Solaris Healthcare Merritt Island
Nursing Home · Merritt Island, FL
CMS certification number105701
Contact & location
500 Crockett BlvdMerritt Island, FL 32954
Brevard County
- Phone
- (321) 454-4035
- ZIP code
- 32954 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 180
- Residents per day
- 172.1 (96% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Solaris Healthcare Merritt Island LLC
- Chain
- Solaris Healthcare (22 facilities, avg 4.0★)
- Medicare certified since
- August 1, 1990
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Both council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 3.65 (state 3.82 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.55 (state 0.73 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.92 (state 0.78 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.18 (state 2.31 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.32 (state 3.49 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 38.8 (state 41.4 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 46.2 (state 46.0 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- August 22, 2024
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 11.0 (state 7.1 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 22 health · 6 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-22 | 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-13 |
| 2024-08-22 | 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 2024-09-13 |
| 2024-08-22 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. F0865 · Administration Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-13 |
| 2024-08-22 | 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 2024-09-13 |
| 2024-08-22 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. F0607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-13 |
| 2024-08-22 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-13 |
| 2024-08-22 | 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 2024-09-13 |
| 2024-08-22 | 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 2024-09-13 |
| 2024-08-22 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-13 |
| 2024-08-22 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-13 |
| 2024-08-22 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-13 |
| 2022-11-03 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-12-02 |
| 2022-11-03 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. F0679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-12-02 |
| 2022-11-03 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-12-02 |
| 2022-11-03 | Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. F0825 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-12-02 |
| 2022-11-03 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. F0636 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-12-02 |
| 2022-11-03 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. F0640 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-12-02 |
| 2022-11-03 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-12-02 |
| 2022-11-03 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-12-02 |
| 2022-11-03 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-12-02 |
| 2022-11-03 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-12-02 |
| 2021-02-11 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2021-03-04 |
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
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Merritt Island Healthcare Holdings, LLC (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Solaris Foundation INC. (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest | |
| Solaris Healthcare Properties LLC (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest | |
| Bell, Thomas (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Corley, Shawn (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Parker, Shelby (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Rabinowitz, Joseph (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wilkins, Stacey (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bell, Thomas (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Berkowitz, Michael (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Buxbaum, Miriam (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Herzka, Chaim (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lunsford, Charish (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Mayer, Karen (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Oberlander, Joseph (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wilkins, Stacey (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bell, Thomas (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Corley, Shawn (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lunsford, Charish (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Mayer, Karen (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wilkins, Stacey (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Parker, Laurie (individual) | Individual Is An Owner, Partner Or Trustee Of Any Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Corley, Shawn (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Corley, Shawn (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lunsford, Charish (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Mayer, Karen (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wilkins, Stacey (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Solaris Healthcare Merritt Island?
Solaris Healthcare Merritt Island has a 3-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 Solaris Healthcare Merritt Island have?
It has 180 certified beds and cares for about 172 residents per day.
Has Solaris Healthcare Merritt Island been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Who owns Solaris Healthcare Merritt Island?
It is part of Solaris Healthcare and is classified as non profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Solaris Healthcare Merritt Island?
(321) 454-4035. The facility is located at 500 Crockett Blvd, Merritt Island, FL 32954.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.