Nursing home in Merritt Island, Florida
Space Coast Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
Medicare and Medicaid
125 ALMA BLVD, Merritt Island, FL 32953
(321) 453-0202
CMS star ratings
CMS gives this nursing home an overall star rating of 1 out of 5. Each rating is compared with the mean of rated nursing homes in Florida (691 for the overall rating) and in the U.S. (14,565). How to read an inspection report.
Overall rating
- This nursing home1
- Florida average3.3 (691 rated)
- U.S. average3.0 (14,565 rated)
Health inspections
- This nursing home1
- Florida average2.9 (691 rated)
- U.S. average2.8 (14,565 rated)
Staffing
- This nursing home2
- Florida average3.3 (686 rated)
- U.S. average2.9 (14,494 rated)
Quality measures
- This nursing home4
- Florida average4.2 (686 rated)
- U.S. average3.6 (14,495 rated)
Health inspections
Most recent standard health inspection (rating cycle 1): Jan 17, 2025. CMS counts 15 health deficiencies in rating cycle 1.
- This nursing home15
- Florida average7.1 (694 with data)
- U.S. average9.2 (14,652 with data)
Rating cycle 1 health deficiencies. Averages include every nursing home with a count in the CMS file; fewer is better.
Deficiencies since Sep 30, 2023
Inspectors cited 24 health deficiencies on 5 inspection dates since Sep 30, 2023. By level of harm: 3 immediate jeopardy, 21 potential for harm.
- 3 Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
- 0 Actual harm
- 21 No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
- 0 No actual harm, potential for minimal harm
| Date | Tag | Deficiency | Scope and severity | Inspection type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2, 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | J Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Aug 29, 2025 |
| Aug 2, 2025 | F0635 | Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | J Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Aug 29, 2025 |
| Aug 2, 2025 | F0726 | 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.Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | J Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Aug 29, 2025 |
| Aug 2, 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Aug 29, 2025 |
| Aug 2, 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Aug 29, 2025 |
| Aug 2, 2025 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.Administration Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Aug 29, 2025 |
| Jan 17, 2025 | F0568 | Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.Resident Rights Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Feb 17, 2025 |
| Jan 17, 2025 | F0584 | 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.Resident Rights Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Feb 17, 2025 |
| Jan 17, 2025 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Feb 17, 2025 |
| Jan 17, 2025 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.Administration Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Feb 17, 2025 |
Show the other 14 deficiencies
| Date | Tag | Deficiency | Scope and severity | Inspection type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 17, 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection Control Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Standard, Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Feb 17, 2025 |
| Jan 17, 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Resident Rights Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Feb 17, 2025 |
| Jan 17, 2025 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.Resident Rights Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Feb 17, 2025 |
| Jan 17, 2025 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.Resident Rights Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Feb 17, 2025 |
| Jan 17, 2025 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.Resident Rights Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Feb 17, 2025 |
| Jan 17, 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Feb 17, 2025 |
| Jan 17, 2025 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Feb 17, 2025 |
| Jan 17, 2025 | F0685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Feb 17, 2025 |
| Jan 17, 2025 | F0694 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Feb 17, 2025 |
| Jan 17, 2025 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Feb 17, 2025 |
| Jan 17, 2025 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Feb 17, 2025 |
| May 16, 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jun 16, 2024 |
| Mar 28, 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Apr 28, 2024 |
| Feb 13, 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 13, 2024 |
Staffing
Total nurse staffing
Reported hours per resident per day.
- This nursing home3.29 hours
- Florida average3.82 hours (680 with data)
- U.S. average3.86 hours (14,351 with data)
Registered nurse staffing
Reported hours per resident per day.
- This nursing home0.41 hours
- Florida average0.73 hours (680 with data)
- U.S. average0.69 hours (14,351 with data)
Nursing staff turnover
Share of nursing staff who left during the year, as reported to CMS.
- This nursing home55.0%
- Florida average41.4% (646 with data)
- U.S. average45.8% (13,538 with data)
Penalties
CMS lists 4 penalties for this nursing home: 4 fines totaling $128,889, and 0 payment denials. CMS counts penalties from the last 3 years.
Facility details
| Certified beds | 120 |
|---|---|
| Average residents per day | 109.0 |
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Provider type | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
| Resident and family council | Resident |
| Automatic sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Chain | Excelsior Care Group (33 facilities) |
| Legal business name | ISLAND OPERATING LLC |
| First approved for Medicare and Medicaid | Jul 1, 1978 |
| County | Brevard |
| CMS certification number | 105325 |
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