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Serenity Bay Nursing And Rehabilitation Center

16650 W DIXIE HWY, North Miami Beach, FL, 33160 · 3059457447

Nursing HomeMedicare CertifiedMedicaid CertifiedUpdated 2026-05-19
2.0
★★☆☆☆
Overall Rating
Health Inspection
1.0
Staffing
5.0
Quality Measures
143
Licensed Beds
5.0
Staffing Rating
Serenity Bay Nursing And Rehabilitation Center holds an overall 2-star rating from CMS, which places it below average compared to other nursing homes nationwide. That overall score is shaped by three pieces: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. The health inspection rating, which carries the most weight in the overall score, comes in at just 1 star. This reflects state inspectors finding a higher-than-average number of citations, or more serious ones, during their visits. For families, that's a real concern worth digging into. You can ask the facility directly what those citations were for and what steps they've taken to correct the problems. The staffing side of the picture is actually a bright spot. Serenity Bay earned a 5-star staffing rating, meaning nurses and aides are spending more time with residents relative to the number of people living there than most facilities do. That matters day-to-day for how quickly staff can respond to your loved one's needs. Unfortunately, quality measures data isn't available for this facility, so there's a gap in the picture when it comes to clinical outcomes like wound care, falls, or pain management. Because that data is missing and the inspection record is weak, the overall rating lands at 2 stars. Strong staffing is genuinely meaningful, but families should ask pointed questions about the inspection findings before making a decision.
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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 does your turnover look like over the past year? 3. If my loved one has a concern or feels unsafe, what is the specific process for reporting it, and who follows up to make sure it was addressed? 4. Can you walk me through what a typical Tuesday looks like for a resident, from morning until bedtime, including meals, activities, and any downtime? 5. How does the facility handle situations where a resident's condition changes suddenly, and how quickly does a family member get notified? 6. What were the findings from your most recent state inspection, and can I see the report or look it up before I leave today? 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.