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ALEXANDER SANDY NININGER STATE VETERANS NURSING

8401 W CYPRESS DR, PEMBROKE PINES, FL 33025
Score: 41 / 100

CMS data shows Alexander Sandy Nininger State Veterans Nursing earning a D grade with a score of 41/100, placing it below most facilities in Florida. Prospective residents and families should carefully review the specific areas of concern detailed below.

Staffing levels at Alexander Sandy Nininger State Veterans Nursing exceed national averages, with 5.47 total nursing hours per resident per day — compared to the national average of 3.8 hours. RN coverage of 1.04 hours per resident per day also exceeds the national average of 0.7 hours.

Recent inspections identified 23 deficiencies at Alexander Sandy Nininger State Veterans Nursing. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 20 / 20 pts
5 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 3 / 15 pts
1 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 5.47 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 1.04 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.96 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 3.48 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 4.85 3.8 Above Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.64 0.7 Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

23
Total Deficiencies
Jul 1, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 23 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0684 Severity D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Jul 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0692 Severity G
    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
    Jan 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0803 Severity E
    Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the nee
    Jan 8, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0804 Severity E
    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
    Jan 8, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0805 Severity E
    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
    Jan 8, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 8.5% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 5.1% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 20.2% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 3.1% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 22.5% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 3.4% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 14.9% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $38,659

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 41 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 5★ → 20 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 1★ → 3 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -3 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Government - State
Certified Beds
120
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jan 8, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
15