Space Coast Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center
Merritt Island, FL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 105325) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 4 totaling $128,889
Phone: (321) 453-0202 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Space Coast Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5, below the Florida state average of 3.27. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 2 out of 5.
Space Coast Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center reports 3.29 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.41 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 55.0% and a CMS staffing rating of 2 out of 5.
CMS records show 4 federal fines totaling $128,889.00 for Space Coast Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center, with 0 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review the inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Space Coast Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center is a for-profit nursing home in Merritt Island, Brevard County, Florida, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since July 1978. The facility holds 120 certified beds with an average of 109 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility's overall star rating is 1 out of 5, below the Florida state average of 3.27. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, its quality measures (QM) rating is 4 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 2 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.29 per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) hours at 0.41 per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 55.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show 4 federal fines totaling $128,889.00, and 0 payment denials on record.
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, indicating a citation related to abuse; families should review the full inspection record directly on Medicare Care Compare for details.
The facility is part of the Excelsior Care Group chain, which operates 33 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.5 out of 5. Ownership has not changed within the last 12 months according to CMS records.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The overall rating is 1 out of 5, which is below the Florida state average of 3.27.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse hours are 3.29 per resident per day, with 0.41 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing turnover is 55.0%; the staffing rating is 2 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 4 fines totaling $128,889.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; there is no Special Focus status recorded in the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 120 certified beds with an average of 109 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and part of the Excelsior Care Group chain, which operates 33 facilities with an average rating of 2.5 out of 5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on July 1, 1978.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 1, 1, 2, and 4 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 3214530202 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour specifics; contact the facility at 3214530202 to arrange a visit and review details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/105325?state=FL.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.