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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Westlake Nursing and Rehab Center
440 Phippen Waiters Road, Dania Beach, FL 33004 · Broward County
68
GoodHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates good.
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Availability outlook● Very limited availability
Typically 96% full (84 of 88 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast.
If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.
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 Dania Beach
Westlake Nursing and Rehab Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Dania Beach, FL, with 88 certified beds and an average of about 84 residents per day. It operates as part of the Eliyahu Mirlis 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 3.23 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.72 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 27%, 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.
Strengths
- ✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.23 hrs/resident/day)
Best for: Families weighing a dependable, mid-rated skilled nursing option in Dania Beach, especially when location or Medicaid acceptance matters.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 88
- Avg. residents/day
- 84
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- Eliyahu Mirlis
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 105296
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
- 3.23
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.72
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 27%
- 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
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 0
- Last standard survey
- 2025-01-24
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (20 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-01-24Severity E — potential for harmEnvironmental Deficiencies
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
2025-01-24Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
2025-01-24Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
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.
2025-01-24Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
2025-01-24Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
2025-01-24Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
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, compar…
2025-01-24Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
2025-01-24Severity D — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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.
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
Location
440 Phippen Waiters Road, Dania Beach, FL
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Westlake Nursing and Rehab Center
How much does Westlake Nursing and Rehab Center cost?
Westlake Nursing and Rehab Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Dania Beach, 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 Westlake Nursing and Rehab Center's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Westlake Nursing and Rehab 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 Westlake Nursing and Rehab Center?
Staff provide about 3.23 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 27% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Westlake Nursing and Rehab Center?
Westlake Nursing and Rehab Center has 20 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-01-24). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Westlake Nursing and Rehab Center have availability?
Typically 96% full (84 of 88 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Westlake Nursing and Rehab Center offer?
Westlake Nursing and Rehab Center in Dania Beach, FL offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 88 beds.
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