South Orange Health And Rehabilitation Center

South Orange Health And Rehabilitation Center holds an overall 4-star rating from CMS, which means it performs above average compared to nursing homes across the country. That overall score is built from three separate ratings that each look at something different. The health inspection rating, also 4 stars, reflects that state inspectors found relatively few problems, and the ones they noted were not especially serious. The staffing rating, again 4 stars, tells you that nurses are spending more time with residents than you would see at a typical facility, which in practical terms means your loved one is less likely to wait long for help or attention. The quality measures rating, also 4 stars, is based on 15 clinical indicators like how often residents experience falls, pressure sores, or declines in mobility, and scoring above average here suggests the care team is doing a solid job managing residents' physical health day to day.

When all three pieces are taken together, the 4-star overall rating gives families a reasonable level of confidence that South Orange is delivering better-than-average care across the board. No facility is perfect, and a 4-star score does not mean there is nothing to dig into further, but it does mean this facility consistently outperforms the majority of its peers in the areas that matter most to families.

Staffing at South Orange Health And Rehabilitation Center is slightly above average when compared to other Florida nursing homes. Residents here receive about 4.20 total nurse hours per day, compared to the Florida average of 3.87, and registered nurse coverage comes in at 0.56 hours per resident per day versus the state average of 0.52. In practical terms, that modest difference can mean a nurse has a bit more time to check in on your loved one, respond to call lights, or catch a small health concern before it becomes a bigger one. It is not a dramatic gap, but it does suggest the facility is keeping pace with - and nudging slightly ahead of - what most Florida families can expect from a comparable care setting.

South Orange Health And Rehabilitation Center holds a 4-out-of-5-star health inspection rating, which is a solid mark and suggests the facility generally meets care standards well. That said, there is one government penalty on record, with a fine of $8,753, most recently issued in November 2024. A single penalty at this dollar amount is relatively modest compared to what some facilities accumulate, but the fact that it occurred recently is worth noting. Families should feel comfortable asking the facility directly what the citation was for and what steps were taken to address it. Overall, this inspection history is not a red flag, but like any piece of information, it deserves a conversation rather than being brushed aside. Families evaluating this facility can compare it to others in Orlando on the Orlando nursing homes and assisted living page.

1. How many residents does each certified nursing assistant typically 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 administrator been in their current roles here, and what is your average staff turnover rate over the past year?
3. Can you walk me through exactly what happens if a resident falls or has a medical emergency in the middle of the night?
4. How do you handle a situation where a resident or family member has a complaint about care, and can you give me a recent example of a complaint that was resolved?
5. What does a typical weekday look like for a resident who does not have many visitors, from the time they wake up to the time they go to sleep?
6. Has this facility been cited for any deficiencies in the past two state inspections, and if so, what specific changes were made to fix those problems?

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