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Kendall Lakes Healthcare and Rehab Center

5280 Sw 157 Avenue, Miami, FL 33185 · Miami-Dade County

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Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates exceptional.
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Availability outlookVery limited availability

Typically 95% full (142 of 150 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.

One of Miami's top-rated skilled nursing communities

Kendall Lakes Healthcare and Rehab Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Miami, FL, with 150 certified beds and an average of about 142 residents per day. It operates as part of the Gold Fl Trust II network.

Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 5/5 on health inspections, 2/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 4.05 total nurse hours per resident each day (1.38 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. On the safety record, CMS notes 1 health deficiency at its most recent standard survey.

Strengths

  • 5-star overall CMS rating
  • Strong health-inspection rating
  • Above-average nurse staffing (4.05 hrs/resident/day)
  • No federal fines on record
  • Full sprinkler system
  • Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

None noted in the public data.

Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Miami for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.

At a glance

Certified beds
150
Avg. residents/day
142
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Part of a chain
Gold Fl Trust II
Continuing care
No
CMS provider #
686123

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

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Level of careMonthly costSource
Skilled Nursing$10,850–$14,040/mo (median $12,090)Local market estimate

2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Miami prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day
4.05
National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day
1.38
National avg ≈ 0.75

Safety & inspection record

Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.

Health deficiencies (last survey)
1
Federal fines
None on record
Total penalties
0
Last standard survey
2025-08-21
Sprinkler system
Yes
Resident & family council
Both

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (11 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2025-06-16Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

2024-04-18Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

2024-04-18Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

2024-04-18Severity D — potential for harmEnvironmental Deficiencies

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

2022-12-08Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

2022-12-08Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

2022-12-08Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide 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.

2022-12-08Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

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.

Services & amenities

  • Full automatic sprinkler system
  • Medicare & Medicaid certified
  • 24-hour licensed nursing
  • On-site rehabilitation therapy
  • Rehabilitation services
  • On-site salon / barber
  • Daily activities & events
  • 24/7 staff

Location

5280 Sw 157 Avenue, Miami, FL

  • Monday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Saturday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Sunday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Reviews & reputation

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Common questions about Kendall Lakes Healthcare and Rehab Center

How much does Kendall Lakes Healthcare and Rehab Center cost?

Kendall Lakes Healthcare and Rehab Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Miami, 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 Kendall Lakes Healthcare and Rehab Center's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Kendall Lakes Healthcare and Rehab Center 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 5/5 for health inspections, 2/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Kendall Lakes Healthcare and Rehab Center?

Staff provide about 4.05 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Kendall Lakes Healthcare and Rehab Center?

Kendall Lakes Healthcare and Rehab Center has 11 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-08-21). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Kendall Lakes Healthcare and Rehab Center have availability?

Typically 95% full (142 of 150 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 Kendall Lakes Healthcare and Rehab Center offer?

Kendall Lakes Healthcare and Rehab Center in Miami, FL offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 150 beds.

The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you

Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.

  • Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Miami.
  • The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
  • Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.

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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.

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