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Overview of Victoria Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

Miami, FL, is home to Victoria Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, a nursing home that also provides skilled nursing. With 264 beds to cover, the nursing staff average four hours and ten minutes per resident each day.

Families can use Medicare, Medicaid, or their own funds to pay. Rehabilitation services give residents recovery care, and skilled nursing adds clinical oversight alongside it. Someone who needs both ongoing nursing and rehabilitation in one setting may find this a good fit.

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Overview of Shoreside Health and Rehabilitation Center

Shoreside Health and Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home in Miami, Florida, offering skilled nursing, nursing care, hospice care, and respite care. Skilled nursing and nursing care provide licensed nursing on site around the clock for residents whose health needs require that level of attention. Hospice care supports residents at the end of life, while respite care provides a short stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The range of care options may suit a family whose needs include ongoing nursing care, end of life support, or short term respite.

The center has 150 beds, with 95% occupancy, so most beds are filled and availability can change. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 48 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident.

Payment options are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Medicare covers short term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay uses personal funds.

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Overview of Life Care Center of Palm Bay

Life Care Center of Palm Bay is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility located in Palm Bay, FL. This long-term care facility provides 24 hour skilled nursing care and security to its patients and residents, as well as medication management, post surgical care, wound care, IV therapy and infection management.

The long-term residents of this care facility are confident that their care is in good hands, with the meal services prepared by  certified dieticians, housekeeping and laundry services, and access to library and landscaped grounds. The whole facility itself is also smoke free and pet friendly, providing opportunities for patients and residents alike to breathe fresh air and bond with furry companions.

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Memorial Manor

777 S Douglas Rd, Pembroke Pines, FL 33025
Overview of Memorial Manor

Memorial Manor provides nursing home and skilled nursing care in Pembroke Pines, FL. Nursing home care offers a residential setting for people who need ongoing support, while skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock. The community may be a good fit for someone who needs ongoing residential care with licensed nursing available throughout the day and night.

Memorial Manor has 120 beds, with private and semi-private rooms available. A resident may have a room alone or share it with another resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted: Medicare generally applies to short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid can help cover a long-term stay when a resident’s savings may not be sufficient, and private pay means paying directly for care. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours 31 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nurse time allocated to each resident.

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Sunnyside Manor

5201 Bahia Vista Street, Sarasota, FL 34232
Overview of Sunnyside Manor

Sunnyside Manor provides nursing home, assisted living, memory care, palliative care, and skilled nursing in Sarasota, Florida. Assisted living supports residents with daily tasks, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Nursing home and skilled nursing care include licensed nursing on site around the clock, and palliative care centers on comfort and symptom support for someone with serious illness.

The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to another community. Opened in 1968, Sunnyside Manor has 68 beds and is 91% occupied, so most beds are currently in use. Total nurse staffing is 5 hours and 24 minutes per resident per day, representing the nursing time assigned to each resident across a day.

Medicare and private pay are accepted, giving families two payment paths for covered care or residence costs. Jason Brunner serves as administrator, and Sunnyside Health Services operates the community. For a loved one needing assisted living, memory care, nursing, skilled nursing, or palliative support, the combination of care options may be worth considering.

A pool, salon, and outdoor verandas, lanais, and garden patios give residents places for recreation, personal grooming, and time outdoors. Courtyard and Sun Terrace dining rooms offer meals tailored to individual dietary needs, while rehabilitation services support residents who need rehab as part of their care. Pets are allowed, so residents may keep a pet with them.

A Walk Score of 65 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, meaning some errands can be done on foot. A resident who no longer drives may be able to handle some nearby errands independently.

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Westminster St. Augustine

235 Towerview Dr, St. Augustine, FL 32092
Overview of Westminster St. Augustine

Westminster St. Augustine provides nursing home and skilled nursing care, assisted living, independent living, memory care, and continuing care retirement community services in St. Augustine, FL. Skilled nursing means licensed nursing care is available around the clock. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment.

Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. The community has 36 beds, a smaller size where staff and residents can get to know each other. Its range of care levels can support a resident whose needs grow over time without leaving the community or starting over socially.

Housing includes studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom options. A resident can choose a single private space, while the larger layouts can accommodate a couple or companion. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours 15 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time assigned per resident.

Rehabilitation services are available at the community, so residents can receive rehabilitation without leaving for a separate setting. Pets are allowed, allowing a resident to keep a pet at Westminster St. Augustine. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Medicare covers short-term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long-term residence. Medicaid can matter when savings may not cover a long stay, while private pay allows a family to pay directly. Misty Degross serves as administrator, and Westminster Pines operates the community.

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Overview of Life Care Center of Orlando

Life Care Center of Orlando provides nursing home and skilled nursing care in Orlando, FL. Licensed nursing care is available on site around the clock, so the home may be a good fit for someone who needs ongoing clinical support. The home has 132 beds.

Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 52 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident.

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Overview of Palmetto Subacute Care Center

Palmetto Subacute Care Center is a nursing home in Miami, Florida, offering skilled nursing, memory care, hospice care, palliative care, and respite care. Nursing and skilled care support residents who need ongoing medical attention, while memory care provides a supervised setting for someone living with dementia. Hospice and palliative care address needs at the end of life and focus treatment on comfort. Respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs time away, so the range of services can suit a resident whose needs change over time.

The center has 95 beds. Programs include short term rehabilitation, subacute postoperative care, complex medical care, respiratory care, IV therapy, wound care, diabetic management, pain management, and daily physical, occupational, and speech therapy. Together, these services give residents access to rehabilitation and treatment for multiple medical needs. Outpatient therapy is also available for people who need therapy without an inpatient stay.

Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 22 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time assigned per resident. Payment options are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Medicare applies to short term skilled care after a qualifying hospital stay, while Medicaid may help families whose savings do not cover a long stay. The center is directed by LNHA, Mt-Bc Monica Calonge.

Palmetto Subacute Care Center is in Miami’s Flagami neighborhood. A Walk Score of 84 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

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Overview of Floridean Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Floridean Nursing and Rehabilitation Center provides nursing home, hospice care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Miami’s Little Havana neighborhood. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide ongoing nursing support, while hospice care addresses end of life needs. Respite care offers a short stay when a regular caregiver needs temporary relief. The combination may be a good fit for a resident who needs nursing support, hospice services, or a temporary respite stay.

The center has 90 beds, with 98% occupancy at the time measured, meaning nearly all beds were occupied and availability may depend on openings. Rehabilitation services are available, giving residents access to rehabilitation as part of their care. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 27 minutes per resident per day, representing the total daily nurse time allocated to each resident. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving eligible residents public coverage options alongside direct payment, while the center’s care and rehabilitation services can support residents who need ongoing nursing care or recovery assistance.

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Overview of The Sands at South Beach Care Center

The Sands at South Beach Care Center provides nursing home, hospice care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Miami Beach, Florida. In the South Beach neighborhood, it offers licensed nursing care around the clock for residents who need ongoing clinical support. Hospice care supports residents receiving end of life care, while respite care provides short term stays when a usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover.

Rehabilitation services include post stroke care, sports medicine rehabilitation, neuropsychology with cognitive therapy, IV therapy, and pulmonary care. Nutrition services and enteral nutrition support are available when medical needs affect how a resident receives or manages nourishment. There is a broad clinical focus here. The combination of skilled nursing, rehabilitation, hospice, and respite care can suit a resident who needs clinical support or a family caregiver who needs a temporary care arrangement.

The home has 230 beds. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 42 minutes per resident per day, meaning that amount of hands on nursing time is assigned to each resident daily. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families options that include qualifying Medicare coverage, Medicaid funding for eligible care, or direct payment.

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Nursing Homes in Florida at a glance

Avg Overall CMS Rating: 3.3/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Florida. Ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.2/ 5
Avg Staffing Rating: 3.3/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Florida. Reflects nursing staff hours per resident per day (including RNs), adjusted for residents' care needs. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.4/ 5
Avg Health Insp. Rating: 2.9/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Florida. Based on each facility's recent inspections and complaint investigations, weighing the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.0/ 5