Hialeah Gardens, FL

Waterford Nursing And Rehabilitation Center

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

8333 W Okeechobee Road, Hialeah Gardens, FL

(305) 556-9900

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Overall

4 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

4 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

4 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

4 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

214

Certified beds

Average residents

202

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Ventura Services Florida

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1987-02-27

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

1.10

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.18

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.28

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.32

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

22%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

23%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 3.3
2.1
1.2 pts worse
1.9
1.4 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 3.4%
2.6%
0.8 pts worse
3.3%
0.1 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 2.1%
5.9%
3.8 pts better
5.4%
3.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 23.3%
15.7%
7.6 pts worse
19.6%
3.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 24.6%
9.8%
14.8 pts worse
16.7%
7.9 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 4.8%
11.7%
6.9 pts better
16.3%
11.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 6.7%
9.8%
3.1 pts better
14.9%
8.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.0%
0.4%
0.4 pts better
1.0%
1 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 3.6%
12.5%
8.9 pts better
19.8%
16.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 3.7%
5.1%
1.4 pts better
5.1%
1.4 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 2.8%
9.3%
6.5 pts better
12.0%
9.2 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.8%
1.5%
0.3 pts worse
1.6%
0.2 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 29.2%
26.2%
3 pts worse
23.9%
5.3 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2024-08-15 · Fire 2024-08-15

4 health deficiencies

Top issue: Pharmacy Service (1 deficiency)

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2023-04-13 · Fire 2023-04-13

3 health deficiencies

Top issue: Administration (1 deficiency)

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Construction (1 deficiency)

Cycle 3 Health 2022-01-13 · Fire 2022-01-13

11 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (2 deficiencies)

1 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-15

K325 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.

Corrected 2024-09-18

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-15

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2024-09-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-15

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2024-09-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-13

K100 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet other general requirements.

Corrected 2023-05-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-13

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-05-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-13

K531 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2023-05-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-01-13

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 2022-02-13

Inspection history

Recent health citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-15

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 2024-09-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-15

F583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Corrected 2024-09-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-15

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2024-09-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-15

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 2024-09-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-13

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 2023-05-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-13

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-05-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-13

F867 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-05-13

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-01-13

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 2022-02-13

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-01-13

F867 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2022-02-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-01-13

F583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Corrected 2022-02-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-01-13

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2022-02-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-01-13

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2022-02-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-01-13

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2022-02-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-01-13

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2022-02-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-01-13

F732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Corrected 2022-02-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-01-13

F814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Corrected 2022-02-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-01-13

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2022-02-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-01-13

F908 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Corrected 2022-02-13

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Bengio, Jacob

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 15 facilities 2022-10-26
Paritzky, Jeremie

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 13 facilities 2022-10-26
Reyes, Eduardo

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2022-10-26
Sebastian, Desiree

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2022-10-26

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