ElderGrade
B

83/100

Above average

Solaris Healthcare Pensacola

8475 University Parkway, Pensacola, FL 32514

CMS 5/5 stars #4 of 16 in Escambia County (850) 474-1252
Certified beds
180
Occupancy
95%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 1 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

30/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

Staffing

16/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 3.74 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.74 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing holds steady

Staff stability

12/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 38% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

15/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 5 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.62 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.74 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.51 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 37.80%
National average 45.80% Better than average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 9 citations

Last standard health inspection: June 12, 2025 (1 year ago). That inspection produced no citations — the findings below are older.

D Mar 21, 2024 F0554

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 21, 2024 F0656

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 21, 2024 F0695

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 21, 2024 F0806

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

J Jan 13, 2023 F0689

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

E Jan 13, 2023 F0835

Administration Deficiencies

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Jan 13, 2023 F0867

Administration Deficiencies

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 13, 2023 F0656

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of SOLARIS HEALTHCARE, which operates 22 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
BENNICI, COREY Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
CORLEY, SHAWN Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
BELL, THOMAS Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
BENNICI, COREY Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
BERKOWITZ, MICHAEL Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
BUXBAUM, MIRIAM Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
HANNA, HEATHER Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
HERZKA, CHAIM Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
OBERLANDER, JOSEPH Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
SHELL, CANDICE Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
BELL, THOMAS Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
BENNICI, COREY Individual CORPORATE OFFICER

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Common questions about Solaris Healthcare Pensacola

What is the ElderGrade for Solaris Healthcare Pensacola? +

Solaris Healthcare Pensacola holds an ElderGrade of B (83 out of 100), which we describe as "above average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Solaris Healthcare Pensacola? +

Residents receive an average of 3.62 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Solaris Healthcare Pensacola been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 1 of the 9 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Solaris Healthcare Pensacola accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Solaris Healthcare Pensacola is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.