Nursing homeActive
Solaris Healthcare Merritt Island
500 Crockett Blvd, Merritt Island, FL 329543214544035180 certified beds · 172 residentsNon profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
3
since 2021
Deficiencies
22
● 0● 22● 0
Penalties · 3 yrs
—
none on file
Last survey
2024-08-22
Standard
CMS overall
3 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 3/5
Health 2
Staffing 3
Quality 5
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-22 | Standard | 0110 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2022-11-03 | Standard | 0100 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2021-02-11 | Standard | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-13Record 105701-20240822-F550
F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-13Record 105701-20240822-F607
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-13Record 105701-20240822-F656
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-13Record 105701-20240822-F677
F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-13Record 105701-20240822-F679
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-13Record 105701-20240822-F695
F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-13Record 105701-20240822-F759
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-13Record 105701-20240822-F761
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-13Record 105701-20240822-F812
F865Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.Scope/severity EStandard
Records
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-13Record 105701-20240822-F865
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-13Record 105701-20240822-F880
F636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-12-02Record 105701-20221103-F636
F640Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-12-02Record 105701-20221103-F640
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-12-02Record 105701-20221103-F641
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-12-02Record 105701-20221103-F657
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-12-02Record 105701-20221103-F677
F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-12-02Record 105701-20221103-F679
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-12-02Record 105701-20221103-F684
F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-12-02Record 105701-20221103-F692
F825Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-12-02Record 105701-20221103-F825
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-12-02Record 105701-20221103-F880
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-03-04Record 105701-20210211-F695
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.55
Facility
Florida
National
Florida 0.73 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.65
Facility
Florida
National
Florida 3.82 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.32
Facility
Florida
National
Florida 3.49 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover39%
Facility
Florida
National
Florida 41% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover46%
Facility
Florida
National
Florida 46% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Florida | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 3.5% | 4.5% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 3.1% | 2.5% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 7.3% | 8.6% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 0.0% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 12.0% | 8.7% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 2.5% | 5.5% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 8.9% | 14.4% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merritt Island Healthcare Holdings, LLC Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | — | — |
| Solaris Foundation Inc. Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | — | — |
| Solaris Healthcare Properties LLC Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | — | — |
| 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 | — | — |
| Bell, Thomas Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bell, Thomas Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bell, Thomas Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Berkowitz, Michael Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Buxbaum, Miriam Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Corley, Shawn Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Corley, Shawn Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Corley, Shawn Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Herzka, Chaim Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lunsford, Charish Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lunsford, Charish Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mayer, Karen Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mayer, Karen Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Oberlander, Joseph Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Parker, Laurie Individual | INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Parker, Shelby Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Rabinowitz, Joseph Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Wilkins, Stacey Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Wilkins, Stacey Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Wilkins, Stacey Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Solaris Healthcare — 22 facilities
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Florida.
No county cost figures on file for Brevard.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Space Coast Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center Merritt Island | 0.4 mi | 2025-08-02 | 0213 |
| The Terrace At Courtenay Springs Merritt Island | 3.7 mi | 2026-04-16 | 0140 |
| Rockledge Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center Rockledge | 4.4 mi | 2025-04-03 | 080 |
| Sunrise Point Health And Rehabilitation Center Rockledge | 4.6 mi | 2025-10-30 | 063 |
| Viera Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center Viera | 10.4 mi | 2026-02-12 | 0132 |
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Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |