Nursing home in Merritt Island, Florida
Solaris Healthcare Merritt Island
Medicare and Medicaid
500 CROCKETT BLVD, Merritt Island, FL 32954
(321) 454-4035
CMS star ratings
CMS gives this nursing home an overall star rating of 5 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 home5
- Florida average3.3 (691 rated)
- U.S. average3.0 (14,565 rated)
Health inspections
- This nursing home4
- Florida average2.9 (691 rated)
- U.S. average2.8 (14,565 rated)
Staffing
- This nursing home3
- Florida average3.3 (686 rated)
- U.S. average2.9 (14,494 rated)
Quality measures
- This nursing home5
- Florida average4.2 (686 rated)
- U.S. average3.6 (14,495 rated)
Health inspections
Most recent standard health inspection (rating cycle 1): Jun 25, 2026. CMS counts 2 health deficiencies in rating cycle 1.
- This nursing home2
- 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 13 health deficiencies on 2 inspection dates since Sep 30, 2023. By level of harm: 13 potential for harm.
- 0 Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
- 0 Actual harm
- 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2026 | 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 Jul 13, 2026 |
| Jun 25, 2026 | 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 Jul 13, 2026 |
| Aug 22, 2024 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Sep 13, 2024 |
| Aug 22, 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Sep 13, 2024 |
| Aug 22, 2024 | F0865 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.Administration Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Sep 13, 2024 |
| Aug 22, 2024 | 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 Sep 13, 2024 |
| Aug 22, 2024 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Sep 13, 2024 |
| Aug 22, 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Sep 13, 2024 |
| Aug 22, 2024 | 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 Sep 13, 2024 |
| Aug 22, 2024 | 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 Sep 13, 2024 |
Show the other 3 deficiencies
| Date | Tag | Deficiency | Scope and severity | Inspection type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Sep 13, 2024 |
| Aug 22, 2024 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Sep 13, 2024 |
| Aug 22, 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection Control Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Sep 13, 2024 |
Staffing
Total nurse staffing
Reported hours per resident per day.
- This nursing home3.65 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 home0.55 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 home38.8%
- Florida average41.4% (646 with data)
- U.S. average45.8% (13,538 with data)
Penalties
CMS lists 0 penalties for this nursing home: 0 fines totaling $0, and 0 payment denials. CMS counts penalties from the last 3 years.
Facility details
| Certified beds | 180 |
|---|---|
| Average residents per day | 172.1 |
| Ownership | Non profit - Other |
| 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 | Solaris Healthcare (22 facilities) |
| Legal business name | SOLARIS HEALTHCARE MERRITT ISLAND LLC |
| First approved for Medicare and Medicaid | Aug 1, 1990 |
| County | Brevard |
| CMS certification number | 105701 |
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