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Golden Sands Retirement Home

(954) 524-6054

About Golden Sands Retirement Home

Golden Sands Retirement Home is an assisted living community in Ft Lauderdale, FL. It is licensed by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration as an assisted living facility for up to 14 residents. Call the community to ask about availability, pricing and tours.

Community at a glance

Capacity

14 residents

State license

#11911209, Licensed

Location

Ft Lauderdale, FL

Status

Listed in a public registry

Care & services offered

Assisted Living

Contact & location

809 NE 20th Ave, Ft Lauderdale, Florida 33304

(954) 524-6054

Florida inspection record

From the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), which licenses and inspects Golden Sands Retirement Home. Checked October 8, 2026. See the state's record and inspection reports

Florida's Agency for Health Care Administration lists 11 deficiencies for Golden Sands Retirement Home: 7 Class III and 2 Class IV, plus 2 unclassified.

None was Class I or II, the classes for problems that put residents at real risk.

No complaints against Golden Sands Retirement Home were substantiated.

The state issued 1 sanction or final order, with fines totaling $500.

Across 3,023 assisted living facilities in Florida, the average is 8.3 deficiencies, and 17% have none.

Deficiencies

11

Class I or II

0

Substantiated complaints

0

Fines

$500

Deficiencies by class

ClassCount
Class I0
Class II0
Class III7
Class IV2
Unclassified2

Classes are set by section 429.19, Florida Statutes. Each inspection report, with what inspectors found, is on the state's record.

License

AHCA file number
11911209
Licensed beds
14
Sanctions and final orders
1

Location

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809 NE 20th AveFt Lauderdale, FL 33304

12 other communities within 10 miles

Senior living near Ft Lauderdale

Assisted Living: frequently asked questions

Has Golden Sands Retirement Home had any violations?+

Florida's Agency for Health Care Administration lists 11 deficiencies, none of them Class I or II. Class I means an imminent danger, or a substantial chance of death or serious harm, to residents; Class II means a direct threat to residents' physical or emotional health, safety or security.

Have complaints against Golden Sands Retirement Home been substantiated?+

No. Florida's record shows no substantiated complaints against Golden Sands Retirement Home.

Has Golden Sands Retirement Home been fined?+

Yes. Florida's record shows 1 sanction or final order and fines totaling $500.

How much does assisted living cost?+

The national median is around $6,200 per month, though it ranges from roughly $4,500 to $11,800 depending on location, apartment size, and level of care.

Does Medicare pay for assisted living?+

Medicare does not cover the room-and-board cost of assisted living. Medicaid may help in many states through waivers, and VA benefits can offset costs for eligible veterans.

What's the difference from a nursing home?+

Assisted living is for people who need help with daily tasks but are largely independent. Nursing homes (skilled nursing) provide 24-hour medical and rehabilitative care.

Senior living in Ft Lauderdale Assisted Living in Florida Assisted Living guide Information last updated October 2026