Solaris Healthcare Merritt Island

Solaris Healthcare Merritt Island is a skilled nursing facility located at 500 Crockett Blvd in Merritt Island, Florida (ZIP 32954), within Brevard County. The facility operates 180 certified beds and is classified as a non-profit corporation. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents, and it remains an actively operating facility. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities on a scale of 1 to 5, with higher ratings reflecting stronger performance across measured categories. Solaris Healthcare Merritt Island holds an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5. Its health inspection rating stands at 2 out of 5, which reflects findings from recent state and federal inspections. The staffing rating is 3 out of 5, indicating a mid-range assessment of nurse and aide staffing levels relative to the resident census. The quality measure rating is 5 out of 5, the highest possible score in this category, which is based on clinical data indicators such as rates of hospitalization, pressure ulcers, and other measurable patient outcomes. The facility holds an active license with the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), the state body responsible for regulating Florida nursing homes. Solaris Healthcare Merritt Island is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement, meaning it is eligible to serve residents whose care is funded through either federal program. Families and case managers seeking placement for individuals covered under Medicare Part A for short-term skilled nursing care, or under Florida Medicaid for long-term care, may consider this facility as a potential option based on payer eligibility. The facility's non-profit corporate ownership structure distinguishes it from for-profit operators in the region. When compared to Florida state averages, this facility presents a mixed profile. The statewide average overall CMS rating for Florida nursing homes typically falls near 3 stars, placing this facility at the state midpoint overall. Its health inspection rating of 2 stars falls below the state average, suggesting a higher frequency or severity of cited deficiencies relative to peers. The staffing rating of 3 stars aligns with the state average, indicating staffing levels consistent with many Florida facilities. The quality measure rating of 5 stars is notably above the state average, reflecting strong performance on clinical outcome metrics. Taken together, the data presents a facility with notable variation across the three component ratings that form its overall CMS score.