Alexander "sandy" Nininger State Veterans Nursing
8401 W Cypress Dr · Pembroke Pines, FL · 33025 · 9549854824
120 certified beds Government - State Chain: Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.62 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.02 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 5.08 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 25% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $38,659 |
Inspection citations (23 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D July 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G January 9, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected February 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2025
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected February 9, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2025
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 February 9, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2025
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 February 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected February 14, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2025
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 February 14, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E January 9, 2025
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 February 14, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E January 9, 2025
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected February 14, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E January 9, 2025
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected February 14, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E January 9, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 14, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 14, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2025
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected February 14, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D April 23, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 23, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 14, 2023
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 October 14, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 14, 2023
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected October 14, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 5, 2022
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected June 5, 2022 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D May 5, 2022
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 June 5, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 5, 2022
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected June 5, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 5, 2022
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected June 5, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 5, 2022
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.
Corrected June 5, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| January 9, 2025 | Fine | $38,659 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 106038 · certified since September 6, 2001. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.