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Health Inspection

Space Coast Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center

January 17, 2025 · Merritt Island, FL · 125 Alma Blvd
Citations 1
CMS Rating 2/5
Beds 120
Provider ID 105325
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Space Coast Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center
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Inspection Summary

SPACE COAST HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER in MERRITT ISLAND, FL — inspection on January 17, 2025.

Found 1 citation. Severity: Standard violations.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.

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Inspection Findings

FF814

F-F814. As a result of the repeat deficiencies, it was identified there was insufficient auditing and oversight to correct the deficiencies.

On 1/17/25 at 3:54 PM, the Administrator stated the QAPI committee met monthly and included staff from various departments. He explained the committee reviewed and discussed the previous month's data gathered by departments.

The committee determined what Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) to put in place to address the identified areas.

The Administrator clarified audits were a part of PIP monitoring and were brought to QAPI to evaluate the effectives of the plan. He explained PIPs continued to be addressed until the committee determined the facility had reached a level of substantial compliance.

The Administrator verified PIPs were developed and implemented based on survey outcomes.

He explained the goal of QAPI activities was to make and sustain improvements in identified areas.

The Administrator acknowledged repeat citations were identified during the current survey. He stated there was no excuse and acknowledged there was obvious system breakdown which needed to be addressed.

105325

Form Approved OMB

STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A.

Building 105325 B.

Wing 01/17/2025

NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE

Bedrock Rehabilitation and Nursing Center at Islan 125 Alma Blvd Merritt Island, FL 32953

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in MERRITT ISLAND, FL, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from SPACE COAST HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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