Nursing homes across Brevard County, Florida, graded on the federal inspection
record, nurse staffing and staff turnover. County rank is shown on each home's profile.
Life Care Center of Palm Bay runs 141 certified beds under corporate for-profit ownership, and its nursing hours come in just under the national average, 3.80 per resident day against 3.86. Weekends thin out further, roughly 10% below the home's own weekday staffing, so ask how that plays out on a Sunday. What stands out is retention: 28.2% annual turnover against a national average of 45.8%, meaning far fewer unfamiliar faces than most places. The tradeoff shows in the inspection record, 8 deficiencies, 2 at harm or jeopardy level, though none abuse-related, with the most recent state visit in January 2025. Strong marks across inspection, quality, and staffing categories round out the picture.
Royal Oaks runs on more nursing hours than the typical American nursing home, 4.00 per resident day against a national average of 3.86, and its weekend coverage dips about 13% below what it provides during the week, so the help you'd see on a Saturday isn't quite the help you'd see on a Tuesday. Staff turnover sits at 30% while the national figure is closer to 46%, meaning aides and nurses here tend to stick around longer than they do elsewhere, which matters for residents who don't handle constant new faces well. The home carries nine deficiencies on its current record, none of them tied to harm or abuse, and its last inspection was in February 2026.
Life Care Center of Melbourne runs 120 certified beds in Brevard County under corporate for-profit ownership, and its numbers are mostly steady. Nurse staffing sits at 3.59 hours per resident day, about 7% under the national average, and weekends dip roughly 11% below its own weekday levels, so coverage thins out when families tend to visit. Turnover is where it separates itself: 26.5% against a national average of 45.8%, meaning far fewer people cycling through the building. Inspections show 12 deficiencies on record with none at harm or jeopardy level and nothing abuse-related, and the most recent visit was in September 2025.
Solaris Healthcare Merritt Island runs 180 certified beds as a nonprofit corporation, and its staffing sits at 3.65 nurse hours per resident day, roughly 6% under the national average of 3.86, with weekends about 9% thinner than weekdays. Turnover is the better story here: 38.8% against a national 45.8%, so this home holds onto its nurses better than most. The trade-off shows up in inspections. Twenty-two deficiencies on the current record, one abuse-related, none at harm or jeopardy level, and the last full inspection was August 2024. Quality measures score well; staffing and health inspections are middling. A place with stable caregivers and a recent, mostly low-level citation history.
Melbourne Terrace runs about 4.17 nurse hours per resident day, roughly 8% above the national average, but weekend coverage drops about 13% below its own weekday level, so the staffing you get depends on when you visit. Staff turnover sits at 42.2%, slightly better than the national 45.8%. The record shows nine deficiencies, two of them at the harm or jeopardy level and one abuse-related, with two fines totaling $15,646 and a December 2024 inspection. The 179-bed home is owned by a for-profit limited liability company. Quality measures look strong, but the inspection history and that weekend dip are what weigh the numbers down.
West Melbourne Health & Rehabilitation Center runs 180 certified beds under for-profit limited liability ownership, and its nurse staffing sits at 3.73 hours per resident day, roughly 3% under the national average. Weekends drop about 16% below what the home staffs on weekdays, so coverage thins out exactly when families tend to visit. Annual turnover is 47.4%, a touch above the national 45.8%. The inspection history shows 37 deficiencies, none at the harm or jeopardy level and none abuse-related, with the most recent survey dated December 2025. Quality and staffing measures both score well, but the inspection rating does not.
Atlantic Shores runs 120 beds in Melbourne under corporate ownership, and its staffing sits at 3.64 nurse hours per resident day, roughly 6% under the national average of 3.86. Weekends dip about 10% below its own weekday coverage, so a Saturday shift isn't quite the same as a Tuesday. Turnover lands at 41.6%, a bit better than the 45.8% national figure, which matters because fewer departures usually means more consistent caregivers. The inspection record is the steadiest part: 15 deficiencies on file, none at harm or jeopardy level and none abuse-related, with the last survey in September 2024 and four-star ratings on both health inspections and quality measures.
Aviata At Palm Bay runs 3.39 nurse hours per resident day against a national average of 3.86, roughly 12% lighter on staffing, and weekends dip about 8% below its own weekday levels, so the thinnest coverage lands when families tend to visit. Turnover sits at 41.7%, slightly better than the 45.8% national figure. The inspection record is where the real weight is: 18 deficiencies, three of them at harm or jeopardy level, one tied to abuse, and five fines totaling $21,693, with the most recent inspection in March 2026. For-profit, LLC-owned, 120 beds. Four-star health and quality ratings sit next to a three-star staffing score, the care model looks better on paper than the floor schedule suggests.
Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Of Melbourne runs 167 beds under for-profit LLC ownership, and its staffing sits at 3.39 nurse hours per resident day, roughly 12% under the national average of 3.86. Weekends drop about 8% below its own weekday coverage, so the thinnest shifts are the ones families tend to visit. Turnover is the bright spot at 24.2%, well under the 45.8% national figure, which suggests a steadier crew than most. Inspections are a different story: 41 deficiencies on the current record, four fines totaling $19,186, and a two-star health inspection rating despite strong marks on quality measures and staffing. The most recent inspection was November 2025.
Melbourne Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center runs 138 certified beds under individual for-profit ownership, and its last health inspection in March 2025 turned up 22 deficiencies, including two at the harm or jeopardy level and two tied to abuse. That inspection record is what pulls its CMS health inspection rating down to 1 out of 5, and it carries one fine totaling $40,132. Nurse staffing sits at 3.43 hours per resident day, roughly 11 percent under the national average, and weekends drop another 4 percent below its own weekday coverage. Turnover, at 40.9 percent, is actually a little better than the 45.8 percent national figure, but it doesn't offset the inspection findings.
Rockledge Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center runs 107 certified beds under for-profit LLC ownership, and its staffing sits at 3.58 nurse hours per resident day, about 7% under the national average. Weekends dip roughly 9% below its own weekday coverage, so the thinnest shifts land when families tend to visit. Turnover is 38.9%, which is actually better than the 45.8% national figure, meaning the staff who are there tend to stay. The 32 deficiencies on record include one abuse-related citation, though none reached harm or jeopardy level. A recent April 2025 inspection and a 4/5 quality measure score help, but the 2/5 staffing and inspection ratings show where the gaps are.
Anchor Care runs about 3.49 nurse hours per resident day, roughly 10% under the national average of 3.86, and weekends are thinner still, around 8% below its own weekday coverage. That staffing gap is the main reason the federal staffing rating sits at 2 out of 5, even though turnover at 42.5% is actually a little better than the 45.8% national figure and inspections from June 2025 earned 4 out of 5 stars. The record shows 16 deficiencies, including 2 at harm or jeopardy level and 1 abuse-related, plus $14,852 in fines across two penalties. For-profit, LLC-owned, and licensed for 120 beds.
Avante At Melbourne runs 110 beds under corporate ownership, and its inspection record is the real story here. Thirty-eight deficiencies on the current record, five of them serious enough to put residents in harm's way and four tied to abuse, that's a pattern, not a one-off bad survey, and two fines totaling $87,952 back it up. Staffing sits at 3.60 hours per resident day, about 7% under the national average, with weekends running roughly 9% thinner than weekdays. The one genuinely bright spot is turnover: 36% against a national 45.8%, which means the people who are there tend to stay. But a recent inspection and a record like this would make me ask hard questions before moving anyone in.
Viera Healthcare runs 114 beds under individual for-profit ownership, and its staffing sits just under the national average at 3.82 nurse hours per resident day. Weekends drop roughly 10% below its own weekday coverage, which matters when you're thinking about who's actually on the floor on a Sunday. Turnover runs 40.6%, better than the 45.8% national figure, so that's a point in its favor. The harder reading is the inspection record: 18 deficiencies, two at harm or jeopardy level and two tied to abuse, plus one fine of $34,948. A recent February 2026 inspection means the picture is current. Strong quality measures, weaker oversight history.
Titusville Rehabilitation & Nursing Center runs on thin staffing: 3.02 nurse hours per resident day against a national average of 3.86, and weekends dip about 8% below its own weekday levels. That's the kind of gap families feel on Saturday afternoons. Annual turnover sits at 63.4%, well above the national 45.8%, meaning the people caring for your relative are often new to the building. The inspection record is the heavier concern, 27 deficiencies, one at harm or jeopardy level and two tied to abuse, with a $17,369 fine. A 5/5 quality measure score sits oddly beside a 1/5 inspection rating; ask what the quality numbers actually capture. The most recent inspection was March 2026, and the for-profit LLC ownership structure is worth asking about directly.
The Terrace At Courtenay Springs runs 80 certified beds in Merritt Island under corporate for-profit ownership, and its staffing sits at 3.61 nurse hours per resident day, roughly 6% under the national average of 3.86. Weekends dip about 10% below its own weekday coverage, which matters when residents need help on a Saturday. The bigger number is turnover: 69.9% against a national average of 45.8%, meaning most of the people caring for your family member are relatively new. Its current record carries 25 deficiencies, including 2 at the harm or jeopardy level and 2 tied to abuse. The most recent inspection was April 16, 2026, so the picture is fairly current. Three stars across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing.
Indian River Center runs 179 beds in West Melbourne under corporate ownership, and the numbers show a home that's stretched thin in ways that matter. Nurse staffing sits at 3.55 hours per resident day, roughly 8% under the national average, and weekends dip another 8% below the home's own weekday levels, so the thinnest coverage lands when families tend to visit. That strain shows up in the inspection record: 16 deficiencies, three serious enough to involve harm or jeopardy, two tied to abuse, and a $74,386 fine. Staff turnover near 50% means the people caring for residents are often new. The last inspection was September 2024.
Space Coast Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center runs 120 certified beds under corporate for-profit ownership, and its staffing numbers are the first thing to notice. At 3.29 nurse hours per resident day, it sits about 15% under the national average, and weekend coverage slips another 5% below its own weekday levels, a gap that matters most when families visit. Annual turnover of 55% runs well above the 45.8% national figure, so the people providing care change often. The inspection record is harder to explain away: 39 deficiencies, three at harm or jeopardy level, four abuse-related, and $128,889 in fines across four penalties. Quality measures score well, but that's one bright spot against a documented pattern.
Sunrise Point runs a hundred beds in Rockledge, and the staffing numbers look fine on paper, 4.18 nurse hours per resident day, roughly 8% above the national average. But weekends drop about 8% below its own weekday level, and turnover sits at 57.3% against a national 45.8%, so the people delivering that care keep changing.
The inspection record is the real problem: 16 deficiencies, seven at harm or jeopardy level, three tied to abuse, and $275,722 in fines across three events. The most recent inspection was August 2024, and CMS gave the health inspection side one star out of five.
Vista Manor runs 3.14 nursing hours per resident day, roughly 19% under the national average of 3.86, and weekends dip another 3% below its own weekday staffing. Turnover sits at 30.5%, better than the 45.8% national figure, so the people who stay tend to stay. What stands out more is the inspection record: 29 deficiencies, six at harm or jeopardy level, two abuse-related, and $13,335 in fines, with the most recent look coming April 9, 2026. The 1/5 inspection rating against a 4/5 quality measure rating means the charted care metrics look better than what surveyors have actually found on site. For a 120-bed for-profit run by a limited liability company, that gap is the thing to ask about.