Forest Trace Senior Living
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Lauderhill, FL
Forest Trace Senior Living
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Lauderhill, FL
Forest Trace Senior Living accepts Insurance and/or HMO.
Overview of Forest Trace Senior Living
Forest Trace Senior Living is a 262-bed facility that offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and age-restricted apartment options alongside on-site physical therapy and short-term respite care. Backed by 24-hour staffing, the property features a heated swimming pool, a yoga and pilates studio, fitness classes, and regular dining services. The community is supported by a multilingual staff fluent in English, Spanish, and Creole.
State compliance documents covering 32 separate inspections since 2015 record a total of 38 line-item deficiencies, creating an annual average of 3.5 citations that sits about 15% higher than the typical Florida benchmark. Because 31 of those 32 regulatory visits turned up at least one minor infraction on initial paperwork, the home holds a low long-term zero citations-per-inspection rate for unblemished reviews. Historical files highlight recurring issues with building maintenance, resident care, infection control, staff training logs, and emergency planning.
The provider’s enforcement profile includes three administrative fines totaling $25,500, and the most recent routine evaluation from July 15, 2025, noted seven deficiencies spanning resident care, personnel files, safety, and infection protocols, following a clean monitoring visit earlier that April.
Interested individuals researching local senior housing choices should carefully evaluate these long-term government monitoring trends. Since public health records show an elevated citation history alongside several fines and ongoing 2025 notes regarding building maintenance and staff training files, asking the current management team to outline their modern corrective actions is an important safeguard. Setting up an on-site visit is a practical next step to check the actual physical condition of the building yourself, view the common spaces, and talk with the supervisors about their updated compliance plans.
262-bed community
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
11 years in operation
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 11 / 100
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community
Best Assisted Living in Lauderhill, FL
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceMarch 3, 2023
CountyBroward
License Number7448
Forest Trace Senior Living is legally operated by Pacifica Lauderhill, LLC, and administered by Laura Fusaro.
Owner NamePacifica Lauderhill, LLC
Profit StatusFor-profit
Private
262 units
Total beds
262 units
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Creole
English
Spanish
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
24-Hour Staffing
HousekeepingYes
Dining
Swimming Pool
Yoga
Fitness Center
Housekeeping
Activitiesdaily exercise classes, arts and crafts, off-campus trips
Specific Programs55+ Apartments, Financial Planning, Services and Amenities
Operating Hours24 hours a day, 7 days a week
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.
Since 2015 · 11 years of data
These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
38 citations
32 inspections
3 fines
$25.5K fined
Inspection Score
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Florida state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Florida assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Florida state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Florida assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
7 points below the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Rank #666 / 901 in Florida Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 666th out of 901 homes we track in Florida for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Florida average among 901 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. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 76 out of 100. Letter grade C. 7 points below the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)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-
3vs 5 avg↓ 40% fewer than FL avg
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$25.5kvs $11.6k↑ 119% higher than FL avg
Data reflects the most recent 11 years (since 2015).
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.
Since 2015 vs. Florida state average
Overall vs. FL average
2 Worse
Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Total citations (15% above)
• Inspections with citations (13% above) 2 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (8% below)
• Inspection citation rate (10% below)
• Total citations (15% above)
• Inspections with citations (13% above) 2 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (8% below)
• Inspection citation rate (10% 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.
| 38 | 33 | This facility has 15% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (38 vs. FL avg 33).↑ 15% worse Rank #579 / 906 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 579th 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 | 1.3 | This facility has 8% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.2 vs. FL avg 1.3).↓ 8% 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.
| 32 | 26 | This facility has had 23% more total inspections than the Florida average (32 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 23% more |
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Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 18 | 16 | This facility has 13% more inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (18 vs. FL avg 16).↑ 13% worse |
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Inspection citation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.
| 56% | 62% | This facility has 6 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (56% vs. FL avg 62%).↓ 6% better Rank #428 / 906 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 428th 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?
Pets Allowed
Activities in this home
- Arts and Crafts
- Cooking Classes
- Dancing
- Exercise Classes
- Games & Cards
- Gardening
- Music Programs
- Shopping
- Social Events & Outings
- Theater & Movies
- Yoga
Places of interest near Forest Trace Senior Living
3.3 miles from city center
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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.
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.
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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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A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Florida state average. See the benchmark below for the typical Florida score; higher is better.
This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
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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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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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| Forest Trace Senior Living | AL IL MC RC | Lauderhill | 262 | Yes | 11 | Pacifica Lauderhill, LLC | 76
Facility
76
FL AVG
83
Rank
#666 / 901 | 32 | 56%
Facility
56%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#428 / 906 | 38
Facility
38
FL AVG
33
Rank
#579 / 906 | 1.2
Facility
1.2
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#441 / 906 | For-Profit | $25,500 | Laura Fusaro | - | A+ |
| Lauderhill Family Care Retirement | AL | Lauderhill | 62 | Yes | 60 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Lenox on the Lake | AL MC | Lauderhill | - | Yes | 50 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | Studio / 1 Bed | - |
| Forest Trace Senior Living | AL IL MC RC | Lauderhill | - | Yes | 18 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ |
Financial Assistance for
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Frequently Asked Questions about Forest Trace Senior Living
What languages are spoken at Forest Trace Senior Living?
The team at Forest Trace Senior Living speaks Creole, English, and Spanish.
Who is the owner of Forest Trace Senior Living?
Forest Trace Senior Living is legally operated by Pacifica Lauderhill, LLC, and administered by Laura Fusaro.
Is Forest Trace Senior Living in a walkable area?
Forest Trace Senior Living has a walk score of 11. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the license number of Forest Trace Senior Living?
According to FL state health department records, Forest Trace Senior Living's license number is 7448.
How long has Forest Trace Senior Living been in business?
Forest Trace Senior Living has been operating for approximately 11 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Forest Trace Senior Living?
Yes, Forest Trace Senior Living allows residents to bring their pets.
What payment types does Forest Trace Senior Living accept?
Forest Trace Senior Living accepts Insurance and/or HMO.
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