THE MERIDIAN AT WATERWAYS — Assisted Living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

The Meridian at Waterways is a 130-bed assisted living facility in Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida. Its CareQED grade is 92 out of 100 — a strong record based on Florida AHCA inspection findings. AHCA records show no serious (Class 1 or 2) violations. Care options include memory care, 24-hour on-site nursing. It has operated under Somh Fort Lauderdale Operating Llc for about 6 years. Strength: the facility has a strong overall inspection record. Worth asking about: the license is currently under review and there are multiple more-serious violation classifications on record, so you may want to ask what prompted the review and what corrective actions are in place.

CareQED Score

CareQED Score: 92/100 — Strong record. This is CareQED's summary of Florida AHCA's published inspection findings, not an AHCA rating. How the Score works.

Inspection & Enforcement (AHCA)

• Class 1 violations: 0
• Class 2 violations: 0
• Class 3 violations: 5
• Class 4 violations: 2
• Unclassified: 1
• Substantiated complaints: 2
• Sanctions/final orders: 0
• Serious (Class 1+2) findings: 0

Care & Payment

• Memory care offered
• 24-hour on-site nursing

Activities & Services

• Nurse availability: Direct 24hr
• Activities: Arts and Crafts, Cooking Classes, Dancing, Exercise Classes, Games/Cards, Gardening, Music Programs, Shopping, Social Events/Outings, Theater and Movies
• Special programs & services: Massage Therapy/Spa, Memory Care, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy

Licensed beds: 130 · For-Profit · Operator since 2019 · 3001 E OAKLAND PARK BLVD, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, 33306 · (754) 212-1870

Source: Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), as of 2026-06-21. Not affiliated with AHCA; verify directly. Methodology.