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Forest Trace Senior Living

Assisted Living Home

Forest Trace Senior Living

5500 NW 69TH AVENUE, LAUDERHILL, FL 33319 View map
Overview of Forest Trace Senior Living
Forest Trace Senior Living is a retirement community in Lauderhill, Florida. It offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and 55+ apartments. The community provides a supportive environment with a variety of activities and amenities for residents.
(954) 572-4700

Capacity and availability

High-capacity home

May provide extensive amenities, services and programs.

Total beds 262
Bed community size
262-bed community
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Years in operation
11 years in operation
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community

License details

Facility type
Assisted Living Facility
Status In Review
Issuance March 3, 2023
Expiration February 3, 2025
County: Broward

Additional licensing details

License number: 7448
Awards: Best Assisted Living in Lauderhill, FL

Ownership & operating entity

Forest Trace Senior Living is administrated by BRIAN DAVID SCHEUR.

Owner name: PACIFICA LAUDERHILL, LLC
Profit status: For-Profit

Safety & Compliance

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

Contact: Julie Walke

Care Services

Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Memory Care
Independent Living
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed
Housekeeping: Yes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Gourmet dining options
heated pool
yoga and pilates studio
daily fitness classes
onsite physical therapy
housekeeping services

Programs & Activities

Activities
Residents can choose from a full menu of activities including daily exercise classes, arts and crafts, and off-campus trips.
Specific Programs
Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, 55+ Apartments, Financial Planning, Services and Amenities
Operating Hours
24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Dining & Nutrition

Food Description
Residents enjoy delicious chef-prepared meals in an elegant dining room.
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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.

29 visits/inspections

Results

15 with citations

0 without citations

Florida average: 16 inspections with citations

Latest inspection

Date:July 15, 2025
Type:Routine

37 total citations

Citations indicate regulatory violations. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Florida average: 33 citations

22 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

0 fines

Florida average: 5 fines

Total amount fined: $0.00

Florida average: $11,623.53

Inspection Report Summary for Forest Trace Senior Living

The most recent inspection on July 15, 2025, identified multiple Class 2 and Class 3 deficiencies involving resident care, staff training, physical plant safety, and facility records. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of similar issues, particularly with physical plant safety, resident care, and staff training, although some inspections had no deficiencies. Inspectors frequently cited concerns related to training programs, physical environment safety, and documentation practices. Complaint investigations did not result in any substantiated findings, and enforcement actions such as fines or license suspensions were not listed in the available reports. The inspection history indicates ongoing challenges with compliance in several areas, with no clear trend of improvement or worsening over time.

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Address 3.3 miles from city center

Address 5500 NW 69TH AVENUE, LAUDERHILL, FL 33319

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Long-Term Care Waiver

Florida Medicaid LTC Waiver

Age 65+ or 21+ disabled, Florida resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

High demand; waitlists common.

Community Care for the Elderly (CCE)

Florida CCE

Age 60+, Florida resident, at risk of nursing home.

~$2,000/month (varies).

$5,000 (individual).

Limited funding; regional variation.

Home Care for the Elderly (HCE)

Florida Home Care for the Elderly

Age 60+, Florida resident, at risk of nursing home placement; caregiver must be approved.

~$2,829/month (individual, aligned with Medicaid thresholds).

~$2,000 (individual); varies by case manager discretion.

Limited funding (~3,500 served annually); prioritizes low-income frail seniors.

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Florida Medicaid PACE

Age 55+, Florida resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Limited to specific counties (e.g., Hillsborough, Miami-Dade); ~10 sites statewide.

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Florida Optional State Supplementation

Age 65+ or disabled, Florida resident, living in approved facility, receiving SSI or low-income.

~$1,004/month (individual, including SSI).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Limited to specific facility types; ~$78.40/month max supplement.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Florida SCSEP (federally funded, state-administered)

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Florida resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL, individual).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents; ~1,000 slots/year.

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