West Broward Rehabilitation and Healthcare

If you are weighing West Broward Rehabilitation and Healthcare for yourself or a loved one, here is the short version. It is a 120-bed, for-profit skilled nursing facility in Plantation, Florida, that takes both Medicare and Medicaid and carries a current overall Medicare rating of two out of five stars, which CMS labels below average. Three things shape whether it is right for a given family. They are the mix of care needed, how the facility scores on staffing versus inspections, and whether Medicaid will help pay. It rates better on staffing than on health inspections, and it does not run a dedicated memory care unit, so the fit depends heavily on the situation. Below are the current details, the Medicare ratings, and what to weigh before signing anything.

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Facility Details

West Broward Rehabilitation and Healthcare is a for-profit nursing facility in Plantation, Florida, with 120 certified beds, and it participates in both Medicare and Medicaid. The facility supports several kinds of stays, including short-term rehabilitation, respite stays for loved ones who need temporary care, long-term stays for ongoing medical support, and hospice stays.

West Broward employs a chef and registered dietitians and offers a flexible menu built around standard nutrition guidelines. Residents also receive a personalized activity program and calendar tailored to their physical abilities and interests. One important limitation is that the facility does not operate a dedicated Alzheimer's or memory care unit, so it is generally not the right choice when dementia care is the primary need.

Medicare Nursing Home Rating

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services publishes star ratings that let families compare Medicare-certified skilled nursing facilities across the country. These ratings are a useful starting point, not a final verdict. The most current overall Medicare rating on Care Compare for West Broward Rehabilitation and Healthcare is two stars, or below average, based on health inspections, staffing, and quality of resident care. Because CMS refreshes this data regularly, the exact figures below can shift, so confirm them on the official tool before deciding.

Health Inspections

Health inspections are the facility's weakest area, carrying a one-star rating that CMS considers much below average. This score draws on the most recent standard inspection, the two prior inspections, and findings from recent complaint and infection-control surveys. Among the citations on record was a failure to fully implement an infection prevention and control program, which is the kind of finding families should ask the facility to address directly.

Staffing

Staffing is a relative strength, with a three-star rating. The most recent CMS data shows roughly 3.9 total nursing hours per resident per day, made up of about 0.9 hours of registered nurse time, 0.5 hours of licensed practical nurse time, and 2.5 hours of nurse aide time. Staffing measures how many nursing hours each resident receives, and adequate staffing is one of the strongest predictors of good day-to-day care.

Quality of Resident Care

The facility currently holds a two-star quality-of-care rating. Quality tends to differ between short and long stays, so families should ask how the facility performs on the specific measures that matter for their situation, such as improvement in mobility and the ability to care for oneself for short-stay rehab residents, or falls, infections, and changes in daily-activity needs for long-term residents. Asking to see the facility's own recent numbers on these points is reasonable and expected.

Staffing and Service Details

West Broward advertises a range of physician-directed and rehabilitation services. Those include the following.

• Ultrasound, patterned electrical neuromuscular stimulation, shortwave diathermy, and infrared therapy.
• Nu-Step cardiac rehabilitation equipment and programs.
• VitalStim therapy administered by speech and language pathologists.
• Interactive, motion-sensitive rehabilitation technology.

The information here is a starting point, not a substitute for seeing the facility in person. Visit any nursing home you are seriously considering, ask questions about the areas where the ratings are weak, and compare it against other options nearby. The firm's guide to choosing a nursing home walks through what to look for on a tour and which questions surface the real differences between facilities.

Key Takeaways

• West Broward Rehabilitation and Healthcare is a 120-bed, for-profit skilled nursing facility in Plantation, Florida, taking Medicare and Medicaid.
• Its current overall Medicare rating is two stars, with three stars for staffing, one star for health inspections, and two stars for quality of care.
• The facility does not have a dedicated memory care unit, so it may not suit a resident whose main need is dementia care.
• Star ratings change over time, so confirm the latest figures on Medicare's Care Compare tool and visit in person before deciding.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is West Broward Rehabilitation and Healthcare's Medicare rating?

A. As of the most recent CMS update, the facility holds an overall rating of two out of five stars, which Medicare labels below average. Its staffing rating is three stars and its quality-of-care rating is two stars. Star ratings change, so confirm the current figure on Medicare's Care Compare tool.

Q. How many beds does West Broward Rehabilitation and Healthcare have?

A. The facility has 120 certified beds. It is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Plantation, Florida, that participates in both Medicare and Medicaid and offers short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, respite, and hospice stays.

Q. Does West Broward have a memory care or Alzheimer's unit?

A. No. The facility does not operate a dedicated Alzheimer's or memory care unit, so it may not be the best fit for a resident whose primary need is dementia care. Families in that situation should ask specifically about supervision and secured areas.

Q. How much staff time does each resident receive?

A. The most recent CMS data shows about 3.9 total nursing hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.9 hours of registered nurse time, 0.5 hours of licensed practical nurse time, and 2.5 hours of nurse aide time. These figures move with each reporting period.

Q. Will Medicaid pay for a stay at this facility?

A. The facility participates in Florida Medicaid, so Medicaid can help cover a qualifying long-term stay. Because eligibility rules and asset limits are strict, most families benefit from talking with a Medicaid planning attorney before signing an admission contract.

Plan for the Cost Before You Sign

Nursing home care in South Florida is expensive, and the choice of facility is only half the decision. The other half is how to pay for it without draining a lifetime of savings. Before signing an admission contract at West Broward or anywhere else, it is worth mapping out the financial side, starting with a clear list of the prospective resident's income and assets, since that is what determines whether Florida Medicaid can help. From there, a Medicaid planning attorney can show a family how to qualify for benefits while protecting what they have worked for.

The goal is quality care that does not consume everything a family has saved. Elder Needs Law, PLLC serves families across Florida, and you can reach the team through our contact page to talk through a plan before a placement decision is final.