East Ridge Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
19225 SW 87TH AVE, Cutler Bay, FL 33157
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How East Ridge Rehabilitation and Nursing Center Compares
East Ridge Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is a 74-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Cutler Bay, Florida. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Florida average of 3.3 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (6.6%) is above the Florida average of 2.5% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 74 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 97% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Cutler Bay, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 5.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Florida average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 3.4% — better than the Florida average of 8.6% (60% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 6.6% — worse than the Florida average of 2.5% (165% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.9% — worse than the Florida average of 4.5%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 40.3% — worse than the Florida average of 26.2% (54% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Florida averages across 694 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask East Ridge Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing East Ridge Rehabilitation and Nursing Center with other nursing homes in Cutler Bay.
What keeps East Ridge Rehabilitation and Nursing Center's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help East Ridge Rehabilitation and Nursing Center keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 3.4% here versus 8.6% across Florida. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is East Ridge Rehabilitation and Nursing Center doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 6.6% here versus 2.5% across Florida. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does East Ridge Rehabilitation and Nursing Center maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 97% occupancy across 74 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at East Ridge Rehabilitation and Nursing Center?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at East Ridge Rehabilitation and Nursing Center?
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 Cutler Bay
Cutler Bay 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 Cutler Bay.
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