Brookwood Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Cente
1990 S Canal Drive, Homestead, FL 33035 · (305) 246-1200
For profit - Corporation · 180 certified beds
Brookwood Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Cente has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in August 2025, found 9 citations (the Florida average is 7.1). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $27,749 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on August 28, 2025 found 9 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.August 28, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Keep all essential equipment working safely.August 28, 2025 · F0908 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.August 28, 2025 · F0865 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.August 28, 2025 · F0867 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.August 28, 2025 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.August 28, 2025 · F0565 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.August 28, 2025 · F0583 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesAugust 28, 2025 · F0645 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.August 28, 2025 · F0925 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 5 citations.
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.June 10, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.June 10, 2026 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.April 25, 2024 · F0688 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.April 10, 2024 · F0600 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.April 10, 2024 · F0684 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $27,749April 10, 2024
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Florida average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.86 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.35 | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.13 | 0.78 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.38 | 2.31 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 27.1% | 41.4% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 180 |
| Average residents per day | 159.6 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Homestead Manor a Palace Community Homestead · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Riviera Health Resort Coral Gables · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Palmetto Care Center and Rehab Hialeah · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Susanna Wesley Health Center Hialeah · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Coral Gables Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Miami · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Brookwood Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Cente on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.