Joan Lindsays Alternative Care

5783 NW 48th Dr, North Lauderdale, FL 33067

Assisted Living

5.0·1 reviews

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Location

Joan Lindsays Alternative Care is located at 5783 NW 48th Dr, North Lauderdale, FL, 33067.

About Joan Lindsays Alternative Care

Joan Lindsays Alternative Care offers different types of care for seniors in Florida, covering places like Sunrise, Deerfield Beach, Lauderhill, Plantation, Davie, Hollywood, Oakland Park, and Pompano Beach, and it runs under the name "Alternative Care" because it tries to do things a little differently from traditional care homes, with programs and names for services that aren't what you see everywhere, so you'll find assisted living, independent living, memory care for those with dementia or Alzheimer's, and skilled nursing for people who need round-the-clock attention. There are licensed beds, and in some places, the number goes up to 72, so the communities can be big or smaller, but generally the aim is to give people rooms and support that fit their own health or memory needs, whether someone needs help bathing, reminders for medication, or just a safe place with friends nearby. You'll see features here and there that are added for comfort or health, like specialized housing or activities meant to help seniors stay engaged or relaxed. The places themselves are usually in pleasant neighborhoods with trees or recreational spaces nearby, which makes it easier for folks to feel at home and keep busy if they want to. There's always someone around to help with daily living if that's needed, and staff pay attention to personal routines and health issues, especially for those in memory care or skilled nursing. There's also a focus on keeping family and caregivers looped in with support groups and forums so nobody feels left out, since caring for seniors can take a village sometimes. Every care program or living option usually goes by its own name, and you might see these options spread out through separate but connected communities, so seniors have choices about what fits best as their needs change, and no matter if someone is living pretty independently or needs more support, there's a service directed at making life smoother and safer, with a steady effort to help folks keep as much control and comfort as they're able.

People often ask...

Joan Lindsays Alternative Care offers assisted living and board and care.

The full address for this community is 5783 NW 48th Dr, North Lauderdale, FL 33067.

No, Joan Lindsays Alternative Care does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

Safety & Compliance

In Florida, the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) licenses assisted living facilities and publishes the results of its standard, complaint, and monitoring inspections.

License number	11965079
Status	Active
Facility type	Assisted Living Facility
Capacity	6 residents

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Inspection Reports

24

Reports

0

Type A Citations

0

Type B Citations

5

Complaints

13

Years

15 Jan 2026Standard		15 Jan 2026Standard Concluded that the previously cited deficiency was corrected during a desk-review revisit on 2026-01-15.
18 Sept 2025Standard		18 Sept 2025Standard Investigated elopement standards and found deficiencies in identifying residents at risk and in conducting required drills. Class 3A0032RESIDENT CARE - ELOPEMENT STANDARDS
18 Mar 2024Standard		18 Mar 2024Standard Verified corrections of previously cited deficiencies; no new deficiencies cited.
09 Jan 2024Standard		09 Jan 2024Standard Investigated the medication documentation process and found deficiencies in updating Medication Observation Records after assisting residents with meds and in signing MORs timely. Class 3A0054MEDICATION - RECORDS
13 Sept 2021Monitor		13 Sept 2021Monitor Investigated the wellness monitoring issue and found the previously cited deficiency corrected.
11 Aug 2021Standard		11 Aug 2021Standard Investigated the status of prior deficiencies and found them corrected during the follow-up visit.
07 Jul 2021Standard		07 Jul 2021Standard Investigated and identified deficiencies in medication self-administration, staff training, and background screening during the survey. Class 4A0052MEDICATION - ASSISTANCE WITH SELF-ADMIN Class 4A0077STAFFING STANDARDS - ADMINISTRATORS Class 4A0081TRAINING - STAFF IN-SERVICE Class 4A0084TRAINING - ASSIS SELF-ADMIN MEDS & MED MGMT CZ816BACKGROUND SCREENING-COMPLIANCE ATTESTATION A0082TRAINING - HIV/AIDS A0164RECORDS - INSPECTION AVAILABILITY A0086TRAINING - ADRD
22 Mar 2021Monitor		22 Mar 2021Monitor Investigated an emergency management deficiency; lacked an up-to-date CEMP and had not obtained necessary approvals, with pending response from local fire officials. CZ830EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLANNING
29 Jan 2021Complaint		29 Jan 2021Complaint Concluded that previously cited deficiencies were corrected.
16 Dec 2020Complaint		16 Dec 2020Complaint Investigated a complaint alleging inadequate supervision and delayed emergency care. Identified multiple deficiencies in supervision, incident reporting, medication administration, and staff training. Class 1A0025RESIDENT CARE - SUPERVISION Class 3A0053MEDICATION - ADMINISTRATION Class 3A0083TRAINING - FIRST AID AND CPR Class 3A0165RISK MGMT & QA; ADVERSE INCIDENT REPORT A0002LICENSURE - UNLICENSED FACILITIES
27 Jul 2020Monitor		27 Jul 2020Monitor Found no deficiencies. An infection control special survey and generator assessment were performed, with findings documented separately.
27 Jul 2020Monitor		27 Jul 2020Monitor Found no deficiencies. An unannounced generator assessment monitoring survey and an infection control survey were conducted on 2020-07-27.
07 Jun 2019Standard		07 Jun 2019Standard Concluded that previously cited deficiencies were corrected by the time of the survey.
28 Jan 2019Standard		28 Jan 2019Standard Found deficiencies related to staff health documentation, background screening, and emergency power planning and notification. Class 3A0078STAFFING STANDARDS - STAFF Class 3A0200EMERGENCY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL Class 4CZ814BACKGROUND SCREENING CLEARINGHOUSE AZ814BACKGROUND SCREENING CLEARINGHOUSE
02 Jun 2017Standard		02 Jun 2017Standard Found no deficiencies. Desk review survey conducted on 2017-05-30 and 2017-06-02.
16 Mar 2017Standard		16 Mar 2017Standard Identified deficiencies in resident health assessments and medication labeling during a relicensure survey. Class 3A0008ADMISSIONS - HEALTH ASSESSMENT Class 3A0052MEDICATION - ASSISTANCE WITH SELF-ADMIN Class 3A0056MEDICATION - LABELING AND ORDERS
16 Mar 2017Complaint		16 Mar 2017Complaint Found no deficiencies identified during a desk-review revisit of a licensure complaint survey.
24 Feb 2017Complaint		24 Feb 2017Complaint Investigated an unannounced complaint survey and found deficiencies in resident supervision and recordkeeping, including safety concerns and missing documentation. Class 3A0025RESIDENT CARE - SUPERVISION Class 4A0160RECORDS - FACILITY
19 May 2015Complaint		19 May 2015Complaint Investigated complaint surveys and found no deficiencies.
16 Apr 2015Standard		16 Apr 2015Standard Concluded that previously cited deficiencies were corrected during the revisit. A0010ADMISSIONS - CONTINUED RESIDENCY
11 Feb 2015Standard		11 Feb 2015Standard Investigated and found deficiencies related to inadequate oversight of a resident's bag care and lack of nursing involvement. Class 3A0010ADMISSIONS - CONTINUED RESIDENCY A0078STAFFING STANDARDS - STAFF
23 Dec 2013Standard		23 Dec 2013Standard Found previously cited deficiencies corrected on the day of the December 23, 2013 revisit. A0008ADMISSIONS - HEALTH ASSESSMENT
15 Oct 2013Standard		15 Oct 2013Standard Identified deficiencies in admissions health assessments; two of five residents had incomplete 1823 assessments, and one tag remained uncorrected. A0030RESIDENT CARE - RIGHTS & FACILITY PROCEDURES A0054MEDICATION - RECORDS A0055MEDICATION - STORAGE AND DISPOSAL A0079STAFFING STANDARDS - LEVELS A0008ADMISSIONS - HEALTH ASSESSMENT
07 May 2013Standard		07 May 2013Standard Found deficiencies related to health assessments, medication records, staffing standards, and medication storage. Class 3A0008ADMISSIONS - HEALTH ASSESSMENT Class 3A0030RESIDENT CARE - RIGHTS & FACILITY PROCEDURES Class 3A0054MEDICATION - RECORDS Class 3A0055MEDICATION - STORAGE AND DISPOSAL Class 3A0079STAFFING STANDARDS - LEVELS

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