Alexander "Sandy" Nininger State Veterans Nursing — nursing home in Pembroke Pines, FL

Facility type: Nursing home · SNF / NF
CMS provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
Certified beds: 120 CMS-certified beds (not state-licensed beds)
Licensed beds: State licensure is issued by the state survey agency. State license records are not yet ingested for this facility; the federal CMS certification is shown instead.
Average residents per day: 111.0 CMS, MDS-derived
CMS Certification Number: 106038
Certification status: Active CMS certification Verified
First approved (Medicare/Medicaid): Sep 6, 2001
Ownership type: Government - State
Operator (legal business name): Florida Department of Veterans Affairs
CMS chain: Not part of a CMS-reported chain
Phone: (954) 985-4824
Resident & family council: Resident
Sprinklers in all required areas: Yes
Official profile: Medicare Care Compare ↗

Inspection record · CMS window

Verified

Inspections

8

latest May 21, 2026

Citations

39

27 health · 12 fire

Harm or worse

1

no immediate jeopardy

Severity	Isolated	Pattern	Widespread
Immediate jeopardy	J·	K·	L·
Actual harm	G1	H·	I·
Potential harm	D22	E6	F10
Minimal	A·	B·	C·

CMS publishes about the three most recent standard surveys plus complaint and infection-control inspections from the prior three years. Older findings leave the dataset; their absence is not evidence they never happened.

CMS Five-Star ratings

Federal · CMS

Overall

Health inspections

Staffing

Quality measures

Penalties · about the last 3 years

Fines

1

$38,659

Payment denials

0

Latest

Jan 9, 2025

Federal certification

Federal · CMS

Authority: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), surveyed by the state survey agency
CCN: 106038
Program: Medicare and Medicaid
Medicare (SNF): Certified
Medicaid (NF): Certified
Certified beds: 120
First approved: Sep 6, 2001
Located in a hospital: No
Status: Active CMS certification as of CMS release Oct 1, 2026
Evidence: Verified

State license

State licensure is issued by the state survey agency. State license records are not yet ingested for this facility; the federal CMS certification is shown instead. State coverage for Florida.

Federal certification and the state license are different records. A nursing home is licensed by the state and, separately, certified by CMS to bill Medicare and/or Medicaid. We link them by the CCN when the state publishes it; otherwise by exact address, house number and street, or exact name within the same ZIP, and label that link as inferred. Never by name alone.

CMS publishes about the three most recent standard surveys plus complaint and infection-control inspections from the prior three years. Older findings leave the dataset; their absence is not evidence they never happened.

Date	Domain	Survey types	Citations	Most severe	Open
May 21, 2026	Fire safety	Fire Safety Standard	6	Potential harm	—	Open →
May 21, 2026	Health	Health Standard	9	Potential harm	—	Open →
Jul 2, 2025	Health	Health Complaint	1	Potential harm	—	Open →
Jan 9, 2025	Fire safety	Fire Safety Standard	5	Potential harm	—	Open →
Jan 9, 2025	Health	Health Standard	14	Actual harm	—	Open →
Apr 23, 2024	Health	Health Complaint	1	Potential harm	—	Open →
Sep 14, 2023	Fire safety	Fire Safety Standard	1	Potential harm	—	Open →
Sep 14, 2023	Health	Health Standard	2	Potential harm	—	Open →

Enforcement

Penalties

Civil money penalties and denials of payment for new admissions, as published by CMS (about the last three years). Amounts may change on appeal.

Date	Type	Amount	Payment denial	Record
Jan 9, 2025	Civil money penalty (fine)	$38,659	—	106038\|Fine\|31401

Scope × severity

Severity	Isolated	Pattern	Widespread
Immediate jeopardy	J·	K·	L·
Actual harm	G1	H·	I·
Potential harm	D22	E6	F10
Minimal	A·	B·	C·

By concept

Date	Tag	Deficiency	Scope / severity	Correction	Flags
May 21, 2026	E-0024	Establish policies and procedures for volunteers. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Emergency preparedness	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Jun 20, 2026
May 21, 2026	E-0032	Provide primary/alternate means for communication. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Emergency preparedness	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Jun 20, 2026
May 21, 2026	K-0324	Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Jun 20, 2026
May 21, 2026	K-0345	Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Jun 20, 2026
May 21, 2026	K-0781	Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jun 20, 2026
May 21, 2026	K-0918	Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Jun 20, 2026
May 21, 2026	F-0552	Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jun 21, 2026
May 21, 2026	F-0645	PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jun 21, 2026
May 21, 2026	F-0656	Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jun 21, 2026
May 21, 2026	F-0689	Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jun 21, 2026
May 21, 2026	F-0699	Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jun 21, 2026
May 21, 2026	F-0757	Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Medication management	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jun 21, 2026
May 21, 2026	F-0803	Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Food, nutrition & hydration	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Jun 21, 2026
May 21, 2026	F-0805	Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Food, nutrition & hydration	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Jun 21, 2026
May 21, 2026	F-0812	Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Food, nutrition & hydration	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Jun 21, 2026
Jul 2, 2025	F-0684	Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Aug 7, 2025	Complaint
Jan 9, 2025	F-0692	Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	G · Actual harm Isolated	Corrected Feb 14, 2025
Jan 9, 2025	K-0222	Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. Egress Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Feb 9, 2025
Jan 9, 2025	K-0353	Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Feb 9, 2025
Jan 9, 2025	K-0916	Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Feb 9, 2025
Jan 9, 2025	K-0918	Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Feb 9, 2025
Jan 9, 2025	K-0920	Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Feb 9, 2025
Jan 9, 2025	F-0561	Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Feb 9, 2025
Jan 9, 2025	F-0585	Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Feb 9, 2025
Jan 9, 2025	F-0684	Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Feb 14, 2025
Jan 9, 2025	F-0688	Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Feb 14, 2025
Jan 9, 2025	F-0689	Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Feb 14, 2025
Jan 9, 2025	F-0755	Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Medication management	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Feb 14, 2025
Jan 9, 2025	F-0761	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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Medication management	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Feb 14, 2025
Jan 9, 2025	F-0803	Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Food, nutrition & hydration	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Feb 14, 2025
Jan 9, 2025	F-0804	Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Food, nutrition & hydration	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Feb 14, 2025
Jan 9, 2025	F-0805	Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Food, nutrition & hydration	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Feb 14, 2025
Jan 9, 2025	F-0812	Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Food, nutrition & hydration	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Feb 14, 2025
Jan 9, 2025	F-0880	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Infection prevention	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Feb 14, 2025
Jan 9, 2025	F-0919	Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. Environmental Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Feb 14, 2025
Apr 23, 2024	F-0684	Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected May 23, 2024	Complaint
Sep 14, 2023	K-0521	Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Services Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Oct 14, 2023
Sep 14, 2023	F-0690	Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Oct 14, 2023
Sep 14, 2023	F-0759	Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Medication management	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Oct 14, 2023

“Corrected” does not erase a citation: the historical finding stays listed with its disposition. Narrative statements of deficiencies are not part of the CMS dataset; see Care Compare for the official inspection report.

Five-Star ratings

Federal · CMS

Overallstate 3.3

Health inspectionsstate 2.9

Staffingstate 3.3

Quality measuresstate 4.3

Long-stay QM

Short-stay QMNot rated

CMS ratings apply to CMS-certified nursing homes only and are relative within each state. They are not a guarantee of any individual resident’s experience.

Nurse staffing · hours per resident per day

Total nurse staffing5.85

State avg 3.86US avg 3.90

Registered nurse (RN)1.14

State avg 0.73US avg 0.69

Licensed practical nurse1.02

State avg 0.80US avg 0.86

Nurse aide3.70

State avg 2.33US avg 2.35

Weekend total nurse5.14

State avg 3.51US avg 3.43

Reported from Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) data, as published by CMS. Case-mix adjusted total: 6.34 (case-mix index 1.29).

Staff turnover

Total nursing staff turnover19.7%

State avg 41.5%US avg 45.3%

Registered nurse turnover23.1%

State avg 46.1%US avg 42.5%

Administrators who left0

State avg 1US avg 1

Health survey score

Cycle 1 standard survey: May 21, 2026
Cycle 1 health score: 56
Total weighted score: 66

Operating entity

Florida Department of Veterans Affairs

CMS legal business name of the certified provider. Operates 8 facilities.

VerifiedLinked by exact legal name

CMS chain

Not part of a CMS-reported chain.

Ownership disclosures

Disclosures

5

Organizations

0

Individuals

5

CMS Ownership file

All disclosed roles

Operator, owners, managers, officers and lenders are distinct roles and are never flattened into one entity. Organizations link across facilities by exact normalized legal name; individuals are listed per facility only.

Name	Type	Role (Carefield group)	CMS role text	Share	Since
Lawrence Militello	Individual	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	Jan 2, 2009
Donna Scrima	Individual	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	Oct 18, 2016
Alfred Carter	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE DIRECTOR	not provided	Nov 28, 2011
Wayne Evancho	Individual	Additional disclosable party	ADP OF THE SNF	not provided	Jan 29, 2025
Lawrence Militello	Individual	Additional disclosable party	ADP OF THE SNF	not provided	Jan 29, 2025

Other facilities operated by Florida Department of Veterans Affairs

All 7 →

Facility	Beds	Last inspection	Citations (window)	Fines
Emory L Bennett Memorial Veterans Nursing Home 1920 Mason Avenue, Daytona Beach, FL 32117 CCN 105840	120	Jul 16, 2026	15	$9,503
Baldomero Lopez Memorial Veterans Nursing Home 6919 Parkway Blvd, Land O Lakes, FL 34639 CCN 106006	120	Jun 25, 2026	16	—
Clifford Chester Sims State Veterans Nursing Home 4419 Tram Road, Panama City, FL 32404 CCN 106056	120	Jun 25, 2026	6	—
Douglas Jacobson State Veterans Nursing Home 21281 Grayton Terrace, Port Charlotte, FL 33954 CCN 106059	120	Aug 21, 2025	335 harm	$140k
Clyde E Lassen State Veterans Nursing Home 4650 State Rd 16, Saint Augustine, FL 32092 CCN 106088	120	Aug 22, 2025	7	—
Alwyn C Cashe State Veterans Nursing Home 5255 Raymond St, Orlando, FL 32803 CCN 106151	112	Dec 23, 2025	222 IJ2 harm	$69k
Ardie R Copas State Veterans Nursing Home 13000 SW Tradition Parkway, Port Saint Lucie, FL 34987 CCN 686128	120	Jun 19, 2025	16	—

No building or property record is linked to this facility yet. Parcel, assessor and building-permit joins will be added only where a valid site match exists.

Coordinates as published by CMS.

Address: 8401 W Cypress Dr, Pembroke Pines, FL 33025
ZIP: 33025
County: Broward County FIPS 12011
State: Florida
Urban / rural (CMS): Urban

Within ~25 km

Nearby nursing homes

Facility	Distance	Beds	Last inspection	Citations (window)	Fines
Memorial Manor 777 South Douglas Road, Pembroke Pines, FL 33025 CCN 105668	1.1 km	120	Apr 23, 2026	17	—
Emerald Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 4200 Washington St, Hollywood, FL 33021 CCN 105495	6.7 km	240	Jun 11, 2025	41	$60k
Sierra Lakes Nursing & Rehabilitation Center 220 Sierra Drive, Miami, FL 33179 CCN 106131	7.9 km	180	May 1, 2026	331 IJ	—
Gardens Nursing and Rehab Center 190 NE 191st Street, Miami, FL 33161 CCN 105765SFF Candidate	8.1 km	120	Mar 26, 2026	894 IJ1 harm1 open	$253k
Nspire Healthcare Miami Lakes 5725 NW 186 Street, Hialeah, FL 33015 CCN 105709	9.4 km	120	Mar 12, 2026	261 harm	—
Hampton Court Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 16100 NW 2nd Avenue, North Miami Beach, FL 33169 CCN 105715	10.3 km	120	Apr 3, 2025	12	—
Kindred Hospital South Florida Hollywood 1859 Van Buren St, Hollywood, FL 33020 CCN 106109	10.9 km	30	May 6, 2026	41	$20k
Palm Garden of Aventura 21251 E Dixie Highway, North Miami Beach, FL 33180 CCN 105610	11.2 km	120	Jul 24, 2026	321 IJ1 harm2 open	$25k

Source	Record	Facts	Evidence	Source release	Retrieved
CMS Provider Information US-CMS	106038	name, address, phone, certification, certified_beds, ownership_type, legal_business_name, chain	Verified	Oct 1, 2026	Nov 7, 2026
CMS Provider Information US-CMS	106038	ratings, staffing, health_survey_score Five-Star ratings and PBJ staffing apply to the CMS-certified universe only.	Verified	Oct 1, 2026	Nov 7, 2026

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