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Villa Maria West Skilled Nursing Facility
8850 Nw 122 St., Hialeah Gardens, FL 33018 · Miami-Dade County · (305) 351-7181
27 certified beds, about 24 residents a day · Non profit - Church related · Medicare since 2009
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 106080 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on September 11, 2025, inspectors cited 2 health deficiencies (the Florida average is 7.1, the national average 9.2).
None of its 10 health citations since December 2022 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 5.23 hours per resident per day, against 3.82 across Florida and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 1.96 of those hours.
25.0% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Florida average 41.4%).
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 10 health citations on file.
September 11, 2025Standard inspection · 2 citations
- D Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Inspectors wroteThe facility failed to develop a baseline care plan that included respiratory care for Resident #49, as evidenced by: Resident #49, was admitted on [DATE] and receiving multiple respiratory treatments, did not have a baseline care plan developed until six days after admission.
- D Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff interviews, and records review, the facility failed to implement effective corrective actions to address previously identified deficiencies. This is evidenced by the repeated citation of F655 - Development of a Baseline Care Plan. Despite prior citations and the opportunity for corrective action, the facility did not demonstrate sustained compliance. At the time of the survey, 22 residents were residing in the facility.
May 15, 2024Standard inspection · 5 citations
- D Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review and interview, the facility failed to develop a baseline care plan for oxygen use for one (Resident #78) out of one sampled resident reviewed for oxygen therapy.
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review and interview, the facility failed to follow the urinary catheter care plan for one out of one (Resident #79) sampled resident reviewed for catheter care.
- D Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review and interview, the facility failed to follow the facility's policy and procedure for catheter care for one out of one resident (Resident #79) reviewed for urinary catheter care.
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure oxygen therapy was accurately administered as ordered by the physician for one (Resident #78) out of one resident reviewed for the use of oxygen.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review and interview the facility failed to follow infection control standards and procedures during blood glucose monitoring for one (Resident # 228) out of one resident reviewed. As evidenced by Licensed Practical Nurse (Staff A) taking the entire blood glucose monitoring machine in the kit along with all the supplies enclosed into the resident's room to perform blood glucose monitoring.
December 29, 2022Standard inspection · 3 citations
- E Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Inspectors wroteBased on records review, observation and interview, the facility failed to offer and provide group activities to residents, with the potential to affect all residents in the facility, including Resident #175. The census at the time of the survey was 17 residents.
- E 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, it was determined that the facility failed to follow the approved menu to ensure that the nutritional needs of 17 of 17 facility residents (Includes sampled Resident #4, Resident #30, Resident #36, Resident #75, Resident #76, Resident #77, and Resident #78) were being met.
- D Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, observation and interview, the facility failed to act on a resident's request for psychiatry consultation for 1 (Resident # 176) of 1 resident reviewed for Behavioral Health.
Fire safety inspections
1 fire safety citation on file: 1 on May 15, 2024.
Every fire safety citation1 citation
- D Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
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) | 5.23 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 1.96 | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 4.58 | 3.49 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.47 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.81 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 25.0% | 41.4% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 38.5% | 46.0% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | not reported |
CMS expects 3.47 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 5.49 on weekdays and 4.58 on weekends, 17% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 5.41 in April to June 2025 to 5.23 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 | 5.23 | 1.96 | 5.49 | 4.58 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 24 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 5.56 | 2.05 | 5.85 | 4.82 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 23 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 5.42 | 1.80 | 5.68 | 4.74 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 24 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 5.41 | 1.91 | 5.66 | 4.77 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 25 |
| 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.
Staff pay reports
Staff pay at this home
No staff pay figure for this home has passed review yet. A figure appears only after at least 5 reports from at least 3 different people, sent over at least 60 days, have passed review.
Official wage estimates for Florida
| Job | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida, all employers | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $18.03 | $17.33 to $20.34 | 96,960 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $29.70 | $28.14 to $31.11 | 38,620 |
| Registered nurses | $40.48 | $37.82 to $48.64 | 229,940 |
| United States, nursing care facilities | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $20.67 | $17.91 to $22.55 | 534,270 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $33.86 | $30.05 to $37.40 | 188,210 |
| Registered nurses | $41.11 | $37.85 to $47.68 | 142,270 |
Hourly wages; the middle half runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. BLS has no separate estimate for medication aides. These are survey estimates for whole occupations, not figures for any one home.
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 short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.7 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: VILLA MARIA NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Villa Maria Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 05/01/2009 |
| Archdiocese of Miami Inc | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 05/01/2009 |
| Frick, Mary | Corporate officer | Individual | 04/01/2024 | |
| Wilson, Laura | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/01/2024 | |
| Catholic Health Services Inc | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 05/01/2009 | |
| Contreras, Jose | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2024 | |
| Johnson, Nathaniel | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2010 | |
| Contreras, Jose | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 07/16/2025 | |
| Johnson, Nathaniel | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 07/16/2025 |
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.
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on May 15, 2024: "Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on September 11, 2025: "Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted"
- Who is the administrator and director of nursing, and how long have they been in the job?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on September 11, 2025: "Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action."
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on May 15, 2024: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
Other nursing homes nearby
- Glades West Rehabilitation and Nursing C Pembroke Pines, 2.7 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 5 citations
- Nspire Healthcare Miami Lakes Hialeah, 4.6 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 16 citations
- Palmetto Care Center and Rehab Hialeah, 5.5 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 11 citations
- Waterford Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Hialeah Gardens, 6.4 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 13 citations
- Susanna Wesley Health Center Hialeah, 6.8 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 16 citations
- Memorial Manor Pembroke Pines, 8.9 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 9 citations
- Terrace of Hialeah, the Hialeah, 9.2 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 21 citations
- Alexander "sandy" Nininger State Veterans Nursing Pembroke Pines, 9.5 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 27 citations
Florida contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Florida. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- 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 Villa Maria West Skilled Nursing Facility's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Villa Maria West Skilled Nursing Facility 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Villa Maria West Skilled Nursing Facility get at its last inspection?
- 2 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on September 11, 2025. The Florida average is 7.1.
- Has Villa Maria West Skilled Nursing Facility been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Villa Maria West Skilled Nursing Facility accept Medicaid?
- CMS lists it as "Medicare", so it is not certified for Medicaid.
- Who owns Villa Maria West Skilled Nursing Facility?
- CMS lists 9 owners and managers. Legal business name: VILLA MARIA NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER.
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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