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Nursing Homes & Extended Care in Melbourne, FL.

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8 licensed nursing homes in Melbourne, FL
Updated October 21, 2026
3.4Concerns

MELBOURNE HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER

1415 S HICKORY ST, MELBOURNE, FL 32901

MELBOURNE HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER brings 0.65 RN hours per resident daily. There are 1 federal fine(s) on record — no date context, so worth asking about directly.

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9.7Excellent

LIFE CARE CENTER OF MELBOURNE

606 E SHERIDAN RD, MELBOURNE, FL 32901

LIFE CARE CENTER OF MELBOURNE brings a 5.0-star CMS rating, strong inspection scores (4.0/5), above-average staffing (4.0/5), high quality measure scores (5.0/5), 0.62 RN hours per resident daily, low staff turnover (26%), and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Pressure ulcer rate is 2.2% — under half the national median.

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5.2Mixed

MELBOURNE TERRACE REHABILITATION CENTER

251 FLORIDA AVE, MELBOURNE, FL 32901

MELBOURNE TERRACE REHABILITATION CENTER brings a 4.0-star CMS rating, and high quality measure scores (5.0/5). There are 2 federal fine(s) on record — no date context, so worth asking about directly.

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4.8Mixed

AVANTE AT MELBOURNE INC

1420 SOUTH OAK STREET, MELBOURNE, FL 32901

AVANTE AT MELBOURNE INC brings high quality measure scores (5.0/5), and low staff turnover (36%). There are 2 federal fine(s) on record — no date context, so worth asking about directly.

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5.9Mixed

NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER OF MELBOURNE

3033 SARNO RD, MELBOURNE, FL 32934

NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER OF MELBOURNE brings above-average staffing (4.0/5), high quality measure scores (4.0/5), and low staff turnover (24%). There are 1 federal fine(s) on record — no date context, so worth asking about directly.

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7.3Solid

ATLANTIC SHORES NURSING AND REHAB CENTER

4251 STACK BLVD, MELBOURNE, FL 32901

ATLANTIC SHORES NURSING AND REHAB CENTER brings a 4.0-star CMS rating, strong inspection scores (4.0/5), high quality measure scores (4.0/5), and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Falls with major injury rate is 5.3% — above the national median of about 3%.

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6.8Solid

WEST MELBOURNE HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER

2125 WEST NEW HAVEN AVE, WEST MELBOURNE, FL 32904

WEST MELBOURNE HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER brings above-average staffing (4.0/5), high quality measure scores (4.0/5), and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Long-stay antipsychotic rate is just 5% — well below the national median of about 14%.

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2.9Concerns

INDIAN RIVER CENTER

7201 GREENBORO DR, WEST MELBOURNE, FL 32904

INDIAN RIVER CENTER brings above-average staffing (4.0/5). There are 1 federal fine(s) on record — no date context, so worth asking about directly.

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How many licensed nursing homes are in Melbourne, FL?
8 licensed nursing homes in Melbourne, FL, drawn from federal CMS records and state licensing data.
How does Palmelle rank these nursing homes?
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What is the Palmelle Clarity Score?
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