Space Coast Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center

Space Coast Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center holds an overall 2-star rating, meaning it falls below average compared to other nursing homes nationwide. That overall score is a composite of three separate ratings, and in this case, those pieces tell a pretty uneven story. The health inspection rating is 1 star, the lowest possible, which signals that state inspectors found a notable number of problems during their visits, and some of those citations were likely on the more serious end of the scale. The staffing rating is 2 stars, meaning residents here receive fewer hours of nursing care per day than what you'd typically see at an average facility, which can affect how quickly staff respond to needs and how much hands-on attention each resident gets.

The one bright spot is the quality measures rating, which is a perfect 5 stars. That score is based on 15 clinical indicators tracking things like how residents are managing with pain, whether they're developing pressure sores, or how their physical functioning is holding up over time. A 5-star score there suggests that despite the staffing and inspection concerns, residents' health outcomes are actually tracking quite well on paper. For families, this is worth understanding but not dismissing the other scores. Strong health outcomes are meaningful, but low inspection scores and thinner staffing are things you'd want to ask the facility directly about before making a decision.

Space Coast Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center provides about 3.46 total nurse hours per resident each day, which falls a bit below the Florida average of 3.87 hours. In practical terms, that gap means residents here may have slightly less hands-on nursing time throughout a typical day compared to what you might find at other Florida nursing homes. On the brighter side, the facility's registered nurse coverage actually comes in above the state average, at 0.60 RN hours per resident compared to Florida's 0.52, which suggests that when higher-level clinical care is needed, there's a bit more access to a fully licensed nurse. For families, this kind of mixed picture is worth thinking through carefully, especially if your loved one has complex medical needs that require frequent monitoring versus needing more general day-to-day assistance.

Space Coast Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center has a concerning inspection and penalty record that families should take seriously. The facility holds a 1-out-of-5-star health inspection rating from the government, which is the lowest possible score and reflects repeated findings during inspections. On top of that, the facility has faced 4 government penalties resulting in a combined $128,889 in fines, with the most recent penalty dated as recently as August 2025. That level of fines and that low of an inspection rating together suggest this is not an isolated issue but rather a pattern worth looking into carefully before making a decision. This does not automatically mean the facility is the wrong choice for every family, but it does mean you should ask detailed questions, request recent inspection reports, and if possible, visit in person before committing. Families evaluating this facility can compare it to others in Merritt Island on the Merritt Island nursing homes and assisted living page.

1. How many residents does each certified nursing assistant typically care for during the day shift, and does that number change at night or on weekends?
2. How long have your nursing staff been working here on average, and what does your turnover look like over the past year?
3. If my loved one has a complaint or feels unsafe, who do they talk to, and can you walk me through exactly what happens after that conversation?
4. How do you handle residents who are at risk for falls, and can you give me a specific example of a safety measure you have in place right now?
5. What does a typical Tuesday look like for a resident here - what activities are available, how much time do residents spend outside their rooms, and what choices do they get to make about their own day?
6. Can I see your most recent state inspection report, and is there anything in it you would like to explain to me directly?

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