Melbourne Terrace Rehabilitation Center
251 FLORIDA AVE, Melbourne, FL, 32901 · 3217253990
Nursing HomeMedicare CertifiedMedicaid CertifiedUpdated 2026-05-16
4.0
★★★★☆
Overall Rating
Health Inspection
3.0
Staffing
4.0
Quality Measures
5.0
179
Licensed Beds
4.0
Staffing Rating
Melbourne Terrace Rehabilitation Center holds an overall 4-star rating from CMS, which puts it above average compared to nursing homes nationwide. That composite score is shaped by three separate ratings, each measuring something different. The health inspection rating sits at 3 stars, meaning the facility's citation history from state inspections is right around average - not a red flag, but worth asking the facility about any recent findings. Staffing comes in at 4 stars, which tells you nurses are spending more time with residents than you'd typically see elsewhere, and that generally translates to more attentive day-to-day care. The standout here is the quality measures rating, a perfect 5 stars, meaning the facility ranks much higher than average across 15 clinical indicators - things like how well residents maintain their mobility, avoid infections, or manage pain.
The way these pieces fit together matters for families. CMS weighs all three categories when calculating the overall score, so a strong performance in staffing and quality measures helped carry Melbourne Terrace to a 4-star overall even with an average health inspection score. In plain terms, this is a facility where residents appear to be getting good hands-on care with solid health outcomes, and the inspection history isn't a concern - it's just not a particular strength. For most families, that's a reassuring picture.
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Questions to ask when visiting
1. How many residents does each certified nursing assistant typically care for during the day shift, and does that number change at night or on weekends?
2. How often do residents get the same caregivers assigned to them, and what is your current staff turnover rate?
3. Can you walk me through exactly what happens if a resident falls or has a medical emergency in the middle of the night?
4. How does the facility handle a resident who needs more help than usual, for example after a hospital stay or a health setback, and who makes that call?
5. What does a typical day look like for a resident who does not want to join group activities, and how do staff make sure that person still has social contact and something meaningful to do?
6. Can I see the most recent state inspection report, and can you tell me what the facility has done to address any findings listed in it?
For more guidance on evaluating facilities, see our guide to [questions to ask when choosing a Florida nursing home](/blog/questions-to-ask-before-choosing-a-nursing-home-in-florida).
About CMS Star Ratings
CMS assigns 1–5 star ratings to Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing homes based on three domains: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. The overall rating is a weighted composite.
A 5-star overall rating does not guarantee excellence in every domain — inspect each sub-rating independently. Data is updated quarterly.
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Data sourced from CMS Care Compare. Last updated via nightly pipeline.