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Solaris Healthcare Merritt Island
500 Crockett Blvd, Merritt Island, FL 32954 · CMS Certification Number (CCN) 105701
At a glance
- CMS overall rating
- ★★★★★ 5 of 5
- Health inspection citations
- 23 in the last 3 inspection cycles (0 immediate jeopardy, 0 actual harm, 0 from complaints)
- Fire safety citations
- 5
- Fines (last 3 years)
- 0 fines, total $0
- Payment denials
- 0
- Most recent standard inspection
- June 25, 2026
- Official record
- Medicare Care Compare page for this facility
Source: CMS Nursing Home Provider Information: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 25, 2026
CMS star ratings
CMS rates every Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home from 1 to 5 stars. Health inspection stars are relative to other homes in the same state: the top 10% get 5 stars and the bottom 20% get 1 star. CMS says to use the ratings together with other information, including a visit. Technical Users’ Guide
| Rating | This facility | Florida average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | ★★★★★ 5 of 5 | 3.3 | 3 |
| Health inspections | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 | 2.9 | 2.8 |
| Staffing | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 | 3.3 | 2.9 |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ 5 of 5 | 4.2 | 3.6 |
| Long-stay quality | ★★★★★ 5 of 5 | Not published | Not published |
| Short-stay quality | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 | Not published | Not published |
Averages: CMS State and US Averages: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 25, 2026
Health inspections
| Inspection cycle | Standard survey date | Health citations | From standard survey | From complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (most recent) | June 25, 2026 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Cycle 2 | August 22, 2024 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
CMS weighted health inspection score: 23 (lower is better; it counts citation severity, complaints and repeat revisits). Citations from infection control inspections: Not published. How to read these citations
23 health citations across 3 inspection dates, newest first. The letter is CMS’s scope/severity code: A–C means potential for minimal harm, D–F potential for more than minimal harm, G–I actual harm, and J–L immediate jeopardy.
June 25, 2026: 2 citations (Standard)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E | F-0584 | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/13/2026 |
| D | F-0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/13/2026 |
August 22, 2024: 11 citations (Standard)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | F-0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 09/13/2024 |
| E | F-0865 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. Administration Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 09/13/2024 |
| E | F-0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 09/13/2024 |
| E | F-0761 | 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 | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 09/13/2024 |
| D | F-0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 09/13/2024 |
| D | F-0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 09/13/2024 |
| D | F-0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 09/13/2024 |
| D | F-0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 09/13/2024 |
| D | F-0656 | 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 | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 09/13/2024 |
| D | F-0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 09/13/2024 |
| D | F-0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 09/13/2024 |
November 3, 2022: 10 citations (Standard)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | F-0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 12/02/2022 |
| E | F-0825 | Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 12/02/2022 |
| D | F-0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 12/02/2022 |
| E | F-0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 12/02/2022 |
| E | F-0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 12/02/2022 |
| E | F-0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 12/02/2022 |
| D | F-0657 | 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 | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 12/02/2022 |
| D | F-0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 12/02/2022 |
| D | F-0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 12/02/2022 |
| D | F-0636 | 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 | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 12/02/2022 |
Source: CMS Health Deficiencies: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 25, 2026
Fire safety inspections
5 fire safety citations across 2 inspection dates
| Date | Severity | Tag | What was cited | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/25/2026 | F | K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/23/2026 |
| 11/03/2022 | E | K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 12/02/2022 |
| 11/03/2022 | E | K-0914 | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 12/02/2022 |
| 11/03/2022 | E | K-0521 | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Services Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 12/02/2022 |
| 11/03/2022 | E | K-0223 | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. Egress Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 12/02/2022 |
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas: Yes. CMS does not count fire safety citations in the health inspection star rating.
Source: CMS Fire Safety Deficiencies: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 25, 2026
Penalties
No fines or payment denials published for this facility in the CMS Penalties file (last 3 years).
Source: CMS Penalties: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 25, 2026
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Florida average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 3.65 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.55 | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| LPN/LVN hours per resident per day | 0.92 | Not published | Not published |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.18 | Not published | Not published |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day, weekends | 3.32 | Not published | Not published |
| RN hours per resident per day, weekends | 0.42 | Not published | Not published |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 38.8 | 41.4 | 45.8 |
| Registered nurse turnover (%) | 46.2 | Not published | Not published |
| Administrators who have left | 0 | Not published | Not published |
Reported hours come from the Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) staffing data that facilities submit to CMS each quarter.
Source: CMS Provider Information; State and US Averages: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 25, 2026
Facility details
- Legal business name
- Solaris Healthcare Merritt Island LLC
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Other
- Chain
- Solaris Healthcare (22 facilities)
- Ownership changed in last 12 months
- No
- Certified beds
- 180
- Average residents per day
- 172.1
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Located inside a hospital
- No
- Continuing care retirement community
- No
- Resident and family council
- Resident
- First approved for Medicare/Medicaid
- August 1, 1990
- County/parish
- Brevard
Source: CMS Provider Information: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 25, 2026
Owners and managers reported to CMS
27 ownership and management records
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MERRITT ISLAND HEALTHCARE HOLDINGS, LLC | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 100% | undefined undefined, NaN |
| SOLARIS FOUNDATION INC. | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | undefined undefined, NaN |
| SOLARIS HEALTHCARE PROPERTIES LLC | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | undefined undefined, NaN |
| CORLEY, SHAWN | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| BELL, THOMAS | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| BERKOWITZ, MICHAEL | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| BUXBAUM, MIRIAM | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| HERZKA, CHAIM | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| LUNSFORD, CHARISH | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| MAYER, KAREN | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| OBERLANDER, JOSEPH | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| WILKINS, STACEY | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| BELL, THOMAS | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| CORLEY, SHAWN | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| LUNSFORD, CHARISH | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| MAYER, KAREN | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| WILKINS, STACEY | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| CORLEY, SHAWN | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| LUNSFORD, CHARISH | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| MAYER, KAREN | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| WILKINS, STACEY | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| PARKER, LAURIE | INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| BELL, THOMAS | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| CORLEY, SHAWN | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| PARKER, SHELBY | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| RABINOWITZ, JOSEPH | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| WILKINS, STACEY | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
Source: CMS Ownership: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 25, 2026
Check it yourself
- Medicare Care Compare: Solaris Healthcare Merritt Island. Full inspection reports, quality measures and staffing.
- AHCA licensed health care facility complaint form. The state agency also takes nursing home complaints.
- Ask the facility to show you its most recent inspection report and plan of correction.
Page built from CMS data files processed September 1, 2026 (CMS refreshes monthly). Last checked October 25, 2026. Not a ranking or endorsement.