Map showing the location of SPACE COAST HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER in MERRITT ISLAND, Florida
125 ALMA BLVD, MERRITT ISLAND, FL, 32953

Overall Score

CMS Five-Star Quality Rating
2/5Below averageCMS Five-Star overall rating
  1. Much below average
  2. Below average
  3. Average
  4. Above average
  5. Much above average

Where it ranks

  • FloridaAbove only 15% of peers689 rated homes · average 3.2★
  • Brevard CountyAbove only 20% of peers21 rated homes · average 2.6★
  • United StatesAbove only 20% of peers14,574 rated homes · average 3.0★

How the rating is built

  • Health inspectionsStarting point1★−1.8 vs FL avg
  • StaffingCan add or remove a star3★−0.2 vs FL avg
  • Quality measuresCan add or remove a star5★+0.9 vs FL avg

CMS starts from the health inspection stars, then adds or subtracts a star for staffing and for quality measures. Stars are assigned relative to other facilities in the same state.

  • Abuse citation flagCMS shows an abuse icon: inspectors cited the facility for abuse that led to harm within the past year, or for abuse that could have led to harm in each of the last two years.

Ratings & measures

Tap a row to see what it means
Health inspection ratingCMS stars from the last three on-site inspection cycles1★Lowest tier among peersFL avg2.8★U.S. avg2.8★
What is health inspection rating?

Stars assigned from the last three standard surveys and every complaint investigation in that window, weighted toward the most recent and the most serious findings. CMS assigns these stars relative to other facilities in the same state.

Why it matters

It carries the most weight in the overall rating and is the only domain based on what trained inspectors saw on site rather than what the facility reported.

Staffing ratingCMS stars from payroll-reported hours and turnover3★Above only 29% of peersFL avg3.2★U.S. avg2.9★
What is staffing rating?

Nurse and aide hours per resident day from payroll records CMS collects every quarter, adjusted for how much care residents need, plus staff turnover and weekend coverage.

Why it matters

More hours and lower turnover are the strongest predictors of fewer falls, pressure sores, and avoidable hospital stays.

Quality measures ratingCMS stars from clinical outcomes and resident assessments5★Above 58% of peersFL avg4.1★U.S. avg3.6★
What is quality measures rating?

Clinical outcomes from resident assessments and Medicare claims: falls with injury, pressure ulcers, hospitalizations, antipsychotic use, and more, for both short-stay and long-stay residents.

Why it matters

It shows whether care is working, but part of it comes from the facility’s own assessments, so read it alongside the inspection results.

Total nurse hoursPer resident per day, all nursing staff3.46hrsAbove only 24% of peersFL avg3.86Benchmark4.10
What is total nurse hours?

All licensed nurse and aide hours worked, divided by the number of residents, on an average day. Reported from payroll, not self-reported.

Why it matters

Federal research links 4.1 hours a day to fewer avoidable harms. Below about 3 hours, residents wait longer for help with basics like toileting and repositioning.

RN hoursPer resident per day, registered nurses only0.60hrsAbove only 45% of peersFL avg0.73Benchmark0.75
What is rn hours?

Registered nurse hours only. RNs assess residents, manage medications, and catch changes in condition; LPNs and aides deliver most hands-on care.

Why it matters

RN coverage is the staffing measure most tied to fewer hospital transfers and infections, and it is where thinly staffed facilities cut first.

Nursing staff turnoverShare of nursing staff who left within a year · lower is better58%Above only 13% of peersFL avg42%RN turnover45%
What is nursing staff turnover?

The share of nursing staff who left within the past year, from the same payroll data.

Why it matters

High turnover means residents are cared for by people who do not know them, and it is one of the strongest predictors of inspection problems.

Fines in the last three yearsCivil money penalties imposed by CMS · lower is better$128,889Above only 8% of peersFL avg$31,830Fines · denials4 · 0
What is fines in the last three years?

Civil money penalties CMS imposed after serious or uncorrected deficiencies, and denials of Medicare payment for new admissions.

Why it matters

Penalties follow the worst inspection findings. A recent fine is the clearest sign that inspectors found real harm.

Inspection history

Last three inspection cycles
42citations
7inspection dates
0actual harm (G–I)
3immediate jeopardy (J–L)
Aug 2, 2025most recent

Citations by monthJun 2021 – Aug 2025

  • No actual harm (D–F)
  • Actual harm (G–I)
  • Immediate jeopardy (J–L)
  • $Fine or payment denial

Click a month or a year to filter the findings below. Arrow keys move between months; Esc clears.

Aug 2, 20256 citationsCycle 1worst J · immediate jeopardy$117,940
  1. F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationJ · isolatedCorrected Aug 29, 2025
  2. F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationE · patternCorrected Aug 29, 2025
  3. F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationE · patternCorrected Aug 29, 2025
  4. F635Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningJ · isolatedCorrected Aug 29, 2025
  5. F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.Nursing and Physician ServicesJ · isolatedCorrected Aug 29, 2025
  6. F867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.AdministrationE · patternCorrected Aug 29, 2025
Jan 17, 202515 citationsCycle 1worst E · no actual harm
  1. F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Feb 17, 2025
  2. F554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Feb 17, 2025
  3. F568Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.Resident RightsE · patternCorrected Feb 17, 2025
  4. F583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Feb 17, 2025
  5. F584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.Resident RightsE · patternCorrected Feb 17, 2025
  6. F585Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Feb 17, 2025
  7. F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Feb 17, 2025
  8. F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Feb 17, 2025
  9. F685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Feb 17, 2025
  10. F694Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Feb 17, 2025
  11. F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Feb 17, 2025
  12. F758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Feb 17, 2025
  13. F814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.Nutrition and DietaryE · patternCorrected Feb 17, 2025
  14. F867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.AdministrationE · patternCorrected Feb 17, 2025
  15. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlE · patternCorrected Feb 17, 2025
May 16, 20241 citationCycle 2worst D · no actual harm
  1. F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jun 16, 2024
Mar 28, 20241 citationCycle 2worst D · no actual harm
  1. F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected Apr 28, 2024
Feb 13, 20241 citationCycle 2worst E · no actual harm
  1. F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Pharmacy ServiceE · patternCorrected Mar 13, 2024
May 19, 202312 citationsCycle 2worst E · no actual harm
  1. F585Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Jun 26, 2023
  2. F644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Jun 26, 2023
  3. F645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesResident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Jun 26, 2023
  4. F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareE · patternCorrected Jun 26, 2023
  5. F694Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jun 26, 2023
  6. F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and DietaryE · patternCorrected Jun 26, 2023
  7. F814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.Nutrition and DietaryE · patternCorrected Jun 26, 2023
  8. F908Keep all essential equipment working safely.EnvironmentalE · patternCorrected Jun 26, 2023
  9. F837Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.AdministrationE · patternCorrected Jun 26, 2023
  10. F584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.Resident RightsE · patternCorrected Jun 26, 2023
  11. F635Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Jun 26, 2023
  12. F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Jun 26, 2023
Jun 17, 20216 citationsCycle 3worst D · no actual harm
  1. F554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Jul 17, 2021
  2. F584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Jul 17, 2021
  3. F585Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Jul 17, 2021
  4. F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Jul 17, 2021
  5. F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedResident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Jul 17, 2021
  6. F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jul 17, 2021

Staffing

From quarterly payroll reports

Hours per resident per day

  • All nursing staffRNs, LPNs and aides combined3.46hrsAbove only 24% of peers−0.40 vs FL avg
  • Registered nursesRN hours only0.60hrsAbove only 45% of peers−0.13 vs FL avg
  • Licensed practical nursesLPN hours0.74hrs
  • Nurse aidesCNA hours2.12hrs
  • Weekend nursingAll staff on Saturdays and Sundays3.18hrs
  • Florida average
  • Research benchmark (4.10 total, 0.75 RN)

Turnover & capacity

  • Nursing staff turnoverShare who left within a year · lower is better58%Above only 13% of peersFL avg 42%
  • RN turnoverRegistered nurses only45%Not ranked by CMS
  • Administrators who leftIn the past year0Stable leadership
  • Occupancy120 certified beds · ~109 residents a day91%Above 50% of peersFL avg 88%

Fines & penalties

Roughly the past three years

Enforcement summary

  • $128,889In fines
  • 4Fines
  • 0Payment denials
  • $31,830FL avg in fines
Above only 8% of peersFewer fines than 8% of rated homes in Florida

Actions on record

  1. Aug 2, 2025Civil money penalty$117,940
  2. Dec 11, 2023Civil money penalty$7,409
  3. Nov 20, 2023Civil money penalty$1,764
  4. Oct 30, 2023Civil money penalty$1,776

Ownership

As filed with CMS

Structure

Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Excelsior Care Group33 facilities in the chain2.6★ chain average
Certification
Medicare and Medicaid
Location type
Urban
Ownership change
None in the last 12 months

People and entities on file

Direct owners (5%+)
  • Island Holdco LLC
Indirect owners (5%+)
  • Rochel David
  • Leah Friedman
  • Yocheved Miller
  • Charles Zahler
  • Jacob Zahler
Operational or managerial control
  • Jacob Zahler
Corporate officers
  • Jacob Zahler

Person Organization

Sources & notes

Public data, updated quarterly

Data sources

  • CMS Care Compare · Provider InformationStar ratings, staffing hours, turnover, penalties and flags · processed February 2026.
  • CMS Health CitationsEvery deficiency from the last three inspection cycles, with scope, severity and inspection cycle.
  • CMS Penalties and Ownership filesCivil money penalties, payment denials, and the owners and managers on file.

Notes

  • CMS Certification Number 105325 · 125 ALMA BLVD, MERRITT ISLAND, FL, 32953.
  • Percentiles compare this facility with every rated nursing home in Florida and Brevard County. Turnover and fines are inverted so a high percentile is always good.
  • This is an informational summary of public data, not medical, legal, or placement advice. Facilities cannot pay to change it; a facility that believes a record is wrong can dispute it with CMS.

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