Margate Health And Rehabilitation Center
5951 COLONIAL DRIVE, Margate, FL, 33063 · 9549796401
Nursing HomeMedicare CertifiedMedicaid CertifiedUpdated 2026-05-19
5.0
★★★★★
Overall Rating
Health Inspection
4.0
Staffing
4.0
Quality Measures
5.0
170
Licensed Beds
4.0
Staffing Rating
Margate Health and Rehabilitation Center holds an overall 5-star rating from CMS, which is the highest possible score. That overall rating is a composite built from three separate categories, and understanding each one helps you see the fuller picture. The health inspection rating comes in at 4 stars, meaning the facility has had fewer or less serious citations than most nursing homes in Florida during state inspections - a reassuring sign that regulators have found it to be a well-run operation. The staffing rating sits at 3 stars, which is average, meaning the number of nursing hours residents receive relative to the total number of residents is in line with typical facilities but not a standout strength. For families, that's worth keeping in mind if your loved one has high care needs that require frequent hands-on attention.
The quality measures rating is a perfect 5 stars, which is the most directly tied to resident outcomes. It draws from 15 clinical indicators, things like whether residents are experiencing falls, pressure sores, infections, or declining mobility, and a top score here means residents at Margate are faring much better than average on those measures. The fact that quality measures scored so strongly likely plays a big role in pulling the overall rating up to 5 stars even with an average staffing score. In plain terms, this facility appears to be delivering excellent results for residents, which is ultimately what matters most when choosing a place for someone you care about.
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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 direct care staff been working here, and what does your turnover rate look like compared to last year?
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 condition, from the moment it happens to when the family is notified?
4. How do residents who have trouble speaking up for themselves get their needs heard, and who specifically is responsible for following through?
5. What does a typical weekday look like for a resident who does not have many visitors, from the time they wake up to the time they go to bed?
6. Has this facility received any citations or complaints in the past two years, and where can I see the details for myself?
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.