SPACE COAST HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER
125 ALMA BLVD, MERRITT ISLAND, FL 32953 · CCN 105325
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Ratings
- Overall
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Health inspection
- ★☆☆☆☆ 1
- Quality measures
- ★★★★★ 5
- Staffing
- ★★★☆☆ 3
Facility
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 120
- Avg residents/day
- 109.3
- Phone
- 3214530202
Inspection history vs Florida & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | Florida avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025-01-17 | 21 | 7.3 | 9.5 | +13.7 worse |
| 2 | 2023-05-19 | 11 | 6.3 | 9.8 | +4.7 worse |
| 3 | 2021-06-17 | 10 | 6.0 | 9.3 | +4.0 worse |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Abuse, neglect, exploitation | 3 |
| Quality of life and care | 4 |
| Resident assessment and care planning | 1 |
| Nursing and physician services | 1 |
| Resident rights | 6 |
| Nutrition and dietary | 1 |
| Pharmacy service | 2 |
| Administration | 2 |
| Infection control | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 3.46 | 58.3% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.60 | 45.0% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 4.04 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $128,889
- Number of fines
- 4
- Number of penalties
- 4
- Payment denials
- 0
Chain
- Chain
- EXCELSIOR CARE GROUP
- Facilities in chain
- 33
- Chain avg overall
- 2.60 / 5
Inspection citations (42)3 immediate jeopardy
- JF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2025-08-02 · Health · corrected 2025-08-29
Immediate jeopardy
- EF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2025-08-02 · Health · corrected 2025-08-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2025-08-02 · Health · corrected 2025-08-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
- JF0635Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.2025-08-02 · Health · corrected 2025-08-29
Immediate jeopardy
- JF0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.2025-08-02 · Health · corrected 2025-08-29
Immediate jeopardy
- EF0867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.2025-08-02 · Health · corrected 2025-08-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2025-01-17 · Health · corrected 2025-02-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.2025-01-17 · Health · corrected 2025-02-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0568Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.2025-01-17 · Health · corrected 2025-02-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.2025-01-17 · Health · corrected 2025-02-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0584Honor 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.2025-01-17 · Health · corrected 2025-02-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0585Honor 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.2025-01-17 · Health · corrected 2025-02-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2025-01-17 · Health · corrected 2025-02-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.2025-01-17 · Health · corrected 2025-02-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.2025-01-17 · Health · corrected 2025-02-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0694Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.2025-01-17 · Health · corrected 2025-02-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.2025-01-17 · Health · corrected 2025-02-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0758Implement 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.2025-01-17 · Health · corrected 2025-02-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.2025-01-17 · Health · corrected 2025-02-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.2025-01-17 · Health · corrected 2025-02-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-01-17 · Health · corrected 2025-02-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-05-16 · Health · corrected 2024-06-16
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2024-03-28 · Health · corrected 2024-04-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2024-02-13 · Health · corrected 2024-03-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0584Honor 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.2023-05-19 · Health · corrected 2023-06-26
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0585Honor 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.2023-05-19 · Health · corrected 2023-06-26
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0635Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.2023-05-19 · Health · corrected 2023-06-26
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.2023-05-19 · Health · corrected 2023-06-26
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities2023-05-19 · Health · corrected 2023-06-26
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2023-05-19 · Health · corrected 2023-06-26
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-05-19 · Health · corrected 2023-06-26
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0694Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.2023-05-19 · Health · corrected 2023-06-26
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2023-05-19 · Health · corrected 2023-06-26
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.2023-05-19 · Health · corrected 2023-06-26
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0837Establish 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.2023-05-19 · Health · corrected 2023-06-26
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0908Keep all essential equipment working safely.2023-05-19 · Health · corrected 2023-06-26
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.2021-06-17 · Health · corrected 2021-07-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0584Honor 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.2021-06-17 · Health · corrected 2021-07-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0585Honor 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.2021-06-17 · Health · corrected 2021-07-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.2021-06-17 · Health · corrected 2021-07-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted2021-06-17 · Health · corrected 2021-07-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2021-06-17 · Health · corrected 2021-07-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISLAND HOLDCO LLC | Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | 2023-09-05 |
| DAVID, ROCHEL | Individual | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 23% | 2023-09-05 |
| FRIEDMAN, LEAH | Individual | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 23% | 2023-09-05 |
| MILLER, YOCHEVED | Individual | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 23% | 2023-09-05 |
| ZAHLER, CHARLES | Individual | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 23% | 2023-09-05 |
| ZAHLER, JACOB | Individual | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 2023-09-05 |
| ZAHLER, JACOB | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2023-09-05 |
| ZAHLER, JACOB | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2023-09-05 |
Other facilities in MERRITT ISLAND
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| SOLARIS HEALTHCARE MERRITT ISLAND | ★★★☆☆ | 180 |
| THE TERRACE AT COURTENAY SPRINGS | ★★☆☆☆ | 80 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.