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Nursing Home

Kendall Lakes Health and Rehabilitation Center

Nursing Home

Kendall Lakes Health and Rehabilitation Center

5280 SW 157th Ave, Miami, FL 33185 View map
Overview of Kendall Lakes Health and Rehabilitation Center

Find the care you need with Kendall Lakes Health and Rehabilitation Center, an esteemed community in Miami, FL, offering skilled nursing and rehabilitation. With a wide range of care options, including neurological care, wound care, and orthopedic rehabilitation, residents receive care according to their needs and preferences. A compassionate and well-trained team helps residents around the clock, ensuring a maintenance-free lifestyle.

Residents spend their days as they please with a jam-packed calendar of fun recreational activities and engaging social events that aim to keep them active and well-connected. Dietitian-approved meals are also served to accommodate residents’ dietary needs and preferences. The community’s nurturing and friendly environment makes it an enticing option for those seeking exceptional care to live comfortably in their golden years and jump back into their lives.

Managed by Leyla Marin

MS, LNHA | Administrator

Leyla Marin, MS, LNHA, serves as the Administrator at Kendall Lakes Health and Rehabilitation Center. She is dedicated to person-centered care and ensures that administrative practices support the comprehensive recovery and well-being of each patient.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
5/5
Florida average: 3.2/5
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
5/5
Florida average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
4/5
Florida average: 3.4/5
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
5/5
Florida average: 4.1/5

Nursing care per resident

Info This shows how many total hours of nursing staff time are available per resident each day. Higher numbers usually mean more staff support.
3h 23m per day

This home provides 16% less nursing time per resident than the Florida average.

Florida average: 4h 2m per day

Capacity and availability

This home is often near full

That suggests steady demand, but availability may be limited.

Higher demand than most homes in Florida
Occupancy rate 95%
Residents per day (avg) 144
Occupancy rate
95%
Residents per day (avg)
144

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for
Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

91% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

5% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

4% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 4 years

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$29.2M
Profit
$178.2K
Privately-owned community Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$29,240,886.00
Profit
$178,194.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$8.9M
30.5% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$20.2M
Total costs $29.1M
Walk Score
Walk Score: 60 / 100
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Skilled Nursing
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Resort-style amenities
Shaded porches for comfortable relaxation
Registered dietitian on staff
Adjustable menus and therapeutic diets
Snacks available throughout the day
Daily café/bistro featuring local baked goods
light fare
and Cuban coffee.

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
24/7 Clinical Nursing Care, On-site Therapy Team, Orthopedic Stroke Rehab, Psychology & Psychiatry, Rehabilitation Services, Additional Health Services

Dining & Nutrition

Food Description
Nutrition is key to recovery, and dining services are tailored to meet a variety of dietary needs, from physician-prescribed supplements to therapeutic diets.

What does this home offer?

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Accept Medicaid: Yes

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Total Residents: 141 Residents

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Housing Options: Private / Semi-private Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Health Programs

Types of Care at Kendall Lakes Health and Rehabilitation Center

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Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 3

State average 4.3


Last Health inspection on Jun 2025

Total health citations 11

State average 19.7

Citations per inspection
3.67

State average 4.48


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

10 of 11 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 11 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than State average

State average: 0.8


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than State average

State average: 0.4

0 critical citations More info State average: 0.8

0 serious citations More info State average: 0.4

11 moderate citations More info State average: 18.4

0 minor citations More info State average: 0.2
Citations history (last 3 years)
Quality of Care moderate citation Info Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs. Jun 16, 2025
Corrected

Environmental moderate citation Info Issues related to building safety, cleanliness, maintenance, and overall living conditions. Apr 18, 2024
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Info Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored. Apr 18, 2024
Corrected

Resident Rights moderate citation Info Issues related to resident's rights, including dignity, privacy, and the ability to make decisions about their care. Apr 18, 2024
Corrected

Compare Nursing Homes around Miami-dade County The information below is reported by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).

5 facilities compared · CMS & FL Dept. of Health data · Updated Mar 2026

Kendall Lakes Health and Rehabilitation Center
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Miami (West End)
150
95.0%
+13%
3.38
+97%
-16%
0
11
0
144
60
Kendall Lakes Snf Holdco Llc
$29,2M
$8,9M
30.5%
686123
Private / Semi-private Rooms
Coral Gables Nursing and Rehabilitation
HC

Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.

NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

RC

Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.

Miami
87
88.5%
+5%
4.07
+116%
+1%
0
3
0
81
88
Coral Gables Holdings Llc
$11,0M
$4,9M
44.3%
105005
Private Rooms
Jackson Gardens Health & Rehabilitation Center
HC

Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.

NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Miami (Allapattah)
120
94.1%
+12%
3.60
+114%
-11%
0
14
0
112
77
Jackson Opco Holdings, Llc
$15,7M
$5,9M
37.9%
106034
Private / Semi-private Rooms
Miami Springs Nursing And Rehab Center
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Miami Springs
269
68.5%
-19%
3.72
+73%
-8%
0
24
0
187
91
Fair Havens Intermediate Holdco, Llc
$34,0M
$9,4M
27.6%
106128
Private / Semi-private Rooms
South Dade Nursing And Rehab Center
HC

Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.

NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Miami
180
95.4%
+13%
3.65
+111%
-10%
1
25
3
166
76
Fernandez, George
$26,7M
$7,8M
29.3%
106132
Private / Semi-private Rooms

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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Total staff 192
Employees 192
Contractors 0
Staff to resident ratio 1.40:1
8% worse than Florida average

Florida average ratio: 1.52:1

Avg staff/day 84
Average shift 8.4 hours
6% better than Florida average

Florida average: 7.9 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 64,462
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 45
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.8 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 7
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.4 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 92
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.5 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

0%

0 contractor hours this quarter

No contractor roles were reported this quarter.

Staff by category
Certified Nursing Assistant9209232,18191100%8.5
Registered Nurse4504513,98091100%9.8
Clinical Nurse Specialist100103,76091100%8.1
Speech Language Pathologist110113,1007987%6.6
Licensed Practical Nurse7072,56691100%9.4
Dietitian4041,76791100%7.4
Physical Therapy Assistant6061,5937886%7.2
Physical Therapy Aide5051,4157987%6.6
Respiratory Therapy Technician3031,3236571%7.6
Mental Health Service Worker2029856571%8.1
Qualified Social Worker3037186571%6.7
Administrator1015126470%8
Nurse Practitioner1015126470%8
Medical Director1012789%3.3
Occupational Therapy Assistant1012678%3.7
92 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
45 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
10 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 100%
11 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 87%
7 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
4 Dietitian
% of Days 100%
6 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 86%
5 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 87%
3 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 71%
2 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 71%
3 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 71%
1 Administrator
% of Days 70%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 70%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 9%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 8%

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total census
137 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
51 residents (37.2%)
Medicaid
72 residents (52.6%)
Private pay or other
14 residents (10.2%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Family Member Group

Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Family Council

Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 2.9
61% better than Florida average

Florida average: 7.4

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 2.7
78% better than Florida average

Florida average: 12.4

Long-stay resident measures
Significantly above average Florida avg: 4.6 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 5.2%
50% better than Florida average

Florida average: 10.5%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 2.0%
85% better than Florida average

Florida average: 12.9%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 0.8%
94% better than Florida average

Florida average: 13.5%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 1.2%
53% better than Florida average

Florida average: 2.6%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 1.5%
72% better than Florida average

Florida average: 5.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0%
100% better than Florida average

Florida average: 0.9%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 4.3%
28% better than Florida average

Florida average: 6.0%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 64.6%
1832% worse than Florida average

Florida average: 3.3%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 5.3%
34% better than Florida average

Florida average: 8.0%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
In line with Florida average

Florida average: 97.7%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
In line with Florida average

Florida average: 99.2%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 2.93
40% worse than Florida average

Florida average: 2.10

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 0.82
31% better than Florida average

Florida average: 1.18

Short-stay resident measures
Average Florida avg: 2.9 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.7%
6% better than Florida average

Florida average: 94.0%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.5%
In line with Florida average

Florida average: 1.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
6% better than Florida average

Florida average: 94.7%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 23.3%
11% better than Florida average

Florida average: 26.2%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 8.8%
5% better than Florida average

Florida average: 9.3%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 1.0%
26% worse than Florida average

Florida average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 61.1%
14% better than Florida average

Florida average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 39.3%
22% worse than Florida average

Florida average: 50.6%

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Long-Term Care Waiver

Florida Medicaid LTC Waiver

Age 65+ or 21+ disabled, Florida resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

High demand; waitlists common.

Community Care for the Elderly (CCE)

Florida CCE

Age 60+, Florida resident, at risk of nursing home.

~$2,000/month (varies).

$5,000 (individual).

Limited funding; regional variation.

Home Care for the Elderly (HCE)

Florida Home Care for the Elderly

Age 60+, Florida resident, at risk of nursing home placement; caregiver must be approved.

~$2,829/month (individual, aligned with Medicaid thresholds).

~$2,000 (individual); varies by case manager discretion.

Limited funding (~3,500 served annually); prioritizes low-income frail seniors.

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Florida Medicaid PACE

Age 55+, Florida resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Limited to specific counties (e.g., Hillsborough, Miami-Dade); ~10 sites statewide.

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Florida Optional State Supplementation

Age 65+ or disabled, Florida resident, living in approved facility, receiving SSI or low-income.

~$1,004/month (individual, including SSI).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Limited to specific facility types; ~$78.40/month max supplement.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Florida SCSEP (federally funded, state-administered)

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Florida resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL, individual).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents; ~1,000 slots/year.