Cycle 1
Health 2025-09-25 · Fire 2025-09-25
2 health deficiencies
Top issue: Administration (1 deficiency)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Melbourne, FL
Life Care Center Of Melbourne
5-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 2 recent health deficiencies
606 E Sheridan Rd, Melbourne, FL
(321) 727-0984
Overall
5 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
120
Certified beds
Average residents
116
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Life Care Centers Of America
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1976-03-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Chain footprint
194 facilities
Chain averages 4 overall / 3 health / 3 staffing / 5 quality stars
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.58
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.73 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.88
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.79 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.11
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.34 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.57
All reported nurse hours · state 3.86 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.46
RN + LPN hours · state 1.52 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.18
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.51 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.38
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.53 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.11
Reported PT staffing · state 0.10 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.60
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
3.69
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.33
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
22%
Annual RN turnover · state 46% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
21%
Annual nurse turnover · state 42% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Value-based purchasing
Program rank
4,136
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
41.15
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9941
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
How the VBP score is built
Readmission
3.84
Baseline 16.61% · Performance 19.65% · Measure score 3.84 · Achievement 3.84 · Improvement 0
Healthcare-associated infections
2.70
Baseline 5.10% · Performance 7.03% · Measure score 2.70 · Achievement 2.70 · Improvement 0
Total nurse turnover
7.84
Baseline 40.19% · Performance 31.63% · Measure score 7.84 · Achievement 7.84 · Improvement 5.08
Adjusted total nurse staffing
2.09
Baseline 4.07 hours · Performance 3.67 hours · Measure score 2.09 · Achievement 2.09 · Improvement 0
SNF QRP
Medicare quality reporting measures
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 13.12% |
10.72%
2.4 pts worse
|
Worse than the National Rate · Eligible stays 592 · Observed rate 13.68% · Lower 95% interval 10.75% |
| Discharge to community | 61.57% |
50.57%
11 pts better
|
Better than the National Rate · Eligible stays 486 · Observed rate 55.76% · Lower 95% interval 56.72% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 1.03 |
1.02
About the same
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 100% |
95.27%
4.7 pts better
|
Numerator 430 · Denominator 430 |
| Falls with major injury | 0.23% |
0.77%
0.5 pts better
|
Numerator 1 · Denominator 430 |
| Discharge self-care score | 71.85% |
53.69%
18.2 pts better
|
Numerator 194 · Denominator 270 |
| Discharge mobility score | 61.48% |
50.94%
10.5 pts better
|
Numerator 166 · Denominator 270 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 0.23% |
2.29%
2.1 pts better
|
Numerator 1 · Denominator 430 · Adjusted rate 0.23% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 7.03% |
7.12%
0.1 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 355 · Observed rate 7.04% · Lower 95% interval 4.99% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 0% |
8.2%
8.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 222 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 10.97% |
42%
31 pts worse
|
Numerator 26 · Denominator 237 |
| Discharge function score | 73.33% |
56.45%
16.9 pts better
|
Numerator 198 · Denominator 270 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | 100% |
95.95%
4 pts better
|
Numerator 221 · Denominator 221 |
| Transfer of health information to patient | 92.14% |
96.28%
4.1 pts worse
|
Numerator 129 · Denominator 140 |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 15.53% |
25.2%
9.7 pts worse
|
Numerator 34 · Denominator 219 |
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.4 |
2.1
0.7 pts better
|
1.9
0.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.4 · Observed 1.7 · Expected 2.3 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.0 |
1.2
0.2 pts better
|
1.8
0.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.0 · Observed 1.0 · Expected 1.8 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
97.8%
2.2 pts better
|
93.4%
6.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
99.2%
0.8 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 1.3% |
2.6%
1.3 pts better
|
3.3%
2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 1.3% · Q3 1.3% · Q4 2.7% · 4Q avg 1.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 5.0% |
3.7%
1.3 pts worse
|
11.4%
6.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.4% · Q2 2.9% · Q3 5.6% · Q4 10.4% · 4Q avg 5.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 0.0% |
5.9%
5.9 pts better
|
5.4%
5.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 19.8% |
15.7%
4.1 pts worse
|
19.6%
0.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 20.3% · Q2 19.4% · Q3 21.2% · Q4 18.0% · 4Q avg 19.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 17.6% |
9.8%
7.8 pts worse
|
16.7%
0.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 24.5% · Q2 16.3% · Q3 16.4% · Q4 13.5% · 4Q avg 17.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.0%
About the same
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 8.4% |
11.7%
3.3 pts better
|
16.3%
7.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 16.9% · Q2 12.5% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 3.7% · 4Q avg 8.4% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 6.3% |
9.8%
3.5 pts better
|
14.9%
8.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 10.2% · Q2 5.1% · Q3 3.3% · Q4 6.9% · 4Q avg 6.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
0.4%
0.4 pts better
|
1.0%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.3% |
0.8%
0.5 pts better
|
1.7%
1.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.3% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 6.1% |
12.5%
6.4 pts better
|
19.8%
13.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 9.4% · Q2 10.8% · Q3 2.6% · Q4 1.4% · 4Q avg 6.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 2.2% |
5.1%
2.9 pts better
|
5.1%
2.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.1% · Q2 3.3% · Q3 2.4% · Q4 1.1% · 4Q avg 2.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
94.3%
5.7 pts better
|
81.7%
18.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 10.4% |
9.3%
1.1 pts worse
|
12.0%
1.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 10.4% · Observed 10.1% · Expected 10.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 1.2% |
1.5%
0.3 pts better
|
1.6%
0.4 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.9% · Q2 1.8% · Q3 0.4% · Q4 0.8% · 4Q avg 1.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
94.7%
5.3 pts better
|
79.7%
20.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 23.2% |
26.2%
3 pts better
|
23.9%
0.7 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 23.2% · Observed 21.6% · Expected 22.1% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-05-09 · Fire 2024-05-09
7 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (4 deficiencies)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Cycle 3
Health 2023-02-08 · Fire 2023-02-08
3 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-09
K222 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2024-05-22
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-08
K291 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2023-03-03
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-08
K921 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2023-03-03
Inspection history
Recent health citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-09-25
F554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2025-10-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-09-25
F867 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected 2025-10-27
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-09
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-05-24
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-09
F554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2024-05-24
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-09
F644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected 2024-05-24
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-09
F655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2024-05-24
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-09
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-05-24
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-09
F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected 2024-05-24
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-09
F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2024-05-24
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-08
F554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2023-03-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-08
F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2023-03-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-08
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-03-03
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Preston, Forrest
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Cross, Cindy
Corporate Officer · Individual
Delena, Dana
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Life Care Centers Of America, Inc.
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Thurmond, Joan
Corporate Officer · Individual
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