The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited March 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
Nursing home report
INDIAN RIVER CENTER
WEST MELBOURNE, FL · Medicare-certified · 179 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
Indian River Center in West Melbourne, FL has a 2 out of 5 overall rating, with 2-star health inspection and quality ratings, but 4-star staffing. Reported nurse staffing is 3.55 hours per resident per day, below the 4.1-hour federal benchmark, and the facility has had $74,386 in fines in the last 24 months plus a recent federal penalty.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.5469 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: March 15, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $74,386recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.5469.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.53
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.89
- Nurse aides
- 2.12
- Weekend nursing
- 3.28
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 50%
Registered nurse turnover: 35%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
13.2%9.6%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.2%0.7%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
5.8%4.1%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
14%12.4%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
14%8.7%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
1.4%2.3%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
9.1%6.2%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
3.4%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
23.4%3.1%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%1.4%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—95.5%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98.2%97.8%No change
What the inspectors found
The home failed to respond appropriately to all reported abuse or neglect concerns. Cited March 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 610 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
The home failed to run its operations effectively and efficiently using its available resources. Cited March 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 835 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to coordinate resident assessments with required screening and make needed service referrals. Cited September 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 644 — 42 CFR §483.20 — S/S: E
The home failed to have a plan for how it would carry out quality improvement and oversight activities. Cited September 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 865 — 42 CFR §483.75 — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $74,386 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $74,386 in total fines.
- $74,386
Federal fine
Mar 15, 2025
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of ASTON HEALTH · 38 homes · 2.6 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 169.4 residents on an average day (95% of 179 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 36 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.