BROOKWOOD GARDENS REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTE
1990 S CANAL DRIVE, Homestead, FL 33035
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How BROOKWOOD GARDENS REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTE Compares
BROOKWOOD GARDENS REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTE is a 180-bed for-profit nursing facility in Homestead, Florida. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Florida average of 3.3 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (5 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (35.0%) is above the Florida average of 26.2% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 180 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 89% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Homestead, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Florida average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 9.2% — worse than the Florida average of 8.6%.
- Falls with major injury: 2.1% — better than the Florida average of 2.5%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.4% — better than the Florida average of 4.5%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 35.0% — worse than the Florida average of 26.2% (34% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Florida averages across 694 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask BROOKWOOD GARDENS REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing BROOKWOOD GARDENS REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTE with other nursing homes in Homestead.
How is BROOKWOOD GARDENS REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTE addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help BROOKWOOD GARDENS REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTE keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.1% here versus 2.5% across Florida. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help BROOKWOOD GARDENS REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTE keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 3.4% here versus 4.5% across Florida. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at BROOKWOOD GARDENS REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does BROOKWOOD GARDENS REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTE lag behind other Homestead options?
Its 2-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at BROOKWOOD GARDENS REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTE?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Homestead
Homestead sits in Miami-Dade County, where adults 65 and older make up about 16.3% 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+
- 440,203 (16.3%)
- Median age
- 40.2 years
- Median household income
- $53,975
- Median home value
- $310,700
Demographics for Miami-Dade County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Homestead.
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