Nursing homes › Florida › Sierra Lakes Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
220 Sierra Drive, Miami, FL 33179 · 3056538427 · 180 certified beds
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).
Total nurse staffing: 3.74 (Florida median: 3.63). RN hours: 0.95. Weekend total: 3.44. Nursing staff turnover: 16%.
All-time on record: 28 deficiency citations, including 1 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-01 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | complaint | corrected 2026-05-07 |
| 2026-01-15 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Health | corrected 2026-02-14 |
| 2026-01-15 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2026-02-14 |
| 2026-01-15 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2026-02-14 |
| 2026-01-15 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | E | Health | corrected 2026-02-14 |
| 2026-01-15 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Health | corrected 2026-02-14 |
| 2026-01-15 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Health | corrected 2026-02-14 |
| 2026-01-15 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Health | corrected 2026-02-14 |
| 2026-01-15 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | D | Health | corrected 2026-02-14 |
| 2024-07-18 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | F | Health | corrected 2024-08-18 |
| 2024-07-18 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Health | corrected 2024-08-18 |
| 2024-07-18 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Health | corrected 2024-08-18 |
| 2024-07-18 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Health | corrected 2024-08-18 |
| 2024-07-18 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2024-08-18 |
| 2024-07-18 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2024-08-18 |
| 2024-07-18 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | D | Health | corrected 2024-08-18 |
| 2023-10-03 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-11-03 |
| 2023-10-03 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-11-03 |
| 2023-02-23 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2023-04-06 |
| 2023-02-23 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2023-04-06 |
| 2023-02-23 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2023-04-06 |
| 2023-02-23 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Health | corrected 2023-04-06 |
| 2023-02-23 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | E | Health | corrected 2023-04-06 |
| 2023-02-23 | Ensure 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. | E | Health | corrected 2023-04-06 |
| 2023-02-23 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | E | Health | corrected 2023-04-06 |
| 2023-02-23 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Health | corrected 2023-04-06 |
| 2023-02-23 | Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. | D | Health | corrected 2023-04-06 |
| 2023-02-23 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | D | Health | corrected 2023-04-06 |
No federal fines or payment denials on record.
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VENTURA OPCO HOLDCO, LLC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 07/22/2020 |
| AGRP 2011 TRUST | Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/30/2019 |
| DEBORAH PHILIPSON 2011 FAMILY TRUST | Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/30/2019 |
| PHILIPSON FAMILY LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, LLC | Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/30/2019 |
| SCHAFFER, DANIEL | Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/30/2019 |
| BENGIO, JACOB | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/30/2019 |
| PARITZKY, JEREMIE | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/30/2019 |
| PHILLIP, FELICA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/05/2020 |
| SCHAFFER, DANIEL | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/30/2019 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 106131. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.