Sierra Lakes Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Miami, FL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 106131) · 180 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (305) 653-8427 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Sierra Lakes Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has a CMS Overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below Florida's state average of about 3.27 stars. Its Health Inspection rating is 1 star, while its Staffing rating is 4 stars.
Sierra Lakes Nursing & Rehabilitation Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.74 hours per resident per day, including 0.95 RN hours per resident per day, according to CMS. Nursing staff turnover is 15.8%, and the facility carries a CMS Staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
Sierra Lakes Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has no federal fines on record according to CMS, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
About this facility
Sierra Lakes Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Miami, Florida (Miami-Dade County), operating with 180 certified beds and an average daily census of 170.9 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit, individually owned operation and has been certified since November 13, 2019. It is part of the Ventura Services chain, which operates 14 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 3.2 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Sierra Lakes holds an Overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below Florida's state average of 3.27 stars. Of the four component ratings that make up this profile: the Health Inspection rating is 1 star, the Staffing rating is 4 stars, and the Quality Measures rating is 4 stars. These four ratings — Overall, Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures — are CMS's standard framework for comparing nursing homes nationally.
On staffing, CMS reports total nurse staffing of 3.74 hours per resident per day, including 0.95 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 15.8%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS lists 0 federal fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record for this facility. No abuse icon is flagged in the provided data, and no Special Focus Facility status is listed. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to this data.
Source: CMS Care Compare (Medicare.gov), reflecting the data as provided.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Sierra Lakes has a CMS Overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below Florida's state average of 3.27 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Sierra Lakes is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports 3.74 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.95 RN hours, with a 15.8% nursing turnover rate and a 4-star Staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS lists 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility — no federal fines on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for Sierra Lakes.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Sierra Lakes has 180 certified beds and an average daily population of about 170.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit facility under individual ownership and is part of the Ventura Services chain, which operates 14 facilities averaging a 3.2-star CMS rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Sierra Lakes has been certified since November 13, 2019.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on four measures — Overall, Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures — where Sierra Lakes scores 1, 1, 4, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines like short-term rehab; contact the facility at 305-653-8427 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 305-653-8427 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest official ratings and details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/106131?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.