Home to just under 72,000 people, Tamarac is located in South Florida on the edge of the Everglades. It has a large senior population of 26.2% being at least 65 years of age, while the national average is just 16.8%. Health care is easily accessible for the area’s older adults, as the HCA Florida Woodmont Hospital is located in the city, and Broward Health Coral Springs and the HCA Florida Northwest Hospital are nearby. There are also many area doctors who specialize in geriatric medicine.
Seniors who are unable to care for themselves and also have medical needs often make the choice to live in a nursing home. In Tamarac, the average nursing home charges $9,019 monthly, per Genworth’s 2021 Cost of Care Survey. That rate exceeds the nationwide and Florida-wide averages. Other options in Tamarac include assisted living and home health care, which may be better choices for seniors who are a little more independent and don’t require skilled nursing care.
Focusing on costs, this guide compares nursing home care in Tamarac to other arrangements seniors and their families may consider. Additionally, the guide lists several Tamarac-area resources for older adults.
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7901 NW 88th Ave Tamarac, FL 33321, Tamarac, FL, 33321
3.0
(13 reviews)
"Wow what a great therapy team. They had my dad walking within days. Caring team. Nurses were great. Your loved one will be safe here. Great team of social workers like Maria and Angela. Wow what an amazing effort in caring for our loved ones. ..."
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5901 NW 79 AVENUE, Tamarac, FL, 33321
1.8
(22 reviews)
"My wife was in Heartland for rehab. It was a very nice facility with nice people working there. She's been there before and she's comfortable there. They have activities like bingo, cards and physical therapy. They could improve on the quality of the..."
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5901 NW 79th Avenue, Tamarac, FL, 33321
2.0
(3 reviews)
"My mom has been in NSPIRE Healthcare Tamarac for almost two years now. It's a good facility and my daughter visits there quite often. The layout is also good, but we really can't go in there much now because of COVID. She only meets us downstairs, bu..."
READ MORE651 S.W. 6th St., Pompano Beach, FL, 33060
4.6
(24 reviews)
"I'm in John Knox Village. This is where I get physical therapy. It's a five-diamond facility. I have my own private room. The physical therapy and the occupational therapy are excellent. The care here is outstanding. The staff is attentive to my need..."
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8500 Royal Palm Boulevard, Coral Springs, FL, 33065
4.2
(28 reviews)
"Once you enter the lobby of Park Summit, you will know you have found your new "home". The warm atmosphere, wonderful residents and friendly..."
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2701 N Course Dr., Pompano Beach, FL, 33069
4.1
(24 reviews)
"Here's to another great day at "The Court"! Residents toast to the "good life" with friendly neighbors, great food and fun activities - from..."
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3001 Deer Creek Country Club Blvd, Deerfield Beach, FL, 33442
4.2
(19 reviews)
9215 West Broward Blvd, Plantation, FL, 33324
4.0
(21 reviews)
"Covenant Living of Florida was the very best place, without a doubt. It's excellent. It has great facilities. Their therapy room is three times bigger than anyone else. It's just way above everybody. I give it 10s right across the board. It's that go..."
READ MORE9701 W. OAKLAND PARK BLVD., Sunrise, FL, 33351
3.0
(28 reviews)
"This facility and the staff was a blessing in the sky! My 86 yo mother broke a bone on Feb 2020. Less than a month they lockdown the facility do to Covid19. I was devastated. My mother has dementia, but the staff was AMAZING to make me feel comfortab..."
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1639 NE 26th St, Ft Lauderdale, FL, 33305
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Independence Hall is licensed as both an independent and assisted living facility, and is located in Wilton Manors, a suburb of Fort Lauderd..."
READ MORE4250 NW 5th St., Plantation, FL, 33317
"Only a few months ago I had a very frightful experience with my mom, she was transferred from Plantation General Hospital to Plantation rehab. This was the best experience ever! The entire staff was very caring and offered the most help when neede..."
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7751 W Broward Blvd, Plantation, FL, 33324
4.3
(6 reviews)
"I've been wanting to write and say I am pretty surprised that your facility is so great! Your patients/residents are very well taken care of in every way. My sister has been there for several months and it seems all your staff know her and all the..."
READ MORE2599 NW 55TH AVE, Lauderhill, FL, 33313
4.5
(4 reviews)
"My Grandmother was in this care facility. The people there are amazing with their level of care and comfort for the people there and their relatives. ..."
READ MORE2000 E Commercial Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33308
3.6
(15 reviews)
"The majority of the rooms are semi private. The food is good and the staff are professional...."
READ MORE1330 S Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33316
3.6
(14 reviews)
"the rooms where kept clean ,the nursing staff where amazing and the food was so good and they also have a night snack cart i would reccommend this facility..."
READ MORE830 LAKESIDE CIRCLE, Pompano Beach, FL, 33060
4.5
(2 reviews)
"My parents have friends that live here at John Knox Village. So we decided to take my mother here for rehab after she broke her hip. The place is very nice, and because it's John Knox their nurses and nurse assistants ratios are almost double the sta..."
READ MORE1701 NE 26TH ST, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33305
3.5
(12 reviews)
"Manor Pines is a decent geriatric healthcare and assisted living facility. In the 1980's I was employed at the facility and when I worked there it was a great place to work at. The employees treated the patients well and the patients appreciated the..."
READ MORE4300 ROCK ISLAND ROAD, Lauderhill, FL, 33319
3.6
(9 reviews)
"I want to compliment Julie who is the social director at Life Care of Inverrary. She is great. She is so up and positive and that rubs off on all the residents/patients. My mother has been at this facility for 3+ years and Julie had made her days so ..."
READ MORE6931 W Sunrise Boulevard, Plantation, FL, 33313
3.4
(11 reviews)
"My partner is in NSPIRE Healthcare Plantation. She's been there before for therapy about a year ago. They remembered her even though she looks so different. They got the job done. It's changed hands. It is spotless, the food is good, the people are k..."
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2121 E Commercial Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33308
4.0
(2 reviews)
"My wife is currently at The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation & Nursing Center. Sometimes it's very good, and sometimes I just don't know what was going on. It doesn't seem to have enough staff sometimes, but they're all very pleasant. I know t..."
READ MORETamarac’s nursing homes charge roughly $9,019 per month for semiprivate accommodations and $10,904 for private accommodations.
On average, for semiprivate nursing home rooms, Tamarac’s seniors pay $365 more than other Floridians and $1,111 more than the nationwide norm. As for nearby cities, Naples’ cost is a couple of hundred dollars more expensive, at $9,277, while Cape Coral’s is $9,186. Port St. Lucie, meanwhile, can offer $855 in savings over Tamarac. Prices are lower in Sebring, where the rate is just $7,300.
Tamarac
$9,019
Florida
$8,654
United States
$7,908
Naples
$9,277
Port St. Lucie
$8,164
Cape Coral
$9,186
Sebring
$7,300
Private nursing home accommodations in Tamarac cost $10,904 per month on average, while semiprivate rooms cost $1,885 less. For a typical monthly rate of $4,195, seniors able to live in their own residences can hire home care providers who assist with daily tasks. If a senior also requires light medical services at home, they may choose home health care at a median cost of $4,385. For the same rate, $4,385, assisted living is an option as well. Adult day health care, which takes place in group settings, is the most affordable setup, costing around $1,517.
In-Home Care
$4,195
Home Health Care
$4,385
Adult Day Health Care
$1,517
Assisted Living Facility
$4,385
Nursing Home (semiprivate room)
$9,019
Nursing Home (private room)
$10,904
Note: Data for Tamarac was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Miami, was used instead.
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
When deciding if senior care is needed and what type should be chosen, older adults and their families may face challenging decisions. Fortunately, Tamarac residents have access to many programs designed to support and educate those in need of senior care. This list details a variety of agencies that provide the necessary resources at little to no cost.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Meals on Wheels South Florida | (954) 731-8770 | Through MOWSF, seniors 60+ who are homebound can receive meal deliveries at home. During deliveries, MOWSF volunteers also conduct safety checks and give clients a chance to socialize. MOWSF provides other services as well, including pet food deliveries and mobile veterinary care. |
| Area Agency on Aging of Broward County | (954) 745-9779 | The AAA of Broward County's help line is a point of entry for accessing programs that cover needs such as home repairs, utility bill assistance and transportation. Additionally, the AAA can link clients with home-delivered meals and a home care program for veterans, among additional senior-relevant resources. |
| Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida | (954) 736-2400 | CCLA's Senior Law Project advises and represents clients in matters related to long-term care, medical bills and public benefits, including Social Security and Supplemental Security Income. The project's aid is free, and it focuses services on seniors 60 years of age and up. |
| Elderly and Veterans Services Division | (954) 357-6622 | To delay nursing home placement, Broward County's Elderly and Veterans Services Division offers assistance such as case management and in-home care. Military veterans who are 60 years of age or above are the priority for those services. To all veterans, the division delivers information, referrals and help with claims. |
| Florida Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program | (954) 597-2266 | Florida's LTCOP is a resource for residents of nursing homes and other retirement communities. The program's ombudsman gets residents up to speed on their rights and also advocates on residents' behalf during disputes with facilities. These services are free and confidential. |
Nursing Homes
infections
1
Review of Tamarac Rehabilitation and Health Center
My relative almost died due to the infection he received in this facility. He will be on antibiotics the rest of his life. He had to be operated 4 times because of this and was hospitalized 8...
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LovingDaughter88
1
Review of NSPIRE Healthcare Tamarac
If you love your family, don't ever send them here. Rooms are filthy, has roaches everything is old and breaking down. The nurses are rude and will never check on your loved ones. They don't...
Nursing Homes
Zionika
5
Review of Tamarac Rehabilitation and Health Center
Wow what a great therapy team. They had my dad walking within days. Caring team. Nurses were great. Your loved one will be safe here. Great team of social workers like Maria and Angela. Wow what an...
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