ALEXANDER "SANDY" NININGER STATE VETERANS NURSING
Grade C — 72/100 composite score
CMS Star Ratings
Certified Beds
120
Ownership
Government - State
Total Fines
$38,659
Last Survey
N/A
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Staffing Hours & Turnover
Hours per Resident per Day (PBJ)
Turnover Rates
Ownership
MILITELLO, LAWRENCE
SCRIMA, DONNA
CARTER, ALFRED
Penalties & Fines (1)
| Date | Type | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 9, 2025 | Fine | — | $38,659 |
Health Inspection Deficiencies (23)
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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
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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Environmental Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CareGrader rating for ALEXANDER "SANDY" NININGER STATE VETERANS NURSING?
ALEXANDER "SANDY" NININGER STATE VETERANS NURSING in PEMBROKE PINES, Florida has a CareGrader grade of C (Average), with a composite score of 71.5 out of 100. This grade is based on health inspections, staffing levels, quality measures, and penalty history from official CMS government data.
What is the CMS star rating for ALEXANDER "SANDY" NININGER STATE VETERANS NURSING?
ALEXANDER "SANDY" NININGER STATE VETERANS NURSING has an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, a health inspection rating of 2/5, and a staffing rating of 5/5. CareGrader combines this with additional data to calculate an A-F grade.
How many health deficiencies does ALEXANDER "SANDY" NININGER STATE VETERANS NURSING have?
ALEXANDER "SANDY" NININGER STATE VETERANS NURSING has 23 health deficiencies on record from CMS health inspection surveys. Deficiencies are rated from A (minimal harm potential) to L (immediate jeopardy, widespread). View the full inspection timeline above for details on each deficiency.
Has ALEXANDER "SANDY" NININGER STATE VETERANS NURSING been fined?
Yes. ALEXANDER "SANDY" NININGER STATE VETERANS NURSING has $38,659 in total fines from CMS enforcement actions across 1 penalty.
How many beds does ALEXANDER "SANDY" NININGER STATE VETERANS NURSING have?
ALEXANDER "SANDY" NININGER STATE VETERANS NURSING has 120 certified beds with approximately 113 current residents (94% occupancy). The facility is located at 8401 W CYPRESS DR, PEMBROKE PINES, Florida 33025. It is a government - state facility.
Data Disclaimer
Inspection data, staffing levels, and star ratings are sourced from CMS Medicare Nursing Home Compare and are largely self-reported by facilities. A 2019 GAO study found that 43% of facilities under-reported falls. CareGrader provides this data for informational purposes only and is not affiliated with CMS or Medicare. Always visit facilities in person before making a decision.