Gardens Nursing And Rehab Center
Miami, FL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 105765) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 3 totaling $264,517 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (305) 651-9690 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Gardens Nursing And Rehab Center has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below Florida's state average of 3.27. Its health inspection rating is 1 star, while its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Gardens Nursing And Rehab Center provides 3.79 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.65 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 26.9%. CMS gives this facility a staffing rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
Yes, CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $264,517.00 and 1 payment denial for Gardens Nursing And Rehab Center. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, and it is designated an SFF Candidate under CMS's Special Focus program for persistently underperforming facilities.
About this facility
Gardens Nursing And Rehab Center is a 120-bed skilled nursing facility in Miami, Florida (Miami-Dade County), operating as a for-profit corporation and certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since March 1992. The facility currently serves an average of 112.9 residents daily.
According to CMS Care Compare, Gardens Nursing And Rehab Center holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the Florida state average of 3.27. This overall score reflects a Health Inspection rating of 1 star, a Quality Measures rating of 5 stars, and a Staffing rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing averages 3.79 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.65 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 26.9%.
CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $264,517.00, along with 1 payment denial on record for this facility. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare for details. In addition, this facility is designated an SFF Candidate under CMS's Special Focus program, meaning it has been identified as persistently underperforming on inspections and is subject to increased CMS oversight and more frequent inspections.
Gardens Nursing And Rehab Center is part of a chain operated by Eliyahu Mirlis, comprising 13 facilities with an average chain-wide rating of 2.1 stars. CMS records do not indicate a change of ownership within the past 12 months. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; consult Care Compare directly for the most current information.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Gardens Nursing And Rehab Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Florida state average of 3.27.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Staff provide 3.79 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.65 RN hours per resident per day, with a 26.9% nursing turnover rate; CMS rates staffing 5 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 3 fines totaling $264,517.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
Yes, CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, and it is listed as an SFF Candidate, meaning it is persistently underperforming and under increased CMS inspection.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 120 certified beds and an average daily population of 112.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation owned by Eliyahu Mirlis, part of a 13-facility chain with an average rating of 2.1 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on March 11, 1992.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Health Inspections (1 star here), Staffing (5 stars), Quality Measures (5 stars), and an Overall composite score (2 stars).
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 305-651-9690 and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information is not included in the provided data; contact the facility at 305-651-9690 to confirm services offered.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full and most current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/105765?state=FL.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.