Life Care Center of Melbourne

Name: Life Care Center of Melbourne
Address: 606 E SHERIDAN RD, Melbourne, FL, 32901, US
Telephone: 3217270984

606 E Sheridan Rd, Melbourne, FL 32901 · Brevard County · 120 certified beds · avg 117 residents/day · certified since Mar 1, 1976

Part of chain: LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA (194 facilities, chain avg rating 3.4★)

4/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

3.74

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

Health inspection rating: ★★★★☆4/5 · CMS overall rating: 5/5

The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.

All citations in the current public record (12)

CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
Sep 25, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not allow residents to take their own medications when a clinical review showed they could do so safely. Residents have this right if their care team determines it's appropriate.
Sep 25, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not run an ongoing quality assurance committee that reviews care problems and creates plans to fix them.
May 9, 2024	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.
May 9, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not allow residents to take their own medications when a clinical review showed they could do so safely. Residents have this right if their care team determines it's appropriate.
May 9, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not coordinate resident assessments with the state's pre-admission screening program for mental illness and intellectual disabilities, or failed to refer residents for the special services they need.
May 9, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not create and follow a basic care plan covering a new resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of admission. The first days are when a new resident is most vulnerable.
May 9, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility provided care that did not meet professional standards of quality — the accepted standards that nurses and other clinicians are expected to follow.
May 9, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not try to gradually reduce doses of mood- and mind-altering medications or use non-drug approaches first, as required, or used 'as needed' psychiatric drugs without proper limits.
May 9, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not protect residents' personal information or did not keep complete, accurate medical records that meet professional standards.
Feb 8, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not allow residents to take their own medications when a clinical review showed they could do so safely. Residents have this right if their care team determines it's appropriate.
Feb 8, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide the help residents need with basic daily activities — like bathing, dressing, eating, and using the bathroom — for residents who cannot do these things on their own.
Feb 8, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals.

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections decreased between the last two inspection cycles (7 → 2).

Year	Citations	Worst severity that year
2023	3	D
2024	7	E
2025	2	D

Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.

Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)

No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

Measure	This facility	Florida avg	U.S. avg	Where it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)	3.74	4.03	3.95	bottom 37% in Florida; bottom 49% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	0.64	0.76	0.69	bottom 46% in Florida; top 43% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	3.33	3.68	3.50	bottom 25% in Florida; bottom 49% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.40	0.53	0.48	bottom 41% in Florida; top 48% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	26.5	41.4	45.8	top 15% in Florida; top 9% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	27.8	46.0	42.9	top 17% in Florida; top 25% in the U.S.

Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 3.59, RN 0.62, weekend 3.20. Staffing rating: 4/5.

Self-reported quality measures

Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.

Quality measures rating: 5/5 · long-stay residents: 5/5 · short-stay residents: 5/5

Who owns this facility

For profit - Corporation

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
Cross, Cindy	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	10/12/2000
Delena, Dana	Individual	W-2 Managing Employee	NOT APPLICABLE	07/25/2018
Life Care Centers of America, INC.	Organization	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	11/29/2000
Thurmond, Joan	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	10/12/2000

Questions to ask on your visit

Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

"If my family member is able to manage their own medications, would you allow it, and how is that decided?"
"How does your quality committee work, and can you give an example of a problem it recently identified and fixed?"
"Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
"How do you identify and arrange specialized services for residents with mental health conditions or disabilities?"
"What does the care plan for a brand-new resident cover in the first 48 hours, and who writes it?"
"Can you tell me what this citation involved and what steps you took to bring care back up to standard?"
"What is your approach to psychiatric medications — how do you try non-drug options first and work to reduce doses over time?"
"How do you keep residents' medical records accurate, complete, and secure?"
"What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
"Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)

Facility	Distance	City	Overall	Inspection
Melbourne Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center	0.2 mi	Melbourne, FL	★☆☆☆☆	1/5
Avante at Melbourne INC	0.7 mi	Melbourne, FL	★★☆☆☆	1/5
Melbourne Terrace Rehabilitation Center	2.3 mi	Melbourne, FL	★★★★☆	3/5
West Melbourne Health & Rehabilitation Center	2.7 mi	West Melbourne, FL	★★☆☆☆	2/5
Atlantic Shores Nursing and Rehab Center	3.1 mi	Melbourne, FL	★★★★☆	4/5
Indian River Center	3.8 mi	West Melbourne, FL	★★☆☆☆	2/5
Nursing & Rehabilitation Center of Melbourne	4.6 mi	Melbourne, FL	★★☆☆☆	2/5
Anchor Care & Rehabilitation Center	4.8 mi	Palm Bay, FL	★★★★☆	4/5
Aviata at Palm Bay	5.1 mi	Palm Bay, FL	★★★★☆	4/5
Life Care Center of Palm Bay	6.2 mi	Palm Bay, FL	★★★★★	4/5

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 105291.

The Care File

Visit checklist — Life Care Center of Melbourne

606 E Sheridan Rd, Melbourne, FL 32901 · 3217270984

Health inspection rating 4/5 · CMS overall 5/5· Fines (3y): $0

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "If my family member is able to manage their own medications, would you allow it, and how is that decided?"
☐ "How does your quality committee work, and can you give an example of a problem it recently identified and fixed?"
☐ "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
☐ "How do you identify and arrange specialized services for residents with mental health conditions or disabilities?"
☐ "What does the care plan for a brand-new resident cover in the first 48 hours, and who writes it?"
☐ "Can you tell me what this citation involved and what steps you took to bring care back up to standard?"
☐ "What is your approach to psychiatric medications — how do you try non-drug options first and work to reduce doses over time?"
☐ "How do you keep residents' medical records accurate, complete, and secure?"
☐ "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
☐ "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 105291 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)