Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation and Nursin
2121 E Commercial Blvd · Fort Lauderdale, FL · 33308 · 9547718400
116 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Carerite Centers
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
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Red flags
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.78 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.83 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.49 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 28% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $29,816 |
Inspection citations (35 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected November 1, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected November 1, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2024
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected November 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected November 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected November 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2024
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected November 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2024
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected November 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2024
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected November 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2024
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected November 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected November 1, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2024
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected November 1, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2024
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected November 1, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2024
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected November 1, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2024
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected November 1, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2024
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected November 1, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 1, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2024
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected November 1, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E October 3, 2024
Make sure each resident has 1) at least one window to the outside in a room; 2) a room at or above ground level; 3) adequate bedding; 4) furniture that meets the resident's needs; or 5) adequate closet space.
Corrected November 1, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2024
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected November 1, 2024 · Environmental
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No harm found · C October 3, 2024
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected November 1, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Actual harm · G June 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected June 22, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected June 22, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 20, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected August 18, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 20, 2023
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected August 18, 2023 · Resident Rights
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| June 20, 2024 | Fine | $29,816 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 105205 · certified since September 1, 1974. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.