Sands At South Beach Care Center, The
42 COLLINS AVENUE, Miami Beach, FL, 33139 · 3056721771
Nursing HomeMedicare CertifiedMedicaid CertifiedUpdated 2026-05-19
5.0
★★★★★
Overall Rating
Health Inspection
4.0
Staffing
4.0
Quality Measures
5.0
230
Licensed Beds
4.0
Staffing Rating
Sands At South Beach Care Center earns an overall 5-star rating, which is the highest possible and puts it well above average compared to other nursing homes nationwide. That overall score is a composite built from three separate ratings, each measuring something different about how the facility operates and cares for its residents.
On health inspections, the facility scores 4 out of 5 stars, meaning state inspectors found fewer or less serious violations than most facilities. That is a reassuring sign that the building is being run safely and responsibly, even if it is not a perfect record. Staffing also comes in at 4 stars, which tells you nurses and aides are spending more time with residents than at the average facility - an important factor when your loved one needs consistent, attentive care. Where Sands At South Beach really stands out is in quality measures, where it earns a perfect 5 stars. This score reflects real clinical outcomes across 15 health indicators, things like how often residents experience falls, pressure sores, infections, or declines in mobility. A 5-star quality score means residents at this facility are consistently faring better than those at most other nursing homes, which is ultimately what families care about most.
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Questions to ask when visiting
1. How many residents does each certified nursing assistant care for during the day shift, and does that number change at night or on weekends?
2. How long have most of your nursing staff been working here, and what do you do to keep turnover low?
3. Can you walk me through what a typical weekday looks like for a resident, from the time they wake up to when they go to bed?
4. If my loved one had a fall or a sudden change in their condition overnight, how quickly would a nurse be notified, and how would you let our family know?
5. What happens when a resident refuses a meal, misses activities, or starts seeming withdrawn - who notices, and what steps do you take?
6. Can I see your most recent state inspection report, and can you explain any deficiencies that were cited and what you changed as a result?
For more guidance on evaluating facilities, see our guide to [questions to ask when choosing a Florida nursing home](/blog/questions-to-ask-before-choosing-a-nursing-home-in-florida).
About CMS Star Ratings
CMS assigns 1–5 star ratings to Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing homes based on three domains: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. The overall rating is a weighted composite.
A 5-star overall rating does not guarantee excellence in every domain — inspect each sub-rating independently. Data is updated quarterly.
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Data sourced from CMS Care Compare. Last updated via nightly pipeline.