Cycle 1
Health 2024-08-22 · Fire 2024-08-22
11 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Merritt Island, FL
Solaris Healthcare Merritt Island
3-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with 11 recent health deficiencies
500 Crockett Blvd, Merritt Island, FL
(321) 454-4035
Overall
3 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
3 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
180
Certified beds
Average residents
171
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Non-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Solaris Healthcare
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1990-08-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Chain footprint
22 facilities
Chain averages 4 overall / 3 health / 4 staffing / 5 quality stars
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.57
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.73 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.89
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.79 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.16
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.34 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.62
All reported nurse hours · state 3.86 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.46
RN + LPN hours · state 1.52 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.29
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.51 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.35
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.53 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.05
Reported PT staffing · state 0.10 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.58
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
3.67
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.35
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
38%
Annual RN turnover · state 46% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
38%
Annual nurse turnover · state 42% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Value-based purchasing
Program rank
1,350
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
57.37
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
1.0125
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
How the VBP score is built
Readmission
8.1
Baseline 19.86% · Performance 17.68% · Measure score 8.1 · Achievement 8.1 · Improvement 7.20
Healthcare-associated infections
5.84
Baseline 8.80% · Performance 6.39% · Measure score 5.84 · Achievement 4.83 · Improvement 5.84
Total nurse turnover
6.28
Baseline 52.70% · Performance 38.00% · Measure score 6.28 · Achievement 6.28 · Improvement 4.78
Adjusted total nurse staffing
2.73
Baseline 4.22 hours · Performance 3.85 hours · Measure score 2.73 · Achievement 2.73 · Improvement 0
SNF QRP
Medicare quality reporting measures
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 13.28% |
10.72%
2.6 pts worse
|
Worse than the National Rate · Eligible stays 628 · Observed rate 12.9% · Lower 95% interval 10.93% |
| Discharge to community | 68.03% |
50.57%
17.5 pts better
|
Better than the National Rate · Eligible stays 489 · Observed rate 65.03% · Lower 95% interval 63.69% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 1.13 |
1.02
0.1 pts worse
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 100% |
95.27%
4.7 pts better
|
Numerator 397 · Denominator 397 |
| Falls with major injury | 1.51% |
0.77%
0.7 pts worse
|
Numerator 6 · Denominator 397 |
| Discharge self-care score | 41.98% |
53.69%
11.7 pts worse
|
Numerator 123 · Denominator 293 |
| Discharge mobility score | 31.4% |
50.94%
19.5 pts worse
|
Numerator 92 · Denominator 293 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 0.76% |
2.29%
1.5 pts better
|
Numerator 3 · Denominator 397 · Adjusted rate 0.88% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 6.39% |
7.12%
0.7 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 327 · Observed rate 5.5% · Lower 95% interval 4.67% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 4.57% |
8.2%
3.6 pts worse
|
Numerator 9 · Denominator 197 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 22.19% |
42%
19.8 pts worse
|
Numerator 67 · Denominator 302 |
| Discharge function score | 54.27% |
56.45%
2.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 159 · Denominator 293 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | 97.94% |
95.95%
2 pts better
|
Numerator 95 · Denominator 97 |
| Transfer of health information to patient | 99.12% |
96.28%
2.8 pts better
|
Numerator 224 · Denominator 226 |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 20.39% |
25.2%
4.8 pts worse
|
Numerator 42 · Denominator 206 |
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.1 |
2.1
1 pts better
|
1.9
0.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.1 · Observed 1.1 · Expected 1.9 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.9 |
1.2
0.3 pts better
|
1.8
0.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 0.9 · Observed 0.9 · Expected 1.5 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.4% |
97.8%
1.6 pts better
|
93.4%
6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 98.5% · Q2 99.2% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 99.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
99.2%
0.8 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 2.5% |
2.6%
0.1 pts better
|
3.3%
0.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.3% · Q2 2.4% · Q3 3.1% · Q4 2.4% · 4Q avg 2.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 3.5% |
3.7%
0.2 pts better
|
11.4%
7.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.0% · Q2 2.5% · Q3 3.2% · Q4 3.3% · 4Q avg 3.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 4.7% |
5.9%
1.2 pts better
|
5.4%
0.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.9% · Q2 7.0% · Q3 1.7% · Q4 3.3% · 4Q avg 4.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 9.7% |
15.7%
6 pts better
|
19.6%
9.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 11.7% · Q2 4.8% · Q3 10.9% · Q4 11.3% · 4Q avg 9.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 8.8% |
9.8%
1 pts better
|
16.7%
7.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 11.2% · Q2 11.5% · Q3 5.3% · Q4 7.1% · 4Q avg 8.8% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.0%
About the same
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 9.8% |
11.7%
1.9 pts better
|
16.3%
6.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 14.3% · Q2 10.0% · Q3 4.9% · Q4 10.7% · 4Q avg 9.8% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 12.7% |
9.8%
2.9 pts worse
|
14.9%
2.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 15.3% · Q2 9.8% · Q3 12.7% · Q4 13.1% · 4Q avg 12.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.2% |
0.4%
0.2 pts better
|
1.0%
0.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.8% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.2% |
0.8%
0.6 pts better
|
1.7%
1.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.8% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 14.4% |
12.5%
1.9 pts worse
|
19.8%
5.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 17.1% · Q2 10.0% · Q3 18.2% · Q4 11.9% · 4Q avg 14.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 3.2% |
5.1%
1.9 pts better
|
5.1%
1.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.7% · Q2 4.5% · Q3 2.3% · Q4 3.3% · 4Q avg 3.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.9% |
94.3%
5.6 pts better
|
81.7%
18.2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 99.7% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 99.9% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 14.0% |
9.3%
4.7 pts worse
|
12.0%
2 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 14.0% · Observed 12.4% · Expected 9.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.8% |
1.5%
0.7 pts better
|
1.6%
0.8 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.9% · Q2 0.9% · Q3 0.5% · Q4 0.9% · 4Q avg 0.8% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
94.7%
5.3 pts better
|
79.7%
20.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 22.6% |
26.2%
3.6 pts better
|
23.9%
1.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 22.6% · Observed 19.3% · Expected 20.4% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2022-11-03 · Fire 2022-11-03
10 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2021-02-11 · Fire 2021-02-11
1 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (1 deficiency)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-11-03
K223 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Corrected 2022-12-02
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-11-03
K521 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2022-12-02
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-11-03
K914 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2022-12-02
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-11-03
K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2022-12-02
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-02-11
K223 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Corrected 2021-03-04
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-02-11
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2021-03-04
Inspection history
Recent health citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-22
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-09-13
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-22
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-09-13
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-22
F865 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected 2024-09-13
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-22
F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2024-09-13
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-22
F607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2024-09-13
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-22
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-09-13
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-22
F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2024-09-13
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-22
F679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2024-09-13
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-22
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-09-13
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-22
F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2024-09-13
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-22
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-09-13
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-11-03
F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2022-12-02
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-11-03
F679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2022-12-02
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-11-03
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2022-12-02
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-11-03
F825 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Corrected 2022-12-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-11-03
F636 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected 2022-12-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-11-03
F640 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected 2022-12-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-11-03
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2022-12-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-11-03
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2022-12-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-11-03
F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2022-12-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-11-03
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2022-12-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-02-11
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2021-03-04
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Merritt Island Healthcare Holdings, LLC
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Bell, Thomas
Corporate Director · Individual
Bell, Thomas
Corporate Officer · Individual
Berkowitz, Michael
Corporate Director · Individual
Buxbaum, Miriam
Corporate Director · Individual
Corley, Shawn
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corley, Shawn
Corporate Officer · Individual
Herzka, Chaim
Corporate Director · Individual
Lunsford, Charish
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Lunsford, Charish
Corporate Director · Individual
Lunsford, Charish
Corporate Officer · Individual
Mayer, Karen
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Mayer, Karen
Corporate Director · Individual
Mayer, Karen
Corporate Officer · Individual
Oberlander, Joseph
Corporate Director · Individual
Solaris Foundation Inc.
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Solaris Healthcare Properties LLC
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Wilkins, Stacey
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Wilkins, Stacey
Corporate Director · Individual
Wilkins, Stacey
Corporate Officer · Individual
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