Nursing homes › Florida › Westlake Nursing and Rehab Center
440 Phippen Waiters Road, Dania Beach, FL 33004 · 9549270508 · 88 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Eliyahu Mirlis, a group operating 13 facilities in 3 states. Group record: average rating 2.1/5, 2 abuse citation icons, 2 facilities on the Special Focus list, $1,185,534 in federal fines. This facility rates above its group average (2.1/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.28 (Florida median: 3.63). RN hours: 0.70. Weekend total: 3.15. Nursing staff turnover: 33%.
All-time on record: 20 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-24 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | E | Health | corrected 2025-02-23 |
| 2025-01-24 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-23 |
| 2025-01-24 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-23 |
| 2025-01-24 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-23 |
| 2025-01-24 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-23 |
| 2025-01-24 | 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 2025-02-23 |
| 2025-01-24 | Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-23 |
| 2025-01-24 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-23 |
| 2023-10-05 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2023-11-05 |
| 2023-10-05 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Health | corrected 2023-11-05 |
| 2023-10-05 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Health | corrected 2023-11-05 |
| 2023-10-05 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Health | corrected 2023-11-05 |
| 2023-10-05 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Health | corrected 2023-11-05 |
| 2023-10-05 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2023-11-05 |
No federal fines or payment denials on record.
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 440 PHIPPEN WAITERS RD DANIA BEACH HOLDCO LLC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 09/01/2023 |
| MIRLIS, ELIYAHU | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | 65% | since 08/01/2023 |
| BERKON-CARDELLO, ILENE | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/01/2023 |
| COLMAN, RUBEN | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/01/2023 |
| MIRLIS, ELIYAHU | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/01/2023 |
| BERKON-CARDELLO, ILENE | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/08/2025 |
| COLMAN, RUBEN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/08/2025 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 105296. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.