Ft Lauderdale Health & Rehabilitation Center

Ft Lauderdale Health & Rehabilitation Center holds an overall 4-star rating from CMS, which means it performs above average compared to nursing homes nationwide. That overall score is a composite built from three separate ratings, each measuring something different about the facility. Health inspections came in at 3 stars, meaning the facility is about average in terms of the number and seriousness of citations state inspectors have flagged during their visits. That's not a red flag, but it does suggest some room for improvement on the compliance side. Staffing earned 4 stars, which is a good sign. It means residents are getting more nursing time and attention relative to their needs than most facilities can offer. Quality measures hit the top mark at 5 stars, reflecting that across 15 clinical indicators, things like wound care, mobility, pain management, and other real health outcomes, residents are doing very well compared to peers at other facilities.

Practically speaking, families can take some comfort here. The standout quality measures score tells you that residents' day-to-day health and physical wellbeing are genuinely strong, and the solid staffing numbers suggest there are enough nurses and aides around to support that. The average health inspection score is worth keeping in mind, and asking the facility directly about any recent citations is always a reasonable step. Overall, though, this is a facility that performs well above the bar where it counts most.

Staffing at Ft Lauderdale Health & Rehabilitation Center is a bit of a mixed picture compared to other Florida nursing homes. On the registered nurse side, this facility actually stands out in a positive way, providing about 0.80 RN hours per resident each day compared to the Florida average of 0.52. In practical terms, that means residents here tend to have more access to higher-skilled nursing care throughout the day, which can matter a lot when it comes to catching health changes early or managing complex medical needs. When you look at total nurse hours, though, the gap closes considerably. The facility averages 3.83 total nursing hours per resident per day, which is just slightly below the Florida average of 3.87. That difference is small enough that most families probably would not notice it in day-to-day care, but it does suggest that while registered nurse coverage is a relative strength here, the overall volume of hands-on nursing time from all staff combined is roughly on par with what you would find at a typical facility across the state.

Ft Lauderdale Health & Rehabilitation Center holds a middle-of-the-road 3-out-of-5-star health inspection rating, which means inspectors have found some areas for improvement over the years, though nothing that stands out as severely problematic. On the penalty side, the news is straightforward: the facility has no government penalties on record and has paid zero in fines, which is a genuinely positive sign. It suggests that while the inspection record is average rather than exceptional, regulators have not found violations serious enough to result in formal punishment. For families, this is a mixed but reasonably reassuring picture - not a top-rated facility, but one without the kind of enforcement history that would raise immediate red flags. You can compare this facility's record against others in Fort Lauderdale on the Fort Lauderdale nursing homes and assisted living page.

1. How many residents does each certified nursing assistant care for during the day shift, and how does that change at night and on weekends?
2. How long have your nurses and CNAs been working here on average, and what is your staff turnover rate over the past year?
3. What happens when a resident falls or has a medical emergency in the middle of the night, and who specifically is responsible for responding?
4. Can you walk me through what a typical weekday looks like for a resident who needs memory care or has limited mobility?
5. How do you handle a situation where a resident or family member has a complaint about care, and can you give me a recent example of a problem that was raised and how it was resolved?
6. What is your current rating on the Medicare Care Compare website, and if it has changed in the past two years, what caused that change?

For more guidance on evaluating facilities, see our guide to questions to ask when choosing a Florida nursing home.