Nspire Healthcare Tamarac

Nspire Healthcare Tamarac holds an overall 2-star rating from CMS, which places it below average compared to other nursing homes nationwide. That overall score is shaped by three separate ratings, and in this case, the health inspection rating is pulling things down the most. A 2-star health inspection score means state surveyors found a higher-than-average number of citations, or more serious ones, during their visits. That's worth paying attention to, because inspections look at real conditions inside the facility, from how staff handle medications to how residents are treated day to day. The staffing score is a bright spot, coming in at 4 stars, meaning nurses and aides are spending more time with residents than you'd see at most facilities. That matters practically because better staffing generally means more attentive care and shorter waits when a resident needs help. The quality measures score lands at 3 stars, which is average, reflecting that resident health outcomes like rates of falls, pressure sores, and hospital readmissions are roughly in line with typical facilities.

When you put it all together, CMS weighs the health inspection rating heavily in building the overall score, which is why solid staffing numbers weren't enough to lift this facility out of below-average territory overall. For families, that means it's especially important to dig into the specifics of those inspection findings before making a decision. Asking the facility directly about recent citations and what steps they've taken to address them is a reasonable and worthwhile conversation to have.

Staffing at Nspire Healthcare Tamarac is a bit of a mixed picture worth understanding before you make any decisions. On the registered nurse (RN) side, residents here receive about 1.02 hours of RN time per day, which is nearly double the Florida average of 0.52 hours. That's a meaningful difference, since RNs handle the more complex medical needs, medication management, and care assessments, so having more of that attention each day can matter quite a bit for residents with serious health conditions. However, when you look at total nursing hours, which includes RNs, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants combined, the facility comes in at 3.37 hours per resident per day, slightly below the Florida average of 3.87 hours. That gap suggests there may be fewer hands-on caregivers for routine daily tasks like bathing, feeding, and mobility assistance compared to other Florida nursing homes. So while your loved one may benefit from stronger RN oversight here, it's reasonable to ask the facility how they manage day-to-day personal care with the current staffing mix, especially during evenings and weekends when staffing tends to be lighter.

Nspire Healthcare Tamarac has a below-average health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which suggests surveyors have found more concerns here than at a typical facility. That said, the state has not issued any formal financial penalties against this facility, and there are no fines on record. The lower inspection rating is still worth paying attention to, since it reflects the findings from on-site visits by health officials, even if those visits did not result in monetary penalties. When touring or considering this facility, it would be worth asking staff directly about any past citations and how they were addressed. You can compare this facility's record against others in Tamarac on the Tamarac nursing homes and assisted living page.

1. How many residents does each certified nursing assistant care for during a typical day shift and night shift?
2. How long have most of your nursing staff been working here, and what does your turnover look like over the past year?
3. If my loved one has a concern or feels unsafe, what is the step-by-step process for reporting it, and who follows up with the family?
4. Can you walk me through what a typical weekday looks like for a resident, from morning to evening, including meals, activities, and any downtime?
5. How does the facility handle a resident who starts showing signs of a health change, like confusion, a fall, or refusing to eat, and how quickly would you contact the family?
6. What were the findings from your most recent state inspection, and are any deficiencies from that report still being corrected right now?

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