South Dade Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Nursing Home Facility
17475 S Dixie Hwy, Miami, FL 33157
South Dade Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a senior care community located in Miami, FL. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Miami area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (305) 255-1045.
Operated by Ventura Services, which runs 12 communities in our directory.
With 180 beds, South Dade Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Miami average about 16 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 97% of its licensed beds, which is high; communities this full often maintain a waiting list, so it is worth calling well before you need a place.
Medicare rates this community 5 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Its most recent standard health inspection was in December 2025 and recorded 3 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.5 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 1.1 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Miami average about 4.2 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 17%.
The community is located in Miami Dade County, FL.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 21 problems at South Dade Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. 3 findings involved harm to a resident, including 3 that put residents in immediate danger. 1 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Pharmacy Service
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.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
South Dade Nursing and Rehabilitation Center offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type for-profit corporation
- Beds / units 180
- Occupancy 97%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.5
- Annual staff turnover 17%
- Last health inspection December 2025
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