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SPACE COAST HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER

125 ALMA BLVD, MERRITT ISLAND, FL 32953
Score: 23 / 100

With a score of 23/100, Space Coast Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center ranks in the bottom tier of Florida nursing facilities, earning an F grade. CMS data highlights significant concerns that prospective residents and families should thoroughly evaluate.

Staffing at Space Coast Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center is near the national average, with 3.46 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent CMS inspections identified 42 deficiencies at Space Coast Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center, including 3 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.46 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.60 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.74 0.7 Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.12 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.18 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.41 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

42
Total Deficiencies
Aug 1, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 39 Moderate 🔴 3 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0600 Severity J
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    Aug 1, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0635 Severity J
    Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.
    Aug 1, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0726 Severity J
    Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
    Aug 1, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
  • Tag 0609 Severity E
    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    Aug 1, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0610 Severity E
    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
    Aug 1, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 4.5% 4.5% Average
Falls with major injury 3.9% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 17.1% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 0.6% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 3.5% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 10.5% 7.5% Worse
New/worsened incontinence 4.2% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

4 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $128,889

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 23 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -15 pts
  • Fine deductions: -10 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
120
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jan 16, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
21