nursing home in Miami Beach, FL
Sands at South Beach Care Center, the
42 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139 · (305) 672-1771
★★★★★5
Much above average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★4
- Quality measures★★★★★5
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Sands at South Beach Care Center, the at a glance
Sands at South Beach Care Center, the is a 230-bed for-profit nursing home in Miami Beach, Florida (Miami-Dade County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Florida average of 3.3.
Residents receive about 3.4 hours of nursing care per day (1.1 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 3.8 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (July 24, 2025) found 1 health citation. The Florida average is 7.1.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 28.8% per year (state average 41.4%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Limited Liability Company
- Beds
- 230
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Onyx Health
- Medicare-certified since
- March 24, 1970
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Miami-Dade County
- CMS Certification Number
- 105229
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Better |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Better |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.41 hrs | 3.82 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.07 hrs | 0.73 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.13 hrs | 2.31 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Worse |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.17 hrs | 3.49 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 28.8% | 41.4% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 23.3% | 46% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 1 | 7 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 16 | 63 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $24,361 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 230 | 122 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 189 | 109 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 82.2% | 88.9% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 0% | 2.5% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 4.4% | 4.5% | 4.6% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 5.4% | 8.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0% | 0.7% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0% | 0.3% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 10.6% | 8.7% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 6.3% | 9.5% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 7.4% | 5.5% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 5.5% | 4.6% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 5.5% | 14.4% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 10.7% | 10.5% | 19% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 99.2% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 99.5% | 98.2% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 97.4% | 94.7% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 99.3% | 95.2% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 26 health deficiencies and 5 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 24, 2025 Standard | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0561 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 10, 2025 |
| June 3, 2025 Complaint | Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0576 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 2, 2025 |
| June 3, 2025 Complaint | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 2, 2025 |
| June 3, 2025 Complaint | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0583 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 2, 2025 |
| March 7, 2024 Fire safety | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0923 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 7, 2024 |
| March 7, 2024 Fire safety | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0222 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 7, 2024 |
| March 7, 2024 Fire safety | Ensure electrical receptacles or cover plates have distinctive color or marking. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0917 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 7, 2024 |
| March 7, 2024 Standard | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0921 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 7, 2024 |
| March 7, 2024 Standard | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0644 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 7, 2024 |
| March 7, 2024 Standard | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 7, 2024 |
| March 7, 2024 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 7, 2024 |
| March 7, 2024 Standard | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0867 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 7, 2024 |
| March 7, 2024 Standard | Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0847 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 7, 2024 |
| March 7, 2024 Standard | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 7, 2024 |
| March 7, 2024 Standard | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0645 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 7, 2024 |
| March 7, 2024 Standard | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 7, 2024 |
| December 1, 2022 Fire safety | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 1, 2023 |
| December 1, 2022 Fire safety | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0741 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 1, 2023 |
| December 1, 2022 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 1, 2023 |
| December 1, 2022 Standard | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0759 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 1, 2023 |
| December 1, 2022 Standard | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0726 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 1, 2023 |
| December 1, 2022 Standard | Ensure 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 1, 2023 |
| December 1, 2022 Standard | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0725 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 1, 2023 |
| December 1, 2022 Standard | 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. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0803 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 1, 2023 |
| December 1, 2022 Standard | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 1, 2023 |
| December 1, 2022 Standard | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 1, 2023 |
| December 1, 2022 Standard | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0690 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 1, 2023 |
| December 1, 2022 Standard | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 1, 2023 |
| December 1, 2022 Standard | 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. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0688 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 1, 2023 |
| December 1, 2022 Standard | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0676 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 1, 2023 |
| December 1, 2022 Standard | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0558 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 1, 2023 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 COLLINS AVENUE CARE INC Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 03/17/2018 |
| BLEICH, MICHAEL Individual | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 5% | 03/19/2018 |
| HALPERN, MICHAEL Individual | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 18% | 03/17/2018 |
| KOHEN, ELIYAHU Individual | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 5% | 03/17/2018 |
| SCHEINER, HEATHER Individual | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 18% | 03/17/2018 |
| SCHWARTZ, LOUIS Individual | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 10% | 03/17/2018 |
| AGHIGH, SOROUSH Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/03/2025 |
| ONYX HEALTHCARE CONSULTING LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/20/2025 |
| PRETER, BARRY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/20/2025 |
| SCHUSTER, RACHEL Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2019 |
| SCHUSTER, RACHEL Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2019 |
| AGHIGH, SOROUSH Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| BOIANGIU, LINCUTA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/26/2003 |
| MONDRAGON, LUISA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/11/2024 |
| ONYX HEALTHCARE CONSULTING LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2022 |
| PRETER, BARRY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/06/2025 |
| SCHUSTER, RACHEL Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2019 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Sands at South Beach Care Center, the's rating?
Sands at South Beach Care Center, the has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Florida nursing homes is 3.3 stars.
How many inspection citations did Sands at South Beach Care Center, the receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 1 citation, compared with a Florida average of 7.1. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Sands at South Beach Care Center, the accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Sands at South Beach Care Center, the?
It is for profit - limited liability company and part of Onyx Health. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Sands at South Beach Care Center, the and how do I contact it?
Sands at South Beach Care Center, the is at 42 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139. Phone: (305) 672-1771.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.