The Meridian at Waterways
Assisted living facility (ALF) in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, licence 12940
3001 E Oakland Park Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306 · Broward County
- Licence
- 12940, licensed
- Licensed beds
- 130
- Medicaid waiver list
- No
- Specialty licences
- Standard licence only
- Deficiencies cited
- 6
- Fines
- None on record
Does The Meridian at Waterways accept Medicaid?
No. The Meridian at Waterways isn't on AHCA's Medicaid waiver list and doesn't report Medicaid as a form of payment.
See every Florida ALF on the waiver list, or read how the Medicaid waiver for assisted living works.
Monthly cost at The Meridian at Waterways
AHCA doesn't collect prices, so the state record has no rate for The Meridian at Waterways. The CareScout Cost of Care Survey 2025 puts the Florida median at $5,610 a month for a private one-bedroom unit, against $6,200 for the US.
Ask for the written rates: what the base fee covers, what each level of care adds and how much notice you get before a rise. Our guide to the cost of assisted living in Florida covers the ways to pay.
Licence and the care it may give
| Licence detail | From the AHCA record |
|---|---|
| Licence number | 12940 |
| AHCA file number | 11969092 |
| Type | Assisted Living Facility |
| Status | Licensed |
| Ownership | For-Profit |
| First licensed | September 27, 2019 |
| Current licence | October 10, 2025 to October 9, 2027 |
The Meridian at Waterways holds a standard ALF licence. That covers housing, meals and help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing and taking medication, but not ongoing nursing care.
State inspections, complaints and fines
Florida inspectors cited The Meridian at Waterways for 6 deficiencies on the AHCA comparison record. Class I is the most serious, a risk of death or serious harm; Class IV is the least.
| Class | Cited |
|---|---|
| Class III | 5 |
| Not classed | 1 |
The record also lists 2 complaints to AHCA and no sanctions or fines.
| Action | Started | Fine | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fine | April 15, 2018 | $500 | - |
Beds and rooms
With 130 licensed beds, The Meridian at Waterways is larger than the typical ALF in Fort Lauderdale, where the median is 15.
- Licensed beds
- 130
- Private beds
- 130
- Private rooms
- 106
- Shared rooms
- 12
Services The Meridian at Waterways reports to the state
The Meridian at Waterways reported these to AHCA. The state doesn't check them, so ask to see each one in person.
- Special programs
- Massage Therapy/Spa, Memory Care, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy
- Nurse availability
- Direct 24hr
- Activities
- Arts and Crafts, Cooking Classes, Dancing, Exercise Classes, Games/Cards, Gardening, Music Programs, Shopping, Social Events/Outings, Theater and Movies
- Languages spoken
- English, Spanish
- Payment accepted
- Other
- Bed hold policy
- Yes
Who owns and runs The Meridian at Waterways
- Licensee
- Somh Fort Lauderdale Operating LLC
- Administrator
- Lori Rosario
- Management company
- Meridian Senior Living
- Changes of ownership
- 1
Other assisted living near The Meridian at Waterways
- Windsor Place Retirement Home1850 NE 26th Street, Wilton Manors 33305
- Williamsburg Landing1776 NE 26th St, Wilton Manors 33305
- Independence Hall1639 NE 26th Street, Wilton Manors 33305
- Sara's House, Inc.1567 NE 46th St, Oakland Park 33334
- Royal Palm Senior Residence5121 NE 19th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale 33308
See also all assisted living in Fort Lauderdale and nursing homes in Fort Lauderdale.
Florida rules that apply here
AHCA licenses and inspects every assisted living facility in Florida under Chapter 429 of the Florida Statutes and rule chapter 59A-36. Those rules set who a home may admit, the staff training it needs, how it helps with medication and the 45 days' notice it must give before a discharge.
Our plain guide to Florida assisted living regulations walks through each one, and how to complain to AHCA if something goes wrong.
Is this your facility?
If you run The Meridian at Waterways, email contact@assistedlivingaccess.com from your work address. We can add your own rates, photos and contact details next to the state record, or take the listing down.
Questions about The Meridian at Waterways
Does The Meridian at Waterways accept Medicaid?
No, it isn't on the waiver list.
How many residents is The Meridian at Waterways licensed for?
130 residents, its licensed bed count.
What did Florida inspectors find at The Meridian at Waterways?
6 cited, 0 Class I and 0 Class II.
Who owns The Meridian at Waterways?
The licensee is Somh Fort Lauderdale Operating LLC.
From the state record: Florida AHCA FloridaHealthFinder facility profile and the AHCA assisted living facility comparison.