Indian River Center
West Melbourne, FL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 105673) · 179 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $74,386
Phone: (321) 727-0990 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Indian River Center has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below Florida's state average of 3.27 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Indian River Center reports 3.55 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.53 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 50.0%.
Indian River Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $74,386.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Indian River Center is a for-profit nursing home in West Melbourne, Florida (Brevard County), certified for Medicare and Medicaid since August 1989. The facility is certified for 179 beds and reports an average daily census of 169.4 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Indian River Center holds an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Florida state average of 3.27. The health inspection rating is 2 stars, the quality measure (QM) rating is 2 stars, and the staffing rating is 4 stars. These four ratings together make up CMS's Five-Star Quality Rating System, which evaluates different aspects of care.
Nurse staffing levels total 3.55 hours per resident per day, including 0.53 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 50.0%.
On CMS's penalty record, Indian River Center has 1 federal fine on file totaling $74,386.00. There are 0 payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates homes with a history of persistent poor performance under increased regulatory scrutiny.
The facility is part of the Aston Health chain, which operates 38 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.7 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, per CMS records.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare; families should verify current details directly with the facility and on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Indian River Center has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Florida state average of 3.27 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Indian River Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 3.55 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.53 RN hours per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars; nursing turnover is 50.0%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $74,386.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Indian River Center is certified for 179 beds with an average daily census of 169.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and part of the Aston Health chain, which operates 38 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.7 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on August 29, 1989.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); Indian River Center scores 2, 2, 4, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail isn't included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at (321) 727-0990 or check Medicare Care Compare for specifics.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided doesn't cover tour guidance; contact the facility at (321) 727-0990 to arrange a visit and ask about care specifics.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review current ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/105673?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.