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

The Meridian at Waterways is a 130-bed assisted living facility in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Its CareQED Score is 91 out of 100 (Solid 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.

The facility's record is comparatively clean with no serious findings or enforcement actions. Most deficiencies have been corrected and the recurring themes involve staff training and staffing standards, with recent inspections showing fewer citations than earlier ones and an overall improving trend.

CareQED Score

CareQED Score: 91/100 — Solid 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 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

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