Villa Maria Nursing Center
Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.
based on 6 Google reviews

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Quality Concerns Identified
Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.
- Abuse citation on record
- Low overall rating (2/5 stars)
- Above-median deficiencies (10 vs median 6.0)
Bottom 25% in FL · Below recommended RN staffing · $184,075 in fines · Abuse citation
What this means for your family
Given the recent reports of facility neglect and poor sanitary conditions, this center presents significant risks. Families are strongly advised to look for alternative facilities and conduct in-person tours to verify the current state of cleanliness and staffing levels.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
6 reviews on Google“Villa Maria Nursing Center has received consistently poor feedback, with recent reviews highlighting severe issues regarding hygiene and patient care. Families should be aware of reports concerning the presence of pests and allegations of nursing negligence that have left residents in pain.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsConcerns
- Poor sanitation and hygiene (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Negligent nursing care (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 7 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
Questions for Your Tour
- 1Given the recent focus on facility maintenance, could you walk me through your current daily cleaning schedule and how you ensure high standards of hygiene in resident rooms?
- 2With the current staffing levels, how do you ensure that residents receive consistent and attentive bedside care throughout all shifts?
- 3What specific steps have been taken recently to improve the health inspection outcomes and address the areas identified in your most recent state survey?
- 4How do you monitor and document the quality of nursing care to ensure that every resident's medical needs are being met promptly?
- 5Can you describe the daily activity calendar and how you encourage residents to participate in social engagement to improve their overall quality of life?
- 6In the event of a sudden medical change or emergency, what is your protocol for notifying family members and coordinating with local hospitals?
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Key Review Excerpts
“Cucarachas Negligencia de los enfermeros Mi madre con dolor”
“Dirtiest home ever”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
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 needing more daily help over time
Residents on antipsychotic medication
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
Villa Maria Nursing Center shows recurring deficiencies in safety management, resident assessments, and fire safety systems across multiple surveys, though all violations have been corrected. Four complaint-triggered deficiencies indicate families have filed reports regarding resident protection from abuse and facility administration. Issues with accident hazard prevention, assessment accuracy, and smoke detection systems persist across surveys, suggesting ongoing challenges with maintaining consistent safety standards and care protocols.
Sep 5, 2025Complaint4
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Administration Deficiencies
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Administration Deficiencies
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Jul 31, 2025Routine7
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Administration Deficiencies
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Mar 15, 2024Routine12
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
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
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
Administration Deficiencies
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Dec 1, 2022Routine11
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Administration Deficiencies
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Administration Deficiencies
Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Sep 5, 2025
$42,650
Fine
Mar 15, 2024
$118,460
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Villa Maria Nursing Center
nonprofit
Ownership & Management
Owners
Villa Maria Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Owner · Organization
Archdiocese of Miami INC
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Key personnel
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