Space Coast Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center

Space Coast Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center is a 120-bed skilled nursing facility located at 125 Alma Blvd in Merritt Island, Florida (Brevard County, ZIP 32953). The facility operates as a for-profit corporation and is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. It can be reached by phone at (321) 453-0202. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 representing the highest performance. Space Coast Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center holds an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5. Its component ratings vary considerably across measured domains. The health inspection rating stands at 1 out of 5, reflecting findings from recent on-site surveys conducted by state inspectors. The staffing rating is 2 out of 5, which accounts for the levels of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants relative to resident census. The quality measure rating is 5 out of 5, the highest possible score, indicating strong performance across the clinical outcome metrics tracked by CMS. The facility holds an active license with the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA). Prospective residents and their families may review the most recent AHCA survey date and detailed inspection findings through the AHCA public records portal. Space Coast Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, meaning it is able to serve residents who rely on either federal program for payment of skilled nursing or long-term care services. Individuals with Medicare coverage may use the benefit for qualifying short-term skilled nursing stays following a hospital admission. Medicaid may cover long-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and clinical eligibility requirements under Florida's Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Long-Term Care program. Residents and families are encouraged to contact the facility directly or consult with a benefits counselor to clarify current payor acceptance and availability. When compared to Florida state averages, Space Coast Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center presents a mixed profile. The statewide average overall star rating for Florida nursing facilities is approximately 3 out of 5, placing this facility below the state average in overall CMS scoring. Its health inspection rating of 1 out of 5 falls notably below typical state performance, while its staffing rating of 2 out of 5 also trails the state norm. The quality measure rating of 5 out of 5 is a notable strength, placing the facility above the Florida average on that dimension. Taken together, the data reflects a facility with strong clinical outcome indicators but lower marks in inspection and staffing domains compared to peers across the state.