Nursing Home

Ponce Health and Rehabilitation Center

Nursing Home

Ponce Health and Rehabilitation Center

335 SW 12th Ave, Miami, FL 33130 View map
Overview of Ponce Health and Rehabilitation Center

Ponce Health and Rehabilitation Center is proud to be a member of the Onyx Health senior living community that boasts an upscale lifestyle. As an Onyx Health home, Ponce Health and Rehabilitation Center practices contemporary forward-thinking lifestyle care. The nursing and rehabilitation community is considerably one of the best in its class brought by their progressive approach to rehabilitative care. Ponce Health and Rehabilitation Center boasts their innovative and modern approach to senior care; they have ensured that they provide a spectrum of care as they understand the unique needs of each individual.
As an Onyx Health senior living community, Ponce Health provides premier essential amenities and services designed to accommodate and attend to any need that comes up. They offer skilled post-acute nursing, customized rehabilitation programs, and long-term care services. Other community features exclusively offer private and semi-private rooms, restaurant-style dining, and scheduled transportation services. A beautiful interior structured into the building immediately gives off a relaxing ambiance the moment one steps inside the community.

(305) 545-6695

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
5/5
Florida average: 3.7/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
4/5
Florida average: 3.2/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
4/5
Florida average: 3.7/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
5/5
Florida average: 4.3/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
3h 31m per day

This home provides 20% less nursing time per resident than the Florida average.

Florida average: 4h 25m per day

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Staff type Facility State avg National avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day. 1h 1m per day 32m per day 29m per day

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 147

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

Similar demand to the Florida average
Occupancy rate 93.4%
Residents per day (avg) 138
Occupancy rate
93.4%
Residents per day (avg)
138

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

29% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 months

Private pay

50% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

21% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 5 - 6 months

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$23.3M
Profit
$2.3M
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$23,281,654.00
Profit
$2,319,310.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$7.3M
31.6% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$13.6M
Total costs $21.0M
Walk Score
Walk Score: 95 / 100
Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 106021

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
24-Hour Skilled Nursing, Nutrition Services, Enteral Nutrition, Hospice/Respite Care, Post-Stroke Care, Neuropsychology with Cognitive Therapy, IV Therapy, Sports Medicine Rehabilitation, Pulmonary Care, In-House Dialysis, Advanced Wound Care, Trach Care, Cardiac Recovery, Social Services + Discharge Planning
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Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 3

Florida average 4.3


Last Health inspection on May 2025

Total health citations 13
Citations per inspection
4.33

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

All 13 citations resulted from standard inspections.

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

Florida average: 0.8


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

Florida average: 0.4

0 critical citations More info Florida average: 0.8

0 serious citations More info Florida average: 0.4

13 moderate citations More info Florida average: 18.4

0 minor citations More info Florida average: 0.2
Citations history (last 3 years)
Administration moderate citation May 15, 2025
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation May 15, 2025
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation May 15, 2025
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Dec 21, 2023
Corrected

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Ponce Health and Rehabilitation Center Reviews

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Reviewer avatar
Georgina Ramirez
Disrespectful and hard to reachWhat do you like most about living here? Answer: nothing Are there enough caregivers to handle the residents' needs, especially during emergencies? Answer: No Are the common areas pleasant and comfortable for socializing or relaxing? Answer: Yes How would you rate the quality and variety of the meals? (1-5) Answer: 1 Are special diets handled well? Answer: No Is the dining schedule flexible enough to meet your preferences? Answer: No How do you feel about the level of social interaction available with other residents? Answer: How was the units offered in this community? Answer: Do you feel safe living in this community? Answer: No How well do you think the community handles emergencies or unexpected events? Answer: Are there any hidden fees or unexpected charges? Answer: Would you recommend this community to others looking for senior living options? Answer: no Is there anything you wish you knew before moving in? Answer: understaffed. Staff not interested in solving problems.

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Address 1.5 miles from city center — 2.07 miles to nearest hospital (HCA Florida Mercy Hospital)

Address 335 SW 12th Ave, Miami, FL 33130

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

167
Total Staff
156
Employees
11
Contractors
56,046
Total Hours (Quarter)
81
Avg Staff/Day
7.6
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse417.5 No
Licensed Practical Nurse99 No
Certified Nursing Assistant757.8 No
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
6.1hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
125 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
5 staff
6.9hs shift avg
Therapy Services
21 staff
6.1hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
6 staff
6.6hs shift avg
Dietary Services
6 staff
8hs shift avg
Other Services
2 staff
8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
1.2%
of total hours from contractors
652 contractor hours this quarter
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 1 Physical Therapy Aide: 2 Speech Language Pathologist: 1 Physical Therapy Assistant: 2 Qualified Social Worker: 3 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant7507529,10891100%7.8
Registered Nurse4104112,74191100%7.5
Licensed Practical Nurse9093,92091100%9
Dietitian6061,97291100%8
Speech Language Pathologist5161,2608088%5
Clinical Nurse Specialist4041,1528998%6.6
Respiratory Therapy Technician2131,1108088%6.2
Physical Therapy Aide2248337178%6
Physical Therapy Assistant3256867582%8.1
Occupational Therapy Aide2026556571%7.1
Qualified Social Worker3366317279%6.6
Administrator1014966268%8
Dental Services Staff1014816066%8
Nurse Practitioner1014806167%7.9
Mental Health Service Worker1014485662%8
Occupational Therapy Assistant01145910%5
Medical Director011302426%1.3

Facility Characteristics

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

Total census
39 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
16 residents (41%)
Medicaid
11 residents (28.2%)
Private pay or other
12 residents (30.8%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group

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

Nurse Aide Training

State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site

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. 4.9
34% 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. 4.0
68% 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 7.9%
25% better than Florida average

Florida average: 10.5%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 3.4%
74% 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 0.7%
95% 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 1.7%
37% 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 2.5%
54% 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 9.1%
52% worse than Florida average

Florida average: 6.0%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 11.5%
244% worse than Florida average

Florida average: 3.3%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 9.0%
12% worse 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. 2.69
28% 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. 0.52
56% 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 100.0%
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. 27.7%
6% worse than Florida average

Florida average: 26.2%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 5.0%
46% 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. 1.4%
82% 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. 49.3%
8% worse 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. 36.5%
28% 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.