Avante At Melbourne Inc
Melbourne, FL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 105671) · 110 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 2 totaling $87,952 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (321) 723-3215 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Avante At Melbourne has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Florida state average of 3.27. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Avante At Melbourne reports 3.60 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.46 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 36.0%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
CMS records show Avante At Melbourne has 2 federal fines totaling $87,952.00 and 1 payment denial on record. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility status listed for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Avante At Melbourne Inc is a for-profit nursing home located in Melbourne, Brevard County, Florida, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since July 1989. The facility is certified for 110 beds and reports an average of 91.2 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Avante At Melbourne holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Florida state average of 3.27. Component ratings are mixed: the health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, the quality measure rating is 5 out of 5, and the staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Total nurse staffing is reported at 3.60 hours per resident per day, with 0.46 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 36.0%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 2 federal fines totaling $87,952.00, along with 1 payment denial for this facility. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation currently listed for this facility in the provided data.
Avante At Melbourne is part of the Avante Centers chain, which operates 11 facilities with a chain average overall rating of 2.5 out of 5. There has been no reported change in ownership in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the existing operator.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare; consult the official Care Compare listing for the most current inspection and survey details.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Avante At Melbourne has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Florida state average of 3.27.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.60 hours per resident per day, including 0.46 RN hours, with a 36.0% nursing turnover rate and a staffing rating of 3 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS lists 2 fines totaling $87,952.00 and 1 payment denial for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided shows no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 110 beds and reports an average of 91.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and is part of the Avante Centers chain, which includes 11 facilities with a chain average rating of 2.5 out of 5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since July 1, 1989.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 2, 1, 3, and 5 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify short-term rehabilitation services; contact the facility at (321) 723-3215 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (321) 723-3215 and review the facility's inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/105671?state=FL.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.