Indian River Center

Indian River 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 shaped by three separate ratings that each tell you something different about the facility. The health inspection rating, also 2 stars, carries the most weight in the overall score, and here it signals that state inspectors found more citations, or more serious ones, than you would typically see at an average facility. That is worth paying close attention to, since inspections reflect real, on-site findings about care and safety. On a more encouraging note, the staffing and quality measures ratings both come in at 3 stars, meaning average. The staffing score tells you that nurses are spending a reasonable amount of time with residents relative to how many people live there, and the quality measures score reflects that residents' physical and clinical health outcomes, things like fall rates, infections, and pain management, are in line with what you would expect at a typical facility.

Practically speaking, the 2-star overall rating is a signal to look closely before making a decision. The below-average inspection history is the biggest concern here, and families would be wise to ask the facility directly about what those citations involved and what steps have been taken to address them. The average staffing and quality scores suggest the situation is not uniformly troubled, but the inspection findings pull the overall picture down in a meaningful way.

Indian River Center provides about 3.33 total nurse hours per resident each day, which falls below the Florida average of 3.87 hours. To put that in practical terms, if your loved one needs help getting up, eating, taking medications, or simply has a question, there are fewer nursing staff hands available compared to what most Florida senior care facilities offer. The facility's registered nurse coverage is also slightly lower, at 0.46 hours per resident per day versus the state average of 0.52 hours. RNs handle the more complex medical assessments and decisions, so a lower number can mean residents wait a bit longer for that level of attention. Neither figure is dramatically below average, but it is worth asking the facility directly how they manage staffing during busy times like early mornings or weekends, when care demands tend to peak.

Indian River Center has a below-average health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which suggests state inspectors have found more concerns here than at a typical facility. There is one government penalty on record, with a fine of $74,386 - that is a substantial amount, and the penalty was issued as recently as March 2025, meaning this is not an old or resolved issue from years past. For families, this combination of a low inspection rating and a significant recent fine is worth taking seriously. It does not automatically mean the facility is unsafe, but it does mean you should ask detailed questions during any visit and review the specifics of what triggered that penalty before making a decision. Families evaluating this facility can compare it to others in West Melbourne on the West Melbourne nursing homes and assisted living page.

1. How many residents does each certified nursing assistant (CNA) care for during a typical day shift and a night shift?
2. How often do residents see the same nurses and aides each week, and what is your current staff turnover rate?
3. Can you walk me through exactly what happened the last time a resident had a fall, and what changes were made afterward?
4. If my loved one has a concern or complaint, who do they talk to, and can you show me a recent example of how a complaint was resolved?
5. What does a typical Tuesday look like for a resident who does not have therapy scheduled, from the time they wake up to the time they go to bed?
6. How many state inspection citations has this facility received in the past two years, and what were they for?

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