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Jackson Gardens Health and Rehabilitation Center

Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise effective rehabilitation therapy programs. Still worth an in-person visit.

1861 Nw 8th Avenue, Allapattah · Miami, FL 33136120 bedsLicensed & Active
5/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.2/5

based on 130 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

While many families report successful rehabilitation outcomes and a clean environment, there is a recurring pattern of severe neglect and communication failures. If you choose this facility, ensure you have a designated point of contact and visit frequently to monitor your loved one's care, as response times and hygiene standards appear inconsistent.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

130 reviews on Google
Jackson Gardens Health and Rehabilitation Center receives highly polarized feedback, with many families praising the cleanliness, friendly staff, and effective rehabilitation therapy. However, a significant number of critical reviews allege serious neglect, including poor communication, unresponsiveness to call buttons, and hygiene issues. Families should be aware of the stark contrast between the positive experiences reported by some and the severe safety concerns raised by others.

Quality Themes

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Food5.0Staff6.0Clean8.0Activities8.0Meds2.0MemoryN/AComms3.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Effective rehabilitation therapy programs
  • Clean and well-maintained facility
  • Friendly and compassionate nursing staff
  • Responsive administrative leadership

Concerns

  • Difficulty reaching staff by phone or getting calls returned (mentioned by 5 reviewers)
  • Neglect of basic patient needs (hygiene, call button response) (mentioned by 6 reviewers)
  • Language barriers hindering communication with staff (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Confusion regarding facility affiliation with local hospitals (mentioned by 3 reviewers)

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

234'17(1)'19(2)'21(3)'23(20)'25(43)'26(30)

Distribution · 130 analyzed

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4
6
3
4
2
1
1
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12 reviews posted between Jan 5, 2026Jan 7, 2026 · 12 were 5-star

How They Respond to Reviews

83%response rate

This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1I noticed that communication is a top priority for families; what is the best way for us to stay in touch with the nursing team and ensure we get timely updates?
  • 2Since we want to be proactive about care, what is your current process for managing medications and ensuring residents receive their doses accurately and on time?
  • 3We understand that staffing can be challenging; how do you ensure that residents receive consistent attention for their daily hygiene and timely responses when they use their call buttons?
  • 4I see that you are active in responding to feedback online; how do you use that input from families to improve the daily experience for residents?
  • 5Could you tell us more about the daily activities and social programs available to help residents stay engaged and connected with others in the facility?
  • 6Given the facility's focus on rehabilitation, how do you coordinate medical care and communication with local hospitals if a resident needs to be transferred for an emergency?

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Key Review Excerpts

All the nurses and staff were always very friendly, knowledgeable and caring. The staff always took their time to provide care professionally and show great kindness.

Rehab patient · 2024★★★★★

If you don't mind visiting your parents and finding them on the floor but naked more than once and your the one that finds them meanimg they've been there who knows how long then this is the place for you.

Long-term resident's family · 2025☆☆☆☆

My father was diagnosed with ALS... We had no option but to place him in a place that could take care of him while relieving some kind of stress out of our very chaotic lifes.

Long-term resident's family · 2018★★★★★
Source: 130 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
1.26hrs
OK
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.65hrs
89%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
32%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
31%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Total nursing hours are below minimum, though RN coverage is adequate. This may mean fewer aides for daily tasks like bathing and mobility.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
5/ 5
Better Than Avg

16

measures

Worse Than Avg

1

measures

Long-Stay Residents
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.6%
Better than Avg
Here
1.6%
US
19.4%
FL
11.5%
Miami-dade
4.2%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility5.2%
Better than Avg
Here
5.2%
US
19.5%
FL
15.0%
Miami-dade
15.0%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility3.5%
Better than Avg
Here
3.5%
US
15.3%
FL
10.6%
Miami-dade
6.8%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility3.3%
Better than Avg
Here
3.3%
US
14.4%
FL
9.1%
Miami-dade
7.4%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.4%
Better than Avg
Here
1.4%
US
12.1%
FL
4.1%
Miami-dade
4.7%

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

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Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility5.5%
Better than Avg
Here
5.5%
US
15.5%
FL
8.7%
Miami-dade
11.6%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
79.8%
FL
94.7%
Miami-dade
98.4%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
81.8%
FL
94.8%
Miami-dade
99.1%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.5%
Better than Avg
Here
1.5%
US
1.6%
FL
1.5%
Miami-dade
2.3%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

6deficiencies
Near state avg (7.3)

Jackson Gardens has a pattern of recurring deficiencies across three surveys, with issues most frequently in fire safety systems, medication management, and infection control appearing repeatedly over multiple inspections. The facility shows persistent challenges with maintaining safety standards, as fire safety and infection control problems have recurred from 2022 through 2024, suggesting difficulty sustaining corrections despite reported fixes after each survey.

Sep 26, 2024Routine
7
0880Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0583Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

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.

0760Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

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.

0867Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

0345Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Jun 22, 2023Routine
3
0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0353Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0374Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

May 19, 2022Routine
14
0725Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

0641Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

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.

0759Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

0867Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

0353Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0355Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

0911Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

0914Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

0918Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

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

0920Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

0923Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Jackson Gardens Health and Rehabilitation Center

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Onyx Health

Chain Size

11 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 4.9/5 · Rank 3 of 8 (Best)

Ownership & Management

Owners

Jackson Opco Holdings, LLC

Owner · Organization

100%

Key personnel

Schuster, RachelOfficer / DirectorBorrell, VirginiaManagerDiaz Reyes, KarelManagerGallo, HelenaManagerNunez, GenellyManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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