Nursing homeActive
Alexander "sandy" Nininger State Veterans Nursing
8401 W Cypress Dr, Pembroke Pines, FL 330259549854824120 certified beds · 113 residentsGovernment - StateMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
5
since 2023
Deficiencies
27
● 0● 26● 1
Penalties · 3 yrs
$38,659
1 fine
Last survey
2026-05-21
Standard
CMS overall
3 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 3/5
Health 2
Staffing 5
Quality 2
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 | Standard | 090 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-07-02 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-01-09 | Standard | 0131 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-04-23 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-09-14 | Standard | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-21Record 106038-20260521-F552
F645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesScope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-21Record 106038-20260521-F645
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-21Record 106038-20260521-F656
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-21Record 106038-20260521-F689
F699Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-21Record 106038-20260521-F699
F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-21Record 106038-20260521-F757
F803Ensure 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-21Record 106038-20260521-F803
F805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-21Record 106038-20260521-F805
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-21Record 106038-20260521-F812
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-08-07Record 106038-20250702-F684
F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planning
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2025-02-14Record 106038-20250109-F692
F561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-09Record 106038-20250109-F561
F585Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-09Record 106038-20250109-F585
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-14Record 106038-20250109-F684
F688Provide 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-14Record 106038-20250109-F688
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-14Record 106038-20250109-F689
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-14Record 106038-20250109-F755
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-14Record 106038-20250109-F761
F803Ensure 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-14Record 106038-20250109-F803
F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-14Record 106038-20250109-F804
F805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-14Record 106038-20250109-F805
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-14Record 106038-20250109-F812
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-14Record 106038-20250109-F880
F919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.Scope/severity DStandard
Environment
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-14Record 106038-20250109-F919
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-23Record 106038-20240423-F684
F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-14Record 106038-20230914-F690
F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-14Record 106038-20230914-F759
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-09 | Civil money penalty | $38,659 | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day1.02
Facility
Florida
National
Florida 0.73 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day5.57
Facility
Florida
National
Florida 3.82 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours5.03
Facility
Florida
National
Florida 3.49 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover24%
Facility
Florida
National
Florida 41% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover27%
Facility
Florida
National
Florida 46% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Florida | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 7.1% | 4.5% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 5.1% | 2.5% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 19.8% | 8.6% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 3.6% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 24.0% | 8.7% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 5.2% | 5.5% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 15.1% | 14.4% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Militello, Lawrence Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Scrima, Donna Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Carter, Alfred Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Evancho, Wayne Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Militello, Lawrence Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Florida.
No county cost figures on file for Broward.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Manor Pembroke Pines | 0.7 mi | 2025-11-14 | 030 |
| Emerald Nursing And Rehabilitation Center Hollywood | 4.2 mi | 2025-06-11 | 0210 |
| Sierra Lakes Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Miami | 4.9 mi | 2026-05-01 | 0171 |
| Gardens Nursing And Rehab Center Miami | 5.1 mi | 2026-03-26 | 0515 |
| Nspire Healthcare Miami Lakes Hialeah | 5.9 mi | 2026-03-12 | 0130 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |