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Melbourne Terrace Rehabilitation Center

Nursing Home Facility

251 Florida Ave, Melbourne, FL 32901

Nursing Home Care Senior Living

Melbourne Terrace Rehabilitation Center is a senior care community located in Melbourne, FL. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Melbourne area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (321) 725-3990.

Operated by Clear Choice Healthcare, which runs 7 communities in our directory.

With 179 beds, Melbourne Terrace Rehabilitation Center is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Melbourne average about 98 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.

Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 94% of its licensed beds, which is high; communities this full often maintain a waiting list, so it is worth calling well before you need a place.

Medicare rates this community 4 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Melbourne average about 2.9 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in December 2024 and recorded 6 deficiencies.

Residents receive about 4.2 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.6 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Melbourne average about 3.7 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 42%.

The community is located in Brevard County, FL.

Medicare five-star ratings

  • Overall ★★★★★ 4/5
  • Health inspections ★★★★★ 3/5
  • Staffing ★★★★★ 3/5
  • Quality measures ★★★★★ 5/5

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare. Ratings apply to Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes and are updated by CMS monthly.

Inspection record

In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 9 problems at Melbourne Terrace Rehabilitation Center. 2 findings involved harm to a resident, including 2 that put residents in immediate danger. 2 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.

In the last three years Medicare fined this home twice, a total of $15,646.

Findings from the most recent inspection cycle

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread Nutrition and Dietary

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Inspected December 2024. Corrected by January 5, 2025.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern Administration

    Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

    Inspected December 2024. Corrected by January 5, 2025.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Resident Rights

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Inspected December 2024. Corrected by January 5, 2025.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Resident Rights

    Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

    Inspected December 2024. Corrected by January 5, 2025.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Resident Assessment and Care Planning

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Inspected December 2024. Corrected by January 5, 2025.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Infection Control

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Inspected December 2024. Corrected by January 5, 2025.

A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Health Deficiencies and Penalties files, updated monthly. See the full record on Medicare Care Compare.

Melbourne Terrace Rehabilitation Center offers nursing home care and senior living.

Facility details

  • Organization type For profit - Individual
  • Beds / units 179
  • Occupancy 94%
  • Nursing hours per resident/day 4.2
  • Annual staff turnover 42%
  • Last health inspection December 2024

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