Best Skilled Nursing in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

7 communities found

Fort Lauderdale has 6 skilled nursing communities, with an average rating of 4.3 across 1,150 reviews read. Medicare Star ratings are available for 5 of them, averaging 3.4, with one earning 5 stars and two rated 4 or higher. None of the communities have published pricing or accept Medicaid.

7communities
4.3average rating, 6 rated
1,150family reviews read
1operator-verified
0small homes, 10 or fewer

Complete Home Care

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

4.9(29)

Home care · no referral needed

Ft Lauderdale Health & Rehab

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

4.7(556)

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

The Pearl at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation & Nursing Center

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

4.3(250)

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation & Nursing Center

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

4.3(148)

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

From $500/mo

Assisting Hands Home Care - Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Home healthHome care · no referral needed

Aviata At The Sea - Harbor Beach

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

3.7(40)

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Broward Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

3.7(127)

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Best-rated skilled nursing in Fort Lauderdale

Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.

1
Complete Home Care
4.9 (29 reviews)· At-Home Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Complete Home Care draws consistent praise for nurses and therapists managing wound care, IV therapy, feeding tubes, and rehab in clients' homes.
2
Ft Lauderdale Health & Rehab
4.7 (556 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 169 units
Ft Lauderdale Health & Rehab is described as well-organized and clean, with nursing and therapy teams helping residents recover mobility and feel safe.
3
The Pearl at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
4.3 (250 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 206 units
The Pearl at Fort Lauderdale is praised for warm, attentive nurses and CNAs, with strong rehabilitation support and no reported criticisms.
4
The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
4.3 (148 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 116 units
The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale shows sharply mixed reviews, with attentive rehab care alongside at least one serious neglect report.
5
Aviata At The Sea - Harbor Beach
3.7 (40 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 59 units
Aviata At The Sea - Harbor Beach earns praise for caring nursing and therapy staff, though one family reported unresolved lost belongings with management.
6
Broward Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
3.7 (127 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 198 units
Broward Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is praised for compassionate rehab care and communication, with families noting improvement under new management.

What families say about skilled nursing in Fort Lauderdale

Counted across the review summaries of 7 Fort Lauderdale communities: the share whose families mention each theme.

Every one of the 6 communities is praised for caring, attentive staff and for the quality of medical and nursing care, both at 100%. Half of families mention cleanliness and the condition of buildings and grounds, while only 33% note activities and social life. On the concern side, communication with families and cost or billing issues each come up in 33% of communities, with staff attitude and management named in 17%.

Praised most

Caring, attentive staff 86%
Medical and nursing care 86%
Cleanliness 43%
Building and grounds 43%
Activities and social life 29%

Concerns raised

Communication with families 29%
Cost and billing 29%
Staff attitude 14%
Management 14%

“My father was there for 6 months, he was well taken care of, the staff was great, I spent a lot of time there and noticed how profesional the place was. Was happy that we chose that location..”
Pete, on Ft Lauderdale Health & Rehab, Jul 2026

“My brother has been in three different rehab facilities over the last five years, including the Savoy, and the Savoy is by far the best. The staff is responsive and professional, they do their jobs with compassion. Thank you Savoy for taking care of my brother.”
James, on The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, Apr 2026

“I really liked this nurse; he was very responsible, punctual, and above all, he knows how to do his job. 10 stars for him!”
Goldstar, on Complete Home Care, Apr 2026

Skilled Nursing in Fort Lauderdale: the figures

•Of the 5 with a known size, 0 have ten residents or fewer, 1 have 11 to 60, and 4 have more than 60.
•5 nursing homes carry a Medicare star rating, averaging 3.6 out of 5: 2 rated four stars or better, 0 rated one star.
•Most common amenities: emergency call system (6), on-site nurse (rn) (6), medication management (6), 24-hour staff (6), wheelchair accessible (5), housekeeping (5).

How families pay for skilled nursing in Florida

In Florida, as elsewhere, most families start by paying privately for assisted living, memory care or independent living, often drawing on savings, retirement income and, in many cases, the proceeds from selling a home. Long-term care insurance, when a parent or spouse purchased a policy years earlier, can also help cover these costs, though the specifics of what's covered vary by policy. Veterans and surviving spouses who meet eligibility requirements may qualify for VA Aid and Attendance, a benefit that can be applied toward the cost of care.

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Skilled Nursing near Fort Lauderdale

Cities within about 35 miles with senior living inventory, and how families rate it.

City	Communities	RatingAverage rating	Distance
Oakland Park1.6 mi	7	4.4 / 5	1.6 mi
Lauderdale Lakes3.2 mi	5	4.2 / 5	3.2 mi
Lauderhill4.9 mi	10	4.1 / 5	4.9 mi
Plantation5.8 mi	15	3.9 / 5	5.8 mi
Pompano Beach6 mi	30	4.3 / 5	6 mi
Tamarac7.1 mi	9	4.1 / 5	7.1 mi
Margate7.8 mi	7	4.1 / 5	7.8 mi
Sunrise7.9 mi	12	4.5 / 5	7.9 mi

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About these figures

Computed on October 22, 2026 from the 7 communities listed in Fort Lauderdale, 1,150 public family reviews on Google, Yelp and MyLivingChoice, state licensing records and, for nursing homes, CMS Care Compare. The best-rated list ranks communities by average family rating weighted by how many families have reviewed each one, so a 4.9 from three reviews does not outrank a 4.7 from two hundred. No community pays to appear in the best-rated list or in these figures; sponsored and partner listings in the directory results are marked as such. Figures refresh as listings and reviews change; the written summary was last revised September 25, 2026.

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Skilled Nursing in Fort Lauderdale: Common Questions

How many skilled nursing long term care communities are in Fort Lauderdale, Florida?

MyLivingChoice lists 7 skilled nursing long term care communities in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.

Which skilled nursing long term care communities in Fort Lauderdale are rated highest?

Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Complete Home Care (4.9★, 29 ratings), Ft Lauderdale Health & Rehab (4.7★, 556 ratings), The Pearl at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation & Nursing Center (4.3★, 250 ratings).

What types of senior care are available in Fort Lauderdale?

Beyond skilled nursing long term care, Fort Lauderdale has home health (20 communities), assisted living (17 communities), independent living (7 communities), skilled nursing / long term care (7 communities), at-home care (6 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.

How do families rate skilled nursing long term care in Fort Lauderdale?

Families rate Fort Lauderdale skilled nursing long term care communities 4.3 out of 5 on average, across 1,150 public Google reviews of local communities.

What do families praise, and complain about, in Fort Lauderdale skilled nursing long term care communities?

Across the review summaries of 7 Fort Lauderdale communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 86%), medical and nursing care (mentioned for 86%), cleanliness (mentioned for 43%). The most common concerns are communication with families (29%), cost and billing (29%), staff attitude (14%).

Are there small skilled nursing long term care homes in Fort Lauderdale?

Of the 5 Fort Lauderdale communities with a known size, 0 have ten residents or fewer, 1 has 11 to 60, and 4 have more than 60. Small licensed homes are listed here alongside large communities, which most directories skip.

How do Fort Lauderdale nursing homes score on Medicare's star ratings?

5 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Fort Lauderdale carry an overall star rating, averaging 3.6 out of 5. 2 are rated four stars or better and 0 are rated one star. Each listing shows its rating and three years of inspection history from CMS Care Compare.