Fort Lauderdale, FL · 198 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Fort Lauderdale's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $10,850–$14,040/mo
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Golfcrest Nursing Center
600 North 17TH Ave, Hollywood, FL 33020 · Broward County
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GoodHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates good.
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Availability outlook● Fills quickly
Typically 90% full (60 of 67 beds occupied on an average day).
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Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Hollywood
Golfcrest Nursing Center is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Hollywood, FL, with 67 certified beds and an average of about 60 residents per day. It operates as part of the Benjamin Landa network.
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall — right around the national average. Component ratings: 3/5 on health inspections, 4/5 on staffing, 4/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.71 total nurse hours per resident each day (1.39 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 35.4%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 8 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 1 federal fine totaling $40,755 in the recent record.
Strengths
- ✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
- ✓Full sprinkler system
Things to ask about
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.71 hrs/resident/day)
- •$40,755 in federal fines
Best for: Families weighing a dependable, mid-rated skilled nursing option in Hollywood, especially when location or Medicaid acceptance matters.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 67
- Avg. residents/day
- 60
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- Benjamin Landa
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 105009
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $10,850–$14,040/mo (median $12,090) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Fort Lauderdale prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 3.71
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 1.39
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 35.4%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 8
- Federal fines
- 1 ($40,755)
- Total penalties
- 1
- Last standard survey
- 2025-04-10
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- None
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (22 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-05-21Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.
2025-04-10Severity G — actual harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
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.
2025-04-10Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
2025-04-10Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
2025-04-10Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
2025-04-10Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
2025-04-10Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
2025-04-10Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are…
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Penalty history
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-10 | Fine | $40,755 |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
Location
600 North 17TH Ave, Hollywood, FL
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Golfcrest Nursing Center
How much does Golfcrest Nursing Center cost?
Golfcrest Nursing Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Hollywood, FL area typically runs $10,850–$14,040 per month (median $12,090, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Golfcrest Nursing Center's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Golfcrest Nursing Center 3 out of 5 stars overall, including 3/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Golfcrest Nursing Center?
Staff provide about 3.71 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 35.4% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Golfcrest Nursing Center?
Golfcrest Nursing Center has 22 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-04-10). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Golfcrest Nursing Center have availability?
Typically 90% full (60 of 67 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Golfcrest Nursing Center offer?
Golfcrest Nursing Center in Hollywood, FL offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 67 beds.
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