For-profit

Melbourne Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center

1415 S Hickory St, Melbourne, FL 32901

(321) 723-1321 · Excelsior Care Group

1CMS overall rating · out of 5

At a glance

CMS data snapshot: 2026-08-01 · Sources and limitations
1 of 5Overall
1 of 5Health inspections
3 of 5Staffing
3 of 5Resident quality
OwnershipFor profit - IndividualCertified beds138
Estimated occupancy91.7%Latest inspection2025-03-06

County and Florida comparison

Navy: facility · Teal: county · Gray: Florida
Overall rating
Facility: 1 of 5
worse
Health-inspection score
Facility: 98.5 points
worse
Total nurse staffing
Facility: 3.43 hours/day
worse
RN staffing
Facility: 0.65 hours/day
better
Staff turnover
Facility: 40.9%
similar
Latest health deficiencies
Facility: 10 deficiencies
worse
View data table
MetricFacilityCountyFlorida
Overall rating1 of 52 of 53 of 5
Health-inspection score98.5 points64.0 points38.5 points
Total nurse staffing3.43 hours/day3.60 hours/day3.63 hours/day
RN staffing0.65 hours/day0.57 hours/day0.62 hours/day
Staff turnover40.9%41.6%41.8%
Latest health deficiencies10 deficiencies7 deficiencies6 deficiencies

Comparisons describe CMS data; they are not recommendations.

Inspection history

2025-03-06
10 deficiencies
Highest severity: F

Immediate-jeopardy citations: 0

Tag 0812 · Severity F

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

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-04-06

Tag 0550 · Severity E

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

Resident Rights Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-04-06

Tag 0584 · Severity E

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Resident Rights Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-04-06

Tag 0732 · Severity E

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-04-06

Tag 0880 · Severity E

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-04-06

Tag 0554 · Severity D

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

Resident Rights Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-04-06

Tag 0645 · Severity D

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-04-06

Tag 0684 · Severity D

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-04-06

Tag 0695 · Severity D

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-04-06

Tag 0756 · Severity D

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-04-06
2023-06-22
11 deficiencies
Highest severity: D

Immediate-jeopardy citations: 0

Tag 0578 · Severity D

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Resident Rights Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-07-20

Tag 0644 · Severity D

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-07-20

Tag 0645 · Severity D

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-07-20

Tag 0676 · Severity D

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-07-20

Tag 0695 · Severity D

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-07-20

Tag 0757 · Severity D

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-07-20

Tag 0758 · Severity D

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.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-07-20
2021-08-05
1 deficiencies
Highest severity: E

Immediate-jeopardy citations: 0

Tag 0812 · Severity E

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

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2021-09-04

Staffing composition

2.32 hours/dayNurse aide
0.46 hours/dayLPN
0.65 hours/dayRN
Total staffing
3.43 hours/day
County median
3.60 hours/day
Florida median
3.63 hours/day
Weekend total
3.29 hours/day
Staff turnover
40.9%
RN turnover
60.0%

Reported averages, not a real-time staffing schedule.

Resident outcomes

Lower is generally better

Hospitalizations

1.5 per 1,000 daysbetterFlorida: 2.1 per 1,000 days · County: 1.5 per 1,000 days
20250101-20251231

Emergency-department visits

1.7 per 1,000 daysworseFlorida: 1.0 per 1,000 days · County: 1.5 per 1,000 days
20250101-20251231

Falls with major injury

2.7%worseFlorida: 2.2% · County: 2.7%
2025Q2-2026Q1

Pressure ulcers

7.3%worseFlorida: 4.2% · County: 4.3%
2025Q2-2026Q1

Urinary tract infections

0.0%unavailableFlorida: 0.0% · County: 0.3%
2025Q2-2026Q1

Antipsychotic medication use

12.2%worseFlorida: 7.0% · County: 5.6%
2025Q2-2026Q1

These group measures do not predict an individual resident’s experience.

Questions to ask

Use these prompts during a tour or phone call
  1. What fall-prevention program is used, and how are families notified after a fall?

    Suggested because of: falls major injury
  2. How does the care team prevent and treat pressure injuries?

    Suggested because of: pressure ulcers
  3. How are antipsychotic medications reviewed, reduced when appropriate, and discussed with families?

    Suggested because of: antipsychotic use
  4. What operational changes followed the facility's most recent penalty?

    Suggested because of: penalties
  5. How will the care plan be developed, reviewed, and shared with our family?

    Suggested because of: general care planning

Facility Details

County
Brevard County
Certified beds
138
Average daily residents
126.6
Ownership
For profit - Individual
Provider type
Medicare and Medicaid
In hospital
No
Date certified
1969-05-26
CCN
105207

Staffing Data

Reported measureValue
Nurse aide hours2.31751
Lpn hours0.46113
Rn hours0.65297
Reported total hours3.43161
Weekend total hours3.28895
Weekend rn hours0.61944
Adjusted total hours4.04594
Total turnover percent40.9
Rn turnover percent60
Administrators leftNot reported by CMS

Hours are per resident per day; turnover values are percentages. Missing values are not zero.

Penalties & Enforcement

$40,132.00Total fines
1Number of fines
0Payment denials
DateTypeAmount
2024-11-22Fine$40,132.00

Totals reflect the supplied CMS records, not a lifetime total.

Citations

10Health citations
12Fire safety citations

Health counts describe the latest rating cycle. Fire counts cover supplied fire-safety records.

Serious Deficiencies

FL counts scope/severity G–L as serious deficiencies. Immediate jeopardy is J–L; these are not interchangeable.

2

2024-11-22 · J

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

2024-11-22 · J

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Ownership & Operators

NameRoleShare
CARNEGIE GARDENS OPERATING INVESTMENTS LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST100%
BDCC CONSUTKING GROUP LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED
FDZ CONSULTING LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED
JZ CONSULTING LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED
RUBIWEB FLORIDA SERVICES GROUP USA LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED
POWERS, BRIAN5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED
RUBENSTEIN, DAVID5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED
WEBER, ARON5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED
ZAHLER, JACOBCORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE
PARISI, THOMASOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
PATEL, GAURANGOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
PARISI, THOMASADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
PATEL, GAURANGADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE

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