University Health And Rehabilitation Center

University Health And Rehabilitation Center holds a 4-star overall rating from CMS, which means it performs above average compared to nursing homes across the country. That overall score is a composite that pulls together three separate ratings, each measuring something different about how a facility operates and cares for its residents.

The health inspection rating sits at 3 stars, which is right at average. This score reflects findings from recent state inspections, including how many citations the facility received and how serious those issues were. It's worth asking the facility directly about any recent citations and what steps they've taken to address them. The staffing rating comes in at 4 stars, meaning residents here receive more nursing attention than most facilities, which can make a real difference in day-to-day care and response times. The quality measures rating is the standout at 5 stars, the highest possible score. This reflects clinical outcomes across 15 physical and health measures, things like how well the facility manages pain, prevents pressure wounds, and supports residents' physical functioning. A perfect score here suggests that residents are genuinely faring well health-wise, which is often what families care about most.

University Health And Rehabilitation Center provides notably more registered nurse time than most Florida nursing homes, with RNs spending about 1.32 hours per resident each day compared to the Florida average of just 0.52 hours. In practical terms, that means residents here are much more likely to have a higher-skilled nurse checking in on them, catching changes in condition, or coordinating care rather than relying mainly on aides and lower-level staff. That said, when you look at total nursing hours from all staff combined, the facility comes in at 3.52 hours per resident per day, which is slightly below the Florida average of 3.87 hours. So while the quality of oversight from registered nurses appears strong here, families may want to ask how the overall care team is structured day-to-day and whether staffing levels stay consistent across all shifts, including nights and weekends.

University Health And Rehabilitation Center has a middle-of-the-road health inspection rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which suggests there is some room for improvement but nothing that stands out as seriously concerning. On the penalty side, the news is straightforward: the facility has no government penalties on record and has never been fined. That combination means regulators have not found violations serious enough to warrant formal financial penalties, which is a positive sign for families weighing their options. The inspection rating alone is worth asking about during a tour, but the clean penalty history does give some reassurance. You can compare this facility's record against 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 director of nursing and your administrator been in their current roles at this facility?
3. If my loved one has a fall or a medical concern overnight, walk me through exactly what happens from the moment staff notice a problem to when the family gets a call.
4. Can you show me the most recent state inspection report, and can you explain what was cited and what you changed because of it?
5. How do you handle a resident who refuses a meal, misses activities, or starts withdrawing socially - what does your follow-up process look like?
6. If my loved one has a complaint or feels uncomfortable about something, who do they talk to, and how do you make sure that person feels safe speaking up without fear of any kind of pushback?

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