Melbourne Terrace Rehabilitation Center

Melbourne Terrace Rehabilitation Center holds an overall 4-star rating from CMS, which puts it above average compared to nursing homes nationwide. That composite score is shaped by three separate ratings, each measuring something different. The health inspection rating sits at 3 stars, meaning the facility's citation history from state inspections is right around average - not a red flag, but worth asking the facility about any recent findings. Staffing comes in at 4 stars, which tells you nurses are spending more time with residents than you'd typically see elsewhere, and that generally translates to more attentive day-to-day care. The standout here is the quality measures rating, a perfect 5 stars, meaning the facility ranks much higher than average across 15 clinical indicators - things like how well residents maintain their mobility, avoid infections, or manage pain.

The way these pieces fit together matters for families. CMS weighs all three categories when calculating the overall score, so a strong performance in staffing and quality measures helped carry Melbourne Terrace to a 4-star overall even with an average health inspection score. In plain terms, this is a facility where residents appear to be getting good hands-on care with solid health outcomes, and the inspection history isn't a concern - it's just not a particular strength. For most families, that's a reassuring picture.

Melbourne Terrace Rehabilitation Center provides more hands-on nursing care each day than most Florida nursing homes, which is worth noting if consistent attention matters to your family. Residents here receive about 4.47 total nurse hours per day, compared to the Florida average of 3.87, meaning there is roughly an extra 36 minutes of nursing time available for each person. The registered nurse hours are also higher, at 0.69 per resident versus the state average of 0.52, so a more highly trained nurse is more likely to be present and involved in day-to-day care decisions. In practical terms, better staffing ratios can mean faster response times when a resident needs help, more consistent monitoring of health changes, and staff who are less stretched thin during a typical shift. These numbers alone do not tell the whole story, but they are a reasonable sign that this facility is investing more in direct care than many of its peers across the state.

Melbourne Terrace Rehabilitation Center holds a 3-out-of-5-star health inspection rating from the government, which puts it right in the middle of the pack. There is one penalty on record, with a fine of $7,823, and the most recent penalty was issued in September 2024, so it is fairly recent. A single penalty does not make a facility unsafe, but the timing is worth noting since it happened within the past year. It is reasonable to ask the facility directly what the issue was and what steps were taken to correct it. Overall, this is not a facility with a long or alarming enforcement history, but families should go in with their eyes open and ask questions during any tour or intake conversation. Families evaluating this facility can compare it to others in Melbourne on the Melbourne nursing homes and assisted living page.

1. How many residents does each certified nursing assistant typically care for during the day shift, and does that number change at night or on weekends?
2. How often do residents get the same caregivers assigned to them, and what is your current staff turnover rate?
3. Can you walk me through exactly what happens if a resident falls or has a medical emergency in the middle of the night?
4. How does the facility handle a resident who needs more help than usual, for example after a hospital stay or a health setback, and who makes that call?
5. What does a typical day look like for a resident who does not want to join group activities, and how do staff make sure that person still has social contact and something meaningful to do?
6. Can I see the most recent state inspection report, and can you tell me what the facility has done to address any findings listed in it?

For more guidance on evaluating facilities, see our guide to questions to ask when choosing a Florida nursing home.