The Lilac at Silver Palms
14601 Ne 16th St · North Miami, FL · 33161 · 3057019699
104 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Simcha Hyman & Naftali Zanziper
Red flags
2 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.43 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.73 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.16 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 24% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $35,500 |
Inspection citations (27 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2026
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected March 22, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2026
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected March 22, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 22, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 22, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2026
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected March 22, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 20, 2026
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.
Corrected March 22, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 22, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2026
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected March 22, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2026
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected March 22, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 22, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 23, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected February 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025
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.
Corrected February 28, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E January 30, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 28, 2025 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G September 14, 2023
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected October 14, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 14, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected October 14, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 14, 2023
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected October 14, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 14, 2023
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected October 14, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E September 14, 2023
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected October 14, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 14, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected October 14, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 14, 2023
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected October 14, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 14, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 14, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E September 14, 2023
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Corrected October 14, 2023 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E September 14, 2023
Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue.
Corrected October 14, 2023 · Administration
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| September 14, 2023 | Fine | $35,500 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 686125 · certified since September 8, 2022. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.