For-profit

The Terrace at Courtenay Springs

1100 South Courtenay Parkway, Merritt Island, FL 32952

(321) 452-1233 · Serenity Estates

3CMS overall rating · out of 5

At a glance

CMS data snapshot: 2026-08-01 · Sources and limitations
3 of 5Overall
3 of 5Health inspections
3 of 5Staffing
3 of 5Resident quality
OwnershipFor profit - CorporationCertified beds80
Estimated occupancy111.6%Latest inspection2026-04-16

County and Florida comparison

Navy: facility · Teal: county · Gray: Florida
Overall rating
Facility: 3 of 5
similar
Health-inspection score
Facility: 29.0 points
better
Total nurse staffing
Facility: 3.61 hours/day
similar
RN staffing
Facility: 0.39 hours/day
worse
Staff turnover
Facility: 69.9%
worse
Latest health deficiencies
Facility: 4 deficiencies
better
View data table
MetricFacilityCountyFlorida
Overall rating3 of 52 of 53 of 5
Health-inspection score29.0 points64.0 points38.5 points
Total nurse staffing3.61 hours/day3.60 hours/day3.63 hours/day
RN staffing0.39 hours/day0.57 hours/day0.62 hours/day
Staff turnover69.9%41.6%41.8%
Latest health deficiencies4 deficiencies7 deficiencies6 deficiencies

Comparisons describe CMS data; they are not recommendations.

Inspection history

2026-04-16
4 deficiencies
Highest severity: E

Immediate-jeopardy citations: 0

Tag 0880 · Severity E

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-05-04

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 2026-05-04

Tag 0684 · Severity D

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 2026-05-04

Tag 0699 · Severity D

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-05-04
2024-05-30
10 deficiencies
Highest severity: F

Immediate-jeopardy citations: 0

Tag 0812 · Severity F

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 2024-06-30

Tag 0640 · Severity E

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 2024-06-30

Tag 0582 · Severity D

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Resident Rights Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-06-30

Tag 0609 · Severity D

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

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-06-30

Tag 0623 · Severity D

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Resident Rights Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-06-30

Tag 0644 · Severity D

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

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-06-30

Tag 0689 · Severity D

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-06-30

Tag 0694 · Severity D

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-06-30

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 2024-06-30

Tag 0867 · Severity D

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

Administration Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-06-30
2022-11-09
11 deficiencies
Highest severity: J

Immediate-jeopardy citations: 2

Tag 0689 · Severity J

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-12-29

Tag 0835 · Severity J

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Administration Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-12-29

Tag 0802 · Severity F

Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-12-29

Tag 0812 · Severity F

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 2022-12-29

Tag 0814 · Severity F

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-12-29

Tag 0641 · Severity E

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-12-29

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 2022-12-29

Tag 0609 · Severity D

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

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-12-29

Tag 0623 · Severity D

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Resident Rights Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-12-29

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 2022-12-29

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 2022-12-29

Staffing composition

2.19 hours/dayNurse aide
1.04 hours/dayLPN
0.39 hours/dayRN
Total staffing
3.61 hours/day
County median
3.60 hours/day
Florida median
3.63 hours/day
Weekend total
3.24 hours/day
Staff turnover
69.9%
RN turnover
54.5%

Reported averages, not a real-time staffing schedule.

Resident outcomes

Lower is generally better

Hospitalizations

2.3 per 1,000 daysworseFlorida: 2.1 per 1,000 days · County: 1.5 per 1,000 days
20250101-20251231

Emergency-department visits

5.1 per 1,000 daysworseFlorida: 1.0 per 1,000 days · County: 1.5 per 1,000 days
20250101-20251231

Falls with major injury

1.5%betterFlorida: 2.2% · County: 2.7%
2025Q2-2026Q1

Pressure ulcers

5.7%worseFlorida: 4.2% · County: 4.3%
2025Q2-2026Q1

Urinary tract infections

0.8%unavailableFlorida: 0.0% · County: 0.3%
2025Q2-2026Q1

Antipsychotic medication use

5.1%betterFlorida: 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 is driving staff turnover, and what is being done to retain nurses and aides?

    Suggested because of: staff turnover
  3. How does the care team prevent and treat pressure injuries?

    Suggested because of: pressure ulcers
  4. 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
80
Average daily residents
89.3
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider type
Medicare and Medicaid
In hospital
No
Date certified
1984-06-04
CCN
105463

Staffing Data

Reported measureValue
Nurse aide hours2.18569
Lpn hours1.04132
Rn hours0.38685
Reported total hours3.61385
Weekend total hours3.24232
Weekend rn hours0.36667
Adjusted total hours4.23151
Total turnover percent69.9
Rn turnover percent54.5
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

4Health citations
5Fire 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.

2

2022-11-09 · J

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

2022-11-09 · J

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Ownership & Operators

NameRoleShare
ISLAND CITY EQUITY PARTNERS LLCDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNOT APPLICABLE
MAJ CONSULTANTS LLCDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNOT APPLICABLE
WHEAT CHAFF LPDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNOT APPLICABLE
NUCKOLLS, MARYDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNOT APPLICABLE
TAPIA, JILLDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNOT APPLICABLE
WEINFELD, AVRUMDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNOT APPLICABLE
WEISS, DANIELDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNOT APPLICABLE
FULTON, NICOLEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
MUNIM, MOHAMMEDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
WEINFELD, AVRUMOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
FULTON, NICOLEADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
MUNIM, MOHAMMEDADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
WEINFELD, AVRUMADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
WEISS, DANIELADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE

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