Alexander "Sandy" Nininger State Veterans Nursing
Pembroke Pines, FL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 106038) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 1 totaling $38,659
Phone: (954) 985-4824 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Alexander "Sandy" Nininger State Veterans Nursing holds a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is below the Florida state average of 3.27. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
This facility reports about 5.57 total nurse hours per resident per day, including roughly 1.02 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 24.4%. CMS gives it a staffing rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $38,659.00 for this facility, with no payment denials on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the available data.
About this facility
Alexander "Sandy" Nininger State Veterans Nursing is a government (state)-owned nursing home in Pembroke Pines, Broward County, Florida, first approved for Medicare and Medicaid certification on September 6, 2001. The facility is certified for 120 beds and reports an average of 113.1 residents, and it accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which falls below the Florida state average of 3.27. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 stars, quality measure rating of 2 stars, and staffing rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse staffing of approximately 5.57 hours per resident per day, including about 1.02 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 24.4%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $38,659.00 assessed against this facility. There are no payment denials on record. No abuse icon is indicated for this facility, and no Special Focus Facility status is listed in the provided data.
No chain affiliation or recent ownership change is indicated in the provided data.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as provided; families should verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is below the Florida state average of 3.27.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 5.57 hours per resident per day, with roughly 1.02 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing staff turnover is 24.4%. CMS rates staffing at 5 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $38,659.00, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 120 beds and reports an average of 113.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by the state government, and no chain affiliation is indicated in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on September 6, 2001.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 3, 2, 5, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 9549854824 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 9549854824 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/106038?state=FL.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.