The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited April 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
Nursing home report
Brookwood Gardens Nursing and Rehab Center
Registered name: BROOKWOOD GARDENS REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTE
HOMESTEAD, FL · Medicare-certified · 180 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
3 of 5 overall
Brookwood Gardens Nursing and Rehab Center in Homestead, FL has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. Its staffing is rated 5 stars, but health inspections are lower at 2 stars; reported nurse staffing is 3.86 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.8645 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: August 28, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.8645.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 1.35
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.13
- Nurse aides
- 2.38
- Weekend nursing
- 3.59
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 27%
Registered nurse turnover: 31%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
9.5%8.2%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.4%3.5%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
4.1%2.6%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.4%2.2%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
7%2.8%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
16.5%10%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
12.3%10.1%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
13.7%12%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0.9%2.3%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.7%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
10%2.2%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
25.8%14.6%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98.6%100%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—98.1%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98.6%100%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited April 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: G
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited August 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to keep essential equipment working safely. Cited August 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 908 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: F
The home failed to have a plan for how it would carry out quality improvement and oversight activities. Cited August 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 865 — 42 CFR §483.75 — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 9 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 10 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $27,749 in total fines.
- $27,749
Federal fine
Apr 10, 2024
Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Oct 8, 2022
Now operated by Brookwood Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, previously Signature Healthcare of Brookwood Gardens.
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of BENJAMIN LANDA · 48 homes · 3.4 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 159.6 residents on an average day (89% of 180 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 39 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.