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BROWARD County Requirements for an Assisted Living Facility.

Updated: Oct 23, 2023

By Humberto Fortuna MA, MS

BROWARD County Requirements for an Assisted Living Facility

BROWARD County Requirements for an Assisted Living Facility
BROWARD County Requirements for an Assisted Living Facility

Assisted living facilities in Broward County of Florida are expected to meet certain logistical requirements to ensure that residents live in a positive, accessible, and home-like atmosphere.

All Assisted Living Facilities in Broward County with more than two residents must be licensed. You can find Small and Large assisted Living in Broward County in Coconut Creek, Cooper City, Coral Springs, Dania Beach, Davie, Deerfield Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Hallandale Beach, Hillsboro Beach, Hollywood, Lauderdale Lakes, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Lauderhill, Lighthouse Point, Margate, Miramar, North Lauderdale, Oakland Park, Parkland, Pembroke Park, Pembroke Pines, Plantation, Pompano Beach, Sea Ranch Lakes, Southwest Ranches, Sunrise, Tamarac, Weston, Wilton Manors.


The state of Florida allows facilities in Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties to provide either private rooms or apartments with single and multiple – occupancy bedrooms within shared spaces.

Many Assisted Living Facilities in Broward County include Small Group Home facilities who offer Private or Semi-private accommodations. However, both types of accommodations require lockable doors, full – use kitchens or prepared meals, a minimum of square footage, and accessibility features for people with reduced visual and functional capacity.

Private assisted living apartments in Broward County are expected to offer at least 80 square feet per resident. Multiple – occupancy rooms can accommodate no more than two residents and should have a minimum of 60 square feet of usable space per person.

It is important to mention that if a room is multiple – occupancy, at least 35 feet of living and dining space is expected to be provided per resident. Bathrooms may be shared, but at least one lavatory and one bathing area must be provided per every six and eight residents, respectively.


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BROWARD County Requirements for an Assisted Living Facility
BROWARD County Requirements for an Assisted Living Facility

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