Alexander "sandy" Nininger State Veterans Nursing
Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.
based on 23 Google reviews

Watch Alexander "sandy" Nininger State Veterans Nursing
Get an email when new inspections, ratings, or penalties are published for this facility.
We’ll only email you about this — no spam, unsubscribe anytime.
Quality Concerns Identified
Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.
- Low overall rating (2/5 stars)
- Above-median deficiencies (15 vs median 6.0)
Bottom 25% in FL · Meets national RN staffing standard · Above recommended total nurse staffing · Low staff turnover (stable workforce) · Below chain average · $38,659 in fines
What this means for your family
While the facility is consistently praised for its cleanliness and dedicated therapy team, there are recurring reports of poor communication and inconsistent medical follow-through. When touring, ask specifically how the facility manages communication with families during health emergencies and how they ensure medical oversight for residents with complex health needs.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
23 reviews on Google“Alexander "Sandy" Nininger State Veterans Nursing Home receives polarized feedback, with some families praising the clean environment and dedicated nursing staff, while others report significant communication and care coordination failures. While some visitors highlight a welcoming atmosphere and compassionate care, critics point to issues with administrative responsiveness, poor staff attitudes, and inadequate medical follow-through.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Clean and well-maintained facility
- Compassionate physical therapy department
- Welcoming atmosphere for volunteers and visitors
- Dedicated individual nursing staff members
Concerns
- Poor communication and responsiveness from administration (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Inadequate medical follow-through and health monitoring (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Unprofessional or rude staff interactions with families (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
Tap a year to see what changed
Distribution · 24 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
Questions for Your Tour
- 1Given the facility's high staffing rating, how do you ensure that this level of support translates into consistent, proactive health monitoring for residents?
- 2Could you walk me through your standard process for communicating updates or changes in a resident's care plan to family members?
- 3Since medication management is a critical priority, what specific protocols do you have in place to ensure accuracy and timely administration?
- 4How does your leadership team work to ensure that all staff members maintain a professional and supportive tone when interacting with families?
- 5With the facility being well-regarded for its physical therapy and volunteer programs, what does a typical day of engagement look like for a resident who enjoys staying active?
- 6In the event of a medical concern, what is your process for coordinating with primary care physicians to ensure there is no gap in follow-through or treatment?
Personalized based on this facility's data
Key Review Excerpts
“From my very first encounter at the front desk to the present 12/12/23 I have nothing but praise for the administrator Ms. Shannon, Ms. Sadie and the entire physical therapy department.”
“My Dad has been in facility for 1 year now. His aide Dora in Alpha unit is the best. Nurses Britney, Anna and Jeanine, I can not complain. These ladies are dedicated and treat these men with much respect and love.”
“The staff is so incompetent, that we had to hire our own private aid for 10 hrs out of the day. There have been MANY incidences to occur here over the years, with us having to call them out in their BS!”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026This facility meets the national staffing benchmarks. Higher staffing is linked to fewer falls and better day-to-day care.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
3
measures
9
measures
5
measures
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
This facility shows a concerning pattern with multiple deficiencies recurring across recent surveys, particularly in nutrition/dietary services, medication management, and care quality. Families have filed complaints resulting in confirmed care deficiencies on two occasions. While the facility reports correcting all issues, the repeated problems in core care areas like food quality, medication errors, and appropriate treatment delivery suggest ongoing operational challenges that families should carefully evaluate during visits.
Jul 2, 2025Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Jan 9, 2025Routine19
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Egress Deficiencies
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.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Apr 23, 2024Complaint2
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Sep 14, 2023Routine3
Services Deficiencies
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
May 5, 2022Routine5
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Jan 9, 2025
$38,659
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Alexander "sandy" Nininger State Veterans Nursing
government
Chain Affiliation
Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs
8 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 3.3/5 · Rank 7 of 8
Ownership & Management
Key personnel
Contact
Get in Touch
Contact this facility directly and verify the details that matter most to your family.
References & Resources
Medicare Care Compare
Official Medicare quality ratings, inspections & staffing data
Google Maps
Photos, directions & neighborhood info
Google Reviews
23 reviews from families & visitors
Official Website
Visit floridavets.org
Medicare data downloads
Original nursing home datasets
EveryPlace is a research directory. Facility information is compiled from public sources — Medicare.gov, state licensing portals, Google Places, and publicly available street-level imagery. Listings do not constitute endorsement, recommendation, or advertisement, and we do not accept payment for placement. Families should verify all details directly with the facility and the original sources linked above before making any care decisions. See our Research Policy for our editorial standards, correction process, and image-removal policy.
Safer Alternatives Nearby
Based on current clinical data, we identified 6 nearby facilities within 10 miles that may offer a stronger care environment. We encourage families to compare options carefully.
Nami Home 2 INC
2.6 miAssisted Living · Pembroke Pines, FL
Barnett Sunland Park Alf
3.5 miAssisted Living · Miramar, FL
Sierra Lakes Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
4.9 miNursing Home · Miami, FL
Christallis Manor II LLC
5.2 miAssisted Living · Hollywood, FL
Hampton Court Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
6.4 miNursing Home · North Miami Beach, FL
Westlake Nursing and Rehab Center
7.0 miNursing Home · Dania Beach, FL