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LIFE CARE CENTER OF MELBOURNE

606 E SHERIDAN RD, MELBOURNE, FL 32901
Score: 91 / 100

Among nursing homes in Florida, Life Care Center Of Melbourne stands out with an A grade and a score of 91 out of 100. It ranks in the 90th percentile statewide, reflecting consistently high performance across CMS quality metrics.

Staffing at Life Care Center Of Melbourne is near the national average, with 3.57 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 12 deficiencies at Life Care Center Of Melbourne. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 40 / 40 pts
5 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 20 / 25 pts
4 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.57 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.58 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.88 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.11 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.18 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.38 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

12
Total Deficiencies
Sep 24, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 12 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0554 Severity D
    Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
    Sep 24, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0867 Severity D
    Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
    Sep 24, 2025 · Administration Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity E
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    May 8, 2024 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0554 Severity D
    Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
    May 8, 2024 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0644 Severity D
    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
    May 8, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 2.2% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 1.3% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 17.6% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 0.3% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 6.3% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 0.0% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 6.1% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of A is based on a score of 91 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 5★ → 40 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 4★ → 20 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
120
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Sep 24, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
2