Melbourne Terrace Rehabilitation Center
251 Florida Ave · Melbourne, FL · 32901 · 3217253990
179 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Clear Choice Healthcare
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Red flags
2 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.21 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.65 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.69 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 43% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $15,646 |
Inspection citations (9 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected January 5, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2024
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected January 5, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected January 5, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F December 5, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 5, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E December 5, 2024
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected January 5, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 5, 2025 · Infection Control
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Immediate jeopardy · J September 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected August 20, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J September 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 13, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 15, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| September 19, 2024 | Fine | $7,823 |
| September 19, 2024 | Fine | $7,823 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 105635 · certified since February 9, 1989. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.