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The Meridian At Waterways

3001 E Oakland Park Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306

Independent Living Assisted Living Memory Care Respite Care
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Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $2,552
One Bedroom
Estimated $3,214
Two Bedroom
Estimated $3,953

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $3,326
  • Average State Price: $3,505
  • Average National Price: $4,181


  • The Meridian At Waterways Description

    The Meridian At Waterways is a very large 130 bed community that offers independent living, assisted living, memory care and respite care and is located in the town of Oakland Park, Florida and is part of the Meridian Senior network of communities. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom and suite room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 9.1 out of 10 making it the 3rd highest rated community in the city out of 12 communities. See more information on reviews.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Independent Living

    Independent living offers seniors the freedom to enjoy their retirement in a supportive community setting, with amenities and activities tailored to their active lifestyle.

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    Assisted Living

    Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.

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    Memory Care

    Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.

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    Community Reviews

    9.2
    The Meridian At Waterways
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 74 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 3 out of 12 communities in Fort Lauderdale
  • Ranking in State: 405 out of 2240 communities in FL
  • Food and Dining A

    Value for Price A

    Activities A

    Facility and Grounds A

    Care B

    Staff A

    Cleanliness A


    Employee Reviews

    5.1
    Meridian Senior
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 633 reviews across the web

    The following insights are from employees that work in Florida

    Employee Pay C

    Employee Staff C

    Employee Culture C



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    A beautiful entrance to a living facility that treats their residents like royalty.

    Appreciation for the staff's efforts during the pandemic, highlighting the professional and thorough handling of a resident's move from Assisted Living to Memory Care.

    Commendation for the leadership and staff's response during a hurricane, maintaining safety and standard of living for residents.

    Concerns about constant staff turnover, inconsistent healthcare, and a focus on profit over quality of care despite the facility's high costs and beautiful amenities.

    Praise for the attentive and competent staff, daily activities for residents, and delicious food prepared by the chef.

    Recognition of the friendly community, caring staff, and the need for improvement in healthcare services.

    Compliments to the new chef for his excellent presentation.

    Positive feedback on the new Food & Beverage management and staff team, and the facility's luxurious amenities.

    Award-winning care, dedicated staff, luxurious facility, and five-star amenities with onsite doctors and 24/7 security.

    High recommendation for the amazing level of care provided to elderly residents.

    Issues with unpaid bills and difficulty in contacting the facility's management for resolution.

    Helpful and pleasant front desk representative.

    High regard for The Meridian at Waterways as one of the best assisted living facilities.

    Staff praised for their helpfulness, and the facility noted for its cleanliness and nice views.

    Fabulous location with great views, stylish design, very secure, and friendly staff going above and beyond.

    Pleasant experiences highlighted by the nice and clean environment, friendly staff, and beautiful views.

    Positive feedback from a dog walker/caregiver about the quality of life at The Meridian.

    Lovely facility with gorgeous ocean views, great food, spacious rooms, and friendly staff, though at a high cost.

    General appreciation for the very nice place and the aesthetically beautiful facility with friendly and helpful staff.

    Positive experiences from visitors, including a pianist who performed at the facility, praising the cleanliness and nice people.

    Beautiful building and views, with extremely helpful and welcoming staff, making it comfortable for family members.

    Great staff and waterfront location, creating a caring environment that feels like extended family.

    Informative tours providing detailed insights into the facility.

    Love for the waterfront view and the beautiful setting of the facility.


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    Health

    Care staff onsite 24 hours a day

    Medication assistance

    Specialized diets

    Assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming and other personal care needs

    Assistance with ambulation

    Licensed nurses on staff


    Services

    Weekly housekeeping and linen services

    All utilities

    Personal laundry

    Laundry Service

    Trash Service

    Routine apartment maintenance


    Activities

    Life enrichment and activities

    Organized Activities

    Eighth floor Sky Lounge featuring grand piano

    Weekly happy hours

    Seasonal celebrations

    Social gatherings


    Community Amenities

    Luxury spa and salon

    Surround sound theater with raised seating and 90" screen

    Weekly housekeeping and linen services

    Concierge services

    Rooftop patio

    Waterside seating


    Room Amenities

    Choice of luxury apartment style

    Cable Included

    WiFi Available

    Energy-Efficient Appliances

    Refrigerator

    Microwave


    Dining

    Three nutritious meals per day & snacks

    Elegant, restaurant-style dining with water views

    Private dining room

    Chef prepared meals

    Dining experience

    Chef-inspired meals


    Transportation

    Scheduled transportation

    Transportation Services


    Pet

    Pet Friendly



    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Oakland Park which is 1.7 miles away and has a population of 44,319 (mid sized town).
    • The average income is $154,575, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 86
      • Low Temperature: 70
      • Average Temperature: 79.4
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 244 days of rain and 120 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 2.6 inches a year

    Demographic Overview
    • The median age is 42.8 years old, very high compared to other cities.
    • 4.98% of the population are Veterans which is a average percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
    • 26.64% of the population are Foreign-born which is a high percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
    • The population is 0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1% Asian, 30% Black or African-American, 13% Hispanic or Latino, and 53% White.

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 79.3 years old, which is high compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 142.0, Moderate Days 40.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    Winn-Dixie
    0.6 miles away
    Publix
    0.8 miles away
    Whole Foods Market
    1.2 miles away
    Aldi
    1.9 miles away
    Safeway
    2.3 miles away

    Transportation

    Water Taxi Stop - Bokamper’s Sports Bar and Grill
    0.1 miles away
    Water Taxi Stop - Shooter’s Waterfront
    0.1 miles away

    Bus Stations

    Oakland Park Boulevard & SR A1A
    0.2 miles away
    Oakland Park Boulevard & Bayview Drive
    0.3 miles away
    SR A1A & Northeast 32nd Street
    0.3 miles away
    SR A1A & Northeast 34th Street
    0.3 miles away
    Oakland Park Boulevard & Northeast 27th Avenue
    0.4 miles away

    Banks

    Wells Fargo
    0.5 miles away
    AmTrust Bank
    0.5 miles away
    Citibank
    0.8 miles away
    BB&T
    0.9 miles away
    Stonegate Bank
    1.5 miles away

    Hospitals

    Atlantic Shores Hospital
    1.4 miles away
    Holy Cross Hospital
    1.4 miles away
    Broward Health Imperial Point
    2.6 miles away
    Fort Lauderdale Behavioral Health Center
    2.6 miles away
    Kindred Hospital - Fort Lauderdale
    3.6 miles away

    Pharmacies

    CVS Pharmacy
    0.5 miles away
    Walgreens
    0.9 miles away
    Publix
    2.1 miles away

    Dentists

    Smile Design Dental of Fort Lauderdale
    1.5 miles away
    Dr. Joe Thomas Dentistry
    2.1 miles away
    Smile At Margate
    7.5 miles away
    Smile Design Dental of Margate
    8.2 miles away
    The Dental Place
    8.5 miles away

    Parks

    Coral Ridge Towers
    0.2 miles away
    Mangurian Park
    0.9 miles away
    Coral Ridge Park
    0.9 miles away
    Bay View Drive Park
    1.0 miles away
    Hugh Taylor Birch State Park
    1.1 miles away

    None Found

    Shopping

    Coral Ridge Mall
    0.6 miles away
    The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale
    2.1 miles away
    Pompano Citi Centre
    6.0 miles away
    Sunshine Plaza
    6.3 miles away
    Shoppers Haven
    7.2 miles away

    Culture

    ArtServe Gallery
    2.7 miles away
    Stacy Auditorium
    2.8 miles away
    Findeiss Auditorium
    2.8 miles away
    Egan Auditorium
    2.9 miles away
    War Memorial Auditorium
    3.0 miles away

    Restaurants

    Moksha
    0.1 miles away
    Moksha Indian Brasserie
    0.2 miles away
    Mastro's
    0.2 miles away
    Blue Jean Blues
    0.2 miles away
    Las Vegas Cuban Cuisine
    0.2 miles away

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    Licensing

    This community is licensed by the state of FL. It is a large-sized community with 130 total beds.

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