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10 Best Nursing Homes in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Fort Lauderdale is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 109 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Fort Lauderdale, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Fort Lauderdale is about $4,050, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 2182 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
As you consider nursing homes near you, you may also want to expand your search to areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Franklin Park, Roosevelt Gardens and Washington Park.
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Unfortunately my loved one was only here a short time, but I thought they did an excellent job during her stay. The staff were all very friendly and professional, and the facility itself was nice looking and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Located in Margate, Broward County, Florida, Livewell at Coral Plaza provides seniors with a caring assisted living community that is prepared to meet their memory care needs. This community offers a beautiful home for seniors. Those visiting our residents will find that Margate is a nice area to...
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This is certainly a pleasant place to be. There's good landscaping, it's not overwhelming, and the staff is very willing to help answer questions.
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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.
Azalea Gardens gardens is a beautiful assisted living facility in Hollywood, Florida. We take pride in knowing that we provide the best environment for our retired seniors to spend their days happy and healthy. Our facility is less like a nursing home, and more like a resort! We provide an...
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The staff is really friendly and very nice. It’s worth the money, but it’s still very expensive. My loved one doesn’t use a lot of the care services at this time, but the care services are being a good...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Coolidge Palms Assisted Living ResortCoolidge Palms Assisted Living Resort is an assisted living community located in the city of Hollywood, Broward County, Florida. The resort is convenient to Interstate 95, minutes away from interstate highways, the Atlantic Ocean, picturesque beaches, and...
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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.
Golden Age Manor is an assisted living community located in Plantation, FL. Plantation, which has provided a beautiful backdrop for several well-known movies, is filled with natural beauty, an interesting history and an abundance of recreational opportunities. The city is comprised of friendly,...
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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.
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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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.
Green Life is an assisted living community located in the animated and gorgeous Pompano Beach, Florida. With year-round good weather, and a dedicated staff, this is the perfect place to call home. Pompano Beach is a lively and energetic city with many wonderful shops, restaurants and...
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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. ...
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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.
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I had the pleasure of meeting one of the social workers by the name of[name removed]. A polite, compassionate, and professional young woman. She was very attentive to things that were brought to her...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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My mother is a long term resident in hillcrest nursing home. Her nurses and nurses aid are very professional kind competent always willing to help [name removed] takes very good care of my mom, [name...
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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I am a private-paid very content resident at Nova Palms. I personally selected Nova Palms ALF in March this year with the help of a nurse friend after I learned to walk, with assistance, again from apparent...
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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...
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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.
St. Joseph Residence offers seniors of all faiths the independence they deserve with added attention they may need. Charmingly decorated and fully furnished apartments with private suites or private bedrooms with shared bathrooms. Each has an emergency call system and individual climate control....
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
At Covenant Village of Florida, you get more than a beautiful retirement community. You get the commitment of a financially solid national organization with a 125-year heritage.A 20-acre tropical oasis in a suburban setting, Covenant Village of Florida is just a dozen miles from the sandy shores...
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.
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.
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...
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.
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...
Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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.
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.
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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...
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.
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.
Our community features a comfortable lifestyle, superb amenities and the highest standards of hospitality and service. Assisted Living at Tiffany House is designed for seniors who desire residential living but require support with some activities of daily living such as medication reminders,...
Cost of nursing homes in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The average cost of senior living in Fort Lauderdale is $4,050 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hallandale Beach, FL with an average of $3,902 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Fort Lauderdale, FL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Fort Lauderdale, FL vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Fort Lauderdale
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Fort Lauderdale
Courtyard Plaza ALF in North Miami, FL
5.0
We have had no complaints at all. They always send me pictures of her doing activities and they say she is very active. The staff are very good communication, they are always updating me and sending pictures of different things.
I would recommend Courtyard Plaza and already have.
Tuscan Gardens of Delray Beach
5.0
I live out of state, and it’s nice to know my dad is cared for and in a safe place. He really likes not having to cook and clean anymore and he enjoys the daily happy hours! The facility is beautiful and welcoming and the staff is very friendly.
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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Fort Lauderdale nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fort Lauderdale nursing homes 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 nursing homes
Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes 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
40.4%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
36.7%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83.5%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
82.6%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
48.6%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25.7%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
82.6%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
34.9%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
41.3%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Fort Lauderdale nursing homes
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 Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
39.4%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
15.6%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
35.8%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fort Lauderdale nursing homes
Nursing homes 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%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.5%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
26.6%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Fort Lauderdale nursing homes
Our nursing homes 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.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
19.3%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
24.8%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
22.9%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fort Lauderdale nursing homes
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Fort Lauderdale offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
26.6%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.4%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.7%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30.3%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.4%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.7%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
18.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20.2%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
23.9%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
27.5%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
17.4%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.8%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions
Williamsburg Landing, Grand Villa of Delray East and Seaside at Hallandale Beach Senior Living are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Fort Lauderdale, Florida. See full list of communities.
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