SOLARIS HEALTHCARE MERRITT ISLAND
500 CROCKETT BLVD, Merritt Island, FL 32954
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How SOLARIS HEALTHCARE MERRITT ISLAND Compares
SOLARIS HEALTHCARE MERRITT ISLAND is a 180-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Merritt Island, Florida. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, below the Florida average of 3.3 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (3.1%) is above the Florida average of 2.5% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 180 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 96% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Merritt Island, the local average is 2.3 stars.
By the numbers vs. Florida average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 7.3% — better than the Florida average of 8.6%.
- Falls with major injury: 3.1% — worse than the Florida average of 2.5%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.5% — better than the Florida average of 4.5%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 22.5% — better than the Florida average of 26.2%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Florida averages across 694 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask SOLARIS HEALTHCARE MERRITT ISLAND
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing SOLARIS HEALTHCARE MERRITT ISLAND with other nursing homes in Merritt Island.
How is SOLARIS HEALTHCARE MERRITT ISLAND addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is SOLARIS HEALTHCARE MERRITT ISLAND doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 3.1% here versus 2.5% across Florida. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help SOLARIS HEALTHCARE MERRITT ISLAND keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 3.5% here versus 4.5% across Florida. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does SOLARIS HEALTHCARE MERRITT ISLAND maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 96% occupancy across 180 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at SOLARIS HEALTHCARE MERRITT ISLAND?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains SOLARIS HEALTHCARE MERRITT ISLAND's rating advantage in Merritt Island?
Its 3-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.3 stars across 3 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Merritt Island
Merritt Island sits in Brevard County, where adults 65 and older make up about 23.7% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Florida as a whole (20.5% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 140,835 (23.7%)
- Median age
- 47.2 years
- Median household income
- $59,359
- Median home value
- $220,000
Demographics for Brevard County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Merritt Island.
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