Miami, FL

Ponce Health and Rehabilitation Center

5-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 3 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

335 Sw 12 Avenue, Miami, FL

(305) 545-6695

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Overall

5 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

4 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

4 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

5 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

147

Certified beds

Average residents

140

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Onyx Health

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

2000-04-21

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

1.16

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.28

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.24

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.60

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

26%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

19%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 2.7
2.1
0.6 pts worse
1.9
0.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 0.5
1.2
0.7 pts better
1.8
1.3 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
97.8%
2.2 pts better
93.4%
6.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
99.2%
0.8 pts better
95.5%
4.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 1.1%
2.6%
1.5 pts better
3.3%
2.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 8.9%
3.7%
5.2 pts worse
11.4%
2.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 6.8%
5.9%
0.9 pts worse
5.4%
1.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 13.4%
15.7%
2.3 pts better
19.6%
6.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 10.8%
9.8%
1 pts worse
16.7%
5.9 pts better
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 3.4%
11.7%
8.3 pts better
16.3%
12.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 5.7%
9.8%
4.1 pts better
14.9%
9.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.2%
0.4%
0.2 pts better
1.0%
0.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0%
0.8%
0.8 pts better
1.7%
1.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 0.2%
12.5%
12.3 pts better
19.8%
19.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 1.8%
5.1%
3.3 pts better
5.1%
3.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
94.3%
5.7 pts better
81.7%
18.3 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 5.0%
9.3%
4.3 pts better
12.0%
7 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.7%
1.5%
0.2 pts worse
1.6%
0.1 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
94.7%
5.3 pts better
79.7%
20.3 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 27.7%
26.2%
1.5 pts worse
23.9%
3.8 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-05-15 · Fire 2025-05-15

3 health deficiencies

Top issue: Administration (1 deficiency)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)

Cycle 2 Health 2023-12-21 · Fire 2023-12-21

3 health deficiencies

Top issue: Pharmacy Service (1 deficiency)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Miscellaneous (1 deficiency)

Cycle 3 Health 2022-10-20 · Fire 2022-10-20

7 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)

11 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-15

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 2025-06-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-15

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-06-15

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-21

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2024-02-05

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-21

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2024-01-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-20

E41 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

Corrected 2022-11-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-20

K100 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet other general requirements.

Corrected 2022-11-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-20

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2022-11-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-20

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2022-11-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-20

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2022-11-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-20

K371 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly sized and located compartments to protect residents from smoke.

Corrected 2022-11-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-20

K500 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

Corrected 2022-11-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-20

K531 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

Corrected 2022-11-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-20

K911 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

Corrected 2022-11-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-20

K917 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure electrical receptacles or cover plates have distinctive color or marking.

Corrected 2022-11-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-20

K919 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

Corrected 2022-11-20

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-15

F645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Corrected 2025-06-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-15

F867 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-06-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-15

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-06-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-21

F645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Corrected 2024-01-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-21

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 2024-01-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-21

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 2024-01-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-20

F583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Corrected 2022-11-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-20

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2022-11-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-20

F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected 2022-11-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-20

F693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Corrected 2022-11-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-20

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2022-11-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-20

F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2022-11-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-20

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 2022-11-20

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Ponce Opco Holdings, LLC

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 1 facilities 2021-09-01
Gutman, Samuel

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

99% 31 facilities 2020-08-13
Lima, David

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2010-11-01
Romero, Sandor

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2023-02-01
Schuster, Rachel

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 8 facilities 2021-09-01
Schuster, Rachel

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 8 facilities 2021-09-01
Solis, Jennifer

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2023-10-09
Verela, Mailyn

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2025-09-02

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