3075 North West 35Th Avenue, Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33311
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2.9 from 94 reviews
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Overall Review of St Johns Nursing Center
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Staff care feels inconsistent
Residents and families frequently describe how quickly staff respond to needs.
Across reviews, the biggest divide is whether families feel supported by the staff during recovery. Multiple reviewers say nurses, aides, therapists, and recreation/activity staff are kind, attentive, and responsive, and that their updates reduce stress. Other reviewers report delays in getting help, problems reaching staff or receiving accurate information, and concerns about how requests were handled. The community also offers medication management and assistance with activities of daily living, which is the kind of hands-on support families are discussing in their reviews.
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Rehab therapy support draws praise
Physical and occupational therapy are commonly cited as helpful during rehab.
Several reviews highlight progress tied to occupational and physical therapy, including getting back to walking and regaining strength after major events. A number of families specifically thank therapists and describe professional, caring therapy sessions as the most dependable part of the stay. At the same time, some negative reviews criticize transfers, daily care, and whether patients were pushed appropriately or received consistent follow-through. The listing also indicates skilled nursing and includes assistance with transfers, bathing, dressing, and medication management, aligning with what residents and families evaluate day-to-day.
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Food quality is a split topic
Food reviews range from well-liked to described as inadequate.
In positive reviews, residents and families say meals were enjoyable and that people were happy with the food, including comments that the food was good or even top notch. In negative reviews, food is described in harsh terms, including reports of food poisoning and complaints about meals not meeting basic expectations. The community offers restaurant-style dining and supports medically directed diets such as diabetes diets and special dietary restrictions, which is consistent with why some families judge dining against specific needs.
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Cleanliness and upkeep get mixed reactions
Cleanliness is mentioned both as a strength and a serious concern.
Some reviewers describe the facility as clean, well maintained, and welcoming, with a comfortable environment during their stay. Others report the opposite, including complaints about dirty bathrooms, a run-down feel, or unpleasant conditions. Since nursing and daily assistance are central to a skilled nursing stay, these cleanliness concerns often accompany broader comments about attention to routine care. The listing includes housekeeping services and multiple personal-care supports, which are the kinds of day-to-day items reviewers are reacting to.
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Activities and outings help engagement
Residents describe recreation and activities as part of life there.
A few reviews mention that entertainment and recreation staff do a good job decorating and involving residents and families in events. Others also note that residents have friends, enjoy activities, and have structured daily programming. While activity quality is not uniform across every review, the listing includes community-sponsored activities, resident-run activities, and planned day trips, supporting the idea that engagement is built into the routine.
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Communication during recovery is debated
Family communication is a recurring point of frustration for some reviewers.
Some families say they receive prompt updates and feel reassured by how staff communicate about care. Others report difficulty reaching staff, long delays in getting answers, or being told information that did not match what they were seeing. Reviews also describe urgent situations where families felt discharge timing or care decisions needed more clarity. The listing includes 24-hour call system and transportation arrangement, which can be relevant when families are trying to get attention and coordinate needs.
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Features
Housing
181 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Skilled Nursing Facility
Amenities
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (7 miles away)
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181 resident community capacity
Skilled Nursing Facility
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (7 miles away)
Community operated transportation
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Concierge services
Planned day trips
Extensive on-site amenities and comprehensive care
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