The Terrace at Courtenay Springs
1100 South Courtenay Parkway · Merritt Island, FL · 32952 · 3214521233
80 certified beds For profit - Individual Chain: Serenity Estates
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 71 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
2 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
No standard inspection in over 2 years
The inspection record here is older than usual — conditions may have changed since.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.96 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.41 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.54 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 47% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (21 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D May 30, 2024
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected June 30, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 30, 2024
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected June 30, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 30, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected June 30, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E May 30, 2024
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected June 30, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 30, 2024
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected June 30, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 30, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 30, 2024
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected June 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 30, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected June 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F May 30, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 30, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 30, 2024
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected June 30, 2024 · Administration
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Immediate jeopardy · J November 9, 2022
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 29, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J November 9, 2022
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected December 29, 2022 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D November 9, 2022
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected December 29, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 9, 2022
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected December 29, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E November 9, 2022
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected December 29, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 9, 2022
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected December 29, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E November 9, 2022
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 29, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 9, 2022
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected December 29, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F November 9, 2022
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Corrected December 29, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F November 9, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 29, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F November 9, 2022
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected December 29, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 105463 · certified since June 4, 1984. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.