21 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (6 deficiencies)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (1 deficiency)
Fort Lauderdale, FL
2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $34,937 in total fines with 21 recent health deficiencies with 1 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
1701 Ne 26th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL
(954) 566-8353
Overall
2 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
3 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
206
Certified beds
Average residents
182
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Carerite Centers
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1970-07-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Chain footprint
34 facilities
Chain averages 3 overall / 3 health / 2 staffing / 5 quality stars
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.73
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.73 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.74
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.79 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.16
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.34 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.63
All reported nurse hours · state 3.86 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.47
RN + LPN hours · state 1.52 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.31
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.51 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.47
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.53 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.07
Reported PT staffing · state 0.10 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.74
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
3.65
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.36
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
61%
Annual RN turnover · state 46% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
42%
Annual nurse turnover · state 42% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Program rank
11,885
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
14.87
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9814
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
Readmission
0
Baseline 22.55% · Performance 22.39% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0
Healthcare-associated infections
0
Baseline 8.12% · Performance 10.22% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0
Total nurse turnover
4.91
Baseline 33.84% · Performance 43.62% · Measure score 4.91 · Achievement 4.91 · Improvement 0
Adjusted total nurse staffing
1.04
Baseline 3.59 hours · Performance 3.37 hours · Measure score 1.04 · Achievement 1.04 · Improvement 0
SNF QRP
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 11.51% |
10.72%
0.8 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 135 · Observed rate 13.33% · Lower 95% interval 8.11% |
| Discharge to community | 34.61% |
50.57%
16 pts worse
|
Worse than the National Rate · Eligible stays 107 · Observed rate 25.23% · Lower 95% interval 23.68% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 1.17 |
1.02
0.1 pts worse
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 100% |
95.27%
4.7 pts better
|
Numerator 324 · Denominator 324 |
| Falls with major injury | 0% |
0.77%
0.8 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 324 |
| Discharge self-care score | 50% |
53.69%
3.7 pts worse
|
Numerator 104 · Denominator 208 |
| Discharge mobility score | 37.02% |
50.94%
13.9 pts worse
|
Numerator 77 · Denominator 208 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 0.31% |
2.29%
2 pts better
|
Numerator 1 · Denominator 324 · Adjusted rate 0.28% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 10.22% |
7.12%
3.1 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 121 · Observed rate 14.88% · Lower 95% interval 6.27% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 0% |
8.2%
8.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 275 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 20.47% |
42%
21.5 pts worse
|
Numerator 61 · Denominator 298 |
| Discharge function score | 49.52% |
56.45%
6.9 pts worse
|
Numerator 103 · Denominator 208 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | 100% |
95.95%
4 pts better
|
Numerator 162 · Denominator 162 |
| Transfer of health information to patient | 100% |
96.28%
3.7 pts better
|
Numerator 78 · Denominator 78 |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 4.67% |
25.2%
20.5 pts worse
|
Numerator 7 · Denominator 150 |
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.8 |
2.1
0.3 pts better
|
1.9
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.8 · Observed 2.0 · Expected 2.1 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.0 |
1.2
0.2 pts better
|
1.8
0.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.0 · Observed 1.0 · Expected 1.7 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.8% |
97.8%
2 pts better
|
93.4%
6.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 99.3% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 99.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
99.2%
0.8 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 1.3% |
2.6%
1.3 pts better
|
3.3%
2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.7% · Q2 1.6% · Q3 1.5% · Q4 1.5% · 4Q avg 1.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 1.7% |
3.7%
2 pts better
|
11.4%
9.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.5% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 2.4% · Q4 1.7% · 4Q avg 1.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 6.7% |
5.9%
0.8 pts worse
|
5.4%
1.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 8.1% · Q2 4.5% · Q3 6.0% · Q4 7.9% · 4Q avg 6.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 10.0% |
15.7%
5.7 pts better
|
19.6%
9.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 11.2% · Q2 9.8% · Q3 10.7% · Q4 8.5% · 4Q avg 10.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 5.7% |
9.8%
4.1 pts better
|
16.7%
11 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 11.6% · Q2 3.7% · Q3 4.4% · Q4 3.0% · 4Q avg 5.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.0%
About the same
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 5.5% |
11.7%
6.2 pts better
|
16.3%
10.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.4% · Q2 6.5% · Q3 3.4% · Q4 5.8% · 4Q avg 5.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 8.7% |
9.8%
1.1 pts better
|
14.9%
6.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.6% · Q2 8.4% · Q3 7.8% · Q4 11.7% · 4Q avg 8.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
0.4%
0.4 pts better
|
1.0%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.2% |
0.8%
0.6 pts better
|
1.7%
1.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.8% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 19.1% |
12.5%
6.6 pts worse
|
19.8%
0.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 24.0% · Q2 27.0% · Q3 10.5% · Q4 15.4% · 4Q avg 19.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 1.9% |
5.1%
3.2 pts better
|
5.1%
3.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.8% · Q2 1.4% · Q3 1.9% · Q4 2.5% · 4Q avg 1.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 96.4% |
94.3%
2.1 pts better
|
81.7%
14.7 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 98.8% · Q2 99.2% · Q3 95.3% · Q4 91.6% · 4Q avg 96.4% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 9.0% |
9.3%
0.3 pts better
|
12.0%
3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 9.0% · Observed 10.7% · Expected 13.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 1.0% |
1.5%
0.5 pts better
|
1.6%
0.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.5% · Q2 0.9% · Q3 0.5% · Q4 1.1% · 4Q avg 1.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 91.8% |
94.7%
2.9 pts worse
|
79.7%
12.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 91.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 24.2% |
26.2%
2 pts better
|
23.9%
0.3 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 24.2% · Observed 31.3% · Expected 30.8% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (6 deficiencies)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (1 deficiency)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (3 deficiencies)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2024-12-27
Fire Safety
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2023-09-29
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2023-09-29
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-09-29
Fire Safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2023-09-29
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2022-06-16
Inspection history
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-01-25
Health
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected 2025-01-25
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2025-01-25
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2025-01-25
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-01-25
Health
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected 2025-01-25
Health
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2025-01-25
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2025-01-25
Health
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-01-25
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-01-25
Health
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2025-01-25
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2025-01-25
Health
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected 2025-01-25
Health
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2025-01-25
Health
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected 2025-01-25
Health
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected 2025-01-25
Health
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected 2025-01-25
Health
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected 2025-01-25
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-01-25
Health
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2025-01-25
Health
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Corrected 2025-01-25
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-09-29
Health
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected 2023-09-29
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-09-29
Health
Have policies on smoking.
Corrected 2023-09-29
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2023-09-29
Health
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected 2023-09-29
Health
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected 2023-09-29
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2023-09-29
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2023-09-29
Health
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected 2023-09-29
Health
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.
Corrected 2023-09-29
Health
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Corrected 2023-09-29
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2022-05-26
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2022-05-26
Health
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2022-05-26
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2022-05-26
Health
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected 2022-05-26
Health
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2022-05-26
Health
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Corrected 2022-05-26
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2022-05-26
Penalties and ownership
Fine · fine $34,937
Fine
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Corporate Officer · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
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