Cycle 1
Health 2026-01-15 · Fire 2026-01-15
8 health deficiencies
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (2 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Miscellaneous (1 deficiency)
Miami, FL
Sierra Lakes Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
3-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with 8 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
220 Sierra Drive, Miami, FL
(305) 653-8427
Overall
3 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
3 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
3 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
180
Certified beds
Average residents
172
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Ventura Services Florida
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
2019-11-13
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Chain footprint
10 facilities
Chain averages 3 overall / 3 health / 3 staffing / 4 quality stars
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.77
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.73 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.52
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.79 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.33
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.34 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.62
All reported nurse hours · state 3.86 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.29
RN + LPN hours · state 1.52 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.50
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.51 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.61
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.53 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.04
Reported PT staffing · state 0.10 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.79
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
3.73
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.33
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
29%
Annual RN turnover · state 46% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
18%
Annual nurse turnover · state 42% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Value-based purchasing
Program rank
1,275
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
58.14
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
1.0133
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
How the VBP score is built
Readmission
5.89
Baseline 21.55% · Performance 18.70% · Measure score 5.89 · Achievement 5.89 · Improvement 5.80
Healthcare-associated infections
6.17
Baseline 6.15% · Performance 5.99% · Measure score 6.17 · Achievement 6.17 · Improvement 0.91
Total nurse turnover
10
Baseline 25.58% · Performance 16.43% · Measure score 10 · Achievement 10 · Improvement 9
Adjusted total nurse staffing
1.19
Baseline 3.09 hours · Performance 3.42 hours · Measure score 1.19 · Achievement 1.19 · Improvement 0.71
SNF QRP
Medicare quality reporting measures
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 9.86% |
10.72%
0.9 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 78 · Observed rate 6.41% · Lower 95% interval 5.82% |
| Discharge to community | 27.3% |
50.57%
23.3 pts worse
|
Worse than the National Rate · Eligible stays 43 · Observed rate 6.98% · Lower 95% interval 16.2% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 1.32 |
1.02
0.3 pts worse
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 100% |
95.27%
4.7 pts better
|
Numerator 138 · Denominator 138 |
| Falls with major injury | 0% |
0.77%
0.8 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 138 |
| Discharge self-care score | 20.22% |
53.69%
33.5 pts worse
|
Numerator 18 · Denominator 89 |
| Discharge mobility score | 10.11% |
50.94%
40.8 pts worse
|
Numerator 9 · Denominator 89 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 6.52% |
2.29%
4.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 9 · Denominator 138 · Adjusted rate 5.5% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 5.99% |
7.12%
1.1 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 37 · Observed rate 0% · Lower 95% interval 2.94% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 2.47% |
8.2%
5.7 pts worse
|
Numerator 7 · Denominator 283 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 31.34% |
42%
10.7 pts worse
|
Numerator 89 · Denominator 284 |
| Discharge function score | 23.6% |
56.45%
32.9 pts worse
|
Numerator 21 · Denominator 89 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | 100% |
95.95%
4 pts better
|
Numerator 42 · Denominator 42 |
| Transfer of health information to patient | 96% |
96.28%
0.3 pts worse
|
Numerator 24 · Denominator 25 |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 11.48% |
25.2%
13.7 pts worse
|
Numerator 7 · Denominator 61 |
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.8 |
2.1
0.3 pts better
|
1.9
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.8 · Observed 2.2 · Expected 2.3 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.4 |
1.2
0.8 pts better
|
1.8
1.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 0.4 · Observed 0.4 · Expected 1.8 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.8% |
97.8%
2 pts better
|
93.4%
6.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 99.4% · 4Q avg 99.8% |
| 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 · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 0.3% |
2.6%
2.3 pts better
|
3.3%
3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.6% · Q4 0.6% · 4Q avg 0.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.7% |
3.7%
3 pts better
|
11.4%
10.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.7% · Q2 0.7% · Q3 0.7% · Q4 0.7% · 4Q avg 0.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 6.6% |
5.9%
0.7 pts worse
|
5.4%
1.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.5% · Q2 7.1% · Q3 8.2% · Q4 6.5% · 4Q avg 6.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 21.8% |
15.7%
6.1 pts worse
|
19.6%
2.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 20.5% · Q2 21.5% · Q3 21.7% · Q4 23.3% · 4Q avg 21.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 29.4% |
9.8%
19.6 pts worse
|
16.7%
12.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 29.2% · Q2 26.2% · Q3 29.2% · Q4 32.6% · 4Q avg 29.4% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 3.3% |
11.7%
8.4 pts better
|
16.3%
13 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.7% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 7.6% · Q4 1.5% · 4Q avg 3.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 3.9% |
9.8%
5.9 pts better
|
14.9%
11 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.0% · Q2 4.5% · Q3 3.6% · Q4 4.4% · 4Q avg 3.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.7% |
0.4%
0.3 pts worse
|
1.0%
0.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.0% · Q2 0.5% · Q3 0.4% · Q4 0.9% · 4Q avg 0.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 2.4% |
12.5%
10.1 pts better
|
19.8%
17.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.7% · Q2 3.3% · Q3 1.8% · Q4 3.7% · 4Q avg 2.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 8.6% |
5.1%
3.5 pts worse
|
5.1%
3.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.6% · Q2 9.9% · Q3 10.7% · Q4 7.2% · 4Q avg 8.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.6% |
94.3%
5.3 pts better
|
81.7%
17.9 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 98.1% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 99.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 9.4% |
9.3%
0.1 pts worse
|
12.0%
2.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 9.4% · Observed 10.8% · Expected 12.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 6.2% |
1.5%
4.7 pts worse
|
1.6%
4.6 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 8.7% · Q2 0.0% · 4Q avg 6.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 20.3% |
26.2%
5.9 pts better
|
23.9%
3.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 20.3% · Observed 20.0% · Expected 23.5% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-07-18 · Fire 2024-07-18
7 health deficiencies
Top issue: Environmental (2 deficiencies)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Cycle 3
Health 2023-02-23 · Fire 2023-02-23
12 health deficiencies
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (6 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-15
K325 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
Corrected 2026-02-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-15
K741 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2026-02-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-18
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 2024-08-18
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-23
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2023-03-25
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-23
K917 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure electrical receptacles or cover plates have distinctive color or marking.
Corrected 2023-03-25
Inspection history
Recent health citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-15
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 2026-02-14
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-15
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 2026-02-14
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-15
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 2026-02-14
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-15
F908 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected 2026-02-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-15
F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2026-02-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-15
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 2026-02-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-15
F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2026-02-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-15
F867 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected 2026-02-14
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-18
F925 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected 2024-08-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-18
F583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected 2024-08-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-18
F644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected 2024-08-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-18
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 2024-08-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-18
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 2024-08-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-18
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-08-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-18
F921 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2024-08-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-03
F607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2023-11-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-03
F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2023-11-03
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-23
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 2023-04-06
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-23
F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2023-04-06
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-23
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 2023-04-06
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-23
F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2023-04-06
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-23
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 2023-04-06
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-23
F808 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Corrected 2023-04-06
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-23
F908 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected 2023-04-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-23
F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2023-04-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-23
F810 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Corrected 2023-04-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-23
F867 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected 2023-04-06
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Ventura Opco Holdco, LLC
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Bengio, Jacob
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Paritzky, Jeremie
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Phillip, Felica
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Schaffer, Daniel
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
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