nursing home in Miami, FL
Palace at Kendall Nursing and Rehabilitation Cente
11215 SW 84th Street, Miami, FL 33173 · (305) 271-2225
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★5
- Quality measures★★★★★5
- CMS high performer
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Palace at Kendall Nursing and Rehabilitation Cente at a glance
Palace at Kendall Nursing and Rehabilitation Cente is a 180-bed for-profit nursing home in Miami, 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 4.3 hours of nursing care per day (1.3 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.8 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (April 23, 2026) found 6 health citations. The Florida average is 7.1.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 29.6% per year (state average 41.4%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Partnership
- Beds
- 180
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- March 18, 1991
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Miami-Dade County
- CMS Certification Number
- 105719
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) | 5 / 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) | 5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 4.26 hrs | 3.82 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.29 hrs | 0.73 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.61 hrs | 2.31 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.87 hrs | 3.49 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 29.6% | 41.4% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 27.7% | 46% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 6 | 7 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 23 | 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 | 180 | 122 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 170 | 109 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 94.7% | 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) | 1.5% | 2.5% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 1.9% | 4.5% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 6.2% | 8.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 1.2% | 0.7% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 13.3% | 8.7% | 13.9% | Average |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 5.6% | 9.5% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 2.5% | 5.5% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0% | 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) | 22.2% | 14.4% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 5.9% | 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) | 99.8% | 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) | 1.4% | 1.5% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 99.5% | 94.7% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 99.8% | 95.2% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 14 health deficiencies and 4 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 23, 2026 Standard | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0685 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 23, 2026 |
| April 23, 2026 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 23, 2026 |
| April 23, 2026 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 May 23, 2026 |
| April 23, 2026 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 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 23, 2026 |
| April 23, 2026 Standard | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 23, 2026 |
| April 23, 2026 Standard | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0583 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 23, 2026 |
| October 3, 2024 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 7, 2024 |
| October 3, 2024 Fire safety | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0761 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 7, 2024 |
| October 3, 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 November 7, 2024 |
| October 3, 2024 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected November 3, 2024 |
| October 3, 2024 Standard | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 3, 2024 |
| October 3, 2024 Standard | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 3, 2024 |
| October 3, 2024 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 November 3, 2024 |
| May 10, 2023 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 June 9, 2023 |
| May 10, 2023 Standard | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0849 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 10, 2023 |
| May 10, 2023 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 June 10, 2023 |
| May 10, 2023 Standard | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 10, 2023 |
| May 10, 2023 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 June 10, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KENDALL HEALTH CARE INC Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 67% | 02/11/1993 |
| KHCPCI LLC Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 33% | 10/16/2000 |
| PROFESSIONAL CARE I, INC. Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/08/2025 |
| SHAHAM, HELEN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/02/2005 |
| RUIZ, OSCAR Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/04/1996 |
| SHAHAM, JACOB Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/11/1991 |
| PROFESSIONAL CARE I, INC. Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2005 |
| SHAHAM, JACOB Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/02/2005 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Palace at Kendall Nursing and Rehabilitation Cente's rating?
Palace at Kendall Nursing and Rehabilitation Cente 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 Palace at Kendall Nursing and Rehabilitation Cente receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 6 citations, compared with a Florida average of 7.1. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Palace at Kendall Nursing and Rehabilitation Cente 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 Palace at Kendall Nursing and Rehabilitation Cente?
It is for profit - partnership. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Palace at Kendall Nursing and Rehabilitation Cente and how do I contact it?
Palace at Kendall Nursing and Rehabilitation Cente is at 11215 SW 84th Street, Miami, FL 33173. Phone: (305) 271-2225.
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.