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HomeFloridaSolaris Healthcare Merritt Island

Solaris Healthcare Merritt Island

500 Crockett Blvd, Merritt Island, FL 329543214544035
3/5Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
180
certified

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 3/5 stars (average)

• Has 180 certified beds with an average of 170.5 residents per day (95% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 11 deficiencies (inspected Aug 22, 2024)

• No fines on record

• Total nursing staff: 3.62 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 37.8%

• Part of the Solaris Healthcare chain (22 facilities)

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. The facility scored at average compared to Florida facilities.

Beds
180
Avg Residents/Day
170.5
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)

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
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
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Aug 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
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
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
F0692Potential for Harm

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

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
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 Aide2.16 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.89 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.57 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.62 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.29 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.05 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
37.8%
RN Turnover
37.5%
Administrators Left
1

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

Ownership Type
Non profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (20)

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, 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
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

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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.
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 facility has no fines on record.
What are the staffing levels at Solaris Healthcare Merritt Island?▾
Solaris Healthcare Merritt Island provides 3.62 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.57 RN hours, 0.89 LPN hours, and 2.16 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 37.8%.
How many beds does Solaris Healthcare Merritt Island have?▾
Solaris Healthcare Merritt Island has 180 certified beds with an average of 170.5 residents per day, resulting in approximately 95% 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, there are 2 other nursing homes in Merritt Island, Florida with an average rating of 2.3/5. You can compare all facilities on the Merritt Island nursing homes page.

Part of Solaris Healthcare

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