Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Of Melbourne

Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Of Melbourne earns an overall 2-star rating from CMS, which places it below average compared to other nursing facilities nationally. That overall score is a composite of three separate ratings, and in this case, the pieces tell two very different stories. The health inspection rating is also 2 stars, meaning state inspectors found a number of citations that were more frequent or more serious than what you would typically see at an average facility. That is the piece that pulls the overall score down, and it is worth asking the facility directly about what those citations were and what steps have been taken to address them.

The good news is that the other two pieces of the picture are genuinely encouraging. Staffing earns 4 stars, which means residents tend to receive more hands-on nursing time relative to the number of people living there. More staff time generally translates to quicker responses, more attentive daily care, and less reliance on residents waiting for help. Quality Measures also comes in at 4 stars, reflecting that on 15 tracked health outcomes, such as fall rates, pressure ulcers, and pain management, residents are faring better than average. Families considering this facility would be wise to weigh those strengths while taking a closer look at the inspection history before making a final decision.

Staffing at Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Of Melbourne is a bit of a mixed picture compared to other Florida nursing homes. On the registered nurse side, residents here receive about 0.60 RN hours per day, which is slightly above the Florida average of 0.52 hours. That means a little more time with a higher-credentialed nurse, which can matter when it comes to catching health changes early or managing complex conditions. However, when you look at total nursing hours across all staff types, the facility comes in at 3.60 hours per resident per day, compared to the state average of 3.87 hours. In practical terms, that gap means the overall nursing team has a bit less time spread across residents throughout a typical day, whether that is helping with meals, repositioning someone to prevent bedsores, or responding to call lights. Neither number is alarming, but families should factor this in, especially if their loved one has higher care needs that require frequent hands-on attention.

Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Of Melbourne has a 2-out-of-5-star health inspection rating from the government, which is below average and worth taking seriously. The facility has five recorded penalties on file, with a combined total of $22,331 in fines, and the most recent penalty was issued in November 2023. That combination of a low inspection rating, multiple penalties, and a fairly recent fine suggests a pattern that families should look into carefully before making a decision. It does not necessarily mean care is poor on a day-to-day basis, but it does mean you will want to ask specific questions during a tour, request information about what led to those citations, and find out what steps the facility has taken to improve. Families evaluating this facility can compare it to others in Melbourne on the Melbourne nursing homes and assisted living page.

1. How many residents does each certified nursing assistant care for during a typical day shift, and how does that number change at night and on weekends?
2. How long have your charge nurses and CNAs been working here, and what does your staff turnover look like over the past year?
3. If my loved one had a fall or a sudden change in condition overnight, walk me through exactly what would happen and who would contact our family.
4. How do you handle a resident who refuses to eat, seems withdrawn, or shows signs that something feels off emotionally?
5. Can I come back for an unannounced visit at a different time of day, and are families welcome to drop in without scheduling ahead?
6. What does a typical Tuesday look like for a resident who is mobile and social, versus one who spends most of their time in their room?

For more guidance on evaluating facilities, see our guide to questions to ask when choosing a Florida nursing home.