16th 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. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2025. 133 This facility has 97% fewer citations per year than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1 vs. FL avg 33).↓ 97% better
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 11.3 This facility has 23% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1 vs. FL avg 1.3).↓ 23% better Rank #167 / 919 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 167th 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. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityFL Averagevs. FL Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 126 This facility has 96% fewer total inspections than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1 vs. FL avg 26).↓ 96% better

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

  • VILLA LEA AT VIERA was inspected on 2025-02-19, with no reported deficiencies cited during this latest assessment. The facility has undergone a total of 1 inspection to date, with none resulting in identified issues. This initial licensure inspection is the only type conducted thus far. No common themes emerged from the inspection results. As there were no noted corrections required, no information on improvements or changes implemented at the facility is available.

What does this home offer?

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Room Sizes: Private / Semi-Private Rooms

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Staff to Resident Ratio: 3:6

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Building Type: Single-story

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Places of interest near Villa Lea At Viera

Address 1922 Jacques Dr, Melbourne, Fl 32940, Usa

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

The Fountains of Melbourne
AL
NH
IL
Melbourne
120
Facility 120
FL AVG 89
Rank #256 / 1074
Yes
25
Facility 25
FL AVG 40
Rank #992 / 1486
Krc Melbourne, Limited Partnership
75
Facility 75
FL AVG 83
Rank #657 / 876
35
62.9%
Facility 62.9%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #576 / 919
40
Facility 40
FL AVG 33
Rank #612 / 919
1.1
Facility 1.1
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #331 / 919
For-Profit$8,300Danielle Marie Broderick1 Bed / 2 BedA+
Villa Lea At Viera
AL
IL
MC
NH
Melbourne (Six Mile Creek)
6
Facility 6
FL AVG 89
Rank #930 / 1074
No
8
Facility 8
FL AVG 40
Rank #1301 / 1486
Villa Lea Inc-1
0%
Facility 0%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #1 / 919
1
Facility 1
FL AVG 33
Rank #16 / 919
1.0
Facility 1.0
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #167 / 919
For-Profit-Karim Mezari--

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Florida

Villa Lea At Viera is located in Melbourne, Florida.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in 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

Frequently Asked Questions about Villa Lea At Viera

What neighborhood is Villa Lea At Viera in?

Villa Lea At Viera is in the Six Mile Creek neighborhood of Melbourne.

Who is the owner of Villa Lea At Viera?

Villa Lea At Viera is legally operated by Villa Lea Inc, and administered by Karim Mezari.

Is Villa Lea At Viera in a walkable area?

Villa Lea At Viera has a walk score of 8. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Villa Lea At Viera?

According to FL state health department records, Villa Lea At Viera's license number is 13964.

When does Villa Lea At Viera's license expire?

According to FL state health department records, Villa Lea At Viera's license expires on February 26, 2027.

Does Villa Lea At Viera operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Villa Lea At Viera is registered as a for-profit in FL.

Who is the administrator of Villa Lea At Viera?

Karim Mezari is the administrator of Villa Lea At Viera.

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