Life Care Center of Melbourne

Nursing Home · Melbourne, FL

CMS overall rating 5/5 For profit - Corporation

CMS certification number105291

Contact & location

606 E Sheridan RD
Melbourne, FL 32901
Brevard County
Phone
(321) 727-0984
ZIP code
32901 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
120
Residents per day
116.9 (97% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal name
Melwood Nursing Center, LLC.
Chain
Life Care Centers of America (194 facilities, avg 3.4★)
Medicare certified since
March 1, 1976
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Both council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.3
Health inspections★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.9
Staffing★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.3
Quality measures★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 4.2
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.59 (state 3.82 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.62 (state 0.73 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.86 (state 0.78 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.11 (state 2.31 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.20 (state 3.49 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
26.5 (state 41.4 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
27.8 (state 46.0 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
September 25, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
2.0 (state 7.1 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
12 health · 3 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-09-25 Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
F0554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-10-27
2025-09-25 Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
F0867 · Administration Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-10-27
2024-05-09 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-05-24
2024-05-09 Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
F0554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-05-24
2024-05-09 Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
F0644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-05-24
2024-05-09 Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
F0655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-05-24
2024-05-09 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-05-24
2024-05-09 Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-05-24
2024-05-09 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-05-24
2023-02-08 Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
F0554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-03-03
2023-02-08 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-03-03
2023-02-08 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-03-03

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Cross, Cindy (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Thurmond, Joan (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Life Care Centers of America, INC. (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Delena, Dana (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Life Care Center of Melbourne?

Life Care Center of Melbourne has a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.3-star average in Florida.

How many beds does Life Care Center of Melbourne have?

It has 120 certified beds and cares for about 117 residents per day.

Has Life Care Center of Melbourne been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Who owns Life Care Center of Melbourne?

It is part of Life Care Centers of America and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Life Care Center of Melbourne?

(321) 727-0984. The facility is located at 606 E Sheridan RD, Melbourne, FL 32901.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.