Nursing home in Melbourne, Florida
Avante at Melbourne Inc
Medicare and Medicaid
1420 SOUTH OAK STREET, Melbourne, FL 32901
(321) 723-3215
CMS star ratings
CMS gives this nursing home an overall star rating of 2 out of 5. Each rating is compared with the mean of rated nursing homes in Florida (691 for the overall rating) and in the U.S. (14,565). How to read an inspection report.
Overall rating
- This nursing home2
- Florida average3.3 (691 rated)
- U.S. average3.0 (14,565 rated)
Health inspections
- This nursing home1
- Florida average2.9 (691 rated)
- U.S. average2.8 (14,565 rated)
Staffing
- This nursing home3
- Florida average3.3 (686 rated)
- U.S. average2.9 (14,494 rated)
Quality measures
- This nursing home5
- Florida average4.2 (686 rated)
- U.S. average3.6 (14,495 rated)
Health inspections
Most recent standard health inspection (rating cycle 1): Feb 14, 2025. CMS counts 12 health deficiencies in rating cycle 1.
- This nursing home12
- Florida average7.1 (694 with data)
- U.S. average9.2 (14,652 with data)
Rating cycle 1 health deficiencies. Averages include every nursing home with a count in the CMS file; fewer is better.
Deficiencies since Sep 30, 2023
Inspectors cited 26 health deficiencies on 6 inspection dates since Sep 30, 2023. By level of harm: 3 immediate jeopardy, 2 actual harm, 21 potential for harm.
- 3 Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
- 2 Actual harm
- 21 No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
- 0 No actual harm, potential for minimal harm
| Date | Tag | Deficiency | Scope and severity | Inspection type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2025 | F0694 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Aug 28, 2025 |
| Jul 28, 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Aug 28, 2025 |
| Apr 10, 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | G Actual harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction May 10, 2025 |
| Apr 10, 2025 | F0840 | Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service.Administration Deficiencies | G Actual harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction May 10, 2025 |
| Feb 14, 2025 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | F Potential for harm, widespread | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 13, 2025 |
| Feb 14, 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | F Potential for harm, widespread | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 13, 2025 |
| Feb 14, 2025 | F0847 | Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.Administration Deficiencies | F Potential for harm, widespread | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 13, 2025 |
| Feb 14, 2025 | F0865 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.Administration Deficiencies | F Potential for harm, widespread | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 13, 2025 |
| Feb 14, 2025 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.Resident Rights Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 13, 2025 |
| Feb 14, 2025 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.Resident Rights Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 13, 2025 |
Show the other 16 deficiencies
| Date | Tag | Deficiency | Scope and severity | Inspection type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 14, 2025 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.Resident Rights Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 13, 2025 |
| Feb 14, 2025 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 13, 2025 |
| Feb 14, 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 13, 2025 |
| Feb 14, 2025 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 13, 2025 |
| Feb 14, 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 13, 2025 |
| Feb 14, 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 13, 2025 |
| Jun 6, 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jul 6, 2024 |
| Jan 9, 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jan 31, 2024 |
| Jan 9, 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Resident Rights Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jan 31, 2024 |
| Jan 9, 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jan 31, 2024 |
| Nov 17, 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | J Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Dec 16, 2023 |
| Nov 17, 2023 | F0635 | Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | J Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Dec 16, 2023 |
| Nov 17, 2023 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | J Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Dec 16, 2023 |
| Nov 17, 2023 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Dec 16, 2023 |
| Nov 17, 2023 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Dec 16, 2023 |
| Nov 17, 2023 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Dec 16, 2023 |
Staffing
Total nurse staffing
Reported hours per resident per day.
- This nursing home3.60 hours
- Florida average3.82 hours (680 with data)
- U.S. average3.86 hours (14,351 with data)
Registered nurse staffing
Reported hours per resident per day.
- This nursing home0.46 hours
- Florida average0.73 hours (680 with data)
- U.S. average0.69 hours (14,351 with data)
Nursing staff turnover
Share of nursing staff who left during the year, as reported to CMS.
- This nursing home36.0%
- Florida average41.4% (646 with data)
- U.S. average45.8% (13,538 with data)
Penalties
CMS lists 3 penalties for this nursing home: 2 fines totaling $87,952, and 1 payment denial. CMS counts penalties from the last 3 years.
Facility details
| Certified beds | 110 |
|---|---|
| Average residents per day | 91.2 |
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Provider type | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
| Resident and family council | None |
| Automatic sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Chain | Avante Centers (11 facilities) |
| Legal business name | AVANTE AT MELBOURNE, INC. |
| First approved for Medicare and Medicaid | Jul 1, 1989 |
| County | Brevard |
| CMS certification number | 105671 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life Care Center of Melbourne | 120 | For profit - Corporation | ||
| Atlantic Shores Nursing and Rehab Center | 120 | For profit - Limited Liability company | ||
| Melbourne Terrace Rehabilitation Center | 179 | For profit - Limited Liability company | ||
| Nursing & Rehabilitation Center of Melbourne | 167 | For profit - Limited Liability company | ||
| Melbourne Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center | 138 | For profit - Individual |
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| Circles of Care, Inc | Not available | Psychiatric | No |