St Johns Nursing Center
3075 NW 35TH AVE, Lauderdale Lakes, FL, 33311 · 9547396233
Nursing HomeMedicare CertifiedMedicaid CertifiedUpdated 2026-05-17
3.0
★★★☆☆
Overall Rating
Health Inspection
2.0
Staffing
4.0
Quality Measures
5.0
181
Licensed Beds
4.0
Staffing Rating
St. Johns Nursing Center earns an overall 3-star (average) rating from CMS, which is a composite score that rolls up three separate ratings, each measuring something different about the facility. The weakest piece is the Health Inspection rating, which sits at 2 stars (below average). That score reflects findings from state inspections, and a lower number here means inspectors cited the facility for more issues, or more serious ones, than most nursing homes. That's worth paying attention to, because inspections are an outside set of eyes checking whether care and safety standards are actually being met day to day. On the brighter side, Staffing comes in at 4 stars (above average), meaning nurses and aides are spending more time with residents compared to most facilities - practically speaking, that can translate to faster response times and more attentive care. The Quality Measures rating is a full 5 stars (much above average), which is based on 15 clinical indicators like whether residents are developing pressure sores, losing mobility, or being hospitalized. That top score suggests residents are experiencing strong health outcomes overall.
When you look at all three together, St. Johns presents a bit of a mixed picture. The clinical outcomes and staffing levels are genuinely encouraging, but the inspection history gives reason to ask some follow-up questions. When you visit or call, it would be worth asking the facility directly about what was cited in recent inspections and what they have done to address it.
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Questions to ask when visiting
1. How many residents does each certified nursing assistant typically care for during the day shift, and how does that 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, has a medical emergency, or shows signs of a sudden change in their condition?
4. How do you handle a resident who resists care, becomes confused at night, or starts showing signs of depression or anxiety?
5. What does a typical weekday look like for a resident who needs a lot of assistance, from the time they wake up to the time they go to bed?
6. Has this facility been cited for any deficiencies in the past two years, and if so, what specific changes did you make in response?
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.