Life Care Center of Melbourne
Scout 91Melbourne, FL · 120 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Melbourne's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $9,500–$12,300/mo
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Solaris Healthcare Merritt Island
500 Crockett Blvd, Merritt Island, FL 32954 · Brevard County
62
GoodHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates good.
Photos via google places, facility website.
Availability outlook● Very limited availability
Typically 96% full (174 of 180 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast.
If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Merritt Island
Solaris Healthcare Merritt Island is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Merritt Island, FL, with 180 certified beds and an average of about 174 residents per day. It operates as part of the Solaris Healthcare network.
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall — right around the national average. Component ratings: 2/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.57 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.54 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 40.8%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 11 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average health-inspection rating
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.57 hrs/resident/day)
Best for: Families weighing a dependable, mid-rated skilled nursing option in Merritt Island, especially when location or Medicaid acceptance matters.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 180
- Avg. residents/day
- 174
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- Solaris Healthcare
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 105701
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $9,500–$12,300/mo (median $10,590) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Palm Bay prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 3.57
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.54
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 40.8%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 11
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 0
- Last standard survey
- 2024-08-22
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Both
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (22 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2024-08-22Severity E — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
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, compar…
2024-08-22Severity E — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
2024-08-22Severity E — potential for harmAdministration Deficiencies
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
2024-08-22Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
2024-08-22Severity D — potential for harmFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
2024-08-22Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
2024-08-22Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
2024-08-22Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Library
Location
500 Crockett Blvd, Merritt Island, FL
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Solaris Healthcare Merritt Island
How much does Solaris Healthcare Merritt Island cost?
Solaris Healthcare Merritt Island does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Merritt Island, FL area typically runs $9,500–$12,300 per month (median $10,590, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Solaris Healthcare Merritt Island's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Solaris Healthcare Merritt Island 3 out of 5 stars overall, including 2/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Solaris Healthcare Merritt Island?
Staff provide about 3.57 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 40.8% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Solaris Healthcare Merritt Island?
Solaris Healthcare Merritt Island has 22 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2024-08-22). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Solaris Healthcare Merritt Island have availability?
Typically 96% full (174 of 180 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Solaris Healthcare Merritt Island offer?
Solaris Healthcare Merritt Island in Merritt Island, FL offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 180 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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