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East Ridge Rehabilitation and Nursing Center Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (CUTLER BAY, Florida)

19225 SW 87TH AVE, CUTLER BAY, Florida 33157

Phone: 3052563545

CMS Overall:5/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
74
Avg Residents/Day
70.8
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Miami-Dade
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall5/5
Health4/5
Staffing4/5
Quality5/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityFlorida AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day1.440.73+0.71
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.933.86+0.07
CMS Staffing Rating4/53.3/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover42.0%41.5%-

Health Citation History

10 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-08-19Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure 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.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-26Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-26Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-26Administration DeficienciesSet up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-26Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-19Pharmacy Service DeficienciesProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-19Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-08Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.G – Actual Harm
2023-11-30Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesProvide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-30Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

2 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-02-26Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave proper medical gas storage and administration areas.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-19Miscellaneous DeficienciesTo conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$8,788
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
1
Number of Fines
1
Total Penalties
DateTypeFine AmountPayment Denial
2025-01-08Fine$8,788-

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