The Sands at South Beach Care Center
The Sands at South Beach Care Center is a Nursing Home in Florida
The Sands at South… is a Nursing Home in Florida
The Sands at South Beach Care Center
The Sands at South Beach Care Center is a Nursing Home in Florida
The Sands at South… is a Nursing Home in Florida
The Sands at South Beach Care Center houses an award-winning contemporary care in Miami. The skilled nursing and rehabilitation community is considerably one of the best in its class brought by their progressive approach to rehabilitative care.The Sands 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.
A member of the upscale Onyx Health senior living community, The Sands 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.
Home Information
SANDS AT SOUTH BEACH CARE CENTER, THE
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Occupancy trails most facilities in the state, suggesting excess open capacity. The facility operates with a larger bed count than most state competitors, supporting broader intake. Residents tend to stay here longer than similar facilities across the state.
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Home revenue ranks in the upper tier statewide, reflecting strong billing volume. Payroll spending sits in the top tier, showing a strong investment in staffing resources. Total income mirrors statewide norms, reflecting a balanced margin profile.
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Medicare nights run higher than most peers, indicating robust short-stay referrals. Medicaid nights sit above most state facilities, underscoring deep Title XIX coverage. Private pay nights hover around the statewide average, supporting a diversified mix.
OccupancyBeds
230
Occupancy
78.3%
Total Bed Days Available
83950
Avg. Length of Stay
145 days
Avg. Residents per Day
179
FinanceHome Revenue
$41,255,173.00
Payroll Costs
$8,524,937.00
Profit
$-291,480.00
Total Home Costs
$18,568,357.00
Payroll % of Revenue
Percentage of home revenue spent on payroll costs.
Percentage of home revenue spent on payroll costs.
20.7%
House Specifics:CCN
105229
Owner Name
42 COLLINS AVENUE CARE INC
Rural vs. Urban
Urban
County
Miami-Dade
Type of Control
Proprietary — Individual
OperationsTotal Admissions
453
Total Discharges
445
% Medicaid Admissions
25%
% Medicare Admissions
40%
% Private Pay Admissions
36%
% Medicaid Discharges
46%
% Medicare Discharges
22%
% Private Pay Discharges
32%
Quality Ratings
Overall Rating
CMS 5-star rating based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
CMS 5-star rating based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
5 / 5
Health Inspection Rating
Rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
4 / 5
Staffing Rating
Rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
4 / 5
QM Rating
Quality Measures rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Quality Measures rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
5 / 5
Nurse Hours / Resident / Day
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
3.54 hrs
Medicaid, Medicare & Private
Medicare Nights
Number of resident nights paid by Medicare for short-term or rehab care.
Number of resident nights paid by Medicare for short-term or rehab care.
47570
Medicaid Nights
Resident nights covered by Medicaid for long-term care or support services.
Resident nights covered by Medicaid for long-term care or support services.
7196
Free Market Nights
Nights paid privately by residents or families, without Medicare/Medicaid coverage.
Nights paid privately by residents or families, without Medicare/Medicaid coverage.
9757
Comparison Chart
The information below is reported by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).Compare Nursing Homes around Miami
The Sands at South Beach Care Center
AL
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Miami Beach
230
No
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93
42 COLLINS AVENUE CARE INC
78.3%
$41,255,173.00
$8,524,937.00
20.7%
178.80
5/5
3.5390
4/5
4/5
5/5
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Floridean Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
AL
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Miami
90
No
-
68
-
95.4%
$17,548,517.00
$4,345,248.00
24.8%
87.00
5/5
3.4985
4/5
4/5
5/5
4
Palmetto Subacute Care Center
AL
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Miami
95
No
-
84
CALONGE, MONICA
94.2%
$14,747,159.00
$5,386,805.00
36.5%
91.70
4/5
3.4654
4/5
4/5
4/5
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Ponce Health and Rehabilitation Center
AL
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Miami
147
No
A+
95
PONCE OPCO HOLDINGS, LLC
96.3%
$22,070,639.00
$6,848,628.00
31%
138.20
5/5
3.5237
4/5
4/5
5/5
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Jackson Memorial Long-Term Care Center
AL
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Miami
180
No
-
82
-
95.3%
$34,104,463.00
$16,609,456.00
48.7%
173.20
5/5
4.1716
4/5
5/5
5/5
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
203
Total Staff
198
Employees
5
Contractors
64,304
Total Hours (Quarter)
90
Avg Staff/Day
7.9
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 49 | 8.4 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 11 | 6.6 | No |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 92 | 8.1 | No |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
3 staff
7.2hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
162 staff
8hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
7 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
19 staff
6.5hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
5 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
5 staff
8.1hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
2 staff
8.3hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
0.3%
of total hours from contractors
215 contractor hours this quarter
Qualified Social Worker: 1
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 1
Speech Language Pathologist: 1
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Medical Director: 1
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 92 | 0 | 92 | 33,644 | 91 | 100% | 8.1 |
| Registered Nurse | 49 | 0 | 49 | 14,499 | 91 | 100% | 8.4 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 11 | 0 | 11 | 3,979 | 91 | 100% | 6.6 |
| Dietitian | 5 | 0 | 5 | 2,154 | 91 | 100% | 8.1 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,778 | 77 | 85% | 7.8 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 10 | 0 | 10 | 1,732 | 83 | 91% | 7 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1,165 | 76 | 84% | 6.9 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1,047 | 72 | 79% | 7.6 |
| Dental Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 942 | 65 | 71% | 8.3 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 4 | 0 | 4 | 647 | 69 | 76% | 5.3 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 3 | 0 | 3 | 612 | 71 | 78% | 5.8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 2 | 0 | 2 | 583 | 70 | 77% | 6.8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 4 | 1 | 5 | 531 | 71 | 78% | 7.5 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 459 | 57 | 63% | 8.1 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 432 | 53 | 58% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 52 | 13 | 14% | 4 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 50 | 13 | 14% | 3.8 |
Health Inspection History
Source: CMS Health Citations (Dec 2022 – Jul 2025)
4
Inspections
27
Total Citations
0
Critical (J-L)
0
Serious (G-I)
6.75
Citations/Inspection
Jul 2025
Last Inspection
Citation Severity Distribution
What do these levels mean?
Top Deficiency Categories
Resident Rights
8
30% of total
Quality of Life & Care
4
15% of total
Pharmacy Services
3
11% of total
Administration
2
7% of total
Infection Control
1
4% of total
Environmental
1
4% of total
Citation Sources
Standard Inspections
23
Complaint Investigations
5
State Comparison (FL)
Avg Citations (State)
19.7
This Facility: 27
Avg Critical (State)
0.8
This Facility: 0
Recent Citations (Last 3 Years)
| Date | Severity ? | Category | Tag | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2025 | D | Resident Rights | F0561 | Corrected |
| Jun 03, 2025 | D | Care Planning | F0656 | Corrected |
| Jun 03, 2025 | D | Resident Rights | F0576 | Corrected |
| Jun 03, 2025 | D | Resident Rights | F0583 | Corrected |
| Mar 07, 2024 | D | Administration | F0847 | Corrected |
| Mar 07, 2024 | D | Administration | F0867 | Corrected |
| Mar 07, 2024 | E | Environmental | F0921 | Corrected |
| Mar 07, 2024 | D | Infection Control | F0880 | Corrected |
| Mar 07, 2024 | D | Pharmacy | F0755 | Corrected |
| Mar 07, 2024 | D | Care Planning | F0641 | Corrected |
| Mar 07, 2024 | D | Care Planning | F0644 | Corrected |
| Mar 07, 2024 | D | Care Planning | F0645 | Corrected |
| Mar 07, 2024 | D | Resident Rights | F0550 | Corrected |
| Dec 01, 2022 | E | Nursing Services | F0725 | Corrected |
| Dec 01, 2022 | E | Nursing Services | F0726 | Corrected |
| Dec 01, 2022 | E | Nutrition | F0803 | Corrected |
| Dec 01, 2022 | F | Nutrition | F0812 | Corrected |
| Dec 01, 2022 | E | Pharmacy | F0759 | Corrected |
| Dec 01, 2022 | E | Pharmacy | F0761 | Corrected |
| Dec 01, 2022 | D | Quality of Care | F0676 | Corrected |
| Dec 01, 2022 | D | Quality of Care | F0688 | Corrected |
| Dec 01, 2022 | D | Quality of Care | F0689 | Corrected |
| Dec 01, 2022 | D | Quality of Care | F0690 | Corrected |
| Dec 01, 2022 | D | Resident Rights | F0550 | Corrected |
| Dec 01, 2022 | D | Resident Rights | F0558 | Corrected |
| Dec 01, 2022 | D | Resident Rights | F0568 | Corrected |
| Dec 01, 2022 | E | Resident Rights | F0584 | Corrected |
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: For-Profit LLC
Resident Census by Payment Source
186
Total Residents
Medicare
27
(14.5%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
127
(68.3%)
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Private Pay/Other
32
(17.2%)
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Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
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Quality Measures
CMS quality measures assess care quality for long-stay and short-stay residents. Lower percentages generally indicate better outcomes for most measures.
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare (Data as of Jan 2026)
High-Risk Clinical Events
4.6
Score
39% better than avg
State avg: 7.4
Composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and ADL decline
Functional Decline
8.5
Score
32% better than avg
State avg: 12.4
Composite score based on ADL decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence
Long-Stay Resident Measures
Measures for residents who stay 101 days or more. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
7.8%
Lost Too Much Weight
4.6%
Urinary Tract Infection
0.0%
Depressive Symptoms
1.3%
Falls with Major Injury
0.2%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
99.7%
Antipsychotic Use
3.6%
Walking Ability Worsened
5.7%
Influenza Vaccine
100.0%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
4.6%
Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
12.0%
Short-Stay Resident Measures
Measures for residents who stay 100 days or less (typically rehabilitation patients).
Pneumococcal Vaccine
98.9%
5% better than avg
State: 94.0%
Short-Stay Residents Who Received a New Antipsychotic Medication
1.6%
Near average
State: 1.5%
Influenza Vaccine
97.4%
Near average
State: 94.7%
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Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Long-Term Care Waiver
Florida Medicaid LTC Waiver
- General: Age 65+ or 21+ disabled, Florida resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- FL Specifics: High demand; waitlists common.
- Services: In-home care (6-8 hours/day), assisted living, respite (240 hours/year), case management.
Community Care for the Elderly (CCE)
Florida CCE
Official government program page
- General: Age 60+, Florida resident, at risk of nursing home.
- Income Limits: ~$2,000/month (varies).
- Asset Limits: $5,000 (individual).
- FL Specifics: Limited funding; regional variation.
- Services: Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week), adult day care (~$60/day), respite (up to 10 days/year).
Home Care for the Elderly (HCE)
Florida Home Care for the Elderly
Official government program page
- General: Age 60+, Florida resident, at risk of nursing home placement; caregiver must be approved.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (individual, aligned with Medicaid thresholds).
- Asset Limits: ~$2,000 (individual); varies by case manager discretion.
- FL Specifics: Limited funding (~3,500 served annually); prioritizes low-income frail seniors.
- Services: Basic subsidy (~$160/month) for housing/medical costs; special subsidies for supplies/services (e.g., incontinence supplies, ~$50-$200/month).
Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
Florida Medicaid PACE
- General: Age 55+, Florida resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- FL Specifics: Limited to specific counties (e.g., Hillsborough, Miami-Dade); ~10 sites statewide.
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, therapy.
Optional State Supplementation (OSS)
Florida Optional State Supplementation
Official government program page
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, Florida resident, living in approved facility, receiving SSI or low-income.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$1,004/month (individual, including SSI).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- FL Specifics: Limited to specific facility types; ~$78.40/month max supplement.
- Services: Cash payment (~$78.40/month) for room/board or personal needs in facilities.
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Florida SCSEP (federally funded, state-administered)
Official government program page
- General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Florida resident.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL, individual).
- Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
- FL Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; ~1,000 slots/year.
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
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Florida Medicaid LTC Waiver
Long-Term Care Waiver
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or 21+ disabled, Florida resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
- Income Limits (2025):~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- FL Specifics:High demand; waitlists common.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: In-home care (6-8 hours/day), assisted living, respite (240 hours/year), case management.
Florida CCE
Community Care for the Elderly (CCE)
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+, Florida resident, at risk of nursing home.
- Income Limits:~$2,000/month (varies).
- Asset Limits:$5,000 (individual).
- FL Specifics:Limited funding; regional variation.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week), adult day care (~$60/day), respite (up to 10 days/year).
Florida Home Care for the Elderly
Home Care for the Elderly (HCE)
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+, Florida resident, at risk of nursing home placement; caregiver must be approved.
- Income Limits (2025):~$2,829/month (individual, aligned with Medicaid thresholds).
- Asset Limits:~$2,000 (individual); varies by case manager discretion.
- FL Specifics:Limited funding (~3,500 served annually); prioritizes low-income frail seniors.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Basic subsidy (~$160/month) for housing/medical costs; special subsidies for supplies/services (e.g., incontinence supplies, ~$50-$200/month).
Florida Medicaid PACE
Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
Requirements:
- General:Age 55+, Florida resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
- Income Limits (2025):~$2,829/month (300% FBR).
- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- FL Specifics:Limited to specific counties (e.g., Hillsborough, Miami-Dade); ~10 sites statewide.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, therapy.
Florida Optional State Supplementation
Optional State Supplementation (OSS)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled, Florida resident, living in approved facility, receiving SSI or low-income.
- Income Limits (2025):~$1,004/month (individual, including SSI).
- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- FL Specifics:Limited to specific facility types; ~$78.40/month max supplement.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Cash payment (~$78.40/month) for room/board or personal needs in facilities.
Florida SCSEP (federally funded, state-administered)
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Florida resident.
- Income Limits (2025):~$1,983/month (125% FPL, individual).
- Asset Limits:Not specified; income-focused.
- FL Specifics:Priority for veterans, rural residents; ~1,000 slots/year.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
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