The Terrace At Courtenay Springs
Merritt Island, FL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 105463) · 80 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (321) 452-1233 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Terrace At Courtenay Springs has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is below the Florida state average of 3.27 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is also 3 stars.
The Terrace At Courtenay Springs reports total nurse staffing of about 3.61 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.39 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 69.9%.
CMS reports no federal fines on record for The Terrace At Courtenay Springs, with $0.00 in total fines and no payment denials. The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
The Terrace At Courtenay Springs is a for-profit nursing home in Merritt Island, Florida (Brevard County), certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since June 4, 1984. The facility has 80 certified beds and an average daily census of 89.3 residents.
CMS Care Compare gives the facility an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is below the Florida state average of 3.27. The component ratings are: health inspections 3 stars, staffing 3 stars, and quality measures 3 stars.
Nurse staffing totals 3.61 hours per resident per day, including 0.39 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 69.9%, a figure families should weigh alongside the staffing star rating.
On the penalty record, CMS reports no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials.
The facility is part of the Serenity Estates chain, which operates 5 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.2 stars across the chain — notably lower than this facility's own 3-star rating. There has been no change of ownership in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
No abuse icon or Special Focus designation is present in the data provided for this facility.
Data source: CMS Medicare Care Compare. Figures reflect the most recent published CMS data vintage available for this listing.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is below Florida's state average of 3.27 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.61 hours per resident per day, including 0.39 RN hours per day, with a staffing rating of 3 stars; nursing turnover is 69.9%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00) and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 80 certified beds and an average daily census of 89.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and part of the Serenity Estates chain, which operates 5 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on June 4, 1984.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, quality measures, and an overall composite; this facility scores 3 stars on health inspections, 3 on staffing, 3 on quality measures, and 3 overall.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines like short-term rehab; contact the facility at 3214521233 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 3214521233 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest official record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/105463?state=FL.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.