Viera Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
8050 Spyglass Hill Rd, Viera, FL 32940 · Brevard County · (321) 752-1000
114 certified beds, about 112 residents a day · For profit - Individual · Medicare and Medicaid since 1995
Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
3 of 5
Health inspections
2 of 5
Staffing
3 of 5
Quality measures
5 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 105885 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on February 12, 2026, inspectors cited 7 health deficiencies (the Florida average is 7.1, the national average 9.2).
Of 18 health citations since June 2022, 2 were rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents (2 immediate jeopardy).
CMS lists 1 fine totaling $34,948 in the last three years; the largest was $34,948, and the latest is dated August 6, 2024.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.82 hours per resident per day, against 3.82 across Florida and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.57 of those hours.
40.6% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Florida average 41.4%).
CMS links it to Gold Fl Trust II, an affiliated group of 36 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
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308/24
108/24
402/25
702/26
Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 18 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
2J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
12D
4E
0F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
February 12, 2026Standard inspection · 7 citations
- E Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide written notice, including the reason for the change, prior to changing the resident's room for 3 of 5 residents reviewed for choices, of a total sample of 42 residents, (#2, #6, and #79).
- E Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure food was stored, prepared, and maintained in a safe and sanitary manner to prevent the potential for foodborne illness in the main kitchen and 1 of 2 nourishment rooms.
- E Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, and interview, the facility failed to maintain the refuse storage area in a sanitary condition to prevent the development of odors and the attraction of pests for 2 of 2 dumpsters observed in the exterior kitchen refuse area.
- D Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, and record review, the facility failed to promote resident rights related to the choice of the type of wheelchair used for 1 of 5 residents reviewed for choices, of a total sample of 42 residents, (#104).
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure prompt resolution of grievances for 1 of 5 residents reviewed for choices, of a total sample of 42 residents, (#94).
- D Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure hearing aid assistance was provided for 1 of 2 residents reviewed for Communication/Sensory, of a total sample of 42 residents, (#81).
- D Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to maintain complete and accurately documented clinical records for medication administration, in accordance with accepted professional standards and practices, for 1 of 7 residents observed for medication administration, of a total sample of 42 residents, (#33).
February 12, 2025Complaint inspection · 4 citations
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide care and services to promote healing of a sacral pressure ulcer (PU) as ordered by the physician for 1 of 1 residents reviewed for pressure ulcers, of a total sample of 10 residents, (#9).
- D Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to maintain effective communication between nursing staff and medical providers and failed to collaborate with a dialysis center to promote adequate treatment, monitoring, and continuity of care for 2 of 4 residents reviewed for dialysis care and services, out of a total sample of 10 residents, (#3 and #4).
- D Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to accurately document the administration of medications in the Medication Administration Record (MAR) for 1 of 5 residents reviewed for medications, out of a total sample of 10 residents, ( #3).
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to adhere to proper hand hygiene and use of personal protective equipment (PPE) practices per infection control standards when handling soiled linens in 1 of 2 units.
August 15, 2024Standard inspection · 1 citation
- D Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure 1 of 2 residents reviewed for Care Planning were offered participation in plans or revisions to their care, of a total sample of 40 residents, (#65).
August 6, 2024Complaint inspection · 3 citations
- J Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, and record review, the facility failed to protect the resident's right to be free from neglect by not ensuring staff maintained a secure environment and implemented measures to mitigate the risks to prevent elopement for 1 of 9 residents reviewed for elopement, of a total sample of 10 residents, (#1). These failures contributed to the elopement of resident #1 and placed him at risk for serious injury, impairment, and/or death. While resident #1 was out of the facility unsupervised, there was reasonable likelihood he could have fallen, become lost, accosted by a stranger, or been hit by a vehicle. The facility neglected to identify the need for adequate supervision and ensure a secure environment that contributed to resident #1's elopement and placed all residents at risk for elopement at risk. This failure resulted in Immediate Jeopardy starting on [DATE]. [...]
- J Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to maintain a secure environment and provide adequate supervision to prevent a severely cognitively impaired resident to exit unauthorized, and unsupervised from the facility and the safety of its property, for 1 of 9 residents reviewed for elopement risk, of a total sample of 10 residents, (#1). These failures contributed to the elopement of resident #1 and placed him at risk for serious injury, impairment, and/or death. While resident #1 was out of the facility unsupervised, there was reasonable likelihood he could have fallen, become lost, accosted by a stranger, or been hit by a vehicle and died. The facility's failure to identify and provide adequate supervision and ensure a secure environment contributed to resident #1's elopement and placed all elopement risk residents at risk. [...]
- D Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure a thorough investigation was conducted/completed in response to possible neglect for a resident elopement for 1 resident of 9 residents reviewed for elopement, of a total sample of 10 residents, (#1).
June 30, 2022Standard inspection · 3 citations
- E Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to maintain safe and sanitary conditions for food storage in 1 of 2 nutrition rooms, (Residential Care Unit).
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments accurately reflected health conditions related to falls for 1 of 5 residents reviewed for accidents (#608), and respiratory status for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for respiratory care (#51), out of a total sample of 44 residents.
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to provide fingernail care for a dependent resident, for 1 of 4 residents reviewed for Activities of Daily Living (ADL) care, out of a total sample of 44 residents, (#70).
Fire safety inspections
1 fire safety citation on file: 1 on August 15, 2024.
Every fire safety citation1 citation
- D Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| August 6, 2024 | Fine | $34,948 |
A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.82 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.57 | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.45 | 3.49 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.33 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.92 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 40.6% | 41.4% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 26.7% | 46.0% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 4.18 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 3.97 on weekdays and 3.45 on weekends, 13% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.7% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.68 in April to June 2025 to 3.82 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.82 | 0.57 | 3.97 | 3.45 | 0.7% | 0 of 90 | 112 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.79 | 0.44 | 3.91 | 3.48 | 0.4% | 0 of 92 | 111 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.70 | 0.45 | 3.83 | 3.36 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 108 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.68 | 0.51 | 3.77 | 3.45 | 1.2% | 0 of 91 | 109 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Florida, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.76 | 0.70 | 3.90 | 3.44 | 1.1% | 0.2% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Staff pay reports
Staff pay at this home
No staff pay figure for this home has passed review yet. A figure appears only after at least 5 reports from at least 3 different people, sent over at least 60 days, have passed review.
Official wage estimates for Florida
| Job | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida, all employers | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $18.03 | $17.33 to $20.34 | 96,960 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $29.70 | $28.14 to $31.11 | 38,620 |
| Registered nurses | $40.48 | $37.82 to $48.64 | 229,940 |
| United States, nursing care facilities | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $20.67 | $17.91 to $22.55 | 534,270 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $33.86 | $30.05 to $37.40 | 188,210 |
| Registered nurses | $41.11 | $37.85 to $47.68 | 142,270 |
Hourly wages; the middle half runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. BLS has no separate estimate for medication aides. These are survey estimates for whole occupations, not figures for any one home.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Florida | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.9 | 8.7 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.4 | 2.5 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.2 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 7.5 | 9.5 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.1 | 4.5 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.3 | 8.6 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 25.1 | 26.1 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 11.3 | 9.1 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.1 | 2.1 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.2 | 1.1 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: VIERA NURSING AND REHAB LLC. CMS links this home to Gold Fl Trust II, a group of 36 nursing homes averaging 3.4 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viera Nursing and Rehab Holdco LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 03/25/2022 |
| Fl Master Opco Holdco LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 95% | 07/27/2022 |
| Ganary, Derek | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 07/27/2022 | |
| Scheiner, Moshe | Corporate officer | Individual | 07/27/2022 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 5 problems in this area, most recently on February 12, 2026: "Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on February 12, 2026: "Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on February 12, 2026: "Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on February 12, 2026: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.45 hours per resident per day, below the Florida average of 3.49.
Other nursing homes nearby
- Viera Del Mar Health and Rehabilitation Center Viera, 1.5 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 41 citations
- Sunrise Point Health and Rehabilitation Center Rockledge, 6.3 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 16 citations
- Rockledge Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center Rockledge, 6.6 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 32 citations
- The Terrace at Courtenay Springs Merritt Island, 7 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 25 citations
- Nursing & Rehabilitation Center of Melbourne Melbourne, 8.3 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 41 citations
- Space Coast Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center Merritt Island, 10 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 39 citations
- Indian River Center West Melbourne, 10.1 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 16 citations
- Solaris Healthcare Merritt Island Merritt Island, 10.4 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 23 citations
Florida contacts for a concern about a nursing home
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- Inspections and complaints: Florida Agency for Health Care Administration, Long Term Care Services Unit, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Florida Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, 1-888-831-0404. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: FloridaHealthFinder, where Florida publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Viera Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Viera Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center 3 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Viera Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center get at its last inspection?
- 7 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on February 12, 2026. The Florida average is 7.1.
- Has Viera Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center been fined?
- Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $34,948 in the last three years.
- Does Viera Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Viera Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center?
- CMS lists 4 owners and managers, and links the home to Gold Fl Trust II. Legal business name: VIERA NURSING AND REHAB LLC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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