Nspire Healthcare Tamarac is a large, for-profit, corporate-owned nursing facility located in Tamarac, Florida, offering both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care services. The facility is designed to accommodate up to 151 residents and is not part of a continuing care retirement community. It participates in both Medicare and Medicaid programs, making it accessible for a wide range of individuals in need of skilled nursing care or rehabilitation services following a hospital stay.
For those seeking short-term rehabilitation, Nspire Healthcare Tamarac provides specialized care for patients recovering from acute medical events such as strokes, heart attacks, infections, or accidental injuries. Approximately 30.5% of short-term residents at the facility are able to return home after their rehabilitation, reflecting the facility's focus on supporting patient recovery and independence. Staff dedicate an average of 3 hours and 20 minutes of nurse staffing per resident per day, which is maintained consistently on weekends as well as weekdays, earning the facility recognition for its steady staffing levels. During short-term stays, the percentage of serious infections resulting in hospitalization is 10.2%, while 7.8% of residents had emergency room visits during their rehabilitation period. Remarkably, no residents experienced major injuries due to falls during a recent reporting period.
Long-term care services at Nspire Healthcare Tamarac are considered high performing. The majority of long-term residents, 93.3%, are able to maintain the ability to perform daily activities such as moving, eating, and using the bathroom without assistance. Preventative care is emphasized, as evidenced by a 99.3% flu vaccination rate among residents. Emergency room visits among long-term residents are relatively rare, with just 0.8 visits per 1,000 patient days. The facility’s commitment to maintaining qualified nursing staff ensures the consistent delivery of both medical and non-medical assistance tailored to each resident’s needs.
Quality and safety are monitored through regular health, fire, and safety inspections. During recent inspections, various areas for improvement were identified and addressed. These included promoting resident dignity and self-determination, providing appropriate care for residents with specific medical needs such as feeding tubes, ensuring proper pharmaceutical practices with licensed pharmacists, maintaining accurate and secure medical records, and adhering to high standards in food service and therapeutic diets. These issues were all assessed as having low potential for harm and affected only a few residents, with prompt action taken to resolve each concern.
Overall, Nspire Healthcare Tamarac combines comprehensive short-term rehabilitation with high-performing long-term care in a setting designed for both safety and support. Its policies ensure that each resident receives appropriate preventive care, individualized treatment, and support for personal independence. The consistent nurse staffing, attention to vaccination, and responsiveness to inspection findings underscore its ongoing commitment to quality care for every resident.