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.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
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.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
PC (Palliative Care):
Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
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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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A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
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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 | IL AL MC | Fort Lauderdale (East Fort Lauderdale) | 130
Facility
130
FL AVG
107
Rank
#101 / 327 | B | No |
80
Facility
80
FL AVG
40
Rank
#40 / 537 | Somh Fort Lauderdale Operating LLC | 20 | 40%
Facility
40%
FL AVG
32.4%
Rank
#232 / 300 | 19
Facility
19
FL AVG
25
Rank
#159 / 300 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
FL AVG
1.0
Rank
#203 / 300 | For-Profit | $500 | Tina Martin Crane | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Belmont Village Ft Lauderdale, LLC | IL AL MC | Fort Lauderdale (East Fort Lauderdale) | 244
Facility
244
FL AVG
107
Rank
#9 / 327 | B+ | No |
46
Facility
46
FL AVG
40
Rank
#209 / 537 | Bv Fort Lauderdale Opco, LLC | 14 | 43%
Facility
43%
FL AVG
32.4%
Rank
#255 / 300 | 7
Facility
7
FL AVG
25
Rank
#76 / 300 | 0.5
Facility
0.5
FL AVG
1.0
Rank
#83 / 300 | For-Profit | $0 | Susan Snyder | - |
| Royal Palm Senior Residence | IL AL | Fort Lauderdale (Knoll Ridge) | 34 | A | No | 83 | Royal Palm Alf LLC | 9 | 11% | 3 | 0.3 | For-Profit | $500 | Maurice Fortoul | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms |
| Villa Rio Vista | IL AL | Fort Lauderdale (Rio Vista) | 50 | C+ | No | 85 | Happy Retirement, Inc | 30 | 37% | 38 | 1.3 | For-Profit | $3,000 | Alex Gheorghiu | Private / Semi-Private Rooms |
| Garden Plaza at Inverrary | IL AL NH SNF | Fort Lauderdale (Inverrary) | - | - | No | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Allegro Fort Lauderdale | IL AL MC | Fort Lauderdale (Central Fort Lauderdale) | - | - | Yes |
83
Facility
83
FL AVG
40
Rank
#27 / 537 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Hospice of Palm Beach County | IL HOS | Fort Lauderdale (North Fort Lauderdale) | - | - | No | 51 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Trustbridge Hospice Care | IL HOS PC RC | Fort Lauderdale (North Fort Lauderdale) | - | - | No | 46 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each independent living community is ranked against every other FL independent living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 8 analyzed for Fort Lauderdale. See how we rank facilities
The Meridian at Waterways is a senior living option in Fort Lauderdale, FL whose primary service is assisted living; it also offers memory care and independent living. ALM Inspection Grade: B.
Pricing updated on October 12th, 2026
Royal Palm Senior Residence is a senior living option in Fort Lauderdale, FL whose primary service is assisted living. ALM Inspection Grade: A.
Villa Rio Vista is a senior living option in Fort Lauderdale, FL whose primary service is assisted living. ALM Inspection Grade: C+.
Garden Plaza at Inverrary is a senior living option in Fort Lauderdale, FL. It offers assisted living and independent living.
Pricing updated on October 12th, 2026
Hospice of Palm Beach County is a senior living option in Fort Lauderdale, FL whose primary service is hospice care.
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials. Rank badges compare each community against others offering the same care type in the same state — never against a different care type.
The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.
State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.
Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.
Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.
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Senior living is an umbrella term covering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and nursing homes — communities and services designed for adults aged 55 or older.
This page features 8 senior living communities in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Fort Lauderdale, FL, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.
Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.
