Life Care Center of Melbourne
606 E Sheridan Rd · Melbourne, FL · 32901 · 3217270984
120 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Life Care Centers of America
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.56 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.57 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.19 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 22% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (12 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D September 25, 2025
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected October 27, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 25, 2025
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected October 27, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D May 9, 2024
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected May 24, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 9, 2024
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected May 24, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 9, 2024
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected May 24, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 9, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected May 24, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 9, 2024
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected May 24, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 9, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected May 24, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E May 9, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 24, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 8, 2023
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected March 3, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 8, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected March 3, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 8, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 3, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 105291 · certified since March 1, 1976. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.