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Nursing homes and assisted living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Our directory lists 26 places to live with care in Fort Lauderdale, Florida: 5 nursing homes certified by Medicare or Medicaid, 9 assisted living communities, and 12 residential care homes. 5 of the nursing homes are certified by Medicaid, and 2 have 4 or 5 stars in Medicare’s overall rating. All of them are in Broward County.

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Nearby cities

Wilton Manors4 places · 2.5 miles awayOakland Park8 places · 3.1 miles awayLauderdale Lakes7 places · 4.3 miles awayPlantation20 places · 5 miles awayLauderhill16 places · 5.6 miles awayDania Beach2 places · 6.2 miles awayPompano Beach19 places · 7.5 miles awayNorth Lauderdale7 places · 7.5 miles awayHollywood40 places · 8.1 miles awaySunrise19 places · 8.1 miles away

Frequently asked questions

How many nursing homes and assisted living communities are in Fort Lauderdale?
Our directory lists 26 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida: 5 nursing homes certified by Medicare or Medicaid and 21 state-licensed assisted living or residential care homes. The data comes from CMS and the state’s licensing records.
How many accept Medicaid in Fort Lauderdale?
5 of the 5 nursing homes are certified by Medicaid. Being certified doesn’t guarantee an open Medicaid spot: ask when you call. How Medicaid works.
How much does a nursing home cost in Fort Lauderdale?
Each place sets its own prices. As a reference, the median cost of a nursing home in Florida is $340 a day for a semi-private room (about $10,342 a month), and assisted living is $5,610 a month, according to CareScout 2025. Costs in Florida.
Are there places with Spanish-speaking staff in Fort Lauderdale?
No place in Fort Lauderdale has told us yet whether its staff speaks Spanish. Ask when you call: it’s on the list of questions on every listing.
What’s the difference between a nursing home and assisted living?
A nursing home provides nursing and personal care for people who need a lot of help or are recovering after a hospital stay. Assisted living is housing with help bathing, dressing and taking medications, for people who don’t need nursing care around the clock. Types of care, explained.

Family guide to Florida: what care settings are called there and how Medicaid helps. Questions about Medicaid, Medicare or a license? Who to call in Florida.

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