Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
SPACE COAST HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER
MERRITT ISLAND, FL · 120 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey January 17, 2025
CMS Certification Number 105325 · first certified July 1978
Ownership
Operated by EXCELSIOR CARE GROUP · For profit - Corporation
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within FL
13 citations — more than 82% of the 694 certified nursing homes in FL. Compared within FL rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 1 citation; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 6. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window is open now: May 2026 to December 2026. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was January 2025. Facilities in FL are typically surveyed 15–23 months after the last one (median 17), measured over 729 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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1 inspection-and-testing tag has been cited here at more than one survey. Nationally, that pattern is common: about three quarters of cited facilities have at least one repeated tag, and half of the facilities ever cited for sprinkler inspection and testing are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.
Emergency preparedness
1 of the 13 citations on file is Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index
Physical environment (health survey)
6 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 13 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0584 Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
- F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F-0908 Keep all essential equipment working safely.
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in FL, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the FL figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 13 |
| Median facility in FL | 7 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| June 17, 2021 | 4 |
| May 19, 2023 | 8 |
| January 17, 2025 | 1 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | 2 | 2025-01-17 |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | 1 | 2021-06-17 |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 1 | 2023-05-19 |
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | 1 | 2021-06-17 |
| K-0921 | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | 1 | 2021-06-17 |
| K-0914 | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | 1 | 2023-05-19 |
| E-0004 | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | 1 | 2021-06-17 |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | 1 | 2023-05-19 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 7
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 3
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 2
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 7 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 3 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 2 |
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
January 17, 2025 — 1 citation
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 17, 2025) |
May 19, 2023 — 8 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 26, 2023) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 26, 2023) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 26, 2023) |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 26, 2023) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 26, 2023) |
| K-0700 | Meet requirements for operating features, such as evacuation plans, fire drills, smoking regulations, draperies, decorations and the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 26, 2023) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 26, 2023) |
| K-0914 | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 26, 2023) |
June 17, 2021 — 4 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0004 | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 17, 2021) |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 17, 2021) |
| K-0921 | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 17, 2021) |
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 17, 2021) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.