The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited September 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
Nursing home report
MELBOURNE TERRACE REHABILITATION CENTER
MELBOURNE, FL · Medicare-certified · 179 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
4 of 5 overall
Melbourne Terrace Rehabilitation Center has a 4 out of 5 star overall rating, with strong quality measures (5 stars) but only average health inspection and staffing ratings (3 stars each). It reported nurse staffing slightly above the federal benchmark (4.17 vs 4.1 hours per resident per day), and it had $15,646 in fines in the last 24 months plus a recent federal penalty.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.1669 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: December 5, 2024Penalties, last 24 months: $15,646recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.1669.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.59
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.34
- Nurse aides
- 2.24
- Weekend nursing
- 3.64
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 42%
Registered nurse turnover: 30%
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
0%1.6%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.2%3.6%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
1.9%5.8%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.2%1.2%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
0%1.5%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
3.1%5.7%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
9.4%8.7%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
19.1%18.3%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
1%0.6%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
3.9%4%No change
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
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
—100%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited September 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited December 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to have an ongoing quality review group that finds problems and makes corrective plans. Cited December 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 867 — 42 CFR §483.75 — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure residents were treated with dignity and could make their own choices and communicate freely. Cited December 2024 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 550 — 42 CFR §483.10(a) — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $7,823 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $15,646 in total fines.
- $7,823
Federal fine
Sep 19, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of CLEAR CHOICE HEALTHCARE · 9 homes · 3.8 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 168.5 residents on an average day (94% of 179 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 37 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.