Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Avante at Melbourne INC
1420 South Oak Street · Melbourne, FL 32901 · 110 certified beds
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About Avante at Melbourne INC
Avante at Melbourne INC is a nursing home in Melbourne, Florida. Its capacity is 110 beds, below the Brevard County median of 120 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Avante Centers. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 39 citations, the most recent on July 28, 2025. CMS also lists 3 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.50 hours per resident per day. It is one of 6 nursing homes listed in Melbourne. Residents and families can raise concerns with the Florida Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program at 1-888-831-0404. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
2.0Staffing
3.0Quality measures
5.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (39)
Records from July 2021 to July 2025.
July 28, 2025
Tag F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 28, 2025.
July 28, 2025
Tag F0694Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 28, 2025.
April 10, 2025
Tag F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected May 10, 2025.
April 10, 2025
Tag F0840Employ 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.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected May 10, 2025.
February 14, 2025
Tag F0584Honor 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.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 13, 2025.
February 14, 2025
Tag F0847Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 13, 2025.
February 14, 2025
Tag F0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 13, 2025.
February 14, 2025
Tag F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 13, 2025.
February 14, 2025
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 13, 2025.
February 14, 2025
Tag F0554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 13, 2025.
February 14, 2025
Tag F0865Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 13, 2025.
February 14, 2025
Tag F0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 13, 2025.
February 14, 2025
Tag F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 13, 2025.
February 14, 2025
Tag F0644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 13, 2025.
February 14, 2025
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 13, 2025.
February 14, 2025
Tag F0806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 13, 2025.
June 6, 2024
Tag F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 6, 2024.
January 9, 2024
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 31, 2024.
January 9, 2024
Tag F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 31, 2024.
January 9, 2024
Tag F0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 31, 2024.
Penalties (3)
Total fines: $87,952
April 10, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $46,176 against this nursing home on April 10, 2025.
November 17, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $41,776 against this nursing home on November 17, 2023.
November 17, 2023 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting December 28, 2023, lasting 34 days (triggered by inspection on November 17, 2023).
Staffing
3.50 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, down from 3.61 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
Part of Avante Centers, a chain of 11 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 2.4 overall, 2.1 for health inspections, 2.5 for staffing, 4.1 for quality measures.
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Florida.
Nearby alternatives
Other licensed providers in Melbourne.
Life Care Center of Melbourne
Melbourne Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
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