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Alexander "sandy" Nininger State Veterans Nursing

Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.

8401 W Cypress Dr, Pembroke Pines, FL 33025120 bedsLicensed & Active
2/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
3.7/5

based on 23 Google reviews

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3/ 10
moderate Risk

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

Source: Medicare data

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

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FoodN/AStaff5.0Clean9.0ActivitiesN/AMeds2.0MemoryN/AComms3.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • 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

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234'15(2)'18(1)'21(1)'23(2)'25(3)'26(4)

Distribution · 24 analyzed

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How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

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?

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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.

Long-term resident's family · 2023★★★★★

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.

Long-term resident's family · 2018★★★★

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!

Long-term resident's family · 2021☆☆☆☆
Source: 23 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
1.02hrs
OK
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
5.62hrs
OK
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
25%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
30%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

This 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

Medicare Rating
1/ 5
Better Than Avg

3

measures

Worse Than Avg

9

measures

Mixed Results

5

measures

Long-Stay Residents
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility21.5%
Worse than Avg
Here
21.5%
US
14.4%
FL
9.1%
Broward
9.4%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
12.1%
FL
4.1%
Broward
2.6%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

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Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility22.1%
Worse than Avg
Here
22.1%
US
15.3%
FL
10.6%
Broward
11.3%
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility19.2%
Worse than Avg
Here
19.2%
US
15.4%
FL
8.7%
Broward
7.9%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility16.8%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
16.8%
US
19.4%
FL
11.5%
Broward
9.1%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility98.9%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
98.9%
US
93.4%
FL
98.1%
Broward
99.0%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility91.3%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
91.3%
US
79.7%
FL
94.7%
Broward
97.0%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility87.7%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
87.7%
US
81.8%
FL
94.8%
Broward
98.6%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility8.3%
Worse than Avg
Here
8.3%
US
1.6%
FL
1.5%
Broward
1.4%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

15deficiencies
1penalties
Well above state avg (7.3)
3 complaint-triggered
$38,659 in fines

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, 2025Complaint
1
0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Jan 9, 2025Routine
19
0692Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

0222Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

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.

0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0916Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0803Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

0804Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

0805Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

0812Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0920Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

0561Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

0585Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0688Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0689Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0755Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0919Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Apr 23, 2024Complaint
2
0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Sep 14, 2023Routine
3
0521Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

0759Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

0690Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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, 2022Routine
5
0732Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Post nurse staffing information every day.

0758Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0804Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

0806Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0807Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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

Owner / Operator

Alexander "sandy" Nininger State Veterans Nursing

Organization Type

government

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs

Chain Size

8 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 3.3/5 · Rank 7 of 8

Ownership & Management

Key personnel

Carter, AlfredOfficer / DirectorMilitello, LawrenceManagerScrima, DonnaManagerEvancho, WayneAdp of the SnfMilitello, LawrenceAdp of the Snf
Source: Medicare provider data

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