Pearl At Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation And Nursin

Pearl at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation and Nursing holds an overall 3-star rating from CMS, meaning it performs about average compared to nursing homes nationwide. That overall score is a composite built from three separate ratings, each measuring something different, and in this case those pieces tell a pretty mixed story.

The health inspection rating of 2 stars is the area that stands out as a concern. This rating reflects findings from state inspectors who visit the facility and cite problems when they find them, and a below-average score here means Pearl has had more citations, more serious ones, or both, compared to most facilities. That is worth paying attention to because it speaks directly to how well the home is following care and safety standards day to day. Staffing comes in at 3 stars, meaning the number of nursing hours residents receive relative to the resident population is around the national average, so families should not expect either notably thin coverage or an especially high level of hands-on time with nurses. The real bright spot is the quality measures rating, which is a perfect 5 stars. This score is based on 15 clinical outcomes like whether residents are developing pressure sores, losing too much weight, or experiencing falls, and a top rating here suggests that despite the inspection concerns, residents are seeing strong health outcomes overall. Families may want to ask the facility directly about the specific inspection findings to understand what happened and how those issues were addressed.

Pearl at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation and Nursing comes in above the Florida average when it comes to registered nurse coverage, with residents receiving about 0.73 RN hours per day compared to the state average of 0.52. That means a higher-trained nurse is more likely to be available when something medical comes up during the day. However, when you look at total nursing hours across all staff types, including aides and licensed practical nurses, the picture shifts a bit. The facility logs around 3.63 total nurse hours per resident per day, which falls slightly below the Florida average of 3.87. In practical terms, that gap in overall staffing could mean a little less hands-on help with daily tasks like getting dressed, eating, or moving around safely. If you are comparing this facility to other Florida nursing homes, it is worth keeping both numbers in mind together, since strong RN coverage is valuable but total staffing levels affect the day-to-day comfort and care of residents just as much.

Pearl at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation and Nursing has a below-average health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is worth taking seriously as you evaluate this facility. There is one government penalty on record, resulting in a fine of $34,937, with the most recent penalty dated August 31, 2023. A single penalty does not automatically make a facility a poor choice, but the combination of a low inspection rating and a fairly significant fine from relatively recently suggests this is a place where families should ask detailed questions, request to see recent inspection reports, and ideally visit in person before making a decision. Families evaluating this facility can compare it to others in Fort Lauderdale on the Fort Lauderdale nursing homes and assisted living page.

1. How many residents does each certified nursing assistant care for during the day shift, and how does that number change at night and on weekends?
2. How long have most of your nursing staff been working here, and what do you do when a regular staff member calls out sick?
3. Can you walk me through exactly what happens if a resident falls or has a medical emergency in the middle of the night?
4. How do you handle a resident who refuses a meal, refuses medication, or becomes upset and hard to calm down?
5. When did the state last inspect this facility, what did they find, and can I see the most recent inspection report before I leave today?
6. What does a typical Tuesday look like for a resident who is mobile and social, and how is that different for someone who stays mostly in their room?

For more guidance on evaluating facilities, see our guide to questions to ask when choosing a Florida nursing home.