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Solaris Healthcare Merritt Island

500 Crockett Blvd, Merritt Island, FL 329543214544035WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.9on Google(82 reviews)
3/5Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
180
certified

How Solaris Healthcare Merritt Island Compares in Florida

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Florida. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
3/5
FL average
3.3/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
2/5
FL average
2.8/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
3/5
FL average
3.3/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.65 hrs/day
FL average
3.82 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.55 hrs/day
FL average
0.73 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
38.8%
FL average
41.4%
Close to state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 2/5 health inspection rating is below the Florida average of 2.8/5.
Reported RN time is 0.55 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.73.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
10
deficiency citations
Inspected Nov 3, 2022
Most recent cycle
11
deficiency citations
Inspected Aug 22, 2024
The most recent cycle recorded 1 more deficiency citation than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$9,658/mo
Florida median
Private Room
$10,646/mo
Florida median
Brevard County 65+
146,692
24.0% of county
County Population
610,723
Brevard County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.

Solaris Healthcare Merritt Island is a 3-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Merritt Island, Florida with 180 certified beds. It has been operating since 1990. Its overall CMS rating is 3 out of 5.

Beds
180
Avg Residents/Day
172.1
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Aug 1, 1990
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Both
County
Brevard
Last Inspection
Aug 22, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
11
Weighted Score
56.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (22)

F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Aug 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0865Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Aug 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0607Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Survey: Aug 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Aug 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0677Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0679Potential for Harm

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Survey: Aug 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: Aug 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Aug 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0677Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Nov 3, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0679Potential for Harm

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Survey: Nov 3, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Nov 3, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0825Potential for Harm

Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.

Survey: Nov 3, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0636Potential for Harm

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

Survey: Nov 3, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0640Potential for Harm

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Survey: Nov 3, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Nov 3, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Nov 3, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0692Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Nov 3, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Nov 3, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0695Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 11, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.18 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.92 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.55 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.65 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.32 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.06 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
38.8%
RN Turnover
46.2%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
Non profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (27)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
MERRITT ISLAND HEALTHCARE HOLDINGS, LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Oct 20, 2015
SOLARIS FOUNDATION INC.5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AOct 6, 2015
SOLARIS HEALTHCARE PROPERTIES LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AOct 6, 2015
CORLEY, SHAWNMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJun 1, 2022
BELL, THOMASCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJun 1, 2022
BERKOWITZ, MICHAELCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJun 1, 2022
BUXBAUM, MIRIAMCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJun 1, 2022
HERZKA, CHAIMCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJun 1, 2022
LUNSFORD, CHARISHCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJun 1, 2018
MAYER, KARENCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 28, 2025
OBERLANDER, JOSEPHCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJun 1, 2022
WILKINS, STACEYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AOct 21, 2024
BELL, THOMASCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 1, 2022
CORLEY, SHAWNCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 1, 2022
LUNSFORD, CHARISHCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 1, 2018
MAYER, KARENCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 28, 2025
WILKINS, STACEYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AOct 21, 2024
CORLEY, SHAWNOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 1, 2022
LUNSFORD, CHARISHOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 1, 2018
MAYER, KARENOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 28, 2025
WILKINS, STACEYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 21, 2024
PARKER, LAURIEINDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AApr 7, 2025
BELL, THOMASADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2016
CORLEY, SHAWNADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJun 1, 2022
PARKER, SHELBYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AOct 1, 2016
WALLS, BRIANADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2016
WILKINS, STACEYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AApr 7, 2025

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Solaris Healthcare Merritt Island and nearby alternatives.

All Florida facilities
Solaris Healthcare Merritt Island
Merritt Island, FLCurrent facility
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Space Coast Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
Merritt Island, FL2,112 ftAbuse flag
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $128,889
The Terrace at Courtenay Springs
Merritt Island, FL3.7 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Rockledge Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
Rockledge, FL4.4 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Sunrise Point Health and Rehabilitation Center
Rockledge, FL4.6 miAbuse flag
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $275,722
Viera Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
Viera, FL10.4 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $34,948
Viera Del Mar Health and Rehabilitation Center
Viera, FL11.3 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $133,088
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Solaris Healthcare Merritt Island
Merritt Island, FL · Current facility
—3/52/53/5None recorded
Space Coast Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
Merritt Island, FL
2,112 ft1/51/52/5$128,889
The Terrace at Courtenay Springs
Merritt Island, FL
3.7 mi3/53/53/5None recorded
Rockledge Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
Rockledge, FL
4.4 mi2/52/52/5None recorded
Sunrise Point Health and Rehabilitation Center
Rockledge, FL
4.6 mi1/51/54/5$275,722
Viera Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
Viera, FL
10.4 mi3/52/53/5$34,948
Viera Del Mar Health and Rehabilitation Center
Viera, FL
11.3 mi2/51/52/5$133,088

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Solaris Healthcare Merritt Island?▾
Solaris Healthcare Merritt Island has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated average.
How much does Solaris Healthcare Merritt Island cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Florida is $9,658/month for a semi-private room and $10,646/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Solaris Healthcare Merritt Island participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Solaris Healthcare Merritt Island had any health inspection violations?▾
Solaris Healthcare Merritt Island had 11 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Aug 22, 2024). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Solaris Healthcare Merritt Island?▾
Solaris Healthcare Merritt Island provides 3.65 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.55 RN hours, 0.92 LPN hours, and 2.18 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 38.8%.
How many beds does Solaris Healthcare Merritt Island have?▾
Solaris Healthcare Merritt Island has 180 certified beds with an average of 172.1 residents per day, resulting in approximately 96% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Solaris Healthcare chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Solaris Healthcare Merritt Island?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Florida, including 2 in Merritt Island. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Solaris Healthcare Merritt Island?▾
On Google Maps, Solaris Healthcare Merritt Island has a rating of 3.9 out of 5 based on 82 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 3/5.

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