Harbor Beach Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Harbor Beach Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a 59-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in the Harbordale neighborhood of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. As of 2026 it operates under a new name, Aspire at the Sea - Harbor Beach, and is run by Aviata Health Group, a Florida operator formerly known as Aspire Health Group. The facility was previously part of the Consulate Health Care chain before that company’s collapse and the transfer of its Florida centers to new operators. The address, phone number, and Medicare and Medicaid certification are unchanged, so families searching under the old Harbor Beach name will find the same building and license.

The center is certified to participate in Medicare and Medicaid and has held that certification since May 1986, which means it undergoes regular government inspection. Its current Medicare Care Compare scores are covered below, along with the services offered and what to think about financially before admission.

Harbor Beach Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Location

The facility is situated just south of downtown Fort Lauderdale, less than half a mile from Broward Health Medical Center. Should you wish to visit or get in touch, here are the contact details:

Address:

Aspire at the Sea - Harbor Beach (formerly Harbor Beach Nursing and Rehabilitation Center)

1615 S Miami Road, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33316

Phone Number: (954) 523-5673

Services Available at Harbor Beach Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

The center offers a range of services to Fort Lauderdale and Broward County residents. These include:

●     Skilled nursing, 24 hours a day

●     Short-term rehabilitation and post-acute care

●     Memory care for residents with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias

●     Hospice and respite care

Medical Services

Residents can access the following medical services:

●     Cardiac, stroke, and wound care

●     Dialysis care and pain management

●     Physical, occupational, and speech therapy

●     Discharge planning for the return home

Nearby Hospitals

If your loved one requires additional medical attention while residing at the facility, nearby hospitals include:

●     Broward Health Medical Center, about half a mile away (formerly Broward General Medical Center)

●     Kindred Hospital South Florida, Fort Lauderdale, a long-term acute care hospital

●     Holy Cross Health in Fort Lauderdale

Other Services and Amenities

Amenities and activities are designed to keep residents comfortable during their stay. These include transportation services, meals and snacks, housekeeping, cable, WiFi and telephone, an on-site beauty salon and barbershop, social activities and outings, and counseling.

Staff at Harbor Beach Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

The center is staffed by nurses, therapists, and caregivers around the clock. Under the current operator, reported nurse staffing totals about 3.3 hours per resident per day, made up of roughly half an hour of registered nurse time, under an hour of licensed practical nurse time, and about two hours of nurse aide time. How that compares to other facilities is reflected in the staffing star rating below.

Government Rating

Medicare inspects and scores nursing homes using a 5-star rating system across three categories: health inspections, staffing, and quality of resident care. Each category receives one to five stars, and the three combine into an overall rating. CMS refreshes this data monthly, so always confirm the latest numbers on Medicare’s Care Compare profile for this facility before making a decision.

As of the most recent Care Compare data available in mid 2026, the facility’s ratings are:

●     Overall rating: 1 star, much below average

●     Health inspections: 1 star, much below average

●     Staffing: 2 stars, below average

●     Quality of resident care measures: 4 stars, above average

The pattern here is worth noting. The clinical quality measures score well, but the health inspection history drags the overall rating down, and the facility has also changed ownership in recent years. A low overall star rating does not automatically mean poor care today, and a high one does not guarantee good care, but it should prompt questions on a tour. Families comparing options in the area can look at Fort Lauderdale Health and Rehabilitation Center and other Broward County facilities before deciding.

Nursing Homes Are Expensive. Let Us Help You Plan for the Future

Private-pay nursing home care in Florida now averages about $10,645 per month as of 2026, which can consume a lifetime of savings in a few years. Florida’s long-term care Medicaid program can cover most of that cost, but as of January 2026 an applicant’s gross income must fall under $2,982 per month, or be routed through a qualified income trust, and countable assets must be at or below $2,000. Those numbers are why timing and structure matter so much. Our overview of Florida Medicaid long-term care programs explains the options in plain terms.

Before you ever sign a contract with a Florida nursing home, it pays to consult an elder law attorney. Even after choosing a facility you believe your loved one will like, an attorney can walk you through the admission agreement, the financial exposure, and the legal tools that protect the family. We want your loved one to receive quality care, and we also want to make sure that care does not consume all of the family’s assets. A Florida Medicaid planning attorney can often protect significant assets even when a nursing home stay has already begun.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Harbor Beach Nursing and Rehabilitation Center the same as Aspire at the Sea?

A. Yes. The facility at 1615 S Miami Road in Fort Lauderdale now operates as Aspire at the Sea - Harbor Beach under Aviata Health Group, formerly Aspire Health Group. The building, Medicare certification number, and phone number are the same, and the previous Consulate Health Care affiliation has ended.

Q. What insurance types does the facility accept?

A. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. It has been certified for Medicare and Medicaid since May 1986.

Q. What is the total resident capacity?

A. The center has 59 certified beds, with an average of roughly 49 residents per day in recent CMS data, making it one of the smaller nursing homes in Broward County.

Q. When is a nursing home the right choice over other senior living options?

A. Nursing homes are for people whose health requires close management by medical personnel outside a hospital. If your loved one needs that level of monitoring, a skilled nursing facility may be appropriate, sometimes temporarily. Once they stabilize, they may return home or to the assisted living community where they lived before hospitalization.

Talk With a Florida Elder Law Attorney Before You Sign

If a nursing home admission is on the horizon for someone in your family, start with three steps. Request the facility’s current Care Compare report and tour with it in hand, ask the admissions office for the full contract before signing day so nothing is rushed, and schedule a consultation with a Florida elder law attorney at Elder Needs Law, PLLC to review the agreement and plan for Medicaid eligibility. Bring a simple list of your loved one’s income sources and assets, since that one document lets us map the entire payment plan in a single meeting. Done right, this planning means your loved one gets the care they need in Fort Lauderdale without the cost consuming everything the family has built.