Broward Health Lighthouse Point ER
Emergency Access Across Broward County
Broward Health is expanding access to full-service, hospital-level emergency care with a new Emergency Room in Lighthouse Point, located at 5360 N. Federal Highway, Lighthouse Point, FL.
This new location is designed to reduce travel time for Lighthouse Point residents during emergencies, providing faster, more convenient access to care close to home. Patients can expect the same high-quality emergency care and advanced capabilities Broward Health is known for, delivered efficiently without the congestion of a hospital campus.
This emergency department is part of Broward Health North and is not an urgent care center. Services and care are billed at hospital emergency department rates.
What Sets This Location Apart
The Broward Health Lighthouse Point ER is designed to meet the community’s emergency care needs with speed, convenience, and seamless coordination across the Broward Health system.
Key features include:
- Board-certified emergency physicians and nurses
- 24/7 care, 365 days a year
- 10 exam rooms, with an additional 9 exam rooms located on the second floor of the medical offices
- Specialized adult care, including trauma and resuscitation
- Advanced diagnostic and imaging services, including ultrasound, CT scans, X-rays and point-of-care laboratory testing
- Coordinated care across the Broward Health system, ensuring access to a full range of medical specialties
Why Choose Broward Health Lighthouse Point ER?
What patients can expect:
- Efficient Care: Equipped to treat serious conditions that require more than urgent care, helping patients receive timely emergency care close to home.
- Emergency Services: On-site lab testing and advanced imaging, with 24/7 care from board-certified physicians and highly trained nurses delivering the same high standard of care as Broward Health hospital ERs.
- Shorter Wait Times: A dedicated focus on emergency care allows patients to be seen, diagnosed and treated quickly when every minute matters.
- Seamless Coordination: If specialized treatment or hospital admission is needed, patients are transferred within the Broward Health system for continued care.
- Community Support: By caring for emergency patients outside the hospital setting, this location helps reduce overcrowding at Broward Health hospitals.
Understanding the Differences:
Primary Care, Urgent Care & Emergency Room
Patients should visit a Hospital-based ER for urgent or serious conditions that require advanced medical evaluation and treatment beyond what an urgent care center can provide. These Emergency Rooms deliver hospital-level emergency care, including advanced imaging, comprehensive lab services and the ability to treat complex or life-threatening conditions.
In contrast, urgent care centers are designed for non-life-threatening illnesses and minor injuries and are not equipped to handle high-acuity emergencies. Hospital-based ERs are located within a hospital and provide immediate access to inpatient services for the most critical cases, while Broward Health Emergency Locations offer the same high-quality emergency care in a convenient setting, with the ability to stabilize patients and coordinate seamless transfer to a hospital if additional or specialized care is needed.
When to Visit a Hospital-Based ER
| Medical Condition / Symptom | Primary Care | Urgent Care | Emergency Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Check-Up | ✔ | ||
| Chronic Conditions Management (High Blood Pressure, Diabetes, etc.) | ✔ | ||
| Preventive Screenings | ✔ | ||
| Vaccinations | ✔ | ||
| Cold, Cough or Flu-Like Symptoms | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Ear Infection | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Fever | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Rash | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Sprains & Strains | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Urinary Tract Infection | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Minor Cuts & Broken Bones (Hands, Fingers, Toes) | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Broken Bones (Leg, Ribs, Fracture) | ✔ (Intact Skin) | ✔ | |
| Abdominal Pain | ✔ | ||
| Chest Pain | ✔ | ||
| Difficulty Breathing | ✔ | ||
| Severe / Uncontrolled Bleeding | ✔ | ||
| Severe Injury, Burn or Shock | ✔ | ||
| Signs of Stroke | ✔ | ||
| Sudden or Severe Pain | ✔ | ||
| Unconsciousness | ✔ |
Frequently Asked Questions
Broward Health Lighthouse Point ER is a full-service Emergency Room that provides hospital-level care in a convenient, community-based location. As part of Broward Health North, it offers North Broward residents direct access to comprehensive emergency care close to home. This is not an urgent care center. Its services and care are billed at hospital emergency department rates.