Sands at South Beach Care Center, TheCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 42 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139
- CCN
- 105229
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Certified beds
- 230
- Chain
- Onyx Health
- Residents per day
- 189
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives Sands at South Beach Care Center, The an overall rating of 5 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 24 Jul 2025. The latest survey cycle has 1 health citation. The median for nursing homes in Florida is 6. CMS lists no fines for this home in its penalties file.
Facilities may see a change in their overall rating for a number of reasons. Since the overall rating is based on three individual domains, a change in any one of the domains can affect the overall rating. Any new data for a nursing home could potentially change a star rating domain.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Miami-Dade County median | Florida median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 5 | 5.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 4 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 4 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 5 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 54 homes in the county, 694 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | Florida median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 24 Jul 2025 | 1 | 6 |
| Cycle 2 | 7 Mar 2024 | 12 | 6 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 13 | 5 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J0 | K0 | L0 |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G0 | H0 | I0 |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | |||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | B0 | C0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 1 citation
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jul 2025 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Standard survey | 10 Aug 2025 |
Survey cycle 2: 12 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Jun 2025 | F0576 | Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Jul 2025 |
| 3 Jun 2025 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Jul 2025 |
| 3 Jun 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Jul 2025 |
| 7 Mar 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2024 |
| 7 Mar 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2024 |
| 7 Mar 2024 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2024 |
| 7 Mar 2024 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2024 |
| 7 Mar 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2024 |
| 7 Mar 2024 | F0847 | Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. | D | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2024 |
| 7 Mar 2024 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | D | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2024 |
| 7 Mar 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2024 |
| 7 Mar 2024 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2024 |
Survey cycle 3: 13 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Dec 2022 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 1 Jan 2023 |
| 1 Dec 2022 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 1 Jan 2023 |
| 1 Dec 2022 | F0584 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 1 Jan 2023 |
| 1 Dec 2022 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 1 Jan 2023 |
| 1 Dec 2022 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 1 Jan 2023 |
| 1 Dec 2022 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 1 Jan 2023 |
| 1 Dec 2022 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 1 Jan 2023 |
| 1 Dec 2022 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Standard survey | 1 Jan 2023 |
| 1 Dec 2022 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | E | Standard survey | 1 Jan 2023 |
| 1 Dec 2022 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Standard survey | 1 Jan 2023 |
| 1 Dec 2022 | F0761 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 1 Jan 2023 |
| 1 Dec 2022 | F0803 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 1 Jan 2023 |
| 1 Dec 2022 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 1 Jan 2023 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
CMS lists no fine and no payment denial for this home in its penalties file.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | Florida median | Florida average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 3.41 | 3.60 | 3.82 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.07 | 0.60 | 0.73 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.21 | 0.78 | |
| Nurse aides | 2.13 | 2.31 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 3.17 | 3.30 | 3.49 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 28.8%
- Nurse staff turnover, Florida median
- 41.8%
- RN turnover in a year
- 23.3%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 1
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | Florida median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 10.6% | 7.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.0% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 3.2% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 6.3% | 7.7% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.4% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 5.4% | 7.0% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Legal business name
- The Sands at South Beach Facility Inc
- Chain
- Onyx Health (11 homes in the CMS chain file)
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 Collins Avenue Care Inc | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 17 Mar 2018 |
| Onyx Healthcare Consulting LLC | Operational/managerial control | 1 Jan 2022 | |
| Onyx Healthcare Consulting LLC | Adp of the snf | 20 Nov 2025 |
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Other homes in Miami-Dade County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ponce Health and Rehabilitation Center | Miami | 5 of 5 | 3 | $0 | 15 May 2025 | |
| Riverside Care Center | Miami | 5 of 5 | 3 | $0 | 11 Jun 2026 | |
| Victoria Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Inc. | Miami | 5 of 5 | 7 | $0 | 18 Jun 2026 | |
| University Health and Rehabilitation Center | Miami | 4 of 5 | 6 | $0 | 22 May 2025 | |
| Jackson Gardens Health and Rehabilitation Center | Miami | 4 of 5 | 5 | $0 | 7 May 2026 | |
| Miami Jewish Health Systems, Inc | Miami | 4 of 5 | 5 | $14,800 | 19 Sep 2025 | |
| Treasure Isle Care Center | North Bay Village | 2 of 5 | 11 | $0 | 2 Oct 2025 | |
| Unity Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center | Miami | 5 of 5 | 3 | $0 | 26 Jun 2025 | |
| Jackson Memorial Long Term Care Center | Miami | 5 of 5 | 4 | $0 | 14 Aug 2025 | |
| Floridean Health & Rehabilitation Center | Miami | 5 of 5 | 4 | $0 | 26 Sep 2025 | |
| Miami Shores Nursing and Rehab Center | Miami | 4 of 5 | 10 | $0 | 26 Mar 2025 | |
| Azure Shores Rehab | Miami | 2 of 5 | 12 | $0 | 9 Apr 2026 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Sands at South Beach Care Center, The (CCN 105229). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/sands-at-south-beach-care-center-the-miami-beach-fl-105229/
Provenance
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- CMS processed the data on
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Questions
- When was Sands at South Beach Care Center, The last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 24 Jul 2025. It was a standard survey. It gave 1 citation. The standard survey before the last one was on 7 Mar 2024.
- Who operates Sands at South Beach Care Center, The?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, limited liability company. CMS lists the home in the chain Onyx Health. The CMS ownership file names Onyx Healthcare Consulting LLC for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Sands at South Beach Care Center, The a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 3 homes in Florida as Special Focus Facilities and 15 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.