Coral Reef Subacute Care Center LLC

Coral Reef Subacute Care Center earns an overall 3-star rating from CMS, which puts it in average territory nationally. That composite score is shaped by three separate ratings that tell very different stories. The health inspection rating is 2 stars, meaning state inspectors found more citations, or more serious ones, than most facilities receive. That's worth paying attention to, since inspections catch real problems in care and safety practices. On the staffing side, things look considerably better with 4 stars, indicating that nurses are spending above-average time with residents relative to how many people live there. More hands-on time generally means faster responses and more attentive day-to-day care. The standout is the 5-star quality measures rating, the highest possible, which reflects strong outcomes across 15 clinical indicators like wound care, medication management, and resident mobility. In practical terms, that suggests residents at this facility tend to fare well health-wise.

The way these pieces fit together explains why the overall rating lands in the middle. The excellent quality and staffing scores are genuinely encouraging, but the below-average inspection history pulls the composite down. For families, that gap is worth exploring directly with the facility. Ask what those inspection findings were about and what steps have been taken since. The quality measures score in particular suggests the care itself is producing good results, but the inspection record is a reminder to go in with your eyes open and ask questions.

Staffing at Coral Reef Subacute Care Center stands out in at least one important way: registered nurses here spend significantly more time with each resident than the typical facility in the state. At 1.21 RN hours per resident per day, that's more than double the Florida average of 0.52, which matters because RNs handle more complex medical tasks like wound assessments, medication management, and catching early warning signs of health changes. In practical terms, residents here are more likely to have a skilled nurse checking in on them rather than relying mainly on aides or LPNs throughout the day. That said, the total nurse hours per resident per day come in at 3.65, which is slightly below the Florida average of 3.87, meaning the overall amount of hands-on care time is fairly close to what you'd find at most Florida nursing homes, just with a different mix of who is providing that care. For families whose loved ones have complex medical needs, the higher RN presence could be a real advantage, though families prioritizing overall care time quantity may want to ask the facility how staffing looks on nights and weekends, when numbers at any facility tend to dip.

Coral Reef Subacute Care Center has a below-average health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is worth paying attention to. The facility has one government penalty on record, resulting in a fine of $10,039, with the most recent penalty dated December 6, 2024. A single penalty does not necessarily indicate a pattern of serious problems, but the low inspection rating suggests inspectors have found recurring concerns during their visits. Taken together, these factors are a reasonable prompt to ask the facility directly about what issues were cited and what steps have been taken to address them before making a decision. Families evaluating this facility can compare it to others in Miami on the Miami nursing homes and assisted living page.

1. How many residents does each certified nursing assistant care for during the day shift, and does that number change at night or on weekends?
2. How often do residents see the same aides and nurses, and what is your staff turnover rate over the past year?
3. What happens when a resident falls or has a medical emergency in the middle of the night, and who specifically is responsible for responding?
4. Can you walk me through what a typical Tuesday looks like for a resident who does not have many scheduled therapies or appointments?
5. How do you handle it when a resident or family member raises a complaint, and can you give me a recent example of a change you made because of feedback?
6. What is your current state inspection rating, and can you show me the last inspection report along with what you did to fix any problems that were cited?

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