South Dade Nursing And Rehabilitation Center

South Dade Nursing And Rehabilitation Center holds an overall 5-star rating from CMS, which is the highest possible score and reflects a facility that is performing well above average across the board. That overall rating is built from three separate scores, each measuring something different about how the facility operates and cares for its residents.

The 4-star health inspection rating tells you that state inspectors found fewer or less serious problems here than at most nursing homes in Florida. It is not a perfect record, but above average means families can feel reasonably confident that the facility is being run in a way that holds up under regulatory scrutiny. The 4-star staffing rating means nurses and aides are spending more time with residents than the typical facility, which in practical terms often translates to faster response times and more attentive day-to-day care. The standout score is the 5-star quality measures rating, which is based on 15 clinical indicators like whether residents are experiencing pressure sores, falls, or declines in mobility. Scoring at the top on this measure suggests that residents at South Dade are seeing genuinely strong health outcomes compared to residents at other facilities. Together, these three ratings paint a picture of a facility that delivers above-average care across nearly every dimension CMS tracks.

South Dade Nursing And Rehabilitation Center stands out when it comes to registered nurse coverage. The facility provides 1.12 RN hours per resident per day, which is more than double the Florida average of 0.52. That matters in a real way because RNs are the ones handling more complex medical decisions, managing medications, and catching early warning signs that something might be off with a resident. On the other hand, when you look at total nurse hours, which includes CNAs and LPNs alongside RNs, the facility comes in at 3.47 hours per resident per day compared to the state average of 3.87. So while your loved one would likely have stronger registered nurse attention here than at many Florida nursing homes, the overall hands-on care time throughout the day is slightly below what you might find at other facilities. Neither number tells the whole story on its own, but together they suggest a place that invests meaningfully in skilled nursing oversight, even if general daily care coverage runs a bit lean.

South Dade Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has a solid 4-out-of-5-star health inspection rating, which puts it above average compared to many facilities. That said, there is one government penalty on record, with a fine of $40,271 issued in March 2023. A single penalty does not automatically mean a facility is unsafe, but it is worth asking the staff directly about what happened and what steps were taken to correct the problem. Overall, the inspection picture here is reasonably positive, and the above-average rating suggests regulators have generally found the facility to be meeting care standards. 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 on evenings and weekends?
2. How long have most of your nursing staff been working here, and what do you do when a scheduled nurse or aide calls out sick?
3. Can you walk me through exactly what happens if a resident falls or has a medical emergency in the middle of the night?
4. How do you handle a resident who refuses a meal, starts losing weight, or seems withdrawn and less like themselves than usual?
5. What does a typical weekday look like for a resident who does not have family visiting, from the time they wake up to the time they go to sleep?
6. Has this facility been cited for any deficiencies in the past two years, and can you show me the most recent state inspection report?

For more guidance on evaluating facilities, see our guide to questions to ask when choosing a Florida nursing home.