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Ponce Health and Rehabilitation Center
335 Sw 12 Avenue, Miami, FL 33130 · CMS Certification Number (CCN) 106021
At a glance
- CMS overall rating
- ★★★★★ 5 of 5
- Health inspection citations
- 13 in the last 3 inspection cycles (0 immediate jeopardy, 0 actual harm, 0 from complaints)
- Fire safety citations
- 15
- Fines (last 3 years)
- 0 fines, total $0
- Payment denials
- 0
- Most recent standard inspection
- May 15, 2025
- Official record
- Medicare Care Compare page for this facility
Source: CMS Nursing Home Provider Information: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
CMS star ratings
CMS rates every Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home from 1 to 5 stars. Health inspection stars are relative to other homes in the same state: the top 10% get 5 stars and the bottom 20% get 1 star. CMS says to use the ratings together with other information, including a visit. Technical Users’ Guide
| Rating | This facility | Florida average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | ★★★★★ 5 of 5 | 3.3 | 3 |
| Health inspections | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 | 2.9 | 2.8 |
| Staffing | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 | 3.3 | 2.9 |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ 5 of 5 | 4.2 | 3.6 |
| Long-stay quality | ★★★★★ 5 of 5 | Not published | Not published |
| Short-stay quality | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 | Not published | Not published |
Averages: CMS State and US Averages: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Health inspections
| Inspection cycle | Standard survey date | Health citations | From standard survey | From complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (most recent) | May 15, 2025 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Cycle 2 | December 21, 2023 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
CMS weighted health inspection score: 12 (lower is better; it counts citation severity, complaints and repeat revisits). Citations from infection control inspections: Not published. How to read these citations
13 health citations across 3 inspection dates, newest first. The letter is CMS’s scope/severity code: A–C means potential for minimal harm, D–F potential for more than minimal harm, G–I actual harm, and J–L immediate jeopardy.
May 15, 2025: 3 citations (Standard)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | F-0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/15/2025 |
| D | F-0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. Administration Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/15/2025 |
| D | F-0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/15/2025 |
December 21, 2023: 3 citations (Standard)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | F-0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 01/27/2024 |
| D | F-0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 01/27/2024 |
| D | F-0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 01/27/2024 |
October 20, 2022: 7 citations (Standard)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | F-0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 11/20/2022 |
| D | F-0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 11/20/2022 |
| D | F-0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 11/20/2022 |
| D | F-0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 11/20/2022 |
| D | F-0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 11/20/2022 |
| D | F-0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 11/20/2022 |
| D | F-0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 11/20/2022 |
Source: CMS Health Deficiencies: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Fire safety inspections
15 fire safety citations across 3 inspection dates
| Date | Severity | Tag | What was cited | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/15/2025 | D | K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/15/2025 |
| 05/15/2025 | D | K-0222 | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. Egress Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/15/2025 |
| 12/21/2023 | E | K-0761 | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 01/27/2024 |
| 12/21/2023 | F | K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 02/05/2024 |
| 10/20/2022 | D | K-0919 | Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 11/20/2022 |
| 10/20/2022 | D | K-0917 | Ensure electrical receptacles or cover plates have distinctive color or marking. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 11/20/2022 |
| 10/20/2022 | D | K-0911 | Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 11/20/2022 |
| 10/20/2022 | D | K-0531 | Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire. Services Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 11/20/2022 |
| 10/20/2022 | D | K-0500 | Meet other general requirements that are deficient. Services Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 11/20/2022 |
| 10/20/2022 | D | K-0371 | Have properly sized and located compartments to protect residents from smoke. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 11/20/2022 |
| 10/20/2022 | D | K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 11/20/2022 |
| 10/20/2022 | D | K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 11/20/2022 |
| 10/20/2022 | D | K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 11/20/2022 |
| 10/20/2022 | D | K-0100 | Meet other general requirements. Construction Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 11/20/2022 |
| 10/20/2022 | D | E-0041 | Implement emergency and standby power systems. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 11/20/2022 |
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas: Yes. CMS does not count fire safety citations in the health inspection star rating.
Source: CMS Fire Safety Deficiencies: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Penalties
No fines or payment denials published for this facility in the CMS Penalties file (last 3 years).
Source: CMS Penalties: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Florida average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 3.77 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 1.27 | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| LPN/LVN hours per resident per day | 0.28 | Not published | Not published |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.22 | Not published | Not published |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day, weekends | 3.5 | Not published | Not published |
| RN hours per resident per day, weekends | 1.03 | Not published | Not published |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 19.7 | 41.4 | 45.8 |
| Registered nurse turnover (%) | 18.9 | Not published | Not published |
| Administrators who have left | 0 | Not published | Not published |
Reported hours come from the Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) staffing data that facilities submit to CMS each quarter.
Source: CMS Provider Information; State and US Averages: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Facility details
- Legal business name
- Ponce Rehab Operations, LLC
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Onyx Health (11 facilities)
- Ownership changed in last 12 months
- No
- Certified beds
- 147
- Average residents per day
- 140.2
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Located inside a hospital
- No
- Continuing care retirement community
- No
- Resident and family council
- Resident
- First approved for Medicare/Medicaid
- April 21, 2000
- County/parish
- Miami-Dade
Source: CMS Provider Information: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Owners and managers reported to CMS
11 ownership and management records
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PONCE OPCO HOLDINGS, LLC | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 100% | undefined undefined, NaN |
| SCHUSTER, RACHEL | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| LIMA, DAVID | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| ROMERO, SANDOR | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| SCHUSTER, RACHEL | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| SOLIS, JENNIFER | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| VERELA, MAILYN | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| ONYX HEALTHCARE CONSULTING LLC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| ROMERO, SANDOR | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| SCHUSTER, RACHEL | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| SOLIS, JENNIFER | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
Source: CMS Ownership: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Check it yourself
- Medicare Care Compare: Ponce Health and Rehabilitation Center. Full inspection reports, quality measures and staffing.
- AHCA licensed health care facility complaint form. The state agency also takes nursing home complaints.
- Ask the facility to show you its most recent inspection report and plan of correction.
Page built from CMS data files processed September 1, 2026 (CMS refreshes monthly). Last checked October 26, 2026. Not a ranking or endorsement.