The Meridian at Waterways
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Fort Lauderdale, FL
The Meridian at Waterways
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Fort Lauderdale, FL
Overview of The Meridian at Waterways
Overlooking the picturesque coasts of East Oakland Park Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, The Meridian at Waterways is an idyllic senior living community that offers supportive independent living, assisted living, memory care, and short-term stays. Live a sophisticated retirement with the meticulously crafted and spacious residences of The Meridian at Waterways in a wide range of floor plans including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. A compassionate and qualified team lends extra support for seniors to flourish in their golden years.
The community features various programs to ensure seniors receive the utmost attention necessary for their well-being. Participate in fun programs and enjoyable activities for leisure and wellness. With its commitment to providing the finest dining experience, the community serves delicious and healthy meals for dietary satisfaction. The Meridian at Waterways is a great place to spend a worry-free retirement with its wonderful amenities and peaceful views.
130-bed community Rank #210 / 1058Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 210th out of 1,058 homes we track in Florida for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Florida facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score: 80 / 100 Rank #106 / 1427Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 106th out of 1,427 homes we track in Florida for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Florida facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusIn Review
IssuanceOctober 10, 2023
ExpirationSeptember 10, 2027
CountyBroward
License Number12940
The Meridian at Waterways is legally operated by Somh Fort Lauderdale Operating LLC, and administered by Tina Martin Crane.
Management CompanyMH GENTRY PARK AL OPERATING, LLC
Profit StatusFor-profit
Private
130 units
Total beds
130 units
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
English
Spanish
Inspection History
In Florida, the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) is the primary authority that conducts unannounced inspections and completes official health quality reports for all healthcare facilities.
Legal Actions
Formal stipulations and orders filed by Florida regulators against this facility, including fines and total monetary penalties.
This Facility
FL Average
vs. FL Avg-
1vs 5 avg↓ 80% fewer than FL avg
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$500vs $11.6k↓ 96% lower than FL avg
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Florida state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Overall vs. FL average
1 Worse
Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Inspection citation rate (36% above) 3 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Total citations (34% below)
• Citations per inspection (14% below)
• Inspections with citations (6% below)
• Inspection citation rate (36% above) 3 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Total citations (34% below)
• Citations per inspection (14% below)
• Inspections with citations (6% below)
Citations
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 23 | 35 | This facility has 34% fewer total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (23 vs. FL avg 35).↓ 34% better Rank #349 / 906 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 349th out of 906 homes we track in Florida for total citations. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among 906 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 1.2 | 1.4 | This facility has 14% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.2 vs. FL avg 1.4).↓ 14% better Rank #441 / 906 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 441st out of 906 homes we track in Florida for citations per inspection. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Florida average among 906 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
Inspections
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 19 | 26 | This facility has had 27% fewer total inspections than the Florida average (19 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 27% fewer |
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Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 15 | 16 | This facility has 6% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (15 vs. FL avg 16).↓ 6% better |
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Inspection citation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.
| 79% | 58% | This facility has 21 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (79% vs. FL avg 58%).↑ 21% worse Rank #792 / 906 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 792nd out of 906 homes we track in Florida for % of inspections with citations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Florida average among 906 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
What does this home offer?
No pets allowed
Room Sizes: 537 / 553 / 571 / 575 / 617 - 982 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed
Building Type: High-rise
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Activities in this home
- Arts and Crafts
- Cooking Classes
- Dancing
- Exercise Classes
- Games & Cards
- Gardening
- Music Programs
- Shopping
- Social Events & Outings
- Theater & Movies
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for The Meridian at Waterways
Places of interest near The Meridian at Waterways
3.7 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Fort Lauderdale's city center to The Meridian at Waterways's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 1.59 miles to nearest hospital (HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL INC)
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Info below is compiled from the FL Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RESC (Residential Care):
Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Share of inspections that resulted in citations, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
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Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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The average number of citations this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total citations ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
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Reported profit orientation for the operator or facility (e.g. for-profit vs nonprofit), as provided in state licensing or disclosure data.
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Total monetary fines or penalties in the reporting window from the state source. A single large fine can dominate this figure.
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A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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| The Meridian at Waterways | AL IL MC | Fort Lauderdale (East Fort Lauderdale) | 130
Facility
130
FL AVG
88
Rank
#210 / 1,058 | No |
80
Facility
80
FL AVG
42
Rank
#106 / 1,427 | Somh Fort Lauderdale Operating LLC | 19 | 79%
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79%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#792 / 906 | 23
Facility
23
FL AVG
33
Rank
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1.2
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
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FL AVG
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Rank
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FL AVG
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FL AVG
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Rank
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10
FL AVG
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FL AVG
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Rank
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42
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42
FL AVG
42
Rank
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FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#1 / 906 | 1
Facility
1
FL AVG
33
Rank
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Facility
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FL AVG
1.4
Rank
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| Blue Ribbon Care Assisted Living Facility, LLC III | AL RESC | Tamarac | 6
Facility
6
FL AVG
88
Rank
#914 / 1,058 | No |
32
Facility
32
FL AVG
42
Rank
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0%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#1 / 906 | 1
Facility
1
FL AVG
33
Rank
#1 / 906 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Florida
The Meridian at Waterways is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Meridian at Waterways
What neighborhood is The Meridian at Waterways in?
The Meridian at Waterways is in the East Fort Lauderdale neighborhood of Fort Lauderdale.
What languages are spoken at The Meridian at Waterways?
The team at The Meridian at Waterways speaks English and Spanish.
Who is the owner of The Meridian at Waterways?
The Meridian at Waterways is legally operated by Somh Fort Lauderdale Operating LLC, and administered by Tina Martin Crane.
Is The Meridian at Waterways in a walkable area?
The Meridian at Waterways has a walk score of 80. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
What is the license number of The Meridian at Waterways?
According to FL state health department records, The Meridian at Waterways's license number is 12940.
When does The Meridian at Waterways's license expire?
According to FL state health department records, The Meridian at Waterways's license expires on September 10, 2027.
Are pets allowed at The Meridian at Waterways?
No, The Meridian at Waterways has a no-pet policy.
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