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Nursing homes in Brevard County, Florida
Brevard County, Florida, has 21 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 2,803 certified beds.
52% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (34%). Inspectors recorded 493 health deficiencies over three cycles, 17.6 per 100 beds against 16.1 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $801K across 27 fines.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Brevard County | Florida | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 21 | 694 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 52% | 34% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 17.6 | 16.1 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $801K | $17M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life Care Center of Melbourne | Melbourne | 120 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 10.0 | — | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Life Care Center of Palm Bay | Palm Bay | 141 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 5.7 | — | 9 Jan 2025 |
| Anchor Care & Rehabilitation Center | Palm Bay | 120 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 13.3 | $15K | 12 Jun 2025 |
| Atlantic Shores Nursing and Rehab Center | Melbourne | 120 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 15 | 12.5 | — | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Aviata At Palm Bay | Palm Bay | 120 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 18 | 15.0 | $22K | 6 Mar 2025 |
| Melbourne Terrace Rehabilitation Center | Melbourne | 179 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 5.0 | $16K | 5 Dec 2024 |
| Royal Oaks Nursing and Rehab Center | Titusville | 120 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 7.5 | — | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Solaris Healthcare Merritt Island | Merritt Island | 180 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 22 | 12.2 | — | 22 Aug 2024 |
| The Terrace At Courtenay Springs | Merritt Island | 80 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 25 | 31.3 | — | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Viera Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center | Viera | 114 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 18 | 15.8 | $35K | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Avante At Melbourne Inc | Melbourne | 110 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 38 | 34.5 | $88K | 28 Jul 2025 |
| Indian River Center | West Melbourne | 179 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 8.9 | $74K | 15 Mar 2025 |
| Nursing & Rehabilitation Center of Melbourne | Melbourne | 167 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 41 | 24.6 | $7K | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Rockledge Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center | Rockledge | 107 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 32 | 29.9 | — | 3 Apr 2025 |
| Titusville Rehabilitation & Nursing Center | Titusville | 157 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 31 | 19.7 | $17K | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Viera Del Mar Health and Rehabilitation Center | Viera | 131 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 40 | 30.5 | $93K | 1 May 2026 |
| West Melbourne Health & Rehabilitation Center | West Melbourne | 180 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 37 | 20.6 | — | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Melbourne Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center | Melbourne | 138 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 22 | 15.9 | $40K | 6 Mar 2025 |
| Space Coast Healthcare and Rehabilitation Centerabuse icon | Merritt Island | 120 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 39 | 32.5 | $129K | 2 Aug 2025 |
| Sunrise Point Health and Rehabilitation Centerabuse icon | Rockledge | 100 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 16 | 16.0 | $252K | 30 Oct 2025 |
| Vista Manor Healthcare and Rehabilitation Centerabuse icon | Titusville | 120 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 29 | 24.2 | $13K | 18 Apr 2026 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | 26 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 24 |
| F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | 23 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 21 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 20 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 20 |
| Non profit | 1 |
Chains present: Sovereign Healthcare Holdings (2), Aston Health (2), Life Care Centers Of America (2), Excelsior Care Group (2), Avante Centers (1), Aviata Health Group (1), Clear Choice Healthcare (1), Harborview Health Systems (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Brevard County, Florida?
21 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 2,803 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Brevard County have the highest CMS ratings?
Life Care Center of Melbourne (5 stars), Life Care Center of Palm Bay (5 stars), Anchor Care & Rehabilitation Center (4 stars)
How do Brevard County nursing homes compare with Florida?
52% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 34% statewide; citations run at 17.6 per 100 beds against 16.1 statewide.