ALEXANDER "SANDY" NININGER STATE VETERANS NURSING
8401 W CYPRESS DR, PEMBROKE PINES, FL 33025 · CCN 106038
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Health inspection
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Quality measures
- ★☆☆☆☆ 1
- Staffing
- ★★★★★ 5
Facility
- Ownership type
- Government - State
- Certified beds
- 120
- Avg residents/day
- 113.2
- Phone
- 9549854824
Inspection history vs Florida & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | Florida avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025-01-09 | 15 | 7.3 | 9.5 | +7.7 worse |
| 2 | 2023-09-14 | 3 | 6.3 | 9.8 | -3.3 better |
| 3 | 2022-05-05 | 5 | 6.0 | 9.3 | -1.0 better |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Quality of life and care | 5 |
| Resident rights | 2 |
| Nutrition and dietary | 4 |
| Pharmacy service | 2 |
| Environmental | 1 |
| Infection control | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 5.47 | 26.2% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 1.04 | 37.9% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 6.11 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $38,659
- Number of fines
- 1
- Number of penalties
- 1
- Payment denials
- 0
Chain
- Chain
- FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS
- Facilities in chain
- 8
- Chain avg overall
- 3.30 / 5
Inspection citations (23)1 actual harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2025-07-02 · Health · corrected 2025-08-07
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.2025-01-09 · Health · corrected 2025-02-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0585Honor 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.2025-01-09 · Health · corrected 2025-02-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2025-01-09 · Health · corrected 2025-02-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0688Provide 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.2025-01-09 · Health · corrected 2025-02-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-01-09 · Health · corrected 2025-02-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- GF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2025-01-09 · Health · corrected 2025-02-14
Actual harm
- DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2025-01-09 · Health · corrected 2025-02-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0761Ensure 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.2025-01-09 · Health · corrected 2025-02-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0803Ensure 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.2025-01-09 · Health · corrected 2025-02-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.2025-01-09 · Health · corrected 2025-02-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.2025-01-09 · Health · corrected 2025-02-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2025-01-09 · Health · corrected 2025-02-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-01-09 · Health · corrected 2025-02-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.2025-01-09 · Health · corrected 2025-02-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-04-23 · Health · corrected 2024-05-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2023-09-14 · Health · corrected 2023-10-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.2023-09-14 · Health · corrected 2023-10-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0732Post nurse staffing information every day.2022-05-05 · Health · corrected 2022-06-05
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0758Implement 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.2022-05-05 · Health · corrected 2022-06-05
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.2022-05-05 · Health · corrected 2022-06-05
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.2022-05-05 · Health · corrected 2022-06-05
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0807Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.2022-05-05 · Health · corrected 2022-06-05
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MILITELLO, LAWRENCE | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2009-01-02 |
| SCRIMA, DONNA | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2016-10-18 |
| CARTER, ALFRED | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2011-11-28 |
Other facilities in PEMBROKE PINES
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| MEMORIAL MANOR | ★★★★★ | 120 |
| GLADES WEST REHABILITATION AND NURSING C | ★★★★★ | 120 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.