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Avante At Melbourne

1420 SOUTH OAK STREET, MELBOURNE, FL, 32901
(321) 723-3215
avantecenters.com/locations/melbourne-skilled-nursing-rehabilitation
110 licensed beds
★★★★★2/5CMS Five-Star overall1/5 health inspections3/5 staffing5/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Public record summary

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Bed capacity
110
CMS facility ID
105671
Care type
Nursing home
County
Brevard
Facility name
Avante At Melbourne
Street address
1420 SOUTH OAK STREET
City / state / ZIP
Melbourne, FL 32901
Phone
(321) 723-3215
Website
avantecenters.com/locations/melbourne-skilled-nursing-rehabilitation

About this facility — Avante At Melbourne

Avante At Melbourne is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Melbourne, Florida. It is licensed for 110 beds — close to the median for skilled nursing facilities in Florida (120 beds).

It is one of 41 senior care facilities in Melbourne and 694 skilled nursing facilities across Florida. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Avante At Melbourne 44 times across 11 inspections in the last three years, including 3 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $87,952 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company
Avante Centers
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation

Registered owners & officers

Ag Holdings, Inc.
Direct owner — 100% stake — since 2000
Sisel Klurman 2001 Revocable Trust
Indirect owner — 25% stake — since 2010
Debbie Klurman 1994 Trust
Indirect owner — 8% stake — since 1989
Deena Klurman Kranz 2000 Trust
Indirect owner — 8% stake — since 1989
Mona Mizrachi 1994 Trust
Indirect owner — 8% stake — since 1989
Biegasiewicz, Kimberly
Director · Officer · Operational control — since 2022
Caiati, Denise
Additional disclosable party — since 2026
Chopra, Shawn
Additional disclosable party — since 2026
Hornack, John
Officer — since 2019

Regulatory standing

Federal court records
1 naming this facility — view the cases (a listed case is not a finding of wrongdoing)
Licensed / certified since
1989-07-01
CMS overall rating
2 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
12 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$87,952 total
Last standard inspection
2025-02-14
Nurse staffing
3.6 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges
$357 per day (≈ $10,850/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
58% Medicaid · 11% Medicare · 31% private/other
Occupancy
86% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
12% below the FL median of $408/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
110
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Visiting hours
Monday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM · Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM · Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM · Thursday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM · Friday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM · Saturday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM · Sunday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 3 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2025-07-28Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0694
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-08-28
F-0842
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2025-08-28
2025-04-10Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0600
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2025-05-10
F-0840
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service.
Corrected 2025-05-10
8 earlier / fire-safety inspections (40 citations)
2025-02-14Health inspection12 citations
F-0554
D · No harm found
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2025-03-13
F-0558
D · No harm found
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2025-03-13
F-0584
E · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2025-03-13
F-0644
D · No harm found
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected 2025-03-13
F-0684
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-03-13
F-0692
D · No harm found
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2025-03-13
F-0695
D · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-03-13
F-0755
D · No harm found
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2025-03-13
F-0806
F · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected 2025-03-13
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-03-13
F-0847
F · No harm found
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Corrected 2025-03-13
F-0865
F · No harm found
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected 2025-03-13
2024-06-06Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0695
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-07-06
2024-01-09Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations
F-0580
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2024-01-31
F-0689
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-01-31
F-0842
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2024-01-31
2023-11-17Health inspectionComplaint-triggered6 citations
F-0600
J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2023-12-16
F-0609
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2023-12-16
F-0610
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2023-12-16
F-0635
J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.
Corrected 2023-12-16
F-0726
J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected 2023-12-16
F-0755
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2023-12-16
2023-06-15Health inspection9 citations
F-0553
D · No harm found
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Corrected 2023-07-17
F-0578
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2023-07-17
F-0644
D · No harm found
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected 2023-07-17
F-0645
D · No harm found
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2023-07-17
F-0657
E · No harm found
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2023-07-17
F-0675
D · No harm found
Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.
Corrected 2023-07-17
F-0694
D · No harm found
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2023-07-17
F-0806
D · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected 2023-07-17
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-07-17
2021-07-29Health inspection3 citations
F-0677
D · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2021-08-31
F-0695
D · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2021-08-31
F-0842
D · No harm found
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2021-08-31
2025-02-14Fire-safety inspection2 citations
K-0353
D · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-03-14
K-0355
E · No harm found
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2025-03-13
2021-07-29Fire-safety inspection4 citations
K-0223
E · No harm found
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Corrected 2021-08-31
K-0521
D · No harm found
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2021-08-31
K-0920
E · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2021-08-31
K-0923
E · No harm found
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2021-08-31

Federal penalties

2025-04-10Fine$46,176
2023-11-17Fine$41,776
2023-11-17Medicare payment denial — 34 days
Total fines$87,952
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 105671.

Visitor reviews

What people say on Google.
2.8122 ratings on Google
★★★★★Sara jobe · 2026-05-15 · via Google

“Brandee’s compassion and knowledge for her job has been a wonderful experience. Her cheerful demeanor and enthusiasm brings much needed comfort during stressful times when trying to take care of a family member.”

★Safaa Elamin · 2026-02-06 · via Google

“WARNING – Unsafe Care & Negligence We had an extremely unsafe experience at Avante Rehab Center in Melbourne, FL. My elderly mother was left alone after being taken to the bathroom, even though she was in pain and unsteady. Another patient waited over 40 minutes for help and was eventually dropped by staff while trying to assist her. Staff were rude, dismissive, and did not explain what happened—…”

★★★★★Calli Phillips · 2026-05-18 · via Google

“Spoke to Brandee about my family member potentially staying there. I was suprised about how much they can do nursing wise and how many insurances they take. Unfortunately we picked a facility a little closer to home but just wanted to give her a shout out.”

Ratings and reviews are from Google and reflect visitor opinions, not our verification. See all reviews on Google

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Original records

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CMS Nursing Home Compare
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Last verified 2026-08-31
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Photos, reviews & hours
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