Best-Rated Nursing Homes in Brevard County, FL (2026)
The 10 highest-rated nursing homes in Brevard County, FL, ranked from Medicare’s star ratings, inspections and staffing, using data as of September 2026. No home paid to be on this list.
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Life Care Center of Palm Bay
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 4 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 48 min a day with each resident (Florida average 3 hr 49 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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Life Care Center of Melbourne
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 4 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 35 min a day with each resident (Florida average 3 hr 49 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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Solaris Healthcare Merritt Island
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 4 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 39 min a day with each resident (Florida average 3 hr 49 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 4 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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Royal Oaks Nursing and Rehab Center
Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 overall, with 4 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 00 min a day with each resident (Florida average 3 hr 49 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 4 of 5 for short-term rehab, 4 of 5 for long-term care.
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Atlantic Shores Nursing and Rehab Center
Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 overall, with 4 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 38 min a day with each resident (Florida average 3 hr 49 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 4 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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Aviata at Palm Bay
Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 overall, with 4 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 23 min a day with each resident (Florida average 3 hr 49 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. It was fined $21,693 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 2 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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Anchor Care & Rehabilitation Center
Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 overall, with 4 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 3 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 29 min a day with each resident (Florida average 3 hr 49 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. It was fined $14,852 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 1 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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Melbourne Terrace Rehabilitation Center
Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 overall, with 3 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 10 min a day with each resident (Florida average 3 hr 49 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. It was fined $15,646 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 3 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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The Terrace at Courtenay Springs
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 overall, with 3 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 3 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 37 min a day with each resident (Florida average 3 hr 49 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 2 of 5 for short-term rehab, 4 of 5 for long-term care.
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Viera Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 overall, with 2 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 49 min a day with each resident (Florida average 3 hr 49 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. It was fined $34,948 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 3 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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How we rank. Homes are ordered by Medicare’s overall star rating. When two homes tie, the one with the better health inspection rating goes first, then staffing rating, then quality rating, then fewer serious citations, then lower fines. Homes still tied are listed alphabetically.
About nursing homes in Brevard County, FL
What is the best-rated nursing home in Brevard County, FL?
By Medicare’s ratings, Life Care Center Of Palm Bay ranks first in Brevard County, FL, with an overall rating of 5 out of 5. Ratings are a starting point; visit and ask about anything in a home’s inspection record.
How many nursing homes are in Brevard County, FL?
19 homes in Brevard County, FL qualify for this ranking: rated by Medicare and not on its Special Focus or abuse lists. See every nursing home in Brevard County, FL, including homes not yet rated.
How is this list ranked?
By Medicare’s overall star rating, then its health inspection, staffing and quality ratings, then fewer serious citations and fines. Homes on Medicare’s Special Focus list or with its abuse icon are not included, nor are children’s facilities. Paid or sponsored listings never affect the order.
Medicare ratings can lag behind changes at a home. Always visit, ask about recent inspections, and confirm openings, insurance and care needs with each home. How we use Medicare data