Melbourne Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center

Melbourne Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 1415 S Hickory St in Melbourne, Florida, within Brevard County. The facility operates 138 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit, individually owned organization. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services assigns this facility an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, reflecting performance across multiple evaluation domains. The health inspection rating stands at 1 out of 5, which is based on findings from standard surveys and complaint investigations conducted by state inspectors. The staffing rating is 4 out of 5, indicating a relatively higher level of nursing staff hours per resident per day compared to national averages. The quality measure rating is also 4 out of 5, reflecting performance on clinical outcome indicators such as rates of hospitalizations, falls, and pressure wounds among residents. The facility holds an active license with the Agency for Health Care Administration. Prospective residents and families are encouraged to review the most recent AHCA survey results for specific inspection findings and complaint history. Melbourne Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center is certified to accept payment through both Medicare and Medicaid programs, making it accessible to residents who qualify under either federal insurance program. As an individually owned, for-profit facility, it may also accept private pay arrangements. Specific insurance plan acceptance and private pay rates should be confirmed directly with the facility's administrative staff. When compared to Florida state averages, this facility presents a mixed profile. The overall 1-star rating falls below the state average, and the 1-star health inspection rating similarly indicates a level of inspection performance that trails typical Florida nursing facilities. However, the staffing and quality measure ratings, both at 4 stars, are above the state average in those specific categories. Florida nursing homes as a whole tend to score near the national median in staffing ratios, so a 4-star staffing rating places this facility above many of its peers within the state. The divergence between strong staffing and quality scores on one hand, and a low health inspection score on the other, reflects the distinct nature of each CMS evaluation category. Health inspection ratings are based on the scope and severity of deficiencies identified during formal surveys, while staffing and quality measures draw from payroll and clinical data. Individuals researching this facility should consider the full range of ratings alongside direct communication with the facility and review of publicly available survey documentation.