Rockledge Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center

Rockledge Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center holds an overall 2-star rating from CMS, which means it falls below average compared to other nursing homes nationwide. That overall score is a composite of three separate ratings, and in this case, the weaker scores in health inspections pull the total down despite some brighter spots elsewhere. The health inspection rating is also 2 stars, which reflects state surveyors finding a higher-than-average number of citations, or more serious ones, during their visits. For families, that's worth paying attention to, since inspections are one of the most direct looks at how a facility is actually being run day to day.

On the more encouraging side, staffing comes in at 3 stars, meaning the amount of nursing time residents receive is roughly in line with the national average. That's a practical measure of how much hands-on attention your loved one is likely to get. The quality measures rating is the strongest of the three at 4 stars, meaning the facility performs above average on clinical outcomes like managing pain, preventing falls, and keeping residents from declining unnecessarily. Those outcomes are a real-world signal that residents are, on balance, receiving solid clinical care. So while the inspection history is a concern families should dig into further, the staffing and quality numbers suggest the care being delivered has meaningful strengths.

Staffing at Rockledge Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center is pretty close to the state norm when you look at the numbers side by side. Registered nurses here provide about 0.55 hours of care per resident each day, which is a slight step above the Florida average of 0.52 hours, so residents do get a little more direct RN attention than they would at many Florida nursing homes. However, when you look at total nurse hours across all staff types combined, this facility comes in at 3.82 hours per resident per day, just a touch below the state average of 3.87 hours. In practical terms, the difference is small enough that most families probably would not notice it day to day, but it does suggest that while the RN presence is a modest strength here, the overall nursing team coverage is roughly on par with what you would find elsewhere in the state. Neither number is a red flag, but they are worth keeping in mind as you tour the facility and ask questions about how staff handle busier shifts or higher-needs residents.

Rockledge Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center carries a below-average health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which tells you that state inspectors have found more concerns here than at a typical facility. That said, the center has no government penalties on record and has never been fined, meaning that while inspections have flagged issues, none rose to the level where regulators felt financial penalties were warranted. For families, the honest takeaway is that the inspection record warrants a closer look - it's worth asking the facility directly about what was cited and what steps they've taken to address it before making a decision. You can compare this facility's record against others in Rockledge on the Rockledge nursing homes and assisted living page.

1. How many residents is each certified nursing assistant responsible for during a typical day shift, and does that number change on nights and weekends?
2. How long have your floor nurses and aides been working here, and what does your staff turnover look like over the past year?
3. If my loved one falls or has a medical emergency overnight, walk me through exactly what happens from the moment it occurs to when the family is notified.
4. Can you show me the most recent state inspection report, and how did you address any deficiencies that were cited?
5. What does a typical Tuesday look like for a resident who is mostly mobile but has some memory loss, from the time they wake up through the evening?
6. If my family member is unhappy here or feels their concerns are being ignored, what is the specific process for raising that, and who outside your facility can we contact if we feel nothing is being done?

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