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Assisted living costs in Fort Lauderdale average about $3,528 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 142 communities in Fort Lauderdale. Our detailed directory has 1531 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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Photo of The Residence at Pompano Beach
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of The Residence at Dania Beach
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They took my mom at the last moment when another place didn't work out, and I was grateful. She's been there since. It is good! She is going to need a lot more care in the near future, but I feel that they...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Residence at Dania Beach offers a caring assisted living community to those seniors who are seeking to get the memory care that they need in the great city of Dania Beach, Broward County, Florida. Residents will find that this area is a beautiful one to live in. Dania Beach offers award...
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My mother has been in the Caring Village Facility for over six years now. Honestly at 92, I don’t think she’d be around if it were not for her care there. Every time I go to visit I am so impressed by the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
EXCELLENT ALTERNATIVE TO A NURSING HOME!VIP Care Pavilion is a personalized, secured, family owned and operated Assisted Living Facility, specializing in the care of seniors with Alzheimer's and other memory disorders as well as mobility impairment. Owner Scott Colton and Alzheimer’s Advocate...
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I am happy with the choice to move too Emerald Park I really like it so far. It is a very clean and well maintained community and house keeping come and clean my room through out the week. Everyone here is...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
When you choose a Holiday lifestyle, we simplify things for you. Hollywood is perfectly located between Fort Lauderdale and Miami and offers its residents a laidback and relaxing setting in which to live life to the fullest. Boasting one of America's best beach boardwalks, as named by Travel +...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
PERSONALIZED CARE AT GOD’S VIP SENIOR HAVEN!We are special because we are a small facility that caters to the needs of twenty privileged residents. Smaller is better because your loved one does not get lost in the shuffle. We deliver that personalized care at all-inclusive pricing that assures...
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We are very pleased with my mothers move to this community. Everything is working out very well, this is a very nice facility. We are comfortable with her move to this facility. They are providing her with...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
A family owned and operated business founded in 1964, Victoria Villa is renowned as a leading facility caring for those requiring specialized assisted living. Our facility recognizes the need for a non-institutionalized approach for seniors with cognitive and memory impairments. Daily...
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[[name removed] who is the Executive Director is one of the most compassionate person I ever meet, she really loves her residents and staff and advocate for everyone in her facility .I would trust my loved...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Sunrise, Florida's Colony Club Senior Rental Community, located at 3799 Pine Island Road, is a residential facility specializing in providing care for elderly people who suffer from Alzheimer's disease and memory loss. At the Colony Club, a full range of programs and services are offered in a...
Photo of Oasis at Margate Assisted Living Residence
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My Mother has advanced Alzheimer’s. She is well taken care of by [name removed] and others at Oasis at Margate. The staff is very responsive to her needs, especially the head nurse, Diane. They work well...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Oasis at Margate Assisted Living Residence is unique amongst assisted living residences in the area. Large enough to offer all the services one would expect from a much larger community, but small enough to offer those services with a personal touch in an intimate, waterfront setting.Our assisted...
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Our experience with Majestic Memory Care has been a good one, it's a very nice place! The staff is very friendly, professional, and take great care of the residents. The facility is wonderful. It's clean,...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Majestic Memory Care Center has a fine tradition and outstanding reputation of providing loving care to those suffering from Alzheimer's disease and Dementia. Majestic is a secure community in which residents live in a spacious, bright and well kept environment. Majestic continues to work closely...
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Our experience with Atlantic Shores has been very good so far. I feel that the community is great for my loved one. I like that it's not too big, not too small and that they don't have a lot of extra things...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Atlantic Shores Retirement Residence is an assisted living community situated in the beautiful city of Pompano Beach, FL. Located just north of Fort Lauderdale along the coast of the Atlantic Ocean, this vibrant city is well-known for its beautiful beachfront and charming historic district....
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Photo of Vizcaya by the Sea
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My mother now lives at Vizcaya..... It looks like abeach resort. Just a walk across the street to beautiful beach access. Open sunny courtyard with tons of palms. Really pretty. I was amazed by the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Vizcaya by the Sea is a large assisted living facility that also offers optional nursing care. We are located in sunny Pompano Beach, FL right across the street from the Atlantic Ocean. Sea breezes cool and refresh our lushly landscaped outdoor common areas in a gorgeous tropical setting. We...
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The family run Active Senior Living Residence is an answer to prayer for our family. Warm and inviting atmosphere. Every resident we spoke to say they are very happy with the wonder staff and surroundings. ...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Active Senior Living Residence meets more than the basic needs of its residents. Our family has more than 25 years of experience seeing to your loved ones care and your peace of mind. We are family owned and operated. Our unique home provides a garden walk up setting for your relatives to enjoy....
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My mom [name removed] lived there for 8 years. She lived there from age 87 till she passed at age 95. Great place an she was well taken care of.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Avalon Park Retirement offers a modern retirement lifestyle in the beautiful ocean side community of Hollywood Florida. Apartments and residences in Avalon Park Retirement are comfortable and accessible, providing all the remarkable amenities and beauty to be found at the edge of the Atlantic...
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Early last summer it became obvious my mom - who had been hospitalized for 4 months & lives halfway across the country from myself - would not be able to return back to living on her own. After an...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
We believe in a life well-livedWe provide everything our residents need to live well, from an engaging program of enrichment and social activities to our fully furnished bedrooms with custom furniture. Our multicultural staff provide as much or as little care as needed. Our dining team prides...
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I would not hesitate to recommend this facility, because the care is excellent and the cost is affordable, a rate combination. The management and staff are always pleasant, friendly and supportive to all...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Rebecca's House Inc is a residential care home located in the active community of Lauderhill, Florida in Broward County. Located just 6 miles west of downtown Ft Lauderdale, the city of Lauderhill has plenty of activities for the residents to enjoy. The city gets about 250 days of sunshine each...
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The owner and person who runs the facility is empathetic, caring and loving to patients. Food is made in house and is healthy and delicious. My mom gained 7 lbs in her first 3 months there. They go out of...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
The Eden Inn is a residential care home located in the seaport town of Dania Beach, Florida, in Broward County. Our residence is situated within 10 miles from the Atlantic Ocean beachfront between Fort Lauderdale and Hollywood, FL. The area's 'Blue Wave Beaches' are certified as safe and clean,...
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Inn on the Park is located in prestigious Victoria Park, a quiet residential area surrounded by multi million dollars homes.  Private and semi-private accomodations are available in this 11 bedrooms/8 bathrooms bungalow emulating a quaint/homey ambience instead of institutionalized...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Towers Retirement Home is located in the coastal city of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Surrounded by beaches and canals, every day will feel like you are in paradise. Its rich natural beauty, warm semi-tropical climate, and picturesque beaches make Fort Lauderdale one of the top vacation...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Golden Sands Retirement Homes is an assisted living community located just outside scenic Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Cool ocean breezes mix delicately with warm sunshine and sand to make this area one of the most beautiful in all the world. Winter or summer, tropical fruit trees and palms rustle...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Touched By Angels Assisted of Care is located in Fort Lauderdale, a city in Florida in Broward County. This senior care home is part of one of the most popular tourist cities in Florida, attracting thousands of tourists each year on account of it sunny weather, mild temperatures, endless white...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Good Hope Manor is an assisted living community featuring a country-like setting in the middle of Oakland Park, Florida. Florida is known for its sunny days and warm weather allowing residents to spend a lot of their time enjoying the outdoors. The landscaped patio creates a safe haven for...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Villa Rio Vista is an assisted living community located in one of Fort Lauderdale, FL's premier neighborhoods in the heart of downtown. Located along the banks of the scenic Tarpon River and just minutes from all the entertainment of Las Olas, Villa Rio Vista is a beautiful, cozy assisted living...
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My mom was literally dying before I placed her at Treemont on the Park. She has now survived over 11 years there as a resident. It was the care and concern the staff has for her and the other residents. ...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Cost of assisted living in Fort Lauderdale, FL

The average cost of senior living in Fort Lauderdale is $3,528 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pembroke Park, FL with an average of $3,215 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Fort Lauderdale, FL vs. nearby cities

Fort Lauderdale, FL
$3,528/mo
$3,542/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Fort Lauderdale, FL vs. the state and national average

Fort Lauderdale, FL
$3,528/mo
$3,935/mo
U.S. national average
$4,623/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Fort Lauderdale vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$3,528/mo
$4,106/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Fort Lauderdale, FL by room type

Semi-Private
$3,828/mo
Private
$5,088/mo
Studio
$4,656/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,702/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,471/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,573/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Fort Lauderdale over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Fort Lauderdale.

What families are saying about assisted living in Fort Lauderdale

Recent reviews for assisted living in Fort Lauderdale

Willow Bay at Deerfield Beach

4.5
I had my dad over there for about 2 years. The facility and staff took excellent care of my dad during his end days. They were very caring and genuine during his stay there for him. I know that the building can be upgraded, but the care is second to none. My aunt is there now too. Awesome

Heart To Heart Inc Assisted Living Facility in Hollywood, FL

4.1
When I was in need of a short stay for my spouse, we used Heart-to- Heart. From the initial point of contact to visiting the home, I knew this was the right place. The staff are professional, friendly and caring. As well as providing a home friendly, clean environment, with home cooked meals. ...
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Colonial at Fort Lauderdale in Lauderhill, FL

5.0
We chose this facility because i felt it was a homey place, it did not feel cold and institutionalized. My favorite part about this facility is the people there. The workers are very outgoing and will help in anyway they can. My mom has no complaints about the food, I have never eaten there ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Compassionate and caring staff. Many reviews mention the kindness and attentiveness of the staff members in the communities, such as the directors and caregivers at The Meridian at Waterways and Presidential Place, who go above and beyond to ensure residents' needs are met and families feel supported.
Thoughtful communication between staff and families. Clear and effective communication between communities' staff and family members is a common theme in the reviews. For example, at The Bridge at Inverrary, the community director sets regular meetings with senior residents and their loved ones, both in person and virtually.
Variety of activities for residents. Residents appreciate the wide range of activities offered in the communities, including movie nights, gardening classes, museum outings, and more. At The Meridian at Waterways, families praise the diverse offerings at Meridian Waterways.
Properly maintained facilities. Cleanliness and upkeep are important factors in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At Pacifica Senior Living Forest Trace, reviews mention the pristine bathrooms and renovated patio and dining room, while at Presidential Place, the facility is described as beautiful and we ...
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Individualized care for residents. Reviews often note that caregivers in the communities make accommodations to meet the unique needs of individual residents. For example, at Waterside Landing, a resident's food preferences were taken into account, and at Colonial at Fort Lauderdale, a resident with short-term memory issues w ...
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Considerate and helpful moving process. Families express appreciation for the help and understanding they received during the move-in process. At Belmont Village Fort Lauderdale, Belmont Village went above and beyond to work with the family on affordability.
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Fort Lauderdale review score based on 256 family reviews

7.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 256 reviews of 114 Fort Lauderdale assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Fort Lauderdale review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Fort Lauderdale review score compared against nearby cities

7.4
Fort Lauderdale, FL114 facilities
7.3
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Wilton Manors, FL131 facilities

Review subcategories for Fort Lauderdale assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 256 reviews of 114 Fort Lauderdale assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Fort Lauderdale resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
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Cleanliness
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4.5
Friendliness
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Care services
3.8
4.2
Staff
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Meals & dining
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Fort Lauderdale assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fort Lauderdale assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fort Lauderdale, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Fort Lauderdale assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Fort Lauderdale that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
56.1%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
61.4%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.6%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.2%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
74.6%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
24.6%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.7%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50.9%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
58.8%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Fort Lauderdale assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Fort Lauderdale Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Fort Lauderdale, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
61.4%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
15.8%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
54.4%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fort Lauderdale assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Fort Lauderdale partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fort Lauderdale, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19.3%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.1%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
27.2%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.6%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.3%
14.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Fort Lauderdale assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Fort Lauderdale communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fort Lauderdale, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.4%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.7%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
21.9%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.9%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fort Lauderdale assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Fort Lauderdale offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fort Lauderdale, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
25.4%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.5%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.1%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.1%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50.9%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
17.5%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20.2%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.1%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
23.7%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
27.2%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.3%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
26.3%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Fort Lauderdale

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Florida assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Fort Lauderdale protect seniors.

Learn about Florida Assisted Living regulations

Frequently Asked Questions

Williamsburg Landing, Grand Villa of Delray East and Independence Hall Senior Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Fort Lauderdale, Florida. See full list of communities.

There are 142 assisted living facilities near Fort Lauderdale, Florida. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Fort Lauderdale, Florida are Grand Villa of Delray East, Seaside at Hallandale Beach Senior Living and Grand Villa of Deerfield Beach. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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