Susanna Wesley Health Center
5300 W 16th Avenue, Hialeah, FL 33012 · Miami-Dade County · (305) 556-3500
120 certified beds, about 119 residents a day · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare and Medicaid since 1985
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 105498 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on July 10, 2026, inspectors cited 2 health deficiencies (the Florida average is 7.1, the national average 9.2).
None of its 16 health citations since February 2024 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.67 hours per resident per day, against 3.82 across Florida and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 1.11 of those hours.
36.0% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Florida average 41.4%).
CMS links it to Allaire Health Services, an affiliated group of 21 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 16 health citations on file.
July 10, 2026Standard inspection · 2 citations
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record reviews, and interviews, it was determined that the facility did not maintain a safe environment free from potential accident and hazards and did not provide sufficient supervision to prevent potential accidents for 1 of 24 sampled residents (Resident #23). Resident #23 was left unsupervised with an unsecured disposable razor placed on the bedside nightstand for several hours. This lapse in protocol elevated the risk for Resident #23 to experience injuries such as cuts, which could result in infection or other medical complications. At the time of the survey, there were 119 residents residing in the facility.
- D Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interview and record reviews, the facility's Quality Assurance and Assessment (QAA)/QAPI) committee failed to demonstrate that an effective plan of action was implemented to correct identified quality deficiencies in the problem area related to repeated deficient practice for F689 - Free of Accident Hazards/Supervision/Devices. The facility was cited for F689 on 6/12/2025. The repeated deficient practice had the potential to affect any of the 119 residents residing in the facility at the time of the survey.
June 12, 2025Standard inspection · 6 citations
- D Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews and record reviews the facility failed to protect residents' information on the third floor as evidenced by, an observation of a computer screen unattended with residents' information visible and easily accessible. There were 118 residents residing in the facility at the time of survey.
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews and record review the facility failed to code a Minimum data set that accurately reflects resident's status for one (Resident #275) out of one sampled resident as evidenced by the MDS not coded for indwelling urinary catheter, despite Resident #275 having an indwelling urinary catheter since admission. There were seven residents with indwelling urinary catheter at the time of the survey.
- D Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review and interviews, the facility failed to revise a tube feeding care plan for one (Resident #97) out of one sampled resident as evidenced by the care plan interventions included abdominal binder despite no physician order for an abdominal binder. There were nine residents with tube feedings at the time of survey.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and record reviews, the facility failed to provide supervision to prevent accident hazards for one (Resident #275) out of one resident sampled, as evidenced by a fire lighter in a transparent bag observed next to Resident #275 while resident was seated in the activities area where other residents were gathered. There were 118 residents residing in the facility at the time of survey.
- D Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews and record review, the facility failed to demonstrate effective action plans were implemented to correct identified quality deficiencies in the problem area related to prevent repeated deficient practice for F641- Accuracy of assessment. As evidenced by inaccurate MDS coding.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interview and record review, the facility's staff failed to implement infection prevention control policies and procedures to ensure a sanitary environment and failed to provide proper perineal and catheter care to help prevent Urinary Tract Infections (UTI); as evidenced two clear plastic bags containing trash on the third-floor hallway and during perineal care staff did not change gloves and wash hands when transitioning from a contaminated area to a clean area and did not change water in the basin between cleaning steps. There were 116 residents residing in the facility at the time of the survey.
May 24, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interviews, the facility failed to ensure medically needed social services were provided for one resident (Resident #4) out of three residents reviewed. The resident was charged $100.00 for someone to accompany him each time he went out to an appointment. There were 117 residents residing in the facility at the time of the survey.
February 15, 2024Standard inspection · 7 citations
- E Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure the Third Floor Pantry refrigerator used exclusively for the resident's was maintained in a sanitary manner as evidenced by opened undated milk carton observed. This has the potential to affect fifty-five residents out of fifty-seven residents who eat orally residing on the Third floor.
- E Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interview, and record review the facility failed to provide a safe environment for residents on the second floor, as evidenced one out of one Biohazard room observed on the facility's second floor door was kept unlocked. This has the potential to affect the 58 residents residing on the second floor during the survey.
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, records review and interview, the facility failed to promote dignity while dining for two Residents (#21 and #62) out of twenty-six sampled residents, as evidenced by observations of staff standing over Resident #21 and Resident #62 while assisting to eat.
- D Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to electronically transmit the Discharge- Return Non-Anticipated Minimum Data Set (MDS) to Centers of Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) within 14 days for one (Resident # 10) out of two residents whose assessments were investigated. Resident #10 who was discharged to the community but the MDS was not transmitted. There were 120 residents residing in the facility at the time of survey.
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on record reviews and interviews, the facility failed to accurately code the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment for two (Resident #117 and Resident #44) out of four residents reviewed for residents' assessments. There were 120 residents residing in the facility at the time of the survey.
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, records review, and interviews. The facility failed to ensure medications were securely stored, as evidenced by fourteen loose pills and two half pills were found on one out of two medication carts checked. There were 120 residents residing in the facility at the time of the survey.
- D Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview the facility failed to ensure the arbitration agreements presented to three residents (Resident number 70, Resident number 84, and Resident number 220) out of three residents reviewed informed residents or their representatives of the nature and implications of any proposed binding arbitration agreement, to inform their decision on whether or not to enter into such agreements. There were 120 residents residing in the facility at the time of the survey.
Fire safety inspections
5 fire safety citations on file: 2 on June 12, 2025, 3 on February 15, 2024.
Every fire safety citation5 citations
- D Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- D Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- D Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- D Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- D Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.67 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 1.11 | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.86 | 3.49 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.27 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.28 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 36.0% | 41.4% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 45.7% | 46.0% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 1 |
CMS expects 4.14 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 3.59 on weekdays and 3.86 on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 1.3% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.52 in April to June 2025 to 3.67 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.67 | 1.11 | 3.59 | 3.86 | 1.3% | 0 of 90 | 119 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.40 | 1.03 | 3.43 | 3.34 | 1.4% | 0 of 92 | 119 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.70 | 1.13 | 3.79 | 3.48 | 1.3% | 0 of 92 | 119 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.52 | 0.94 | 3.56 | 3.41 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 118 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Florida, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.76 | 0.70 | 3.90 | 3.44 | 1.1% | 0.2% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Florida | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 13.2 | 8.7 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.1 | 2.5 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.3 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.6 | 9.5 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.3 | 4.5 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 8.4 | 8.6 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 28.5 | 26.1 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 3.4 | 9.1 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 3.7 | 2.1 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.3 | 1.1 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: ALLARIAN REHABILITATION & SENIOR LIVING LLC. CMS links this home to Allaire Health Services, a group of 21 nursing homes averaging 2.7 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allarian Holdco LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 03/31/2023 |
| Adam Sasouness Family Trust | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 03/31/2023 | |
| Biggest Rock SNF Irrevocable Trust | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 03/31/2023 | |
| Camden Wv LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 03/31/2023 | |
| Dana Sasouness Family Trust | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 03/31/2023 | |
| Healthcare Investment Holdings LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 03/31/2023 | |
| Kurland, Benjamin | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Individual | 03/31/2023 | |
| Alvarez, Norma | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 06/17/2024 | |
| Fried, Binyomin | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 10/01/2023 | |
| Fried, Binyomin | Corporate officer | Individual | 10/01/2023 | |
| Cancio, Juan | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 03/31/2023 | |
| Fried, Binyomin | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/01/2023 | |
| Suarez, Jose | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/01/2023 | |
| Adam Sasouness Family Trust | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 03/31/2023 | |
| Allarian Holdco LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 03/31/2023 | |
| Biggest Rock SNF Irrevocable Trust | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 03/31/2023 | |
| Camden Wv LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 03/31/2023 | |
| Dana Sasouness Family Trust | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 03/31/2023 | |
| Healthcare Investment Holdings LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 03/31/2023 | |
| Alvarez, Norma | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 06/17/2024 | |
| Berkowitz, Benjamin | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 03/31/2023 | |
| Cancio, Juan | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 03/31/2023 | |
| Fried, Binyomin | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 10/01/2023 | |
| Kurland, Benjamin | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 03/31/2023 | |
| Suarez, Jose | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 10/01/2023 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on June 12, 2025: "Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on July 10, 2026: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."
- Who is the administrator and director of nursing, and how long have they been in the job?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on July 10, 2026: "Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on June 12, 2025: "Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential."
- How long has the current administrator been here?CMS counts 1 administrator who left in the period it measured.
Other nursing homes nearby
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- Waterford Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Hialeah Gardens, 1.3 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 13 citations
- Terrace of Hialeah, the Hialeah, 2.4 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 21 citations
- Miami Springs Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Miami Springs, 4 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 24 citations
- Hialeah Shores Nursing and Rehab Center Miami, 4.2 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 3 citations
- Nspire Healthcare Miami Lakes Hialeah, 4.9 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 16 citations
- Azure Shores Rehab Miami, 6.4 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 37 citations
- Miami Shores Nursing and Rehab Center Miami, 6.6 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 23 citations
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- Inspections and complaints: Florida Agency for Health Care Administration, Long Term Care Services Unit, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Florida Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, 1-888-831-0404. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: FloridaHealthFinder, where Florida publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Susanna Wesley Health Center's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Susanna Wesley Health Center 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Susanna Wesley Health Center get at its last inspection?
- 2 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on July 10, 2026. The Florida average is 7.1.
- Has Susanna Wesley Health Center been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Susanna Wesley Health Center accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Susanna Wesley Health Center?
- CMS lists 25 owners and managers, and links the home to Allaire Health Services. Legal business name: ALLARIAN REHABILITATION & SENIOR LIVING LLC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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