Solaris Healthcare Merritt Island

500 Crockett Blvd, Merritt Island FL, 32954


Resident Review Score
4.9
|
Average

Starting price

$1,795

For this area
$$$

Solaris Healthcare Merritt Island is a nursing home in Merritt Island, FL, with 180 certified beds. In addition to being a nursing home, this facility provides assisted living care and has an independent living option. Solaris Healthcare Merritt Island offers vision and dental care to its residents.

Costs at this community start at $1,795 and range up to $6,913 per month. The average price in the community is $4,354, which is less than the average price of $4,681 in the area. The cost of nursing home care in this area is lower than the state average. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the cost of care. This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.

When considering a nursing home, it's important to understand how much time nurses spend with each resident and what type of nurse provides care. The total time nurses spend with residents in this community is 3.7 hours daily per resident. This time is made up of 1.4 hours with licensed nurses (0.6 by an RN and 0.8 by an LPN) and 2.2 hours with non-licensed nurse aides.

There are six hospitals within 25 miles of Solaris Healthcare Merritt Island. The two closest hospitals are Steward Rockledge Hospital, which is 3.9 miles away, and Cape Canaveral Hospital, which is 5.6 miles away.

This nursing home has an overall rating of 4, which is an average rating of all facilities reviewed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. This nursing home has an average health inspection rating of 3. The ratings for quality are excellent and the staff ratings are average, with a rating of 4.


For personalized guidance, current availability, and help scheduling a tour, call our senior living advisors at1 (844) 240-4458 or reach the community directly at(321) 454-4035

Pricing for Solaris Healthcare Merritt Island

$4,681Avg. Local Starting Price
Solaris Healthcare Merritt Island$1,795

Starting price

  • Within 25 Miles$4,839
  • In Orlando-Daytona Beach-Melbourne$4,681
  • In FL$5,207

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Resident Review Score
4.9
|
Average
#3 in Merritt Island, FL

Aggregated reviews in this score
Most Loved5
Loved1
Good1
Average5
Below Average9

Reviews

Residents and their families say:

This community has received a mix of feedback from the relatives of patients and residents. Positive reports praise the exceptional efforts by certain staff members, including front office personnel, advocates for patient care, speech therapists, wound care specialists, and caregivers, highlighting their dedication to making patients' stays comfortable and supportive. Patients and families have felt respected and cared for, especially during challenging times such as end-of-life care. The professionalism, kindness, and expertise of the nursing staff, CNAs, and physical therapists have been noted, with the therapists receiving accolades for helping patients regain strength. The environment is described as good, and one reviewer mentioned the quality of the food being excellent, likening it to eating out.
However, there are critical points that have been mentioned by more than one review, indicating areas for improvement. Concerns were raised about the facility's food quality, with complaints about the taste and instances of receiving the wrong orders. Another area of concern is the responsiveness and availability of nurses, as highlighted by a reviewer whose family member experienced delays in assistance, leading to discomfort and the loss of personal belongings. Additionally, the administrative staff's efficiency has been questioned, with reports of extended waiting times. Despite these criticisms, there are individual reports of a satisfactory recovery experience, noting the beneficial aspects of rehab staff and the availability of entertainment and programs aimed at improving patient well-being.

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ANNUAL DATA

Solaris Healthcare Merritt Island


Availability

Each community has a certified number of beds that are available.

certified beds

180

Ratings

User ratings are a trustworthy source of information about a community.

overall

4

health inspection

3

quality

5

staff

4

Incidents

Incidents within a community must be reported and documented.

facility reported

0

infection control citations

0

fines

0

amount of fines

$0

Staff Hours (per resident per day)

licensed staff hours

1

total nurse hours

4

weekend nurse hours

3

weekend rn hours

0

Staff Turnover (per year)

nursing staff

44

registered nurses

44

administrators who left

0

Facility Details

  • Legal name

    SOLARIS HEALTHCARE MERRITT ISLAND

  • Ownership type

    Non profit - Corporation

  • Federal Provider Number

    105701

  • Provider SSA county code

    40

  • Certification

    Medicare and Medicaid

  • Medicaid start date

    August 01, 1990

  • Type of council

    Both

  • Ownership change in last 12 months

    No

  • Health inspection in last 2 years

    No

  • Located in hospital

    No

  • Continuing Care Retirement Community

    No

Amenities

Solaris Healthcare Merritt Island


Care


Dental Care

Hospice

Occupational Therapy

Outpatient Rehabilitation

Vision Care

Hospitals


Wuesthoff Medical Center-Rockledge

110 Longwood Ave

Distance: 3.9 miles

Cape Canaveral Hospital

701 W Cocoa Beach Cswy

Distance: 5.6 miles

Devereux Hospital And Children'S Center Of Florida

8000 Devereux Dr

Distance: 10.8 miles

Churches


River of Life Assembly of God

1890 North Courtenay Parkway, Merritt Island

Distance: 0.3 miles

MiChurch

1750 North Courtenay Parkway, Merritt Island

Distance: 0.4 miles

Lighthouse Baptist Church of Merritt Island Inc.

2275 North Courtenay Parkway, Merritt Island

Distance: 0.5 miles

Resident Review Score
5.6
|
Good
Island Health And Rehabilitation Center

Preferred Provider

Island Health And Rehabilitation Center

125 Alma Blvd, Merritt Island FL, 32953


Starting at

$1,970

For this area
$$$

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Resident Review Score
8.4
|
Loved
Courtenay Springs Village

Preferred Provider

Courtenay Springs Village

1100 South Courtenay Parkway, Merritt Island FL, 32952


Starting at

$1,740

For this area
$$$

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Resident Review Score
6.1
|
Good
Rockledge Health And Rehabilitation Center

Preferred Provider

Rockledge Health And Rehabilitation Center

587 Barton Blvd, Rockledge FL, 32955


Starting at

$1,500

For this area
$$$

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