SOLARIS HEALTHCARE MERRITT ISLAND — Nursing Home in MERRITT ISLAND, FL
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 180 |
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| Average Residents/Day | 171.7 |
| CMS Certification Number | 105701 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 3.67 HPRD |
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| RN Staffing | 0.61 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
SOLARIS HEALTHCARE MERRITT ISLAND had 11 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (August 22, 2024).
Inspection Findings — August 22, 2024
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Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (Level D)Corrected — September 13, 2024
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Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. (Level D)Corrected — September 13, 2024
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Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (Level D)Corrected — September 13, 2024
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Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. (Level D)Corrected — September 13, 2024
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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. (Level E)Corrected — September 13, 2024
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Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (Level E)Corrected — September 13, 2024
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Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. (Level E)Corrected — September 13, 2024
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Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (Level D)Corrected — September 13, 2024
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Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. (Level D)Corrected — September 13, 2024
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Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (Level D)Corrected — September 13, 2024
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Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (Level D)Corrected — September 13, 2024
Solaris Healthcare Merritt Island is a 180-bed nursing home in Merritt Island, Florida. It holds a 3-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 3.7 hours per resident day, below the Florida average of 3.9. Its most recent inspection, in August 2024, cited 11 deficiencies, none of them severe.
A recent inspection turned up multiple citations but none were judged severe, which suggests problems identified so far haven't been classified as immediately dangerous. It would be reasonable to ask the facility about their medication-safety and drug-storage practices given concerns noted on the inspection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SOLARIS HEALTHCARE MERRITT ISLAND Medicare and Medicaid certified?
SOLARIS HEALTHCARE MERRITT ISLAND is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is SOLARIS HEALTHCARE MERRITT ISLAND's CMS star rating?
SOLARIS HEALTHCARE MERRITT ISLAND has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at SOLARIS HEALTHCARE MERRITT ISLAND?
SOLARIS HEALTHCARE MERRITT ISLAND reports 3.66995 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has SOLARIS HEALTHCARE MERRITT ISLAND had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, SOLARIS HEALTHCARE MERRITT ISLAND had 11 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does SOLARIS HEALTHCARE MERRITT ISLAND have?
SOLARIS HEALTHCARE MERRITT ISLAND has 180 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- SPACE COAST HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER — 2/5 — 0.4 mi
- THE TERRACE AT COURTENAY SPRINGS — 2/5 — 3.7 mi
- ROCKLEDGE HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER — 2/5 — 4.4 mi
- SUNRISE POINT HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER — 1/5 — 4.6 mi
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 21, 2026.