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Sands at South Beach Care Center, the

Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise attentive and professional nursing staff. Still worth an in-person visit.

42 Collins Avenue, South of Fifth · Miami Beach, FL 33139230 bedsLicensed & Active
5/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.4/5

based on 128 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

While the facility has a dedicated therapy and nursing team that many families appreciate, the recurring reports of poor hygiene and strong odors are significant red flags. We strongly recommend visiting during a weekend or evening to observe staffing levels and cleanliness firsthand, as these are the areas where families report the most inconsistency.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

128 reviews on Google
The Sands at South Beach Care Center receives highly polarized feedback, with many reviewers praising the nursing and therapy staff for their professionalism and warmth, while others report severe concerns regarding hygiene and neglect. Families should be aware of recurring complaints about persistent odors, cleanliness issues, and inconsistent communication from management. While some visitors find the environment welcoming and well-staffed, others describe distressing experiences with patient care and facility maintenance.

Quality Themes

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Food5.0Staff7.0Clean2.0Activities6.0Meds3.0Memory4.0Comms3.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Attentive and professional nursing staff
  • Effective physical therapy services
  • Warm and welcoming front desk/reception
  • Helpful and accommodating administrative team

Concerns

  • Persistent strong odor of urine throughout the facility (mentioned by 7 reviewers)
  • Inconsistent or poor hygiene/cleanliness in patient rooms (mentioned by 6 reviewers)
  • Difficulties with management communication and responsiveness (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
  • Limited visitor parking (mentioned by 3 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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Distribution · 98 analyzed

5
74
4
6
3
0
2
2
1
16

How They Respond to Reviews

87%response rate

This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1It is wonderful to see such a warm and welcoming reception at the front desk; how does the administrative team stay in touch with families regarding daily updates?
  • 2We noticed the nursing staff is highly regarded for being attentive; could you tell us more about how medication management and clinical oversight are handled here?
  • 3What specific protocols are in place to ensure the facility remains fresh, clean, and well-maintained, especially in the resident rooms?
  • 4Could you describe the physical therapy services available and how they are integrated into a resident's daily routine?
  • 5What kind of daily activities or social engagement programs are available to keep residents active and involved?
  • 6How does the facility manage medical emergencies or changes in health status during the overnight hours?

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Key Review Excerpts

The Sands is an exceptional facility. There are few places I would recommend, as my standards are high. The Sands is definitely in the top five of the 3 counties I service and over 100 facilities.

Senior Advocate and Placement Specialist · 2023★★★★★

The male nurse and the wound care nurse were phenomenal. It made me feel comfortable with having him there.

Long-term resident's family · 2024★★★★★

The stench was so horrible that I could not stay long. It smelled like a sewer. My uncle was supposed to receive his nutrition at 2pm and it was not given to him until at least an hour later.

Long-term resident's family · 2020☆☆☆☆
Source: 128 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
1.02hrs
OK
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.37hrs
82%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
33%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
39%
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

11

measures

Worse Than Avg

2

measures

Mixed Results

4

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility5.4%
Better than Avg
Here
5.4%
US
19.5%
FL
15.0%
Miami-dade
15.0%
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility5.1%
Better than Avg
Here
5.1%
US
15.5%
FL
8.7%
Miami-dade
11.6%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility5.4%
Better than Avg
Here
5.4%
US
15.3%
FL
10.6%
Miami-dade
6.8%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility3.7%
Better than Avg
Here
3.7%
US
12.1%
FL
4.1%
Miami-dade
4.6%

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

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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility11.1%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
11.1%
US
19.4%
FL
11.5%
Miami-dade
4.0%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility8.0%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
8.0%
US
14.4%
FL
9.1%
Miami-dade
7.3%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility97.4%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
97.4%
US
79.8%
FL
94.7%
Miami-dade
98.4%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility99.0%
Better than Avg
Here
99.0%
US
81.8%
FL
94.8%
Miami-dade
99.1%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility3.3%
Worse than Avg
Here
3.3%
US
1.6%
FL
1.5%
Miami-dade
2.2%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

4deficiencies
Near state avg (7.3)
3 complaint-triggered

This facility shows ongoing issues with families filing three complaint-triggered reports, including recent 2025 deficiencies in resident rights and care planning that are still being corrected. The most recurring problems involve resident rights violations, care assessment issues, and facility safety concerns, with deficiencies appearing across multiple surveys from 2022 to 2025, suggesting persistent challenges in maintaining consistent care standards.

Jul 24, 2025Routine
1
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.

Jun 3, 2025Complaint
3
0576Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.

0583Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

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.

Mar 7, 2024Routine
12
0921Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

0550Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

0641Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0644Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

0645Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

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.

0847Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.

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.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0222Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0917Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure electrical receptacles or cover plates have distinctive color or marking.

0923Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Dec 1, 2022Routine
15
0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

0584Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

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.

0726Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

0759Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

0761Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

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.

0550Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

0558Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

0676Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

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.

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.

0363Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0741Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Sands at South Beach Care Center, the

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Onyx Health

Chain Size

11 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 4.9/5 · Rank 7 of 8 (Best)

Ownership & Management

Owners

42 Collins Avenue Care INC

Owner · Organization

100%

Bleich, Michael

Owner (parent company)

5%

Halpern, Michael

Owner (parent company)

18%

Kohen, Eliyahu

Owner (parent company)

5%

Scheiner, Heather

Owner (parent company)

18%

Schwartz, Louis

Owner (parent company)

10%

Key personnel

Schuster, RachelOfficer / DirectorOnyx Healthcare Consulting LLCManagerAghigh, SoroushManagerBoiangiu, LincutaManagerMondragon, LuisaManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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