Space Coast Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center

Nursing Home · Merritt Island, FL

CMS overall rating 1/5 Abuse citation For profit - Corporation

CMS certification number105325
This facility was cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation in a recent inspection (CMS abuse icon).

Contact & location

125 Alma Blvd
Merritt Island, FL 32953
Brevard County
Phone
(321) 453-0202
ZIP code
32953 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
120
Residents per day
109.0 (91% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal name
Island Operating LLC
Chain
Excelsior Care Group (33 facilities, avg 2.5★)
Medicare certified since
July 1, 1978
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 3.3
Health inspections★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 2.9
Staffing★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 3.3
Quality measures★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 4.2
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 2/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.29 (state 3.82 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.41 (state 0.73 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.72 (state 0.78 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.15 (state 2.31 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.11 (state 3.49 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
55.0 (state 41.4 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
65.0 (state 46.0 · U.S. 42.9)%

Inspections

Last standard inspection
January 17, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
21.0 (state 7.1 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
7
Citations on record (3 years)
39 health · 13 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-08-02 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2025-08-29
2025-08-02 Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.
F0635 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2025-08-29
2025-08-02 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.
F0726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2025-08-29
2025-08-02 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-08-29
2025-08-02 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-08-29
2025-08-02 Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
F0867 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-08-29
2025-01-17 Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
F0568 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-17
2025-01-17 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.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-17
2025-01-17 Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
F0814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-17
2025-01-17 Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
F0867 · Administration Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-17
2025-01-17 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-17
2025-01-17 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-17
2025-01-17 Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
F0554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-17
2025-01-17 Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
F0583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-17
2025-01-17 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.
F0585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-17
2025-01-17 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-17
2025-01-17 Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
F0679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-17
2025-01-17 Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
F0685 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-17
2025-01-17 Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
F0694 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-17
2025-01-17 Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
F0756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-17
2025-01-17 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.
F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-17
2024-05-16 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-16
2024-03-28 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-04-28
2024-02-13 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-03-13
2023-05-19 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-06-26
2023-05-19 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-06-26
2023-05-19 Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
F0814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-06-26
2023-05-19 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.
F0837 · Administration Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-06-26
2023-05-19 Keep all essential equipment working safely.
F0908 · Environmental Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-06-26
2023-05-19 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.
F0585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-06-26
2023-05-19 Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
F0644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-06-26
2023-05-19 PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
F0645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-06-26
2023-05-19 Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
F0694 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-06-26
2021-06-17 Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
F0554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2021-07-17
2021-06-17 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.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2021-07-17
2021-06-17 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.
F0585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2021-07-17
2021-06-17 Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
F0623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2021-07-17
2021-06-17 Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
F0655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2021-07-17
2021-06-17 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2021-07-17

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

4 penalties in the last three years, including $128,889 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2025-08-02Fine$117,940
2023-12-11Fine$7,409
2023-11-20Fine$1,764
2023-10-30Fine$1,776

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Island Holdco LLC (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100%
Miller, Yocheved (individual)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 23%
Zahler, Jacob (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Zahler, Jacob (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Space Coast Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center?

Space Coast Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center has a 1-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.3-star average in Florida.

How many beds does Space Coast Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center have?

It has 120 certified beds and cares for about 109 residents per day.

Has Space Coast Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 4 penalties totaling $128,889 in the last three years.

Who owns Space Coast Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center?

It is part of Excelsior Care Group and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Space Coast Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center?

(321) 453-0202. The facility is located at 125 Alma Blvd, Merritt Island, FL 32953.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.