Miami Jewish Health Systems, Inc

Miami Jewish Health Systems comes in at 4 out of 5 stars overall, which means it ranks above average compared to nursing homes across the country. That overall number is a composite of three separate ratings, each measuring something different about the facility. The strongest piece here is staffing, which earns a perfect 5 stars. That rating reflects how many nursing hours residents receive relative to the number of people living there, so a top score tells you families can feel confident their loved one isn't competing with too many other residents for a nurse's time and attention. The health inspection rating lands at 3 stars, which is right at the national average. Inspectors from the state visit facilities regularly and cite them for any problems they find, so a 3 here means the facility isn't flagged for anything especially serious, but it's also not a standout. The quality measures rating also sits at 3 stars, meaning the facility's clinical outcomes for residents, things like how well pain is managed, whether residents develop pressure sores, or how often hospitalizations occur, are about on par with other nursing homes but not above the crowd.

The reason the overall rating still reaches 4 stars despite two average scores is that staffing carries significant weight in how CMS calculates the composite. A 5-star staffing score can pull the overall number up even when the other pieces are in the middle of the pack. For families, that means Miami Jewish Health Systems is a solid, above-average choice where you can feel good about nurse coverage, while keeping in mind that inspection history and health outcomes are areas worth asking the facility about directly when you visit.

Miami Jewish Health Systems stands out when it comes to staffing, and for families trying to picture what a typical day looks like for a loved one, the numbers here are encouraging. Residents receive about 6.83 total nurse hours per day, which is nearly double the 3.87-hour average seen across Florida nursing homes. That gap matters in real, practical ways - it can mean faster responses when a resident needs help, more time for hands-on personal care, and nurses who are less stretched thin across too many people at once. The registered nurse coverage is especially notable, at 1.05 hours per resident per day compared to the Florida average of just 0.52 hours. RNs carry more clinical training than other nursing staff, so having more of their time dedicated to each resident generally means sharper oversight of health changes and medications. That said, staffing numbers are just one piece of the picture, and how well a team communicates and works together matters just as much as the hours on paper.

Miami Jewish Health Systems has a three-star health inspection rating from the government, which puts it in the middle of the pack compared to other facilities nationwide. There are two penalties on record, with a combined total of $8,150 in fines, and the most recent penalty was issued in June 2025, so this is fairly current. That level of fines is not extreme, but the recent date is worth noting since it means regulators identified issues that warranted a financial penalty within the last year. It does not mean the facility is unsafe, but families should ask management directly about what those citations involved and what steps were taken to address them. A three-star inspection rating alongside two penalties suggests the facility is performing at an average level, so it is reasonable to look closely before making a decision. Families evaluating this facility can compare it to others in Miami on the Miami nursing homes and assisted living page.

1. How many residents does each certified nursing assistant care for during the day shift, and how does that number change at night and on weekends?
2. How long have your nursing staff and CNAs been working here on average, and what is your turnover rate over the past year?
3. If my loved one falls or has a medical emergency during the night, walk me through exactly what happens from the moment staff are alerted to when a family member gets a call.
4. Can I see the most recent state inspection report, and can you explain any deficiencies that were cited and what was done to fix them?
5. What does a typical weekday look like for a resident who is not very mobile, and how do you make sure they are not just sitting in their room alone for long stretches?
6. If my loved one's condition changes and they need more help than they do right now, how does your care plan process work and who in our family will be included in those conversations?

For more guidance on evaluating facilities, see our guide to questions to ask when choosing a Florida nursing home.