Melbourne Terrace Rehabilitation Center
Melbourne, FL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 105635) · 179 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 2 totaling $15,646
Phone: (321) 725-3990 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Melbourne Terrace Rehabilitation Center has an overall CMS rating of 4 stars, above the Florida state average of 3.27 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Melbourne Terrace Rehabilitation Center reports 4.17 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.59 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 42.2%.
Melbourne Terrace Rehabilitation Center has 2 federal fines on record totaling $15,646.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed under the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Melbourne Terrace Rehabilitation Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Melbourne, Brevard County, Florida, first approved for certification on February 9, 1989. The facility is certified for 179 beds and reports an average of 168.5 residents. It is operated under a for-profit, limited liability company structure and is part of the Clear Choice Healthcare chain, which includes 8 facilities with an average chain rating of 3.5 stars. There has been no change in ownership in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Melbourne Terrace holds an overall rating of 4 stars, which is above the Florida state average of 3.27 stars. Its component ratings are: 3 stars for health inspections, 5 stars for quality measures, and 3 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 4.16686 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.58790 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 42.2%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $15,646.00 for this facility, with 0 payment denials on record. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program.
Data reflects information published on CMS Care Compare; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on the Care Compare website 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?
It has an overall rating of 4 stars, above the Florida state average of 3.27 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.16686 hours per resident per day, including 0.58790 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 3 and a nursing turnover rate of 42.2%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $15,646.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not show an abuse icon for this facility and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 179 beds with an average of 168.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company and part of the Clear Choice Healthcare chain, which has 8 facilities averaging 3.5 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on February 9, 1989.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, quality measures, and staffing; this facility scores 4, 3, 5, and 3 stars respectively.
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 (321) 725-3990 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour details; contact the facility directly at (321) 725-3990 for specifics.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/105635?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.