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Sierra Lakes Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

220 Sierra Drive, Miami, FL 33179 · 3056538427 · 180 certified beds

Overall★☆☆☆☆ 1/5
Health inspections★☆☆☆☆ 1/5
Staffing★★★★☆ 4/5
Quality measures★★★★☆ 4/5

Ownership group

Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Ventura Services, a group operating 15 facilities in 1 states. Group record: average rating 3.3/5, 0 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $293,337 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (3.3/5).

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Staffing (hours per resident per day)

Total nurse staffing: 3.74 (Florida median: 3.63). RN hours: 0.95. Weekend total: 3.44. Nursing staff turnover: 16%.

Inspection deficiencies

All-time on record: 28 deficiency citations, including 1 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).

Survey dateDeficiencySev.TypeStatus
2026-05-01Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Jcomplaintcorrected 2026-05-07
2026-01-15Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. EHealthcorrected 2026-02-14
2026-01-15Ensure 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. EHealthcorrected 2026-02-14
2026-01-15Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. EHealthcorrected 2026-02-14
2026-01-15Keep all essential equipment working safely. EHealthcorrected 2026-02-14
2026-01-15Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. DHealthcorrected 2026-02-14
2026-01-15Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. DHealthcorrected 2026-02-14
2026-01-15Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. DHealthcorrected 2026-02-14
2026-01-15Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. DHealthcorrected 2026-02-14
2024-07-18Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. FHealthcorrected 2024-08-18
2024-07-18Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. DHealthcorrected 2024-08-18
2024-07-18Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. DHealthcorrected 2024-08-18
2024-07-18Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. DHealthcorrected 2024-08-18
2024-07-18Ensure 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. DHealthcorrected 2024-08-18
2024-07-18Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. DHealthcorrected 2024-08-18
2024-07-18Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. DHealthcorrected 2024-08-18
2023-10-03Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Dcomplaintcorrected 2023-11-03
2023-10-03Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Dcomplaintcorrected 2023-11-03
2023-02-23Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. FHealthcorrected 2023-04-06
2023-02-23Honor 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. EHealthcorrected 2023-04-06
2023-02-23Ensure 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. EHealthcorrected 2023-04-06
2023-02-23Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. EHealthcorrected 2023-04-06
2023-02-23Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. EHealthcorrected 2023-04-06
2023-02-23Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. EHealthcorrected 2023-04-06
2023-02-23Keep all essential equipment working safely. EHealthcorrected 2023-04-06
2023-02-23Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. DHealthcorrected 2023-04-06
2023-02-23Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. DHealthcorrected 2023-04-06
2023-02-23Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. DHealthcorrected 2023-04-06

Federal penalties

No federal fines or payment denials on record.

Ownership & control records (CMS filings)

NameRoleType%Since
VENTURA OPCO HOLDCO, LLC5% Or Greater Direct Ownership InterestOrganization100%since 07/22/2020
AGRP 2011 TRUSTIndirect Ownership InterestOrganizationNOT APPLICABLEsince 09/30/2019
DEBORAH PHILIPSON 2011 FAMILY TRUSTIndirect Ownership InterestOrganizationNOT APPLICABLEsince 09/30/2019
PHILIPSON FAMILY LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, LLCIndirect Ownership InterestOrganizationNOT APPLICABLEsince 09/30/2019
SCHAFFER, DANIELIndirect Ownership InterestIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 09/30/2019
BENGIO, JACOBOperational/Managerial ControlIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 09/30/2019
PARITZKY, JEREMIEOperational/Managerial ControlIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 09/30/2019
PHILLIP, FELICAOperational/Managerial ControlIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 10/05/2020
SCHAFFER, DANIELOperational/Managerial ControlIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 09/30/2019

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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 106131. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.