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Island Health And Rehabilitation Center
125 Alma Blvd, Merritt Island, FL 32953
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Memory Care
Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.
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Nursing Home
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Skilled Nursing
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
The reviews for the facility are mixed, with some highlighting serious concerns and others praising the staff and services provided.
- Several reviews express grave concerns about the care and management at the facility, including instances of neglect, unprofessional behavior, and even allegations of theft and insurance fraud.
- One review specifically mentions a distressing experience where a family member passed away shortly after admission, with issues around communication and care highlighted.
- Conversely, other reviews offer thanks and appreciation to specific staff members for their dedication, kindness, and professionalism. Positive experiences include effective rehabilitation, attentive care, and a welcoming environment.
- Some reviews focus on the positive changes happening within the facility, mentioning improvements in staff morale and patient care, as well as the introduction of enjoyable activities.
- There are also mentions of the facility being a great family place, with a strong sense of community among residents and staff.
- However, the negative reviews raise serious concerns about the overall quality of care, including issues with cleanliness, staff responsiveness, and the safety of residents.
In summary, while there are instances of positive feedback regarding individual staff members and certain aspects of care, there are significant concerns about the facility's management, cleanliness, and the quality of care provided to residents.
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Health
Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 1
Health inspection rating: 1
Staffing rating: 2
Quality measure rating: 2
Long-term quality measure rating:
2
Short-term quality measure rating:
2
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: July 1, 1978
Ownership type: For Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 120
Total current residents: 93
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Resident
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 1
Number of
substantiated complaints: 10
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 2
Total cost of fines: $163183
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-05-16 | 2023-06-26 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. |
| 2023-05-16 | 2023-06-26 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
| 2023-05-16 | 2023-06-26 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2023-05-16 | 2023-06-26 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. |
| 2023-05-16 | 2023-06-26 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
| 2023-05-16 | 2023-06-26 | E | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Meet requirements for operating features, such as evacuation plans, fire drills, smoking regulations, draperies, decorations and the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors. |
| 2023-05-16 | 2023-06-26 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. |
| 2023-05-16 | 2023-06-26 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. |
| 2021-06-16 | 2021-07-17 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). |
| 2021-06-16 | 2021-07-17 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. |
| 2021-06-16 | 2021-07-17 | E | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. |
| 2021-06-16 | 2021-07-17 | E | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. |
| 2019-11-20 | 2020-01-02 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. |
| 2019-11-20 | 2020-01-02 | D | Services Deficiencies | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. |
| 2019-11-20 | 2020-01-02 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment. |
| 2019-11-20 | 2020-01-02 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Meet other general requirements. |
Health Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-11-30 | 2022-12-13 | E | Resident Rights Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2022-11-30 | 2022-12-13 | E | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. |
| 2022-10-26 | 2022-11-17 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. |
| 2022-10-26 | 2022-11-17 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. |
| 2022-08-11 | 2022-09-12 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to choose his or her attending physician. |
| 2022-08-11 | 2022-09-12 | E | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. |
| 2022-08-11 | 2022-09-12 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. |
| 2022-08-11 | 2022-09-12 | D | Environmental Deficiencies | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. |
| 2023-05-19 | 2023-06-26 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. |
| 2023-05-19 | 2023-06-26 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. |
| 2023-05-19 | 2023-06-26 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities |
| 2023-05-19 | 2023-06-26 | E | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2023-05-19 | 2023-06-26 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. |
| 2023-05-19 | 2023-06-26 | E | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| 2023-05-19 | 2023-06-26 | E | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. |
| 2023-05-19 | 2023-06-26 | E | Administration Deficiencies | Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility. |
| 2023-05-19 | 2023-06-26 | E | Environmental Deficiencies | Keep all essential equipment working safely. |
| 2022-04-28 | 2022-05-28 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. |
| 2022-04-28 | 2022-05-28 | J | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. |
| 2022-04-28 | 2022-05-28 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. |
| 2022-04-28 | 2022-05-28 | J | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. |
| 2022-04-28 | 2022-05-28 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. |
| 2022-04-28 | 2022-05-28 | J | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home. |
| 2022-04-28 | 2022-05-28 | J | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. |
| 2022-04-28 | 2022-05-28 | E | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| 2022-04-28 | 2022-05-28 | E | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. |
| 2022-04-28 | 2022-05-28 | J | Administration Deficiencies | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. |
| 2021-12-09 | 2022-01-10 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. |
| 2021-06-17 | 2021-07-17 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. |
| 2021-06-17 | 2021-07-17 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2021-06-17 | 2021-07-17 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. |
| 2021-06-17 | 2021-07-17 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. |
| 2021-06-17 | 2021-07-17 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted |
| 2021-06-17 | 2021-07-17 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| 2020-10-16 | 2020-11-09 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| 2020-10-16 | 2020-11-09 | E | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. |
| 2020-10-16 | 2020-11-09 | E | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. |
| 2020-10-16 | 2020-11-09 | G | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. |
| 2019-11-21 | 2020-01-02 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2019-11-21 | 2020-01-02 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. |
| 2019-11-21 | 2020-01-02 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| 2019-11-21 | 2020-01-02 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2019-01-29 | $3,354 |
| 2020-10-16 | $14,509 |
| 2020-10-16 | $14,508 |
| 2022-04-28 | $228,730 |
| 2022-04-28 | $148,675 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Cocoa which is 2.2 miles away and has a population of 17,711 (small town).
- The average income is $78,822, which is high compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 84
- Low Temperature: 64
- Average Temperature: 75.7
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 228 days of rain and 136 days of sun
- Precipitation: 3.5 inches a year
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 77.31 years old, which is low compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 154.0, Moderate Days 27.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
Aldi
0.3 miles awayPublix
0.5 miles awayWalmart Supercenter
2.7 miles awayWinn-Dixie
6.1 miles awayPublix groceries
6.4 miles awayNone Found
Bus Stations
N Courtenay Pkwy/ Crockett Blvd (SW Corner)
0.2 miles awayN Courtenay Pkwy/ Diana Blvd (SE Corner)
0.2 miles awayCourtenay Pkwy @ Country Club Apts (M.I. Library)
0.4 miles awayN Courtenay Pkwy @ Centre Of Merritt Publix
0.5 miles awayN Courtenay Pkwy/ Lucas Rd (W Side)
0.7 miles awayBanks
Fidelity Bank of Florida
0.2 miles awayWells Fargo
0.3 miles awayPNC Bank
0.4 miles awayTD Bank
1.8 miles awayBank of America
1.9 miles awayHospitals
Visionary Optometry
2.8 miles awayRockledge Regional Medical Center
3.4 miles awayCape Canaveral Hospital
5.2 miles awayViera Hospital
10.6 miles awayParrish Medical Center
18.2 miles awayPharmacies
Walgreens
0.2 miles awayCVS Pharmacy
0.3 miles awayMike's Pharmacy
6.0 miles awayPublix groceries
6.4 miles awayWalmart Pharmacy
14.7 miles awayDentists
Jeffrey Barlow DDS PA
1.7 miles awayLove Your Smile
7.0 miles awayStadium Family Dentistry
8.1 miles awayDental Care Of Viera East
8.1 miles awayAspen Dental
9.5 miles awayParks
Woody Simpson Park
0.1 miles awayPineview Park
0.7 miles awayUlumay Sanctuary
1.0 miles awayWatts Park
1.5 miles awayIntracoastal Waterway Park
1.8 miles awayPlaces of Worship
Derby Street Chapel
2.5 miles awayFirst Christian Church of Titusville;Titusville Welcome Center
16.9 miles awayShopping
Merritt Square Mall
2.2 miles awaySearstown Mall
14.4 miles awayTitusville Mall
14.5 miles awayMelbourne Square Mall
20.9 miles awayCulture
The Historic Cocoa Village Playhouse
2.3 miles away4
3.1 miles awayBernard Simpkins Fine Arts Center
3.1 miles awayKing Center for the Performing Arts
14.8 miles awayAmphitheater
15.4 miles awayRestaurants
China Inn
0.1 miles awayBeef O' Brady's
0.3 miles awayKelsey's Pizzeria
0.5 miles awayCozy Corner Cafe
1.2 miles awayVictoria's Diner
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