Nursing homes › Florida › Avante at Melbourne Inc
1420 South Oak Street, Melbourne, FL 32901 · 3217233215 · 110 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Avante Centers, a group operating 11 facilities in 1 states. Group record: average rating 2.6/5, 0 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $116,227 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (2.6/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.60 (Florida median: 3.63). RN hours: 0.46. Weekend total: 3.28. Nursing staff turnover: 36%.
All-time on record: 38 deficiency citations, including 3 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-28 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-08-28 |
| 2025-07-28 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-08-28 |
| 2025-04-10 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | complaint | corrected 2025-05-10 |
| 2025-04-10 | 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. | G | complaint | corrected 2025-05-10 |
| 2025-02-14 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | F | Health | corrected 2025-03-13 |
| 2025-02-14 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2025-03-13 |
| 2025-02-14 | Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. | F | Health | corrected 2025-03-13 |
| 2025-02-14 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | F | Health | corrected 2025-03-13 |
| 2025-02-14 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2025-03-13 |
| 2025-02-14 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-13 |
| 2025-02-14 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-13 |
| 2025-02-14 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-13 |
| 2025-02-14 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-13 |
| 2025-02-14 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-13 |
| 2025-02-14 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-13 |
| 2025-02-14 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-13 |
| 2024-06-06 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-07-06 |
| 2024-01-09 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-01-31 |
| 2024-01-09 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-01-31 |
| 2024-01-09 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-01-31 |
| 2023-11-17 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | complaint | corrected 2023-12-16 |
| 2023-11-17 | Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted. | J | complaint | corrected 2023-12-16 |
| 2023-11-17 | 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. | J | complaint | corrected 2023-12-16 |
| 2023-11-17 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-12-16 |
| 2023-11-17 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-12-16 |
| 2023-11-17 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-12-16 |
| 2023-06-15 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Health | corrected 2023-07-17 |
| 2023-06-15 | Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. | D | Health | corrected 2023-07-17 |
| 2023-06-15 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2023-07-17 |
| 2023-06-15 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Health | corrected 2023-07-17 |
| 2023-06-15 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Health | corrected 2023-07-17 |
| 2023-06-15 | Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs. | D | Health | corrected 2023-07-17 |
| 2023-06-15 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2023-07-17 |
| 2023-06-15 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | Health | corrected 2023-07-17 |
| 2023-06-15 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2023-07-17 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-10 | Fine | $46,176 |
| 2023-11-17 | Fine | $41,776 |
| 2023-11-17 | Payment Denial | 34 days payment denial |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AG HOLDINGS, INC. | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 08/17/2000 |
| DEBBIE KLURMAN 1994 TRUST | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | 8% | since 06/20/1989 |
| DEENA KLURMAN KRANZ 2000 TRUST | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | 8% | since 06/20/1989 |
| MONA MIZRACHI 1994 TRUST | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | 8% | since 06/20/1989 |
| SISEL KLURMAN 2001 REVOCABLE TRUST | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | 25% | since 04/09/2010 |
| BIEGASIEWICZ, KIMBERLY | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/04/2022 |
| BIEGASIEWICZ, KIMBERLY | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/04/2022 |
| HORNACK, JOHN | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/24/2019 |
| BIEGASIEWICZ, KIMBERLY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/04/2022 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 105671. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.