ALEXANDER "SANDY" NININGER STATE VETERANS NURSING
8401 W CYPRESS DR, Pembroke Pines, FL 33025
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How ALEXANDER "SANDY" NININGER STATE VETERANS NURSING Compares
ALEXANDER "SANDY" NININGER STATE VETERANS NURSING is a 120-bed government-owned nursing facility in Pembroke Pines, Florida. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, below the Florida average of 3.3 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (5 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (19.8%) is above the Florida average of 8.6% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 120 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 94% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Pembroke Pines, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.3 stars.
By the numbers vs. Florida average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 19.8% — worse than the Florida average of 8.6% (130% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 5.1% — worse than the Florida average of 2.5% (104% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 7.1% — worse than the Florida average of 4.5% (59% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Florida averages across 694 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask ALEXANDER "SANDY" NININGER STATE VETERANS NURSING
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing ALEXANDER "SANDY" NININGER STATE VETERANS NURSING with other nursing homes in Pembroke Pines.
How is ALEXANDER "SANDY" NININGER STATE VETERANS NURSING addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is ALEXANDER "SANDY" NININGER STATE VETERANS NURSING doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 19.8% here versus 8.6% across Florida. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is ALEXANDER "SANDY" NININGER STATE VETERANS NURSING doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 5.1% here versus 2.5% across Florida. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does ALEXANDER "SANDY" NININGER STATE VETERANS NURSING maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 94% occupancy across 120 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at ALEXANDER "SANDY" NININGER STATE VETERANS NURSING?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does ALEXANDER "SANDY" NININGER STATE VETERANS NURSING lag behind other Pembroke Pines options?
Its 3-star overall rating is below the local average of 4.3 stars across 3 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Pembroke Pines
Pembroke Pines sits in Broward County, where adults 65 and older make up about 16.7% of the population — a lower share of seniors than Florida as a whole (20.5% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 323,755 (16.7%)
- Median age
- 40.5 years
- Median household income
- $60,922
- Median home value
- $282,400
Demographics for Broward County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Pembroke Pines.
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