For profit - Individual ·
180 certified beds ·
Medicare and Medicaid
· Part of Ventura Services Florida (10 facilities)
3
Overall CMS Rating
★★★☆☆
Sierra Lakes Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Miami, Florida. CMS rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall (4/5 for staffing, 3/5 for health inspections). Nurse staffing is 3.62 hours per resident per day, below the Florida average of 3.86. Its most recent inspection on Jan 15, 2026 cited 8 deficiencies.
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CMS Quality Ratings
Ratings from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), updated monthly. 5 stars = highest quality.
Overall Rating
★★★☆☆ 3/5
Health Inspections
★★★☆☆ 3/5
Staffing
★★★★☆ 4/5
Quality Measures
★★★☆☆ 3/5
Long-Stay QM
★★★★★ 5/5
Short-Stay QM
★☆☆☆☆ 1/5
How Sierra Lakes Nursing & Rehabilitation Center 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)
3.62
3.86
3.89
below avg
RN staffing (hrs/resident/day)
0.77
0.73
0.68
above avg
Aide staffing (hrs/resident/day)
2.33
2.34
2.34
below avg
Nursing staff turnover
17.8%
42.3%
46.4%
below avg
Deficiencies cited, last inspection
8.0
7.3
9.5
above avg
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported to CMS. Higher numbers indicate more direct care time.
3.62
Total Nurse Hrs/Resident/Day
0.77
RN Hrs/Resident/Day
0.52
LPN Hrs/Resident/Day
2.33
Aide Hrs/Resident/Day
3.50
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
17.8%
Registered Nurses
29.4%
Administrator Changes—
Recent Health Inspection
CMS inspects nursing facilities regularly. Deficiencies are categorized by severity.
Jan 15, 2026
Most Recent Inspection Date
8
Total Deficiencies Found
48
Health Inspection Score
0
Number of Fines
What inspectors found at Sierra Lakes Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
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
Keep all essential equipment working safely.Environmental Deficiencies · Jan 15, 2026
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 15, 2026
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 15, 2026
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 15, 2026
Potential for harm
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.Administration Deficiencies · Jan 15, 2026
Potential for harm
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Jan 15, 2026
Potential for harm
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Jan 15, 2026
Potential for harm
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Resident Rights Deficiencies · Jan 15, 2026
Potential for harm
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.Environmental Deficiencies · Jul 18, 2024
Potential for harm
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.Environmental Deficiencies · Jul 18, 2024
Potential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection Control Deficiencies · Jul 18, 2024
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 · Jul 18, 2024
About This Facility
Address
220 Sierra Drive Miami, FL 33179
CMS Certification #
106131
Ownership
For profit - Individual
Certified Beds
180
Avg Residents/Day
172.1
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
First Certified
2019-11-13
Chain
Ventura Services Florida (10 facilities)
Setting
Urban
Part of Ventura Services Florida
10
Facilities Nationwide
Ventura Services Florida operates 10 nursing facilities across the United States.
CMS gives Sierra Lakes Nursing & Rehabilitation Center an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, including 4/5 for staffing and 3/5 for health inspections. These ratings come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and are updated monthly.
Sierra Lakes Nursing & Rehabilitation Center reports 3.62 total nurse hours per resident per day, compared with the Florida average of 3.86.
Its most recent CMS inspection cited 8 deficiencies.
Sierra Lakes Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is certified for 180 beds.
Admissions at Sierra Lakes Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
For admissions, availability and rehab questions, call (305) 653-8427. If a parent is leaving the hospital, the hospital discharge planner can also check which nursing homes have a bed.
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