Nursing home · Merritt Island, FL
Space Coast Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
125 Alma Blvd, Merritt Island, FL 32953 · (321) 453-0202
Space Coast Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center is a 120-bed for-profit nursing home in Merritt Island, Florida (Brevard County). It has been certified to provide Medicare and Medicaid services since 1978. On average it cares for 107 residents a day (about 89% of its certified beds). It is part of Excelsior Care Group, a group of 33 nursing homes. CMS gives it an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars; the average in Florida is 3.3.
Ratings
| CMS rating | Stars |
|---|---|
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Health inspections | ★★★★★ |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ |
Staffing
| Staffing | This home | Florida avg | US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 3.41 | 3.86 | 3.90 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.60 | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| Nurse hours per resident per day, weekends | 3.22 | – | – |
| Nursing staff turnover | 59% | 42% | 45% |
| RN turnover | 73% | – | – |
| Administrators who left | – | – | – |
Inspections and penalties
| Inspections & penalties | This home |
|---|---|
| Most recent standard health inspection | January 17, 2025 |
| Health deficiencies cited (most recent cycle) | 17 above the state average of 7 |
| …of which from complaint inspections | 3 |
| Federal fines (as reported by CMS) | 4 totalling $87,610 |
| Medicare payment denials | 0 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home provider information, Oct 2026 release (CMS Provider Data Catalog: Nursing homes). Ownership: For profit - Corporation. Legal business name: Island Operating LLC. Check the latest details and full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare. How to read these ratings →
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Common questions
What is the star rating of Space Coast Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center?
CMS rates Space Coast Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center 1 out of 5 stars overall, with 1 stars for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (Medicare Care Compare).
How many beds does Space Coast Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center have?
120 certified beds, with an average of 107 residents a day.
Does Space Coast Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for Medicare and Medicaid. Ask the nursing home about current availability for your coverage.
What is the phone number for Space Coast Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center?
(321) 453-0202. Address: 125 Alma Blvd, Merritt Island, FL 32953.
Before you choose
- Visit at different times, including evenings and weekends.
- Ask how many residents each nurse and aide cares for on each shift.
- Read the latest inspection report and ask what has been fixed.
- Ask whether a bed is available for your coverage (Medicare, Medicaid or private pay).