606 E Sheridan Rd, Melbourne, FL 32901 · Brevard County · (321) 727-0984
120 certified beds, about 117 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1976
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 105291 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
At its most recent standard inspection, on September 25, 2025, inspectors cited 2 health deficiencies (the Florida average is 7.1, the national average 9.2).
None of its 12 health citations since February 2023 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.59 hours per resident per day, against 3.82 across Florida and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.62 of those hours.
26.5% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Florida average 41.4%).
CMS links it to Life Care Centers of America, an affiliated group of 194 nursing homes.
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 12 health citations on file.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to conduct medication self-administration assessment to ensure safety for 3 of 3 residents reviewed for self-administration of medications, of a total sample of 41 residents, (#8, #86 & #113).1. Resident #8 was initially admitted to the facility on [DATE] and readmitted on [DATE] with diagnoses that included cerebral palsy, acute kidney failure, unspecified glaucoma, type 2 diabetes mellitus, blindness to the left eye and dysphagia. A review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) admission Five-day assessment with assessment reference date (ARD) of 6/19/25 revealed resident # 8 had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) Score of 14 out of 15 which indicated she was cognitively intact. The MDS assessment revealed the resident had no behaviors, nor rejection of care and her vision was highly impaired. [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure the Quality Assessment & Assurance (QAA) / Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) committee conducted performance improvement activities to ensure prior improvement measures were sustained.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure blood glucose monitors were cleaned and disinfected appropriately between resident use to prevent the potential for transmission of blood borne pathogens on 1 of 3 Units, (Unit 200), failed to ensure appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) was donned as required prior to room entry for 1 of 1 resident on Transmission Based Precautions (TBP), (#165), failed to ensure indwelling catheter drainage bag was kept off the floor to prevent the potential of infection for 1 of 1 resident reviewed for indwelling catheter, (#165), and failed to ensure proper handling of glassware by staff during dining, of a total sample of 41 residents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure an evaluation for self-administration of medication was completed, failed to obtain a physician's order for self-administration of medications, and failed to ensure medications were stored securely at the resident's bedside for 1 of 5 residents reviewed for choices, of a total sample of 41 residents, (#51).
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to refer a resident with a newly evident mental disorder for Level II Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASARR) evaluation and determination for 4 of 4 residents reviewed for PASARR, of a total sample of 41 residents, (#24, #47, #59 and #93).
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to develop a baseline care plan for nutrition in the required timeframe for 1 of 4 residents reviewed for nutrition, of a total sample of 41 residents, (#165).
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to identify an accurate diagnosis for anti-psychotic medication use for 1 of 5 residents reviewed for unnecessary medications, of a total sample of 41 residents, (#71).
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to indicate the duration of as needed (PRN) anti-anxiety/anxiolytic medications for 1 of 5 residents reviewed for unnecessary medications and psychotropic medications, of a total sample of 41 residents, (#47).
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure documentation in the medical record was complete and accurate according to accepted professional standards and practices regarding self-administration of medications for 1 of 5 residents reviewed for choices, of a total sample of 41 residents, (#51).
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure proper administration of medications for 1 resident assessed for self-administration of medications of a total sample of 33 residents (#84). Findings Resident #84's medical record reflected an admission date of 3/20/22 and diagnoses including heart failure, cardiomyopathy, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and anxiety. The resident's quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment with Assessment Reference Date of 12/23/22 revealed the resident's cognition was intact with a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 15/15. The assessment noted the resident required supervision with assistance of one person for toileting and bathing. On 2/07/23 at 9:08 AM, resident #84 sat on the side of her bed with her overbed table in front of her with medications spread out on the table. [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to assist a dependent resident with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) care related to the cleaning of nails for 1 resident reviewed for ADL care of a total sample of 33 residents (#176).
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to change wound dressing per physician orders for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for skin conditions of a total sample of 33 residents (#104).
3 fire safety citations on file: 1 on May 9, 2024, 2 on February 8, 2023.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.59 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.62 | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.20 | 3.49 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.11 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.86 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 26.5% | 41.4% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 27.8% | 46.0% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.68 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 3.75 on weekdays and 3.20 on weekends, 15% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.58 in April to June 2025 to 3.59 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.59 | 0.62 | 3.75 | 3.20 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 117 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.56 | 0.57 | 3.70 | 3.19 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 116 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.57 | 0.58 | 3.73 | 3.18 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 116 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.58 | 0.65 | 3.73 | 3.19 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 116 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Florida, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.76 | 0.70 | 3.90 | 3.44 | 1.1% | 0.2% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Staff pay reports
No staff pay figure for this home has passed review yet. A figure appears only after at least 5 reports from at least 3 different people, sent over at least 60 days, have passed review. If you work here, your report helps start one.
| Job | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida, all employers | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $18.03 | $17.33 to $20.34 | 96,960 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $29.70 | $28.14 to $31.11 | 38,620 |
| Registered nurses | $40.48 | $37.82 to $48.64 | 229,940 |
| United States, nursing care facilities | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $20.67 | $17.91 to $22.55 | 534,270 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $33.86 | $30.05 to $37.40 | 188,210 |
| Registered nurses | $41.11 | $37.85 to $47.68 | 142,270 |
Hourly wages; the middle half runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. BLS has no separate estimate for medication aides. These are survey estimates for whole occupations, not figures for any one home.
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Florida | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.2 | 8.7 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.7 | 2.5 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.9 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.8 | 9.5 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.3 | 4.5 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 12.7 | 8.6 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 25.6 | 26.1 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 9.3 | 9.1 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.0 | 2.1 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 1.8 |
For a stay to recover after a hospital visit, these are the results CMS publishes for Life Care Center of Melbourne's Medicare short-stay residents. On returning residents home or to the community, CMS rates it better than the national rate (61.6% of residents, after adjusting for how sick they were). How to read these, and what Medicare pays for.
61.6% this home
Better than the national rate
US median of homes 51.5% · Florida: 169 better, 109 worse
Rate of successful return to home or community from a SNF (risk-standardized discharge to community rate). Higher is better. October 2022 to September 2024. 486 eligible stays.
13.1% this home
Worse than the national rate
US median of homes 10.7% · Florida: 2 better, 35 worse
Rate of potentially preventable hospital readmissions 30 days after discharge from a SNF (risk-standardized rate). Lower is better. October 2022 to September 2024. 592 eligible stays.
7.0% this home
No different from the national rate
US median of homes 7.1% · Florida: 6 better, 21 worse
Percentage of infections residents got during their SNF stay that resulted in hospitalization (risk-standardized rate). Lower is better. October 2023 to September 2024. 355 eligible stays.
86.9% this home
Median of homes: Florida55.1% · US 56.6%
Percentage of residents who are at or above an expected ability to care for themselves and move around at discharge. Higher is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 237 residents counted.
0.9% this home
Median of homes: Florida0.6% · US 0.0%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience one or more falls with major injury during their SNF stay. Lower is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 428 residents counted.
0.5% this home
Median of homes: Florida1.3% · US 1.7%
Percentage of residents with pressure ulcers or pressure injuries that are new or worsened (adjusted rate). Lower is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 428 residents counted.
94.4% this home
Median of homes: Florida97.7% · US 98.7%
Percentage of residents where the SNF provided a current medication list to the resident, family, and/or caregiver at final discharge. Higher is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 90 residents counted.
Source: CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Quality Reporting Program - Provider Data, released 2026-09-30. Better, no different and worse are CMS's own comparisons with the national rate, after adjusting for how sick residents were. Medians of homes and the state counts are worked out by us from the same file.
Legal business name: MELWOOD NURSING CENTER, LLC.. CMS links this home to Life Care Centers of America, a group of 194 nursing homes averaging 3.4 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delena, Dana | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 07/25/2018 | |
| Cross, Cindy | Corporate officer | Individual | 10/12/2000 | |
| Thurmond, Joan | Corporate officer | Individual | 10/12/2000 | |
| Life Care Centers of America, Inc. | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 11/29/2000 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
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