Alexander "Sandy" Nininger State Veterans Nursing

CMS Quality Ratings

Ratings from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), updated monthly. 5 stars = highest quality.

Overall Rating

★★☆☆☆ 2/5

Health Inspections

★★☆☆☆ 2/5

Staffing

★★★★★ 5/5

Quality Measures

★☆☆☆☆ 1/5

Long-Stay QM

★☆☆☆☆ 1/5

Short-Stay QM

No data

How Alexander "Sandy" Nininger State Veterans Nursing compares

This facility vs. the Florida and national averages, from CMS data. For staffing, higher is generally better; for turnover and deficiencies, lower is better.

Metric	This facility	Florida avg	National avg
Total nurse staffing (hrs/resident/day)	5.47	3.86	3.89	above avg
RN staffing (hrs/resident/day)	1.04	0.73	0.68	above avg
Aide staffing (hrs/resident/day)	3.48	2.34	2.34	above avg
Nursing staff turnover	26.2%	42.3%	46.4%	below avg
Deficiencies cited, last inspection	15.0	7.3	9.5	above avg

Staffing

Hours per resident per day as reported to CMS. Higher numbers indicate more direct care time.

5.47

Total Nurse Hrs/Resident/Day

1.04

RN Hrs/Resident/Day

0.96

LPN Hrs/Resident/Day

3.48

Aide Hrs/Resident/Day

4.85

Weekend Nurse Hrs/Resident/Day

Staff Turnover

Lower turnover typically indicates better working conditions and continuity of care. National average for nursing staff is ~60%.

Total Nursing Staff

26.2%

Registered Nurses

37.9%

Administrator Changes 0 in last year

Recent Health Inspection

CMS inspects nursing facilities regularly. Deficiencies are categorized by severity.

Jan 9, 2025

Most Recent Inspection Date

15

Total Deficiencies Found

92

Health Inspection Score

1

Number of Fines

What inspectors found at Alexander "Sandy" Nininger State Veterans Nursing

Specific deficiencies cited in recent CMS health inspections, most recent first. Severity follows the CMS scope/severity scale. Source: CMS Care Compare.

Potential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Jul 2, 2025
Actual harm
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Jan 9, 2025
Potential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Jan 9, 2025
Potential for harm
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Jan 9, 2025
Potential for harm
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Jan 9, 2025
Potential for harm
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Jan 9, 2025
Potential for harm
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.Environmental Deficiencies · Jan 9, 2025
Potential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection Control Deficiencies · Jan 9, 2025
Potential for harm
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Jan 9, 2025
Potential for harm
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Jan 9, 2025
Potential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Jan 9, 2025
Potential for harm
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Jan 9, 2025

About This Facility

Address

8401 W Cypress Dr
Pembroke Pines, FL 33025

CMS Certification #

106038

Ownership

Government - State

Certified Beds

120

Avg Residents/Day

113.2

Provider Type

Medicare and Medicaid

First Certified

2001-09-06

Chain

Florida Department Of Veterans' Affairs (8 facilities)

Setting

Urban

Part of Florida Department Of Veterans' Affairs

8

Facilities Nationwide

Florida Department Of Veterans' Affairs operates 8 nursing facilities across the United States.

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Frequently asked questions

CMS gives Alexander "Sandy" Nininger State Veterans Nursing an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, including 5/5 for staffing and 2/5 for health inspections. These ratings come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and are updated monthly.

Alexander "Sandy" Nininger State Veterans Nursing reports 5.47 total nurse hours per resident per day, compared with the Florida average of 3.86.

Its most recent CMS inspection cited 15 deficiencies.

Alexander "Sandy" Nininger State Veterans Nursing is certified for 120 beds.

Admissions at Alexander "Sandy" Nininger State Veterans Nursing

For admissions, availability and rehab questions, call (954) 985-4824. If a parent is leaving the hospital, the hospital discharge planner can also check which nursing homes have a bed.