Viera del Mar Health and Rehabilitation Center
2355 Vidina Drive, Melbourne, FL 32940 · (321) 775-6800
For profit - Limited Liability company · 131 certified beds
Viera del Mar Health and Rehabilitation Center has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in May 2026, found 4 citations, 1 for actual harm or immediate jeopardy (the Florida average is 7.1). It was fined 2 times in the last three years, $93,438 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on May 1, 2026 found 4 citations. What an inspection citation means
- 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.May 1, 2026 · F0578 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.May 1, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.May 1, 2026 · F0697 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.May 1, 2026 · F0759 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 28 citations.
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.July 28, 2026 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.January 22, 2026 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.October 24, 2025 · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.October 24, 2025 · F0646 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.October 24, 2025 · F0725 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.October 24, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.September 9, 2025 · F0628 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.September 9, 2025 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.September 9, 2025 · F0867 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.October 16, 2024 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.October 16, 2024 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.October 16, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.October 16, 2024 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.August 2, 2024 · F0684 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.August 2, 2024 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.August 2, 2024 · F0804 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.December 14, 2023 · F0607 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.December 14, 2023 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.December 14, 2023 · F0660 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.December 14, 2023 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.December 14, 2023 · F0686 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.December 14, 2023 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.December 14, 2023 · F0693 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.December 14, 2023 · F0726 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Post nurse staffing information every day.December 14, 2023 · F0732 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Many
- Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.December 14, 2023 · F0835 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.December 14, 2023 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Have a Compliance and Ethics Program.December 14, 2023 · F0895 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $55,900October 16, 2024
- Fine of $37,538August 2, 2024
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Florida average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.63 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.57 | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.92 | 0.78 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.14 | 2.31 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 66.9% | 41.4% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 131 |
| Average residents per day | 121.4 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Life Care Center of Melbourne Melbourne · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Atlantic Shores Nursing and Rehab Center Melbourne · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Melbourne Terrace Rehabilitation Center Melbourne · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Viera Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center Melbourne · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Indian River Center Melbourne · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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