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Melbourne Terrace Rehabilitation Center
251 Florida Ave, 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.
Certified for 179 beds, Melbourne Terrace Rehabilitation Center serves Melbourne in Brevard County, Florida and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1989.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Florida median of 3; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 3 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 9 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (6, 3, 0 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 5.0 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 15.8.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $16K.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.2 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), close to the Florida median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 42.2%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Brevard Co. median | Florida median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 9 | 22 | 18 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 5.0 | 15.9 | 15.8 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.2 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 42.2% | 41.6% | 41.8% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $15,646 | $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: 5 Dec 2024, 13 Apr 2023.
Severity mix: J ×2 D ×4 E ×2 F ×1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Dec 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 5 Jan 2025 |
| 5 Dec 2024 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | E | Standard survey | 5 Jan 2025 |
| 5 Dec 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 5 Jan 2025 |
| 5 Dec 2024 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 5 Jan 2025 |
| 5 Dec 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 5 Jan 2025 |
| 5 Dec 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 5 Jan 2025 |
| 19 Sep 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | Complaint investigation | 20 Aug 2024 |
| 19 Sep 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 20 Aug 2024 |
| 13 Apr 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 15 May 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sep 2024 | Fine | $7,823 | |
| 19 Sep 2024 | Fine | $7,823 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Florida average. Turnover: nursing staff 42.2%, RNs 30.4%; 3 administrators 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 | 4.2% | 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 | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.3% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.7% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 6.5% | 7.7% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.1% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 2.2% | 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, limited liability company. Legal business name: Melbourne Terrace Rcc, Llc. Chain: Clear Choice Healthcare (8 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital One Na | 5% or greater mortgage interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/05/2019 |
| Clear Choice Health Care LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2007 |
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 |
| 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 |
All 21 facilities in Brevard County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Melbourne Terrace Rehabilitation Center been cited for?
9 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Florida median is 18 per facility.
Has Melbourne Terrace Rehabilitation Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $16K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Melbourne Terrace Rehabilitation Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.2 hours per resident per day against a Florida median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Melbourne Terrace Rehabilitation Center?
It is part of the Clear Choice Healthcare chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Clear Choice Health Care LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Melbourne Terrace Rehabilitation Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 5 Dec 2024; the most recent standard health survey was 5 Dec 2024.
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.