nursing home in Pensacola, FL
Solaris Healthcare Pensacola
8475 University Parkway, Pensacola, FL 32514 · (850) 474-1252
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★5
- Staffing★★★★★4
- Quality measures★★★★★5
- CMS high performer
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Solaris Healthcare Pensacola at a glance
Solaris Healthcare Pensacola is a 180-bed for-profit nursing home in Pensacola, Florida (Escambia County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Florida average of 3.3.
Residents receive about 3.6 hours of nursing care per day (0.7 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 3.8 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (June 12, 2025) found 0 health citations. The Florida average is 7.1.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 37.8% per year (state average 41.4%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Individual
- Beds
- 180
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Solaris Healthcare
- Medicare-certified since
- May 28, 1987
- Resident/family council
- Both
- County
- Escambia County
- CMS Certification Number
- 105561
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Better |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Better |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.62 hrs | 3.82 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.74 hrs | 0.73 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.29 hrs | 2.31 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Average |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.51 hrs | 3.49 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Average |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 37.8% | 41.4% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 26.7% | 46% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 0 | 7 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 4 | 63 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $24,361 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 180 | 122 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 172 | 109 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 95.3% | 88.9% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 3.3% | 2.5% | 3.2% | Average |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.6% | 4.5% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0.2% | 8.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 6% | 8.7% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 9.4% | 9.5% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 3.2% | 5.5% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 1.3% | 4.6% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 13.1% | 14.4% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 3.1% | 10.5% | 19% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 99.2% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 98% | 98.2% | 93.6% | Average |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0% | 1.5% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 94.7% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 96.6% | 95.2% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 9 health deficiencies and 2 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 1 citation involved actual harm, including 1 rated "immediate jeopardy".
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 12, 2025 Fire safety | Have properly sized and located compartments to protect residents from smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0371 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 23, 2025 |
| March 21, 2024 Fire safety | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 10, 2024 |
| March 21, 2024 Standard | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0806 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 4, 2024 |
| March 21, 2024 Standard | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0554 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 4, 2024 |
| March 21, 2024 Standard | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 4, 2024 |
| March 21, 2024 Standard | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 4, 2024 |
| January 13, 2023 Standard | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | J Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Corrected February 22, 2023 |
| January 13, 2023 Standard | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0835 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 22, 2023 |
| January 13, 2023 Standard | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0867 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 22, 2023 |
| January 13, 2023 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 22, 2023 |
| January 13, 2023 Standard | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 22, 2023 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| PENSACOLA HEALTHCARE HOLDINGS, LLC Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 10/20/2015 |
| SOLARIS FOUNDATION INC. Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 10/06/2015 |
| SOLARIS HEALTHCARE PROPERTIES LLC Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 10/06/2015 |
| BELL, THOMAS Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2016 |
| BENNICI, COREY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/09/2025 |
| CENTRAL FLORIDA HEALTHCARE CONSULTING, LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2016 |
| CORLEY, SHAWN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2022 |
| DENAPOLES, CHRISTOPHER Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2023 |
| PARKER, SHELBY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2016 |
| BELL, THOMAS Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2022 |
| BENNICI, COREY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/26/2021 |
| BERKOWITZ, MICHAEL Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2022 |
| BUXBAUM, MIRIAM Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2022 |
| HANNA, HEATHER Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/16/2021 |
| HERZKA, CHAIM Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2022 |
| OBERLANDER, JOSEPH Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2022 |
| SHELL, CANDICE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2021 |
| BELL, THOMAS Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2022 |
| BENNICI, COREY Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/26/2021 |
| CORLEY, SHAWN Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2022 |
| HANNA, HEATHER Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/16/2021 |
| SHELL, CANDICE Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2021 |
| PARKER, LAURIE Individual | individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/09/2025 |
| BENNICI, COREY Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/26/2021 |
| CORLEY, SHAWN Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2022 |
| BENNICI, COREY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/26/2021 |
| CORLEY, SHAWN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2022 |
| HANNA, HEATHER Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/16/2021 |
| SHELL, CANDICE Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2021 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Solaris Healthcare Pensacola's rating?
Solaris Healthcare Pensacola has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Florida nursing homes is 3.3 stars.
How many inspection citations did Solaris Healthcare Pensacola receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 0 citations, compared with a Florida average of 7.1. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Solaris Healthcare Pensacola accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Solaris Healthcare Pensacola?
It is for profit - individual and part of Solaris Healthcare. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Solaris Healthcare Pensacola and how do I contact it?
Solaris Healthcare Pensacola is at 8475 University Parkway, Pensacola, FL 32514. Phone: (850) 474-1252.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.