Fort Lauderdale, FL · 198 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Fort Lauderdale's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $10,850–$14,040/mo
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Alexander "sandy" Nininger State Veterans Nursing
8401 W Cypress Dr, Pembroke Pines, FL 33025 · Broward County
52
FairHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates fair.Photos via google places.
Availability outlook● Very limited availability
Typically 95% full (114 of 120 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast.
If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Pembroke Pines
Alexander "sandy" Nininger State Veterans Nursing is a government-owned skilled nursing facility in Pembroke Pines, FL, with 120 certified beds and an average of about 114 residents per day. It operates as part of the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs network.
Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 2/5 on health inspections, 5/5 on staffing, 1/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 5.62 total nurse hours per resident each day (1.02 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 24.8%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 15 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 1 federal fine totaling $38,659 in the recent record.
Strengths
- ✓Above-average nurse staffing (5.62 hrs/resident/day)
- ✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average 2-star overall CMS rating
- •Below-average health-inspection rating
- •15 deficiencies at last survey
- •$38,659 in federal fines
Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated Pembroke Pines options — our advisors can help you compare.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 120
- Avg. residents/day
- 114
- Ownership
- Government - State
- Part of a chain
- Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 106038
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $10,850–$14,040/mo (median $12,090) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Fort Lauderdale prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 5.62
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 1.02
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 24.8%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 15
- Federal fines
- 1 ($38,659)
- Total penalties
- 1
- Last standard survey
- 2025-01-09
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Both
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (23 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-07-02Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
2025-01-09Severity G — actual harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
2025-01-09Severity E — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure 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.
2025-01-09Severity E — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
2025-01-09Severity E — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
2025-01-09Severity E — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
2025-01-09Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
2025-01-09Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor 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.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Penalty history
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-09 | Fine | $38,659 |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
Location
8401 W Cypress Dr, Pembroke Pines, FL
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Alexander "sandy" Nininger State Veterans Nursing
How much does Alexander "sandy" Nininger State Veterans Nursing cost?
Alexander "sandy" Nininger State Veterans Nursing does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Pembroke Pines, FL area typically runs $10,850–$14,040 per month (median $12,090, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Alexander "sandy" Nininger State Veterans Nursing's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Alexander "sandy" Nininger State Veterans Nursing 2 out of 5 stars overall, including 2/5 for health inspections, 5/5 for staffing, 1/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Alexander "sandy" Nininger State Veterans Nursing?
Staff provide about 5.62 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 24.8% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Alexander "sandy" Nininger State Veterans Nursing?
Alexander "sandy" Nininger State Veterans Nursing has 23 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-01-09). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Alexander "sandy" Nininger State Veterans Nursing have availability?
Typically 95% full (114 of 120 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Alexander "sandy" Nininger State Veterans Nursing offer?
Alexander "sandy" Nininger State Veterans Nursing in Pembroke Pines, FL offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 120 beds.
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