The Sands at South Beach Care Center sits at 42 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139, right in the heart of South Beach. This licensed nursing and rehabilitation center is part of the US healthcare system and belongs to the Onyx Healthcare family. The facility offers short-term, long-term, and rehabilitation care for seniors, with services like skilled post-acute nursing, memory care, and specialized medical services such as cardiac recovery, wound care, trach care, in-house dialysis, pulmonary care, IV therapy, sports medicine rehab, neuropsychology with cognitive therapy, post-stroke care, hospice, respite care, and nutrition services, all provided by nurses and therapists. Skilled nursing is available around the clock, and personal care assistants help with dressing, bathing, grooming, toileting, and mobility.
The Sands promotes understanding the differences between skilled nursing, independent living, and assisted living. Staff help residents and families with discharge planning, care consultations, and waitlist policies, and encourage families to speak with doctors about referrals and care options. The center recommends reviewing licensing, inspection records, staff ratios, and healthcare services.
The building features private and semi-private rooms-clean and furnished, with private bathrooms, washers, dryers, emergency call systems, and sprinkler systems, and ongoing upgrades keep things current. Private rooms cost $8,000 to $11,000 per month, and semi-private ones run $6,500 to $9,500 per month. Most rooms have cable TV and Wi-Fi. Meals and snacks are provided in a restaurant-style dining room, with a focus on nutritional quality and taste, which has brought the facility praise and dining awards.
Amenities include a game room, fitness center, salon/barbershop, resident lounge, guest parking, elevators, kitchens or kitchenettes, accessible safety features, and property maintenance. Activities cover arts and crafts, health and wellness programs, social events, and educational programs. There's walking and wheelchair support and scheduled transportation services for outings and appointments. The staff often receive good feedback for being attentive, joyful, and kind.
The Sands at South Beach Care Center also supports payment through Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Staff assist with financing questions and options. The facility suggests booking tours or virtual visits for families wanting to see the property before making decisions. The facility promotes privacy, dignity, and a close-knit community atmosphere that values relationships among residents and the staff. Over the years, The Sands has earned awards like Best of Senior Living and All Star, mostly for its caring environment, wellness approach, and wide range of activities that keep residents active and engaged socially, physically, and mentally.
