ALEXANDER "SANDY" NININGER STATE VETERANS NURSING – Nursing Home, PEMBROKE PINES, Florida
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Last cited survey: 2 July 2025 · 69 health and 18 fire safety citations on file
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Main info
Name
ALEXANDER "SANDY" NININGER STATE VETERANS NURSING
Address
8401 W CYPRESS DR, PEMBROKE PINES, FL 33025
Federal Provider Number
106038
Phone
(954) 985-4824
Ownership Type
Government - State
Certified Beds
120
Residents in Certified Beds
113.6
Nursing Home Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Residence in Hospital
Legal Business Name
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Date of First Medicare/Medicaid Approval
2001-09-06
Continuing Care Retirement Community
Data current as of
31 May 2026
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Location
8401 W CYPRESS DR
PEMBROKE PINES, FL 33025
Phone: (954) 985-4824
Compare to FL average
See how this facility compares to the FL state average among rated nursing homes (713 homes). Peer best shows the highest rating among similar homes in the same city.
| Metric | This facility | FL average | Peer best (city) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall CMS stars | 2 | 3.28 | 5 |
| Health inspection | 2 | 2.84 | 4 |
| Staffing | 5 | 3.34 | 5 |
| Quality measures | 1 | 4.22 | 5 |
| Certified beds | 120 | 119.9 | — |
| Citations on file (health + fire) | 87 | ~6.3 health* | — |
- ABBEY DELRAY SOUTH — 4★ overall
- ABBEY REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER — 1★ overall
- ADDINGTON PLACE AT COLLEGE HARBOR — 5★ overall
- ADVANCED CARE CENTER — 4★ overall
- ADVENTHEALTH DADE CITY
* State deficiency average uses CMS rating-cycle health deficiency counts.
Owners information
| Name | Role Description | Type | Ownership Percentage | Association Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EVANCHO, WAYNE N | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | - | 01/29/2025 |
| MILITELLO, LAWRENCE | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | 100.00 | 01/02/2009 |
| MILITELLO, LAWRENCE | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | - | 01/29/2025 |
| SCRIMA, DONNA | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | - | 10/18/2016 |
| CARTER, ALFRED | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | 100.00 | 11/28/2011 |
Inspections & deficiencies
CMS inspection citations for this nursing home. Filter by type or recency, and use severity chips to spot higher-risk findings.
87 citations on file · Latest survey: 2 July 2025 · 69 health · 18 fire safety
D: 60
E: 12
F: 12
G: 3
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Last 24 months
Health deficiencies
| Date | Tag | Severity | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-02 | F684 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Health | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. |
| 2025-07-02 | F684 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Health | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. |
| 2025-07-02 | F684 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Health | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. |
| 2025-01-09 | F919 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Health | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. |
| 2025-01-09 | F919 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Health | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. |
| 2025-01-09 | F919 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Health | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. |
| 2025-01-09 | F880 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Health | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2025-01-09 | F880 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Health | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2025-01-09 | F880 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Health | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2025-01-09 | F812 | E — Minimal harm, pattern | Health | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| 2025-01-09 | F812 | E — Minimal harm, pattern | Health | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| 2025-01-09 | F812 | E — Minimal harm, pattern | Health | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| 2025-01-09 | F805 | E — Minimal harm, pattern | Health | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. |
| 2025-01-09 | F805 | E — Minimal harm, pattern | Health | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. |
| 2025-01-09 | F805 | E — Minimal harm, pattern | Health | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. |
| 2025-01-09 | F804 | E — Minimal harm, pattern | Health | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. |
| 2025-01-09 | F804 | E — Minimal harm, pattern | Health | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. |
| 2025-01-09 | F804 | E — Minimal harm, pattern | Health | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. |
| 2025-01-09 | F803 | E — Minimal harm, pattern | Health | 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. |
| 2025-01-09 | F803 | E — Minimal harm, pattern | Health | 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. |
Fire safety deficiencies
| Date | Tag | Severity | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-09 | K222 | F — Minimal harm, widespread | Fire Safety | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. |
| 2025-01-09 | K353 | F — Minimal harm, widespread | Fire Safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2025-01-09 | K916 | F — Minimal harm, widespread | Fire Safety | Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel. |
| 2025-01-09 | K918 | F — Minimal harm, widespread | Fire Safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
| 2025-01-09 | K920 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Fire Safety | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
| 2025-01-09 | K916 | F — Minimal harm, widespread | Fire Safety | Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel. |
| 2025-01-09 | K918 | F — Minimal harm, widespread | Fire Safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
| 2025-01-09 | K920 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Fire Safety | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
| 2025-01-09 | K222 | F — Minimal harm, widespread | Fire Safety | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. |
| 2025-01-09 | K353 | F — Minimal harm, widespread | Fire Safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2025-01-09 | K916 | F — Minimal harm, widespread | Fire Safety | Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel. |
| 2025-01-09 | K918 | F — Minimal harm, widespread | Fire Safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
| 2025-01-09 | K920 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Fire Safety | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
| 2025-01-09 | K222 | F — Minimal harm, widespread | Fire Safety | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. |
| 2025-01-09 | K353 | F — Minimal harm, widespread | Fire Safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2023-09-14 | K521 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Fire Safety | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. |
| 2023-09-14 | K521 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Fire Safety | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. |
| 2023-09-14 | K521 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Fire Safety | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. |
Additional information
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Quality Ratings
| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 2 |
| Health Inspection Rating | 2 |
| Quality of Resident Care Rating | 1 |
| Quality of Resident Care Rating (Long Stay) | 5 |
| Quality of Resident Care Rating (Short Stay) (Footnote) | 2 |
| Staffing Rating | 5 |
| RN Staffing Rating | 5 |
| Reported CNA Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 4.77123 |
| Reported LPN Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 0.99835 |
| Reported RN Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 1.01923 |
| Reported Licensed Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 2.01758 |
| Reported Total Nurse Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 5.62367 |
| Reported Physical Therapist Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 0.05897 |
| Casemix CNA Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 2.06464 |
| Casemix LPN Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 0.65133 |
| Casemix RN Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 0.28505 |
| Casemix Total Nurse Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 3.00102 |
| Adjusted CNA Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 4.77073 |
| Adjusted LPN Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 1.11984 |
| Adjusted RN Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 1.14327 |
| Adjusted Total Nurse Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 6.30803 |
Health Inspection and Deficiency Ratings
| Name | Value |
|---|---|
Date of Standard Health Survey (Cycle 1) | 2019-07-26 |
Date of Standard Health Survey (Cycle 2) | 2018-05-18 |
Total Number of Health Deficiencies (Cycle 1) | 4 |
Number of Standard Health Deficiencies (Cycle 1) | 4 |
Health Deficiency Score (Cycle 1) | 16 |
Number of Health Revisits (Cycle 1) | 1 |
Health Revisit Score (Cycle 1) | 0 |
Total Health Score (Cycle 1) | 16 |
Total Number of Health Deficiencies (Cycle 2) | 6 |
Number of Standard Health Deficiencies (Cycle 2) | 6 |
Health Deficiency Score (Cycle 2) | 52 |
Number of Health Revisits (Cycle 2) | 1 |
Total Health Score (Cycle 2) | 52 |
Date of Standard Health Survey (Cycle 3) | 2017-04-27 |
Total Number of Health Deficiencies (Cycle 3) | 6 |
Number of Standard Health Deficiencies (Cycle 3) | 6 |
Number of Health Revisits (Cycle 3) | 1 |
Health Deficiency Score (Cycle 3) | 40 |
Total Health Score (Cycle 3) | 40 |
Total Weighted Health Survey Score | 72 |
Complaints, Fines, and Penalties
| Name | Value |
|---|---|
Number of Facility Reported Incidents | 2 |
Number of Fines | 1 |
Total Amount of Fines in Dollars | 38659 |
Total Number of Penalties | 1 |
Cited for Abuse | |
Most Recent Health Inspection More Than 2 Years Ago | |
Provider Changed Ownership in Last 12 Months | |
With a Resident and Family Council | Both |
Automatic Sprinkler Systems in All Required Areas | Yes |
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