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The 10 Best Nursing Homes in Fort Lauderdale, FL for 2024

Fort Lauderdale is a city on Florida’s Atlantic coast that’s known for its scenic beaches and boating canals. The city has a population of 182,437 and is a popular retirement option; around 18% of its residents are aged 65 and over. Seniors in the area have easy access to a variety of medical facilities, including the Florida Medical Center and Broward Health Medical Center.

Nursing homes provide 24/7 medical supervision, support and care for seniors who are frail or have a chronic illness and require regular assistance. This type of care is provided by a team of registered nurses and is consequently the most expensive care option. According to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2020, the average monthly cost of nursing home care in Fort Lauderdale is $9,095 for a semiprivate room. This is over $1,000 more than the national average of $7,756 Seniors in Fort Lauderdale who don’t require this level of care may want to look at alternative options such as assisted living and home care services.

This guide discusses the costs of nursing home care and alternative options as well as resources for seniors in Fort Lauderdale.

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Nursing Home Costs in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

The monthly average cost of nursing home care in Fort Lauderdale is $9,095 for a semiprivate room and $10,418 for a private room.

The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

Seniors who are looking at nursing home care options in Fort Lauderdale may be interested in seeing how the costs compare with nearby cities. Using the average monthly cost of a semiprivate room as a base point, the cost of care in Fort Lauderdale is higher than the national average of $7,756 and slightly higher than the Florida state average of $8,669.

The average monthly cost of care is higher in Naples ($10,391) and Punta Gorda ($9,125) and lower in Cape Coral ($8,730) and Sebastian ($8,644) than in Fort Lauderdale.

Fort Lauderdale

$9,095

Florida

$8,669

The United States

$7,756

Naples

$10,391

Punta Gorda

$9,125

Cape Coral

$8,730

Sebastian

$8,644

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

At the low end of the cost scale, adult day care has a monthly average cost of $1,300, while assisted living has an average monthly cost of $3,500. Home care and home health care cost $3,623 and $3,813, respectively. At the high end of the price scale, nursing home care in Fort Lauderdale has a monthly average charge of $9,095 for a semiprivate room and $10,418 for a private room.

Adult day care

$1,300

Assisted living

$3,500

Home care

$3,623

Home health care

$3,813

Nursing home semiprivate

$9,095

Nursing home private

$10,418

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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.

  • Medicare: Medicare will typically cover all skilled nursing costs for the first 20 days of one’s stay in a nursing home and a portion of the costs until day 100. After 100 days in a skilled nursing facility, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those in need of long-term care will need to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
  • Medicaid: Medicaid covers most of the costs of living in a skilled nursing facility for those who qualify. Care, room, and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras like specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility standards are strict and complex, so not all seniors are eligible for Medicaid benefits.
  • Veterans Benefits: Veterans receiving a VA pension may also be eligible for the Aid and Attendance benefit administered by the VA. Aid and Attendance is a monthly allowance that beneficiaries may use to pay for their long-term care, including 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.

Free Resources for Seniors in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

These resources may help seniors who are looking for services that could help them stay in their own homes for as long as possible and delay the move to nursing home care. One resource looks at financial assistance options for seniors who are ready to transition to a nursing home.

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Broward County Senior Services(954) 357-6622Broward County provides a number of community senior services to help seniors aged 60 and over safely age in place in their own homes. Services offered include personal care, respite care, emergency alert response, homemaking and case management. There is a sliding scale fee, depending on the service provided and the senior’s income. 
Home-delivered Meals(954) 463-6721The Broward County Area Agency on Aging operates a nutrition program from the Gateway Terrace in Fort Lauderdale. Seniors aged 60 and over who are homebound and no longer able to prepare meals on their own are eligible for this home-delivered meal service. Special diets can be accommodated, and there is no charge for the meals. Meals are delivered on a daily basis from Monday to Friday by a team of volunteers.
SHINE1-800-963-5337The Florida SHINE program provides free and unbiased information on state health insurance plans for seniors. Counselors are available 24/7 to provide information by phone and are available in person on set days. These counselors can assist seniors in finding the best health insurance plan to suit their particular needs and help them to apply for the plan. Additionally, they can explain the financial assistance options available to seniors looking to make the move to nursing home care. 

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