Best Assisted Living in Lauderhill, FL

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 4 assisted living communities in Lauderhill, FL using FL Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in FL
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Avg Walk Score: 35/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Lauderhill, FL. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 162The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Lauderhill, FL. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Share of inspections that resulted in citations, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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.
Reported profit orientation for the operator or facility (e.g. for-profit vs nonprofit), as provided in state licensing or disclosure data.
Total monetary fines or penalties in the reporting window from the state source. A single large fine can dominate this figure.
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.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Forest Trace Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
RC
Lauderhill
262
Facility 262
FL AVG 85
Rank #7 / 976
Yes
11
Facility 11
FL AVG 41
Rank #1,154 / 1,332
Pacifica Lauderhill, LLC32
56%
Facility 56%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #428 / 907
38
Facility 38
FL AVG 33
Rank #579 / 907
1.2
Facility 1.2
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #442 / 907
For-Profit$25,500Laura Fusaro-A+
Forest Trace Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
RC
Lauderhill
-Yes
18
Facility 18
FL AVG 41
Rank #1,042 / 1,332
--------Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+
Lauderhill Family Care Retirement
AL
Lauderhill
62
Facility 62
FL AVG 85
Rank #601 / 976
Yes
60
Facility 60
FL AVG 41
Rank #315 / 1,332
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Lenox on the Lake
AL
MC
Lauderhill
-Yes
50
Facility 50
FL AVG 41
Rank #476 / 1,332
--------Studio / 1 Bed-

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every FL community we track that reports that metric, not just the 4 analyzed for Lauderhill. See how we rank facilities

Overview of Forest Trace Senior Living

Forest Trace Senior Living in Lauderhill, Florida, offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care. Assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps an apartment. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision. Respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Independent living, assisted living, and memory care are available in one community, so a resident whose needs change over time may not need to move elsewhere. The home has 262 beds. Pets are allowed, which may let a resident continue living with a pet.

Insurance or an HMO is accepted as a payment option. Laura Fusaro serves as administrator, and Pacifica Lauderhill operates the community. Chef prepared meals are served in a dining room, with a heated pool, yoga and Pilates studio, daily fitness classes, arts and crafts, and off campus trips offering choices for exercise, recreation, and outings. Onsite physical therapy supports rehabilitation without requiring transportation to another location.

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Forest Trace Senior Living

5500 Nw 69Th Ave, Lauderhill, FL 33319
Overview of Forest Trace Senior Living

Forest Trace Senior Living is a thriving senior living community. Situated in the beautiful and sunny city of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, they offer an array of senior living options, encompassing Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Respite Care. This senior living community’s goal is to enhance the well-being and independence of each resident they serve, ensuring a high quality of life.

Forest Trace Senior Living creates an environment where senior residents can turn their vision of an active, engaged lifestyle into a delightful reality. These comprehensive senior living options include access to chef-prepared dining, life enrichment programming, housekeeping services, and numerous other amenities. Their services are thoughtfully designed to cater to the unique needs of each senior resident.

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Overview of Lauderhill Family Care Retirement

Being on the larger side, Lauderhill Family Care Retirement offers 62 bed spaces for their residents. However, each resident is still well taken care of and their needs are met down to the tiniest details. They pride themselves on their resident-first approach as they create a comfortable and home-like environment. All of the staff in this facility are professionally trained and are sure to give the best care to all the seniors in their community.

Aside from the standard assistance with daily tasks, there are also other amenities being offered by this facility. In terms of health-related services, there are things like medication management, physical therapy, speech therapy and more. Additionally, there are also social and recreational activities like worship, shopping trips, games and more. The residents at Lauderhill Family Care Retirement will surely have an enjoyable experience at Lauderhill Family Care Retirement.

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Lenox on the Lake

6700 W Commercial Blvd, Lauderhill, FL 33319
Overview of Lenox on the Lake

Lenox on the Lake offers a warm and accepting community for seniors to retire in. Families don’t have to worry about their senior loved ones because they will be in good hands. From the assistance services being offered to the spacious accommodations and even the excellent amenities as well as fun activities, Lenox on the Lake is an excellent choice for seniors.

Lenox on the Lake offers both studio and 1-Br apartments for their residents, allowing for flexibility where needed. Additionally, there are other amenities like a library, social spaces, health and wellness center and more. Activities are also on the calendar all-year round to keep the seniors entertained and engaged, while building good relationships among the residents.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Lauderhill, FL

What is the average cost of assisted living in Lauderhill, FL?

The average monthly cost of assisted living in Lauderhill, FL is approximately $4,800. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for assisted living in Lauderhill, FL?

Assisted living in Lauderhill, FL typically ranges from $4,000–$6,500 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at assisted living facilities in Lauderhill, FL?

Assisted living facilities in Lauderhill, FL typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:6 to 1:12.

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Florida?

Assisted living in Florida supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Florida?

Assisted living in Florida is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Florida Medicaid cover assisted living?

Florida Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including Florida) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.