Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation and Nursin
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Quality Concerns Identified
Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.
- Low overall rating (2/5 stars)
- Above-median deficiencies (21 vs median 6.0)
Bottom 25% in FL · Meets national RN staffing standard · Below chain average · $29,816 in fines
What this means for your family
The Savoy's rehabilitation therapy team is frequently cited as a major strength, making it a potential option for short-term recovery. However, families must be vigilant regarding basic care; specifically, ask how the facility manages call light response times and medication oversight, as these are recurring concerns for many families.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
147 reviews on Google“The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale receives highly polarized reviews, with many families praising the friendly, attentive nursing staff and effective rehabilitation programs. However, a significant number of critical reviews highlight serious concerns regarding neglect, slow response times for call lights, poor medication management, and facility maintenance issues like leaks and hygiene. Families considering this facility should be aware of these inconsistencies and conduct a thorough, in-person assessment.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Friendly and welcoming staff
- Effective physical therapy programs
- Clean and well-maintained common areas
- Helpful concierge and administrative support
Concerns
- Slow response times for call lights and basic assistance (mentioned by 6 reviewers)
- Poor medication management and communication (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
- Facility maintenance issues (leaks, mold, pests) (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
- Unprofessional or dismissive administrative staff (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
- Theft of personal belongings (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 176 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1Given the recent focus on staffing levels, what is the current process for ensuring call lights are answered promptly, especially during shift changes?
- 2Could you walk me through the specific protocols in place for medication administration to ensure accuracy and consistent communication with family members?
- 3With 21 recent state violations noted, what specific steps has the facility taken to address these findings and improve the overall quality of care?
- 4I noticed some concerns regarding facility maintenance; what is your current schedule for routine inspections and addressing repairs like plumbing or pest control?
- 5How does the facility ensure the security of personal belongings, and what is your policy if an item goes missing?
- 6What kind of daily social or recreational activities are available to help residents stay engaged and feel part of the community?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The nurses knew nothing about insulin 2 times have way to much insulin and my brain sugar dropped to 40 my son was there and thought I was dying I couldn't move or talking was out of it.”
“The therapy team was good. My advice is do not sent your love one there. The meals were of poor quality. Most days I had to bring meals in, so hubby could eat without getting sick.”
“Mgmt here really needs to figure out how to not leave residents waiting an hour or more when they hit the call light to go to the bathroom etc. that is not acceptable and it's everyday all-day.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Total nursing hours are below minimum, though RN coverage is adequate. This may mean fewer aides for daily tasks like bathing and mobility.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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2
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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
This facility has faced serious concerns including a family complaint about resident abuse and neglect in June 2024, plus recurring issues with medication management and safety systems across all four surveys. The most recent October 2024 inspection found 22 deficiencies spanning care planning, dining services, and facility safety, while medication management problems have persisted since 2022. All deficiencies show correction dates, but the pattern of repeated issues in core care areas warrants careful consideration during any visit.
Oct 3, 2024Routine25
Environmental Deficiencies
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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Administration Deficiencies
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Egress Deficiencies
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Jun 20, 2024Complaint2
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Jul 20, 2023Routine11
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Egress Deficiencies
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Mar 16, 2022Routine6
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Jun 20, 2024
$29,816
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation and Nursin
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Carerite Centers
34 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 3.4/5 · Rank 31 of 34
Ownership & Management
Owners
M Oaks Holdings LLC
Owner · Organization
Md Friedman Family 2017 Trust
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Yzh LLC
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Key personnel
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