Villa Maria Nursing Center

Villa Maria Nursing Center's overall 2-star rating means it falls below average compared to other nursing homes nationally, but that number tells a more complicated story when you look at what's underneath it. The health inspection rating is the most concerning piece, coming in at just 1 star. That reflects state inspectors finding a higher number of citations, more serious ones, or both, during their reviews of the facility. For families, that's worth paying close attention to, since inspections look at things like care practices, safety, resident rights, and how the facility is actually run day to day. On the other hand, staffing earned 4 stars, meaning residents are getting more nurse time relative to the number of people living there than at most facilities. The quality measures rating is a standout 5 stars, meaning the facility scores much better than average across 15 clinical indicators tied to resident health outcomes, things like how residents are managing pain, avoiding infections, or maintaining physical function.

The tricky part is that the overall rating is a composite of these three pieces, and the very low inspection score pulls it down significantly despite the strong staffing and clinical outcome numbers. Practically speaking, that combination raises a real question for families: if care outcomes are genuinely strong, why are inspectors finding so many problems? It's worth requesting the actual inspection reports to understand what specific issues were cited, and asking the facility directly how they've addressed them. Those conversations can tell you a lot about whether the facility is one that actively works to improve or one that struggles with accountability.

Staffing at Villa Maria Nursing Center runs a bit below the state norm across the board. Registered nurses here provide about 0.45 hours of care per resident each day, compared to the Florida average of 0.52 hours, and total nurse hours come in at 3.64 per resident per day versus the statewide average of 3.87. In practical terms, that gap might not sound like much on paper, but it can show up in small but meaningful ways during a typical day, like how quickly a call light gets answered, how much time a nurse has to catch early warning signs, or how smoothly a shift transition goes when the floor is busy. This does not mean care is poor, but families comparing Florida nursing homes should factor in staffing numbers alongside inspection results and resident reviews to get a fuller picture of what daily life at a facility actually looks like.

Villa Maria Nursing Center has a 1-out-of-5-star health inspection rating from the government, which is the lowest possible score and a signal that families should look closely before making a decision. The facility has received 2 federal penalties, with fines totaling $184,075, and the most recent penalty was issued in September 2025, meaning this is not just old history that has since been resolved. Fines at this level suggest that inspectors found serious enough problems to take formal action, which goes beyond routine citations. This does not mean the facility is the worst option available, but it does mean families should ask hard questions, request recent inspection reports, and consider visiting in person before committing. Families evaluating this facility can compare it to others in North Miami on the North Miami nursing homes and assisted living page.

1. How many residents does each certified nursing assistant care for during the day shift, and how does that change at night and on weekends?
2. How long have your Director of Nursing and administrator been in their current roles at this facility?
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. What does a typical Tuesday look like for a resident who doesn't have any scheduled therapy or family visits?
5. How do you handle it when a resident or family member has a complaint about care, and can you give me an example of a complaint you received and how it was resolved?
6. Has this facility been cited for any deficiencies in the last two state inspections, and can I see the most recent inspection report?

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