Nursing homes in Merritt Island, FL
Compare 3 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Merritt Island, part of the Brevard area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 2.3★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Residents of Merritt Island, Florida, have access to three nursing home facilities located across ZIP codes 32952, 32953, and 32954. According to CMS Care Compare data, these Brevard County facilities maintain an average overall rating of 2.3 out of 5 stars. Currently, Solaris Healthcare Merritt Island holds the highest local distinction with a 3-star rating. Families can utilize these standardized federal metrics to evaluate local long-term care options effectively.
Rating distribution
avg 2.3★ · 3 homesProvider mix in Merritt Island
3 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
- EXCELSIOR CARE GROUP1 home
- BRIA HEALTH SERVICES1 home
- SOLARIS HEALTHCARE1 home
What to look for in Merritt Island
- 3 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- 1 of 3 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is SOLARIS HEALTHCARE MERRITT ISLAND at 3★.
- 3 of 3 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Merritt Island
| SOLARIS HEALTHCARE MERRITT ISLAND SOLARIS HEALTHCARE · Large · Not for Profit | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| SPACE COAST HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER EXCELSIOR CARE GROUP · Large · For Profit | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| THE TERRACE AT COURTENAY SPRINGS BRIA HEALTH SERVICES · Medium · For Profit | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.