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Melbourne Terrace Rehabilitation Center

251 FLORIDA AVE, MELBOURNE, FL, 32901
(321) 725-3990
melbourneterracerehab.com
179 licensed beds
★★★★★4/5CMS Five-Star overall3/5 health inspections3/5 staffing5/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Public record summary

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Bed capacity
179
CMS facility ID
105635
Care type
Nursing home
County
Brevard
Facility name
Melbourne Terrace Rehabilitation Center
Street address
251 FLORIDA AVE
City / state / ZIP
Melbourne, FL 32901
Phone
(321) 725-3990
Website
melbourneterracerehab.com

About this facility — Melbourne Terrace Rehabilitation Center

Melbourne Terrace Rehabilitation Center is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Melbourne, Florida. It is licensed for 179 beds — above 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 Melbourne Terrace Rehabilitation Center 11 times across 7 inspections in the last three years, including 2 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $15,646 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
Clear Choice Healthcare
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company

Registered owners & officers

Capital One Na
Mortgage holder — since 2019
Clear Choice Health Care Llc
Operational control — since 2007
Cone, Tina
Managing employee — since 2019
Kennedy, Deborah
Operational control — since 2003
Partee, Leslie
Managing employee · Officer · Operational control — since 2007

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since
1989-02-09
CMS overall rating
4 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
6 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$15,646 total
Last standard inspection
2024-12-05
Nurse staffing
4.2 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges
$635 per day (≈ $19,300/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
31% Medicaid · 45% Medicare · 24% private/other
Occupancy
99% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
56% above the FL median of $408/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
179
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Visiting hours
Daily Open 24 hours
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 2 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2024-12-05Health inspection6 citations
F-0550
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2025-01-05
F-0554
D · No harm found
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2025-01-05
F-0657
D · 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 2025-01-05
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 2025-01-05
F-0867
E · No harm found
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected 2025-01-05
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-01-05
2024-09-19Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 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 2024-08-20
F-0689
J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-08-20
2 earlier / fire-safety inspections (3 citations)
2023-04-13Health inspection1 citation
F-0812
E · 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 2023-05-15
2023-04-13Fire-safety inspection2 citations
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-05-15
K-0363
D · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2023-05-15

Federal penalties

2024-09-19Fine$7,823
2024-09-19Fine$7,823
Total fines$15,646
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 105635.

Visitor reviews

What people say on Google.
4.2150 ratings on Google
★★★★★Summer Chase Chase · 2026-04-27 · via Google

“Melbourne Terrace is a truly exceptional facility. The team clearly cares about their patients and it shows in every interaction. The staff is dedicated, attentive, and committed to providing the highest level of care. Their inpatient and outpatient rehab programs are top-notch, with a strong focus on recovery and overall well-being. What stands out most is the support they offer not only to patie…”

★★★★★Phyllis Fitzgerald · 2025-04-12 · via Google

“When we began searching for a facility for our mom in the Melbourne/Palm Bay area, we toured several places, including Melbourne Terrace. It is a beautiful facility and very very clean. Initially, we were concerned and hesitant after seeing an abuse symbol associated with this facility. However, after speaking with the case When we began searching for a facility for our mom in the Melbourne/Palm…”

★★★★★Alexis · 2026-05-16 · via Google

“Melbourne Terrace Rehabilitation Center has an amazing team that truly cares about their patients. The staff is kind, attentive, and works hard to create a welcoming environment for both patients and families. It’s clear they’re passionate about providing quality care and support.”

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

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Inspection citations — last 5 years

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Original records

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