Life Care Center Of Melbourne
Melbourne, FL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 105291) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (321) 727-0984 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Life Care Center Of Melbourne holds a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Florida state average of 3.27 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Life Care Center Of Melbourne reports total nurse staffing of 3.58891 hours per resident per day, including 0.61633 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 26.5%.
Life Care Center Of Melbourne has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials reported by CMS. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility and it is not part of CMS's Special Focus program.
About this facility
Life Care Center Of Melbourne is a for-profit nursing home in Melbourne, Brevard County, Florida, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since March 1976. The facility has 120 certified beds and an average daily census of 116.9 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the facility holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Florida state average of 3.27. Its component ratings are: health inspection 4 stars, quality measures 5 stars, and staffing 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.58891 per resident per day, including 0.61633 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 26.5%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility.
There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility in the supplied data, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes with a history of persistent quality problems placed under increased federal oversight.
The facility is part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain, which operates 194 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.4 stars — notably lower than this facility's individual 5-star rating. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly with Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has an overall rating of 5 stars, which is above the Florida state average of 3.27 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.58891 hours per resident per day, including 0.61633 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 4 stars and nursing turnover of 26.5%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon is flagged for this facility, and it is not listed in CMS's Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 120 certified beds and an average daily census of 116.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain, which operates 194 facilities nationally with an average rating of 3.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on March 1, 1976.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which combine to form the overall score; this facility scores 4, 4, and 5 stars respectively with an overall of 5 stars.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service offerings; contact the facility at 3217270984 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 3217270984 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/105291?state=FL.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.