Cycle 1
Health 2025-01-09 · Fire 2025-01-09
15 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (3 deficiencies)
Pembroke Pines, FL
Alexander "sandy" Nininger State Veterans Nursing
2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $38,659 in total fines with 15 recent health deficiencies with 5 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
8401 W Cypress Dr, Pembroke Pines, FL
(954) 985-4824
Overall
2 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
5 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
1 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
120
Certified beds
Average residents
113
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Government
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Florida Department Of Veterans' Affairs
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
2001-09-06
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
1.04
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.96
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
3.48
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
4.85
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
38%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
26%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.1 |
2.1
About the same
|
1.9
0.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.0 |
1.2
0.2 pts better
|
1.8
0.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 98.9% |
97.8%
1.1 pts better
|
93.4%
5.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 94.0% |
99.2%
5.2 pts worse
|
95.5%
1.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 5.1% |
2.6%
2.5 pts worse
|
3.3%
1.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.0% |
3.7%
3.7 pts better
|
11.4%
11.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 3.4% |
5.9%
2.5 pts better
|
5.4%
2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 16.3% |
15.7%
0.6 pts worse
|
19.6%
3.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 20.2% |
9.8%
10.4 pts worse
|
16.7%
3.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.0%
About the same
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 23.8% |
11.7%
12.1 pts worse
|
16.3%
7.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 22.5% |
9.8%
12.7 pts worse
|
14.9%
7.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 1.1% |
0.4%
0.7 pts worse
|
1.0%
0.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 3.1% |
0.8%
2.3 pts worse
|
1.7%
1.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 14.9% |
12.5%
2.4 pts worse
|
19.8%
4.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 8.5% |
5.1%
3.4 pts worse
|
5.1%
3.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 86.1% |
94.3%
8.2 pts worse
|
81.7%
4.4 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 4.8% |
1.5%
3.3 pts worse
|
1.6%
3.2 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 91.3% |
94.7%
3.4 pts worse
|
79.7%
11.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2023-09-14 · Fire 2023-09-14
3 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Services (1 deficiency)
Cycle 3
Health 2022-05-05 · Fire 2022-05-05
5 health deficiencies
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (3 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-09
K222 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2025-02-09
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-09
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-02-09
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-09
K916 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
Corrected 2025-02-09
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-09
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-02-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-09
K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2025-02-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-14
K521 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2023-10-14
Inspection history
Recent health citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-02
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-08-07
G · Actual harm
2025-01-09
F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2025-02-14
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-09
F803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2025-02-14
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-09
F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2025-02-14
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-09
F805 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected 2025-02-14
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-09
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-02-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-09
F561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected 2025-02-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-09
F585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected 2025-02-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-09
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-02-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-09
F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2025-02-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-09
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-02-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-09
F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2025-02-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-09
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2025-02-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-09
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-02-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-09
F919 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected 2025-02-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-23
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-05-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-14
F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2023-10-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-14
F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2023-10-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-05-05
F732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2022-06-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-05-05
F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected 2022-06-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-05-05
F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2022-06-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-05-05
F806 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected 2022-06-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-05-05
F807 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.
Corrected 2022-06-05
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$38,659
2025-01-09
Fine
Fine · fine $38,659
Fine
Ownership
Carter, Alfred
Corporate Director · Individual
Militello, Lawrence
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Scrima, Donna
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
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