Sands At South Beach Care Center, The
Miami Beach, FL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 105229) · 230 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (305) 672-1771 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Sands At South Beach Care Center in Miami Beach, FL has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Florida state average of 3.27 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
The Sands At South Beach Care Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.41 hours per resident per day, including roughly 1.07 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 28.8% and a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars.
The Sands At South Beach Care Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not show an abuse icon or Special Focus program status for this facility.
About this facility
The Sands At South Beach Care Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Miami Beach, Florida, operating under Onyx Health, a for-profit limited liability company. The facility has been certified since March 1970 and holds 230 certified beds, with an average daily census of 189.1 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility has an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Florida state average of 3.27 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars, its quality measure rating is 5 stars, and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.40853 per resident per day, with 1.06966 of those being RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 28.8%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility.
This facility is part of the Onyx Health chain, which operates 11 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 4.2 stars. CMS records do not indicate a change of ownership within the past 12 months for this facility.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare; families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the facility and on Care Compare, as CMS data is updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, which is above the Florida state average of 3.27 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, the facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.41 hours per resident per day, including 1.07 RN hours per resident per day, with a 28.8% nursing staff turnover rate and a 4-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines on record and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus program status is indicated in the CMS data for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 230 certified beds with an average daily census of 189.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company, part of the Onyx Health chain, which operates 11 facilities nationally with an average rating of 4.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on March 24, 1970.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes separate ratings for overall performance, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 5, 4, 4, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 3056721771 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 3056721771 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most up-to-date information at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/105229?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.