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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
View full evaluation →Senior Care in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Every licensed senior community in the Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach-Sunrise, FL area — evaluated with real federal inspection data, staffing records, and transparent pricing, then ranked by our objective Scout Score. A local advisor can help you compare and tour, free.
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Cities covered
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5-star rated
3.4★
Avg CMS rating
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Cost of senior care in Fort Lauderdale
Local Fort Lauderdale-area estimates: published state survey medians adjusted for Fort Lauderdale prices. Your advisor will find options that match your budget.
Assisted Living
$5,880/mo median
typical range $4,700–$7,350
Memory Care
$6,070/mo median
typical range $4,860–$7,590
Skilled Nursing
$12,090/mo median
typical range $10,850–$14,040
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
$5,880/mo median
typical range $3,270–$6,680
Residential Care Home
$5,290/mo median
typical range $4,230–$6,610
2024–2026 published survey medians medians, adjusted to Fort Lauderdale using federal (BEA) regional price data. Methodology
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Fort Lauderdale.
- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
All 33 communities in Fort Lauderdale, ranked
Ranked by Haven Scout Score — our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety.
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Covenant Village Care Center
Scout 93Plantation, FL · 60 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Very limited availability
One of Plantation's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $10,850–$14,040/mo
View full evaluation →3
Memorial Manor
Scout 93Pembroke Pines, FL · 120 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Pembroke Pines's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $10,850–$14,040/mo
View full evaluation →4
Sunrise, FL · 110 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Sunrise's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $10,850–$14,040/mo
View full evaluation →5
Margate, FL · 170 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Margate's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $10,850–$14,040/mo
View full evaluation →6
Pembroke Pines, FL · 120 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Pembroke Pines's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $10,850–$14,040/mo
View full evaluation →7
Tamarac, FL · 120 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Tamarac's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $10,850–$14,040/mo
View full evaluation →8
Hollywood, FL · 30 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Hollywood.
Est. $10,850–$14,040/mo
View full evaluation →9
Solaris Healthcare Coconut Creek
Scout 80Coconut Creek, FL · 120 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Coconut Creek.
Est. $10,850–$14,040/mo
View full evaluation →10
Wilton Manors, FL · 147 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Wilton Manors.
Est. $10,850–$14,040/mo
View full evaluation →11
Fort Lauderdale, FL · 169 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Fort Lauderdale.
Est. $10,850–$14,040/mo
View full evaluation →12
Sunrise, FL · 237 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Sunrise.
Est. $10,850–$14,040/mo
View full evaluation →13
Life Care Center at Inverrary
Scout 79Lauderhill, FL · 120 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Lauderhill.
Est. $10,850–$14,040/mo
View full evaluation →14
Pompano Beach, FL · 194 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Pompano Beach.
Est. $10,850–$14,040/mo
View full evaluation →15
Plantation, FL · 152 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Plantation.
Est. $10,850–$14,040/mo
View full evaluation →
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Golfcrest Nursing Center
Scout 68Hollywood, FL · 67 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Hollywood.
Est. $10,850–$14,040/mo
View full evaluation →17
Dania Beach, FL · 88 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Dania Beach.
Est. $10,850–$14,040/mo
View full evaluation →18
Pompano Beach, FL · 194 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Pompano Beach.
Est. $10,850–$14,040/mo
View full evaluation →19
Nspire Healthcare Lauderhill
Scout 68Lauderhill, FL · 109 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Lauderhill.
Est. $10,850–$14,040/mo
View full evaluation →20
Palms Care Center and Rehab
Scout 67Lauderdale Lakes, FL · 120 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Lauderdale Lakes.
Est. $10,850–$14,040/mo
View full evaluation →21
St Johns Nursing Center
Scout 67Lauderdale Lakes, FL · 181 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Lauderdale Lakes.
Est. $10,850–$14,040/mo
View full evaluation →22
Regents Park of Sunrise
Scout 67Sunrise, FL · 120 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Sunrise.
Est. $10,850–$14,040/mo
View full evaluation →23
Nspire Healthcare Tamarac
Scout 65Tamarac, FL · 141 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Tamarac.
Est. $10,850–$14,040/mo
View full evaluation →24
Fort Lauderdale, FL · 206 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Fort Lauderdale.
Est. $10,850–$14,040/mo
View full evaluation →25
Aviata at the Sea - Harbor Beach
Scout 62Fort Lauderdale, FL · 59 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Fort Lauderdale.
Est. $10,850–$14,040/mo
View full evaluation →26
Nspire Healthcare Plantation
Scout 60Plantation, FL · 120 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Plantation.
Est. $10,850–$14,040/mo
View full evaluation →27
Fort Lauderdale, FL · 116 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Fort Lauderdale.
Est. $10,850–$14,040/mo
View full evaluation →28
Plantation, FL · 120 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Plantation.
Est. $10,850–$14,040/mo
View full evaluation →29
Pembroke Pines, FL · 120 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Pembroke Pines.
Est. $10,850–$14,040/mo
View full evaluation →
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Pompano Beach, FL · 127 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Pompano Beach.
Est. $10,850–$14,040/mo
View full evaluation →31
Hollywood, FL · 240 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Hollywood.
Est. $10,850–$14,040/mo
View full evaluation →32
Pompano Beach, FL · 83 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $10,850–$14,040/mo
View full evaluation →33
Pompano Beach, FL · 36 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $10,850–$14,040/mo
View full evaluation →Frequently asked questions
How much does senior living cost in Fort Lauderdale, FL?
In the Fort Lauderdale, FL area, assisted living typically runs $4,700–$7,350/month (median $5,880), memory care $4,860–$7,590/month (median $6,070), and skilled nursing $10,850–$14,040/month (median $12,090) — local estimates built from published survey medians adjusted for area prices. A free Haven advisor can pinpoint exact pricing for communities that fit your budget.
What are the best senior living communities in Fort Lauderdale, FL?
Ranked purely by objective federal data (star ratings, staffing, inspections — rankings cannot be bought), the top-rated communities in Fort Lauderdale, FL right now are Broward Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Covenant Village Care Center, Memorial Manor. The full ranked list of 33 communities is on this page.
How are the 33 communities on this page rated?
Every skilled nursing community is scored with our Haven Scout Score, a composite built from official CMS Care Compare data — overall star rating, health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures — plus safety signals like fines and citation history. We rank by objective data, not by who pays us.
Is Haven really free for families?
Yes. Haven is always free for families. When we help a family find and move into the right community, that community pays us a referral fee. You never pay anything, and we show every licensed community in the area — not just paying partners.
What's the difference between assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing?
Assisted living helps with daily activities while preserving independence. Memory care is a secured setting with specially trained staff for dementia. Skilled nursing provides 24/7 licensed medical care and rehab. Not sure which fits? Take our free 2-minute care assessment.