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HomeFloridaSpace Coast Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center

Space Coast Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center

125 Alma Blvd, Merritt Island, FL 329533214530202WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.4on Google(28 reviews)
1/5Much Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
120
certified
This facility has been flagged for abuse.
4 fine(s) totaling $128,889

How Space Coast Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center 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
1/5
FL average
3.3/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
1/5
FL average
2.8/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
2/5
FL average
3.3/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.29 hrs/day
FL average
3.82 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.41 hrs/day
FL average
0.73 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
55.0%
FL average
41.4%
Higher than state average

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

What the Data Highlights

Its 1/5 overall CMS rating is below the Florida average of 3.3/5.
Its 1/5 health inspection rating is below the Florida average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 3.29 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 3.82.
Reported RN time is 0.41 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
12
deficiency citations
Inspected May 19, 2023
Most recent cycle
21
deficiency citations
Inspected Jan 17, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 9 more deficiency citations 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).

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Space Coast Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Merritt Island, Florida with 120 certified beds. It has been operating since 1978. Its overall CMS rating is 1 out of 5.

Beds
120
Avg Residents/Day
109
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jul 1, 1978
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Brevard
Last Inspection
Jan 17, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
21
Weighted Score
227.3
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (39)

F0600Immediate Jeopardy

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Aug 2, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0635Immediate Jeopardy

Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.

Survey: Aug 2, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0726Immediate Jeopardy

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.

Survey: Aug 2, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Aug 2, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Aug 2, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0867Potential for Harm

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Survey: Aug 2, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0568Potential for Harm

Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.

Survey: Jan 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0584Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jan 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0814Potential for Harm

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Survey: Jan 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0867Potential for Harm

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Survey: Jan 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jan 17, 2025Corrected: 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: Jan 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0554Potential for Harm

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Survey: Jan 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0583Potential for Harm

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Survey: Jan 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0585Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jan 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0677Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0679Potential for Harm

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Survey: Jan 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0685Potential for Harm

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

Survey: Jan 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0694Potential for Harm

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

Survey: Jan 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0756Potential for Harm

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Survey: Jan 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0758Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jan 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: May 19, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 19, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0814Potential for Harm

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Survey: May 19, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0837Potential for Harm

Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.

Survey: May 19, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0908Potential for Harm

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Survey: May 19, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0585Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: May 19, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0644Potential for Harm

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Survey: May 19, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0645Potential for Harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey: May 19, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0694Potential for Harm

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

Survey: May 19, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2

+ 9 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$128,889
Number of Fines
4
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
4

Penalty History

FineNov 20, 2023
$1,764
FineOct 30, 2023
$1,776
FineDec 11, 2023
$7,409
FineAug 2, 2025
$117,940

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

Nurse Aide2.15 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.72 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.41 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.29 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.11 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.09 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
55.0%
RN Turnover
65.0%
Administrators Left
0

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

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (4)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
ISLAND HOLDCO LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Sep 5, 2023
MILLER, YOCHEVED5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual23%Sep 5, 2023
ZAHLER, JACOBCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ASep 5, 2023
ZAHLER, JACOBOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ASep 5, 2023

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Space Coast Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center and nearby alternatives.

All Florida facilities
Space Coast Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
Merritt Island, FLCurrent facilityAbuse flag
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $128,889
Solaris Healthcare Merritt Island
Merritt Island, FL2,112 ft
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
The Terrace at Courtenay Springs
Merritt Island, FL3.2 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Rockledge Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
Rockledge, FL4.2 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Sunrise Point Health and Rehabilitation Center
Rockledge, FL4.4 miAbuse flag
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $275,722
Viera Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
Viera, FL10.0 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $34,948
Viera Del Mar Health and Rehabilitation Center
Viera, FL10.9 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $133,088
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Space Coast Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
Merritt Island, FL · Current facility
—1/51/52/5$128,889
Solaris Healthcare Merritt Island
Merritt Island, FL
2,112 ft3/52/53/5None recorded
The Terrace at Courtenay Springs
Merritt Island, FL
3.2 mi3/53/53/5None recorded
Rockledge Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
Rockledge, FL
4.2 mi2/52/52/5None recorded
Sunrise Point Health and Rehabilitation Center
Rockledge, FL
4.4 mi1/51/54/5$275,722
Viera Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
Viera, FL
10.0 mi3/52/53/5$34,948
Viera Del Mar Health and Rehabilitation Center
Viera, FL
10.9 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 Space Coast Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center?▾
Space Coast Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 2/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Space Coast Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center 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). Space Coast Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Space Coast Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Space Coast Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center had 21 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jan 17, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 4 fine(s) totaling $128,889.
What are the staffing levels at Space Coast Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center?▾
Space Coast Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center provides 3.29 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.41 RN hours, 0.72 LPN hours, and 2.15 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 55.0%.
How many beds does Space Coast Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center have?▾
Space Coast Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center has 120 certified beds with an average of 109 residents per day, resulting in approximately 91% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Excelsior Care Group chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Space Coast Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center?▾
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 Space Coast Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center?▾
On Google Maps, Space Coast Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center has a rating of 4.4 out of 5 based on 28 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 1/5.

Part of Excelsior Care Group

This chain operates 33 facilities. View all →