Solaris HealthCare Pensacola

    8475 University Pkwy, Pensacola, FL 32514
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing
    3.9ยท119 reviews

    Compassionate responsive staff restored mom

    I had a very positive experience at Solaris. The staff were compassionate, responsive, and family-focused, the facility was spotless and well-run, and admission/communication was smooth. Therapy and nursing helped my mom regain function and feel safe - I felt peace of mind and would recommend them.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    3.87ยท(119)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.9
    • Staff

      4.1
    • Meals

      3.3
    • Amenities

      4.3
    • Value

      5.0

    Pros

    • compassionate, attentive nursing and CNA staff
    • skilled physical, occupational, and speech therapy programs
    • engaging and varied activity programming
    • clean, well-decorated, and well-maintained building
    • effective wound-care and clinical therapy teams
    • strong social work and case-management support
    • Medicare-covered rehabilitation options with low out-of-pocket cost
    • private and semi-private room options
    • family-communication initiatives and periodic updates
    • secure, safe environment with visible safety protocols
    • helpful admissions and transfer coordination
    • nutritious meals with generous portions

    Cons

    • inconsistent staffing levels, especially nights and weekends
    • delays in staff responsiveness to call bells and assistance requests
    • incontinence-care delays and sanitation concerns in some areas
    • variability in medication administration and clinical monitoring
    • inconsistent meal temperature and dietary accommodation
    • property-inventory and personal-belongings management gaps
    • room-assignment and roommate-compatibility practices
    • variable management communication and follow-through

    Summary of reviews

    Reviewer feedback for Solaris HealthCare Pensacola is markedly mixed, with many accounts praising clinical strengths and person-centered features while others raise operational and safety concerns. The facility receives repeated commendation for its direct-care staff: reviewers frequently describe nurses, CNAs, and therapy personnel as caring, attentive, and capable. The rehabilitation programs โ€” physical, occupational, and speech therapy โ€” are a prominent strength, credited with measurable functional improvements and successful returns home. Wound care, therapy oversight, and social work/case-management services are also cited as dependable resources that families value.

    Activity programming and the communal environment are consistently noted as positives. The facility is described as well-decorated and home-like, with active recreational offerings (bingo, crafts, seasonal events) and outdoor/exercise spaces that support quality of life. Dining receives generally favorable remarks regarding portion size and meal variety, though there are recurring comments about meal temperature and occasional unmet dietary needs. Private and semi-private room options, holiday decorations, and tidy common areas contribute to impressions of a well-maintained campus.

    Alongside positive clinical reports, a clear pattern of operational variability emerges. Several reviews indicate inconsistent staffing coverage โ€” especially on nights and weekends โ€” which manifests as delayed responses to call bells, extended wait times for assistance, and uneven completion of scheduled personal-care tasks. Relatedly, there are reports that personal belongings have been misplaced and that inventory controls and property-management procedures could be improved. Families also raise concerns about medication administration consistency and some aspects of clinical monitoring and discharge coordination.

    Sanitation and incontinence-care practices are mentioned as a concern in a subset of accounts; reviewers describe episodes that suggest gaps in routine toileting or laundry processes and localized cleanliness or odor concerns. Management and communication receive mixed evaluations: many families praise admissions staff, social workers, and specific managers for clear guidance and supportive care planning, while others report poor follow-through on calls, delayed responses to family questions, and difficulties with discharge arrangements.

    In summary, Solaris HealthCare Pensacola demonstrates strong clinical and rehabilitative capabilities, a robust activity program, and multiple staff members and departments that deliver compassionate, effective care. However, prospective residents and families should be aware of operational variability around staffing consistency, responsiveness, personal-property controls, and certain aspects of routine care. When evaluating the facility, it is advisable to ask targeted questions about night/weekend staffing ratios, call-bell response metrics, medication and monitoring protocols, property-handling procedures, and how dietary and incontinence-care needs are managed and documented.

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    Medicare Ratings

    5ยท/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

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    Solaris HealthCare Pensacola is located at 8475 University Pkwy, Pensacola, FL, 32514.

    About Solaris HealthCare Pensacola

    Solaris HealthCare Pensacola sits in Pensacola, FL, offering care to seniors across nursing homes, assisted living, memory care, and even some home care options, so you've got folks who are still pretty independent along with those who need a lot more help, and you'll see meals planned out by chefs to give everyone a balanced diet with good ingredients, which can matter a lot to health as you get older. They've got 180 certified beds, and the place's managed by Corey Bennici who stepped in back in July 2021, and the ownership gets a bit complex with Pensacola Healthcare Holdings, LLC at the top of the chain with 100% ownership, but they're linked up with the Solaris Foundation, Inc. and Solaris Healthcare Properties LLC, which all fits under a nonprofit setup and connects them to the broader Solaris Foundation and Solaris Healthcare group, and these groups say they try to put a focus on health, healing, and compassionate care, working to help people recover and return to their normal life if possible.

    You'll find they have nurses and staff who focus on getting people moving again after injury or illness, and the rehab department tends to use a team approach so each resident gets an individualized care plan, aiming for the quickest and safest return to as much independence as possible, and besides rehab, they run memory care for folks with Alzheimer's or other dementia, using methods that try to reduce confusion and stop wandering, and their assisted living side provides help with daily things like bathing, getting dressed, or handling medications. They also cover nursing home needs for those who require 24-hour care, so there's something for most seniors, whether the needs are light or very serious.

    Still, it's worth knowing that Solaris HealthCare Pensacola was found to have 3 recent deficiencies in their last inspection, including issues related to infection control, resident rights, assessment and care planning, plus overall quality of life and care, which means there are areas that need attention even though the staff is known for being professional and committed to their work. Their nurse turnover rate sits at 46.2%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 43.6%, and their staff nurse hours per resident per day come in at 3.49, which is lower than the state's 3.9 average, so the staffing level is a bit under what's typical for the area.

    Solaris HealthCare Pensacola runs as a nonprofit corporation and keeps a focus on community wellness, health, and support, linking its efforts to the values of the Solaris Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)(3) organization. There's no extra information given about specific room features or special amenities, but the facility covers a wide range of senior care and puts a strong emphasis on rehabilitation and individualized plans.

    People often ask...

    Solaris HealthCare Pensacola offers assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.

    The full address for this community is 8475 University Pkwy, Pensacola, FL 32514.

    No, Solaris HealthCare Pensacola does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

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