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Avante at Melbourne

1420 South Oak Street

2.4(103 ratings)· Melbourne average: 4.3

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Quick Facts

Total units
110
Medicare rating
2 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
For profit, Corporation
Certified beds
110

What Families Think

Reviews for Avante at Melbourne are sharply mixed, with a 2.4 out of 5 rating from 103 Google reviews. Several families praise specific admissions staff for compassion and helpfulness, while multiple other reviewers describe serious neglect, unsafe conditions, and poor care outcomes for residents.

The Good

  • Admissions staff described as compassionate and responsive
  • Staff take time to explain processes to families
  • Accepts a wide range of insurance plans
  • One reviewer noted visible efforts toward facility improvement

The Bad

  • Multiple reports of neglect, including severe bed sores and weight loss
  • One report of a resident left unattended after a fall
  • One account describes staff found sleeping on duty
  • One reviewer described food as cold and unappetizing
  • One report of rude, dismissive staff and delayed discharge

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Avante at Melbourne is a senior living community in Melbourne, Florida offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Housekeeping. Families rate it 2.4 out of 5 across 103 reviews.

About Avante at Melbourne

Avante at Melbourne is a skilled nursing / long term care community in Melbourne, Florida. The community is licensed for up to 110 residents.

Families rate Avante at Melbourne 2.4 out of 5 based on 103 Google reviews.

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Types of Care at Avante at Melbourne

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)
  • Security

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Reviews of Avante at Melbourne

2.4overall · 103 ratings combined

2.4★ on Google (103)

Calli Phillips

May 2026

via Google

Spoke to Brandee about my family member potentially staying there. I was suprised about how much they can do nursing wise and how many insurances they take. Unfortunately we picked a facility a little closer to home but just wanted to give her a shout out.

Sara jobe

May 2026

via Google

Brandee’s compassion and knowledge for her job has been a wonderful experience. Her cheerful demeanor and enthusiasm brings much needed comfort during stressful times when trying to take care of a family member.

Safaa Elamin

Feb 2026

via Google

WARNING – Unsafe Care & Negligence We had an extremely unsafe experience at Avante Rehab Center in Melbourne, FL. My elderly mother was left alone after being taken to the bathroom, even though she was in pain and unsteady. Another patient waited over 40 minutes for help and was eventually dropped by staff while trying to assist her. Staff were rude, dismissive, and did not explain what happened—even after paramedics were called. When we asked for discharge, the facility initially delayed it until we involved legal representation. I cannot recommend this facility due to negligence and poor care.

Brandon Rodriguez

Jan 2026

via Google

This place is absolutely atrocious! Unless you want your family member to deteriorate do not use this place. My grandfather was at Avante 9 months. He lost over 50 pounds, has the most horrible bed sores that are severely infected. He also had pneumonia that sent him to the ER! The staff has been found sleeping, the food is cold and nauseating . He didn’t receive anywhere near the nutrition he needed. It’s so incredibly disgusting the way my grandfather was mistreated and the abuse and neglect he has endured. After one day in the hospital he was doing better. We switched him to a new facility and he is recovering well from the experience of Avante. I’m thankful he is still alive.

Arleen McDonald

Dec 2025

via Google

Our experience with this nursing home has been a mix, but overall we do see genuine effort being made to improve. Like many facilities, there are areas where improvement is still needed, and those things are noticeable. That said, it’s also clear that changes are actively being worked on rather than ignored. One bright spot has been Kayla in admissions. She has been incredibly helpful, responsive, and compassionate throughout the process. She took the time to explain everything, answered our questions honestly, and made a very overwhelming situation feel much more manageable. Her kindness and professionalism truly made a difference for our family. While there is room to grow, we appreciate the transparency, the ongoing improvements, and the staff members like Kayla who clearly care about residents and their families.

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Government Inspection History

8 inspection visits in the last three years, 44 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Jul 28, 2025Health Complaint2 citations
  • Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 28, 2025

  • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 28, 2025

Apr 10, 2025Health Complaint2 citations
  • Employ 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 of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 10, 2025

  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 10, 2025

Feb 14, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard14 citations
  • Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 13, 2025

  • Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 13, 2025

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 13, 2025

  • Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 13, 2025

  • Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 13, 2025

  • Honor 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 of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 13, 2025

  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 13, 2025

  • Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 13, 2025

  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 13, 2025

  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 13, 2025

  • Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 13, 2025

  • Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 13, 2025

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 14, 2025

  • Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 13, 2025

Jun 6, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 6, 2024

Jan 9, 2024Health Complaint3 citations
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 31, 2024

  • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 31, 2024

  • Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 31, 2024

Nov 17, 2023Health Complaint6 citations
  • 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.

    Severity J of L: immediate jeopardy, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 16, 2023

  • Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.

    Severity J of L: immediate jeopardy, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 16, 2023

  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Severity J of L: immediate jeopardy, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 16, 2023

  • Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 16, 2023

  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 16, 2023

  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 16, 2023

Jun 15, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard9 citations
  • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 17, 2023

  • Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 17, 2023

  • PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 17, 2023

  • Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 17, 2023

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 17, 2023

  • Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 17, 2023

  • Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 17, 2023

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 17, 2023

  • Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 17, 2023

Jul 29, 2021Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard7 citations
  • Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 31, 2021

  • Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 31, 2021

  • Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 31, 2021

  • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 31, 2021

  • Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 31, 2021

  • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 31, 2021

  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 31, 2021

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Avante at Melbourne offer?

Avante at Melbourne offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Avante at Melbourne located?

Avante at Melbourne is located at 1420 South Oak Street in Melbourne, Florida.

What do families say about Avante at Melbourne?

Reviews for Avante at Melbourne are sharply mixed, with a 2.4 out of 5 rating from 103 Google reviews. Several families praise specific admissions staff for compassion and helpfulness, while multiple other reviewers describe serious neglect, unsafe conditions, and poor care outcomes for residents.

How did Avante at Melbourne do on recent health and safety inspections?

Avante at Melbourne had 8 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 44 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

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