Public Record
Alexander "sandy" Nininger State Veterans Nursing
Operated by Florida Department Of Veterans' Affairs
From CMS
Facility profile
- CMS overall rating
- 2 / 5
- Certified beds
- 120
- Avg. residents per day
- 113.6
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Inspection record
On record from CMS
- Health citations
- 23
- Fire safety findings
- 6
- Inspections on file
- 7
- Last inspection
- 2025-07-02
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Citations
23 citations on record
Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.
What do CMS severity letters mean?
Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.
Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.
- 0684Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0805Generalpotential for harm
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
- 0804Generalpotential for harm
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
- 0585Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0684Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0688Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0689Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0692Seriousactual harm
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
- 0761Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0803Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0919Generalpotential for harm
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
- 0755Generalpotential for harm
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- 0561Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
- 0684Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0690Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
- 0759Generalpotential for harm
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
- 0758Generalpotential for harm
Implement 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.
- 0804Generalpotential for harm
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
- 0806Generalpotential for harm
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
- 0807Generalpotential for harm
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.
- 0732Generalpotential for harm
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Inspection history
Every health inspection on record
Each CMS health inspection of this facility, and the deficiencies the surveyors cited. Where the verbatim Form 2567 statement of deficiencies is on file, it links to the full report.
- Inspection1 deficiency
106038 07/02/2025 Alexander "sandy" Nininger State Veterans Nursing 8401 W Cypress Dr Pembroke Pines, FL 33025 F 0684 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN…
Read full statement of deficiencies - View inspection reportInspectionFire Safety5 deficiencies
- Inspection14 deficiencies
106038 01/09/2025 Alexander "sandy" Nininger State Veterans Nursing 8401 W Cypress Dr Pembroke Pines, FL 33025 F 0561 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident…
Read full statement of deficiencies - Inspection1 deficiency
106038 04/23/2024 Alexander "sandy" Nininger State Veterans Nursing 8401 W Cypress Dr Pembroke Pines, FL 33025 F 0684 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN…
Read full statement of deficiencies - View inspection reportInspectionFire Safety1 deficiency
- Inspection2 deficiencies
106038 09/14/2023 Alexander "sandy" Nininger State Veterans Nursing 8401 W Cypress Dr Pembroke Pines, FL 33025 F 0690 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder…
Read full statement of deficiencies - Inspection5 deficiencies
106038 05/05/2022 Alexander "sandy" Nininger State Veterans Nursing 8401 W Cypress Dr Pembroke Pines, FL 33025 F 0732 Post nurse staffing information every day. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to…
Read full statement of deficiencies
Ownership
Florida Department Of Veterans' Affairs
8nursing homes nationwide, in CMS records
FAQ
Questions and answers
- What is Alexander "sandy" Nininger State Veterans Nursing?
- Alexander "sandy" Nininger State Veterans Nursing is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Pembroke Pines, FL, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 106038.
- What is the CMS rating for Alexander "sandy" Nininger State Veterans Nursing?
- Alexander "sandy" Nininger State Veterans Nursing has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
- How many beds does Alexander "sandy" Nininger State Veterans Nursing have?
- Alexander "sandy" Nininger State Veterans Nursing is certified for 120 beds. It serves an average of 113.6 residents per day.
- How many citations does Alexander "sandy" Nininger State Veterans Nursing have?
- Alexander "sandy" Nininger State Veterans Nursing has 23 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
- When was Alexander "sandy" Nininger State Veterans Nursing last inspected?
- Alexander "sandy" Nininger State Veterans Nursing was last inspected on July 2, 2025. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
- What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
- Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.
*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.
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