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3033 Sarno Rd Melbourne, FL 32934 · Brevard County
All 6 nursing homes in Melbourne, FL (6 take Medicaid)
CMS certification number 105861 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is Nursing & Rehabilitation Center of Melbourne a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record
There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for Nursing & Rehabilitation Center of Melbourne as of October 2026.
CMS rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall, below the Florida average of 3.3.
Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.
Staffing
Nursing staff spend about 3.43 hours per resident per day at Nursing & Rehabilitation Center of Melbourne, below the Florida median of 3.67 (US median: 3.72). About 0.57 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 3.15 hours, 8% below its all-week average. 23.7% of nursing staff left within a year (Florida median 42%). That is lower than most homes in Florida, a sign of a steadier team.
About this nursing home
Paying for care at Nursing & Rehabilitation Center of Melbourne: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing & Rehabilitation Center of Melbourne is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare Part A can cover a short skilled-nursing or rehab stay here after a qualifying hospital stay of at least three inpatient days (observation days don't count), for up to 100 days per benefit period. Medicaid can pay for long-term care for residents who meet Florida's income and asset rules. Being certified doesn't guarantee a Medicaid bed is open, so ask whether the home accepts residents whose Medicaid application is still pending.
In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.
Health inspections
The most recent standard inspection was on November 20, 2025 and found 10 deficiencies, plus 7 from complaint inspections in the same period. In total, inspectors issued 45 citations in the last three years.
Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
What the inspections found
Over the last three years, inspectors issued 45 citations at Nursing & Rehabilitation Center of Melbourne across 6 inspection dates, 7 of them from complaint investigations. None were at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy levels; 45 were "potential for more than minimal harm" (D–F) and 0 were minimal (A–C). The most common areas cited were quality of life and care (12) and resident assessment and care planning (12). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "provide and implement an infection prevention and control program" (tag F0880, level F, November 20, 2025).
August 12, 2026 · 4 citations · includes complaint inspection
EHonor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
EHonor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
DEnsure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
DSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
March 17, 2026 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
November 20, 2025 · 10 citations
FProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
EEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
EAdminister the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
ESet up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
DEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
DNotify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.
DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
DProvide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
DProvide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
October 8, 2025 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection
DHonor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
November 2, 2023 · 17 citations
EHonor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
EGive residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
EProvide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
EDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
EProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
ESet up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
EProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
DHonor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
DHonor 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.
DEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
DCoordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
DAssist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
DProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
DEnsure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
DProvide or obtain dental services for each resident.
DProvide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
February 3, 2022 · 11 citations
EHonor 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.
EEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
EProvide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
DPASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
DCreate and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
DDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
DProvide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
DProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
DEnsure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Questions to ask on a tour of Nursing & Rehabilitation Center of Melbourne
- CMS rates short-stay quality 2 out of 5. How often do rehab patients go back to the hospital, and how many therapy sessions a week are typical?
- Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
- When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?
Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.
Fines and payment denials
1 penalty in the last three years, including $6,949 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2023 | Fine | $6,949 |
Rating history
| CMS month | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 1/5 | 1/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| August 2026 | 2/5 | 2/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 |
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Location
Hospitals near Nursing & Rehabilitation Center of Melbourne
The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.
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0.8 mi
Wuesthoff Medical Center - Melbourne MelbourneEmergency room ★★★☆☆ Medicare overall 3 of 5Median ER visit 2h 9m for patients treated and sent home
- 4.4 mi
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4.6 mi
Holmes Regional Medical Center MelbourneEmergency room ★★★★☆ Medicare overall 4 of 5Median ER visit 3h 34m for patients treated and sent home
Hospital ratings, ER visit times and more at Hospitals In Each State
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
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Affiliation comes from CMS's affiliated-entity data, October 2026. All 22 Harborview Health Systems nursing homes ›
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