Avante at Melbourne Inc
1420 South Oak Street · Melbourne, FL · 32901 · 3217233215
110 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Avante Centers
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $46,176 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
Red flags
3 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
2 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.61 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.47 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.34 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 44% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $87,952 |
Inspection citations (39 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E July 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected August 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected August 28, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G April 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected May 10, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G April 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service.
Corrected May 10, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D February 14, 2025
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected March 13, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 14, 2025
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected March 13, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E February 14, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected March 13, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 14, 2025
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected March 13, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 14, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 13, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 14, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected March 13, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 14, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 13, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 14, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected March 13, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F February 14, 2025
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected March 13, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F February 14, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 13, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F February 14, 2025
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Corrected March 13, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F February 14, 2025
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected March 13, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E June 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected July 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected January 31, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 31, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected January 31, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Immediate jeopardy · J November 17, 2023 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected December 16, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J November 17, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.
Corrected December 16, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Immediate jeopardy · J November 17, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected December 16, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D November 17, 2023 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected December 16, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 17, 2023 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected December 16, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| April 10, 2025 | Fine | $46,176 |
| November 17, 2023 | Fine | $41,776 |
| November 17, 2023 | Payment Denial | 34 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 105671 · certified since July 1, 1989. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.