Pearl At Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation And Nursin
1701 NE 26TH ST, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33305 · 9545668353
Nursing HomeMedicare CertifiedMedicaid CertifiedUpdated 2026-05-19
3.0
★★★☆☆
Overall Rating
Health Inspection
2.0
Staffing
3.0
Quality Measures
5.0
206
Licensed Beds
3.0
Staffing Rating
Pearl at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation and Nursing holds an overall 3-star rating from CMS, meaning it performs about average compared to nursing homes nationwide. That overall score is a composite built from three separate ratings, each measuring something different, and in this case those pieces tell a pretty mixed story.
The health inspection rating of 2 stars is the area that stands out as a concern. This rating reflects findings from state inspectors who visit the facility and cite problems when they find them, and a below-average score here means Pearl has had more citations, more serious ones, or both, compared to most facilities. That is worth paying attention to because it speaks directly to how well the home is following care and safety standards day to day. Staffing comes in at 3 stars, meaning the number of nursing hours residents receive relative to the resident population is around the national average, so families should not expect either notably thin coverage or an especially high level of hands-on time with nurses. The real bright spot is the quality measures rating, which is a perfect 5 stars. This score is based on 15 clinical outcomes like whether residents are developing pressure sores, losing too much weight, or experiencing falls, and a top rating here suggests that despite the inspection concerns, residents are seeing strong health outcomes overall. Families may want to ask the facility directly about the specific inspection findings to understand what happened and how those issues were addressed.
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Questions to ask when visiting
1. How many residents does each certified nursing assistant care for during the day shift, and how does that number change at night and on weekends?
2. How long have most of your nursing staff been working here, and what do you do when a regular staff member calls out sick?
3. Can you walk me through exactly what happens if a resident falls or has a medical emergency in the middle of the night?
4. How do you handle a resident who refuses a meal, refuses medication, or becomes upset and hard to calm down?
5. When did the state last inspect this facility, what did they find, and can I see the most recent inspection report before I leave today?
6. What does a typical Tuesday look like for a resident who is mobile and social, and how is that different for someone who stays mostly in their room?
For more guidance on evaluating facilities, see our guide to [questions to ask when choosing a Florida nursing home](/blog/questions-to-ask-before-choosing-a-nursing-home-in-florida).
About CMS Star Ratings
CMS assigns 1–5 star ratings to Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing homes based on three domains: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. The overall rating is a weighted composite.
A 5-star overall rating does not guarantee excellence in every domain — inspect each sub-rating independently. Data is updated quarterly.
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Data sourced from CMS Care Compare. Last updated via nightly pipeline.