Tag 0689 · Severity E
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-02-14For-profit
Sierra Lakes Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
220 Sierra Drive, Miami, FL 33179
(305) 653-8427 · Ventura Services
At a glance
CMS data snapshot: 2026-08-01 · Sources and limitations
| Ownership | For profit - Individual | Certified beds | 180 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated occupancy | 94.9% | Latest inspection | 2026-01-15 |
County and Florida comparison
Navy: facility · Teal: county · Gray: Florida
Overall rating
Facility: 1 of 5
Health-inspection score
Facility: 104.3 points
Total nurse staffing
Facility: 3.74 hours/day
RN staffing
Facility: 0.95 hours/day
Staff turnover
Facility: 15.8%
Latest health deficiencies
Facility: 9 deficiencies
View data table
| Metric | Facility | County | Florida |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 1 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Health-inspection score | 104.3 points | 24.0 points | 38.5 points |
| Total nurse staffing | 3.74 hours/day | 3.73 hours/day | 3.63 hours/day |
| RN staffing | 0.95 hours/day | 1.20 hours/day | 0.62 hours/day |
| Staff turnover | 15.8% | 28.1% | 41.8% |
| Latest health deficiencies | 9 deficiencies | 4 deficiencies | 6 deficiencies |
Comparisons describe CMS data; they are not recommendations.
Inspection history
2026-01-15
9 deficiencies
Highest severity: E
Immediate-jeopardy citations: 0
Tag 0761 · Severity E
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-02-14Tag 0812 · Severity E
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-02-14Tag 0908 · Severity E
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Environmental Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-02-14Tag 0550 · Severity D
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-02-14Tag 0677 · Severity D
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-02-14Tag 0759 · Severity D
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-02-14Tag 0867 · Severity D
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Administration Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-02-142024-07-18
7 deficiencies
Highest severity: F
Immediate-jeopardy citations: 0
Tag 0925 · Severity F
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Environmental Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-08-18Tag 0583 · Severity D
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-08-18Tag 0644 · Severity D
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-08-18Tag 0755 · Severity D
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-08-18Tag 0761 · Severity D
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-08-18Tag 0880 · Severity D
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-08-18Tag 0921 · Severity D
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Environmental Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-08-182023-02-23
12 deficiencies
Highest severity: F
Immediate-jeopardy citations: 0
Tag 0812 · Severity F
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-04-06Tag 0584 · Severity E
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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-04-06Tag 0803 · Severity E
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 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-04-06Tag 0804 · Severity E
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-04-06Tag 0806 · Severity E
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 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-04-06Tag 0808 · Severity E
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-04-06Tag 0908 · Severity E
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Environmental Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-04-06Tag 0697 · Severity D
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-04-06Tag 0810 · Severity D
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-04-06Tag 0867 · Severity D
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Administration Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-04-06Staffing composition
2.28 hours/dayNurse aide
0.51 hours/dayLPN
0.95 hours/dayRN
- Total staffing
- 3.74 hours/day
- County median
- 3.73 hours/day
- Florida median
- 3.63 hours/day
- Weekend total
- 3.44 hours/day
- Staff turnover
- 15.8%
- RN turnover
- 23.5%
Reported averages, not a real-time staffing schedule.
Resident outcomes
Lower is generally better
Hospitalizations
2.2 per 1,000 daysworseFlorida: 2.1 per 1,000 days · County: 2.6 per 1,000 days20250101-20251231
Emergency-department visits
0.5 per 1,000 daysbetterFlorida: 1.0 per 1,000 days · County: 0.4 per 1,000 days20250101-20251231
Falls with major injury
0.3%betterFlorida: 2.2% · County: 0.8%2025Q2-2026Q1
Pressure ulcers
7.0%worseFlorida: 4.2% · County: 4.2%2025Q2-2026Q1
Urinary tract infections
0.0%unavailableFlorida: 0.0% · County: 0.0%2025Q2-2026Q1
Antipsychotic medication use
22.7%worseFlorida: 7.0% · County: 7.8%2025Q2-2026Q1
These group measures do not predict an individual resident’s experience.
Questions to ask
Use these prompts during a tour or phone call
What caused the immediate-jeopardy citation from 2026-05-01, and how was it corrected?
Suggested because of: latest immediate jeopardyHow does the care team prevent and treat pressure injuries?
Suggested because of: pressure ulcersHow are antipsychotic medications reviewed, reduced when appropriate, and discussed with families?
Suggested because of: antipsychotic useHow will the care plan be developed, reviewed, and shared with our family?
Suggested because of: general care planning
Facility Details
- County
- Miami-Dade County
- Certified beds
- 180
- Average daily residents
- 170.9
- Ownership
- For profit - Individual
- Provider type
- Medicare and Medicaid
- In hospital
- No
- Date certified
- 2019-11-13
- CCN
- 106131
Staffing Data
| Reported measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Nurse aide hours | 2.27556 |
| Lpn hours | 0.51045 |
| Rn hours | 0.95045 |
| Reported total hours | 3.73646 |
| Weekend total hours | 3.44008 |
| Weekend rn hours | 0.63812 |
| Adjusted total hours | 3.83864 |
| Total turnover percent | 15.8 |
| Rn turnover percent | 23.5 |
| Administrators left | 0 |
Hours are per resident per day; turnover values are percentages. Missing values are not zero.
Penalties & Enforcement
$0.00Total fines
0Number of fines
0Payment denials
No matching penalties in the supplied CMS records.
Totals reflect the supplied CMS records, not a lifetime total.
Citations
9Health citations
5Fire safety citations
Health counts describe the latest rating cycle. Fire counts cover supplied fire-safety records.
Serious Deficiencies
FL counts scope/severity G–L as serious deficiencies. Immediate jeopardy is J–L; these are not interchangeable.
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Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Ownership & Operators
| Name | Role | Share |
|---|---|---|
| VENTURA OPCO HOLDCO, LLC | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% |
| AGRP 2011 TRUST | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE |
| DEBORAH PHILIPSON 2011 FAMILY TRUST | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE |
| PHILIPSON FAMILY LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, LLC | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE |
| SCHAFFER, DANIEL | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE |
| BENGIO, JACOB | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE |
| PARITZKY, JEREMIE | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE |
| PHILLIP, FELICA | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE |
| SCHAFFER, DANIEL | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE |
| PHILIPSON, BENT | INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE |
| PHILIPSON, GABRIELLE | INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE |
| PHILIPSON, RAQUEL | INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE |
| AGRP 2011 TRUST | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE |
| DEBORAH PHILIPSON 2011 FAMILY TRUST | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE |
| AGRP 2011 TRUST | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE |
| DEBORAH PHILIPSON 2011 FAMILY TRUST | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE |
| PHILIPSON FAMILY LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, LLC | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE |
| RICHARDS MITCHELL & CROSS PA | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE |
| VENTURA SERVICES - FLORIDA, LLC | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE |
| MOGHADDAM, HAMIDREZA | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE |
| PHILLIP, FELICA | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE |
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