Non-profit

Solaris Healthcare Merritt Island

500 Crockett Blvd, Merritt Island, FL 32954

(321) 454-4035 · Solaris Healthcare

3CMS overall rating · out of 5

At a glance

CMS data snapshot: 2026-08-01 · Sources and limitations
3 of 5Overall
2 of 5Health inspections
3 of 5Staffing
5 of 5Resident quality
OwnershipNon profit - CorporationCertified beds180
Estimated occupancy95.6%Latest inspection2024-08-22

County and Florida comparison

Navy: facility · Teal: county · Gray: Florida
Overall rating
Facility: 3 of 5
similar
Health-inspection score
Facility: 56.0 points
worse
Total nurse staffing
Facility: 3.65 hours/day
similar
RN staffing
Facility: 0.55 hours/day
worse
Staff turnover
Facility: 38.8%
better
Latest health deficiencies
Facility: 11 deficiencies
worse
View data table
MetricFacilityCountyFlorida
Overall rating3 of 52 of 53 of 5
Health-inspection score56.0 points64.0 points38.5 points
Total nurse staffing3.65 hours/day3.60 hours/day3.63 hours/day
RN staffing0.55 hours/day0.57 hours/day0.62 hours/day
Staff turnover38.8%41.6%41.8%
Latest health deficiencies11 deficiencies7 deficiencies6 deficiencies

Comparisons describe CMS data; they are not recommendations.

Inspection history

2024-08-22
11 deficiencies
Highest severity: E

Immediate-jeopardy citations: 0

Tag 0761 · Severity E

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 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-09-13

Tag 0812 · Severity E

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

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-09-13

Tag 0865 · Severity E

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

Administration Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-09-13

Tag 0550 · Severity D

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

Resident Rights Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-09-13

Tag 0607 · Severity D

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

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-09-13

Tag 0656 · Severity D

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 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-09-13

Tag 0677 · Severity D

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-09-13

Tag 0679 · Severity D

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-09-13

Tag 0695 · Severity D

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-09-13

Tag 0759 · Severity D

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-09-13

Tag 0880 · Severity D

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-09-13
2022-11-03
10 deficiencies
Highest severity: E

Immediate-jeopardy citations: 0

Tag 0677 · Severity E

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-12-02

Tag 0679 · Severity E

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-12-02

Tag 0684 · Severity E

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-12-02

Tag 0825 · Severity E

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-12-02

Tag 0636 · Severity D

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

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-12-02

Tag 0640 · Severity D

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

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-12-02

Tag 0641 · Severity D

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-12-02

Tag 0657 · Severity D

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

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-12-02

Tag 0692 · Severity D

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-12-02

Tag 0880 · Severity D

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-12-02
2021-02-11
1 deficiencies
Highest severity: D

Immediate-jeopardy citations: 0

Tag 0695 · Severity D

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2021-03-04

Staffing composition

2.18 hours/dayNurse aide
0.92 hours/dayLPN
0.55 hours/dayRN
Total staffing
3.65 hours/day
County median
3.60 hours/day
Florida median
3.63 hours/day
Weekend total
3.32 hours/day
Staff turnover
38.8%
RN turnover
46.2%

Reported averages, not a real-time staffing schedule.

Resident outcomes

Lower is generally better

Hospitalizations

1.1 per 1,000 daysbetterFlorida: 2.1 per 1,000 days · County: 1.5 per 1,000 days
20250101-20251231

Emergency-department visits

0.7 per 1,000 daysbetterFlorida: 1.0 per 1,000 days · County: 1.5 per 1,000 days
20250101-20251231

Falls with major injury

3.1%worseFlorida: 2.2% · County: 2.7%
2025Q2-2026Q1

Pressure ulcers

3.5%betterFlorida: 4.2% · County: 4.3%
2025Q2-2026Q1

Urinary tract infections

0.0%unavailableFlorida: 0.0% · County: 0.3%
2025Q2-2026Q1

Antipsychotic medication use

7.3%similarFlorida: 7.0% · County: 5.6%
2025Q2-2026Q1

These group measures do not predict an individual resident’s experience.

Questions to ask

Use these prompts during a tour or phone call
  1. How many RNs are typically on site during days, nights, and weekends?

    Suggested because of: rn staffing
  2. What fall-prevention program is used, and how are families notified after a fall?

    Suggested because of: falls major injury
  3. How will the care plan be developed, reviewed, and shared with our family?

    Suggested because of: general care planning

Facility Details

County
Brevard County
Certified beds
180
Average daily residents
172.1
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider type
Medicare and Medicaid
In hospital
No
Date certified
1990-08-01
CCN
105701

Staffing Data

Reported measureValue
Nurse aide hours2.17899
Lpn hours0.92413
Rn hours0.54522
Reported total hours3.64833
Weekend total hours3.3174
Weekend rn hours0.4151
Adjusted total hours3.81407
Total turnover percent38.8
Rn turnover percent46.2
Administrators left0

Hours are per resident per day; turnover values are percentages. Missing values are not zero.

Penalties & Enforcement

$0.00Total fines
0Number of fines
0Payment denials

No matching penalties in the supplied CMS records.

Totals reflect the supplied CMS records, not a lifetime total.

Citations

11Health citations
6Fire safety citations

Health counts describe the latest rating cycle. Fire counts cover supplied fire-safety records.

Serious Deficiencies

FL counts scope/severity G–L as serious deficiencies. Immediate jeopardy is J–L; these are not interchangeable.

0

Ownership & Operators

NameRoleShare
MERRITT ISLAND HEALTHCARE HOLDINGS, LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST100%
SOLARIS FOUNDATION INC.5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED
SOLARIS HEALTHCARE PROPERTIES LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED
CORLEY, SHAWNMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE
BELL, THOMASCORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE
BERKOWITZ, MICHAELCORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE
BUXBAUM, MIRIAMCORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE
HERZKA, CHAIMCORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE
LUNSFORD, CHARISHCORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE
MAYER, KARENCORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE
OBERLANDER, JOSEPHCORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE
WILKINS, STACEYCORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE
BELL, THOMASCORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE
CORLEY, SHAWNCORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE
LUNSFORD, CHARISHCORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE
MAYER, KARENCORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE
WILKINS, STACEYCORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE
CORLEY, SHAWNOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
LUNSFORD, CHARISHOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
MAYER, KARENOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
WILKINS, STACEYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
PARKER, LAURIEINDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
BELL, THOMASADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
CORLEY, SHAWNADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
PARKER, SHELBYADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
RABINOWITZ, JOSEPHADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
WILKINS, STACEYADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE

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