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Avante At Melbourne Inc
1420 South Oak Street, Melbourne, FL 32901
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Avante At Melbourne Inc, in Melbourne, Florida, is certified for 110 beds under for-profit, corporation ownership and belongs to the Avante Centers chain.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Florida median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 3 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 38 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (12, 13, 13 by cycle, most recent first), 5 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 34.5 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 15.8.
CMS lists 3 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $88K and 1 payment denial.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), close to the Florida median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 36.0%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Brevard Co. median | Florida median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 38 | 22 | 18 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 34.5 | 15.9 | 15.8 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 36.0% | 41.6% | 41.8% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $87,952 | $14,852 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (21 in the county, 694 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Florida average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 14 Feb 2025, 15 Jun 2023.
Severity mix: J ×3 G ×2 D ×24 E ×5 F ×4
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jul 2025 | F0694 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | E | Complaint investigation | 28 Aug 2025 |
| 28 Jul 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Aug 2025 |
| 10 Apr 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation | 10 May 2025 |
| 10 Apr 2025 | F0840 | 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. | G | Complaint investigation | 10 May 2025 |
| 14 Feb 2025 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | F | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2025 |
| 14 Feb 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2025 |
| 14 Feb 2025 | F0847 | Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. | F | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2025 |
| 14 Feb 2025 | F0865 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | F | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2025 |
| 14 Feb 2025 | F0584 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2025 |
| 14 Feb 2025 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2025 |
| 14 Feb 2025 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2025 |
| 14 Feb 2025 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2025 |
| 14 Feb 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2025 |
| 14 Feb 2025 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2025 |
| 14 Feb 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2025 |
| 14 Feb 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2025 |
| 6 Jun 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Complaint investigation | 6 Jul 2024 |
| 9 Jan 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Complaint investigation | 31 Jan 2024 |
| 9 Jan 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 31 Jan 2024 |
| 9 Jan 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 31 Jan 2024 |
| 17 Nov 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | Complaint investigation | 16 Dec 2023 |
| 17 Nov 2023 | F0635 | Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted. | J | Complaint investigation | 16 Dec 2023 |
| 17 Nov 2023 | F0726 | 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. | J | Complaint investigation | 16 Dec 2023 |
| 17 Nov 2023 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Dec 2023 |
| 17 Nov 2023 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Dec 2023 |
| 17 Nov 2023 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Dec 2023 |
| 15 Jun 2023 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Standard survey | 17 Jul 2023 |
| 15 Jun 2023 | F0553 | Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. | D | Standard survey | 17 Jul 2023 |
| 15 Jun 2023 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Standard survey | 17 Jul 2023 |
| 15 Jun 2023 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 17 Jul 2023 |
| 15 Jun 2023 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 17 Jul 2023 |
| 15 Jun 2023 | F0675 | Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs. | D | Standard survey | 17 Jul 2023 |
| 15 Jun 2023 | F0694 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 17 Jul 2023 |
| 15 Jun 2023 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | Standard survey | 17 Jul 2023 |
| 15 Jun 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 17 Jul 2023 |
| 29 Jul 2021 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 31 Aug 2021 |
| 29 Jul 2021 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 31 Aug 2021 |
| 29 Jul 2021 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 31 Aug 2021 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Apr 2025 | Fine | $46,176 | |
| 17 Nov 2023 | Payment denial | — | 34 days |
| 17 Nov 2023 | Fine | $41,776 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Florida average. Turnover: nursing staff 36.0%, RNs 28.6%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Florida median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 3.7% | 7.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.9% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.2% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 1.3% | 7.7% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 7.2% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 5.7% | 7.0% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Avante At Melbourne, Inc.. Chain: Avante Centers (11 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ag Holdings, Inc. | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 08/17/2000 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Brevard County
| 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 |
All 21 facilities in Brevard County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Avante At Melbourne Inc been cited for?
38 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 5 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Florida median is 18 per facility.
Has Avante At Melbourne Inc been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $88K in the period covered, plus 1 payment denial.
How does staffing at Avante At Melbourne Inc compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day against a Florida median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Avante At Melbourne Inc?
It is part of the Avante Centers chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Ag Holdings, Inc.. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Avante At Melbourne Inc last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 28 Jul 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 14 Feb 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.