Best Nursing Homes in Miami, FL

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 13 nursing homes in Miami, FL using CMS data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in FL
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Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the FL Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

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CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Florida average is: 70.2% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
Jackson Memorial Long-Term Care Center ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
SNF
Miami (Allapattah)
180
Facility 180
FL AVG 124
Rank #33 / 239
A
95.4%
Facility 95.4%
FL AVG 89%
Rank #17 / 118
+7%
4.22
Facility 4.22
FL AVG 4.06
Rank #78 / 184
★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ +135%+4%
$0
Facility $0
FL AVG $62.7k
Rank #1 / 186
9
Facility 9
FL AVG 19.9
Rank #32 / 183
3.0
Facility 3.0
FL AVG 4.6
Rank #36 / 183
1172-
82
Facility 82
FL AVG 43
Rank #25 / 260
-
$22.4MFiscal year ending 09/2024
Facility $22.4MFiscal year ending 09/2024
FL AVG $15.3M
Rank #18 / 178
$24.3MFiscal year ending 09/2024
Facility $24.3MFiscal year ending 09/2024
FL AVG $9.8M
Rank #3 / 178
108.4%Fiscal year ending 09/2024
Facility 108.4%Fiscal year ending 09/2024
FL AVG 70.2%
Rank #21 / 178
105392
Ponce Health and Rehabilitation Center ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
HOS
RC
SNF
Miami (Little Havana)
147
Facility 147
FL AVG 124
Rank #77 / 239
A
93.3%
Facility 93.3%
FL AVG 89%
Rank #44 / 118
+5%
3.57
Facility 3.57
FL AVG 4.06
Rank #151 / 184
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ +132%-12%
$0
Facility $0
FL AVG $62.7k
Rank #1 / 186
13
Facility 13
FL AVG 19.9
Rank #53 / 183
4.3
Facility 4.3
FL AVG 4.6
Rank #93 / 183
-137-
95
Facility 95
FL AVG 43
Rank #6 / 260
Ponce Opco Holdings, LLC
$18.5MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $18.5MFiscal year ending 12/2024
FL AVG $15.3M
Rank #47 / 178
$8.2MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $8.2MFiscal year ending 12/2024
FL AVG $9.8M
Rank #98 / 178
44%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 44%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
FL AVG 70.2%
Rank #158 / 178
106021
Victoria Nursing & Rehabilitation Center ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
SNF
Miami (Little Havana)
264
Facility 264
FL AVG 124
Rank #11 / 239
A---
4.10
Facility 4.10
FL AVG 4.06
Rank #92 / 184
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ +110%+1%
$0
Facility $0
FL AVG $62.7k
Rank #1 / 186
15
Facility 15
FL AVG 19.9
Rank #64 / 183
3.8
Facility 3.8
FL AVG 4.6
Rank #70 / 183
-304A+
87
Facility 87
FL AVG 43
Rank #14 / 260
Ocean Bank
$42.5MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $42.5MFiscal year ending 12/2024
FL AVG $15.3M
Rank #1 / 178
$26.6MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $26.6MFiscal year ending 12/2024
FL AVG $9.8M
Rank #1 / 178
62.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 62.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
FL AVG 70.2%
Rank #56 / 178
106031
Shoreside Health and Rehabilitation Center ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
HOS
RC
SNF
Miami
150
Facility 150
FL AVG 124
Rank #70 / 239
A
93.9%
Facility 93.9%
FL AVG 89%
Rank #38 / 118
+5%
3.80
Facility 3.80
FL AVG 4.06
Rank #120 / 184
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ +91%-6%
$0
Facility $0
FL AVG $62.7k
Rank #1 / 186
19
Facility 19
FL AVG 19.9
Rank #95 / 183
4.8
Facility 4.8
FL AVG 4.6
Rank #110 / 183
-141-
61
Facility 61
FL AVG 43
Rank #74 / 260
Sinai Opco Holdings, LLC
$17.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $17.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024
FL AVG $15.3M
Rank #54 / 178
$8.4MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $8.4MFiscal year ending 12/2024
FL AVG $9.8M
Rank #94 / 178
46.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 46.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
FL AVG 70.2%
Rank #146 / 178
105711
Palmetto Subacute Care Center ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
HOS
MC
PC
RC
SNF
Miami (Flagami)
95
Facility 95
FL AVG 124
Rank #165 / 239
A
93.9%
Facility 93.9%
FL AVG 89%
Rank #38 / 118
+5%
3.37
Facility 3.37
FL AVG 4.06
Rank #166 / 184
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ +115%-17%
$0
Facility $0
FL AVG $62.7k
Rank #1 / 186
14
Facility 14
FL AVG 19.9
Rank #57 / 183
3.5
Facility 3.5
FL AVG 4.6
Rank #58 / 183
-89-
84
Facility 84
FL AVG 43
Rank #21 / 260
Monica Calonge
$13.4MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $13.4MFiscal year ending 12/2024
FL AVG $15.3M
Rank #110 / 178
$7.2MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $7.2MFiscal year ending 12/2024
FL AVG $9.8M
Rank #117 / 178
53.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 53.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
FL AVG 70.2%
Rank #91 / 178
105939
Floridean Nursing and Rehabilitation Center ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
HOS
RC
SNF
Miami (Little Havana)
90
Facility 90
FL AVG 124
Rank #168 / 239
A+
93.6%
Facility 93.6%
FL AVG 89%
Rank #40 / 118
+5%
3.46
Facility 3.46
FL AVG 4.06
Rank #157 / 184
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ +86%-15%
$0
Facility $0
FL AVG $62.7k
Rank #1 / 186
7
Facility 7
FL AVG 19.9
Rank #24 / 183
2.3
Facility 2.3
FL AVG 4.6
Rank #21 / 183
-84-
68
Facility 68
FL AVG 43
Rank #51 / 260
-
$9.6MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $9.6MFiscal year ending 12/2024
FL AVG $15.3M
Rank #147 / 178
$4.1MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $4.1MFiscal year ending 12/2024
FL AVG $9.8M
Rank #164 / 178
43.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 43.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
FL AVG 70.2%
Rank #166 / 178
106007
The Sands at South Beach Care Center ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
HOS
RC
SNF
Miami Beach (South Beach)
230
Facility 230
FL AVG 124
Rank #17 / 239
A-
80.3%
Facility 80.3%
FL AVG 89%
Rank #101 / 118
-10%
3.69
Facility 3.69
FL AVG 4.06
Rank #133 / 184
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ +106%-9%
$0
Facility $0
FL AVG $62.7k
Rank #1 / 186
26
Facility 26
FL AVG 19.9
Rank #131 / 183
6.5
Facility 6.5
FL AVG 4.6
Rank #152 / 183
-185-
93
Facility 93
FL AVG 43
Rank #7 / 260
42 Collins Avenue Care Inc
$20.1MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $20.1MFiscal year ending 12/2024
FL AVG $15.3M
Rank #34 / 178
$9.9MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $9.9MFiscal year ending 12/2024
FL AVG $9.8M
Rank #71 / 178
49.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 49.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
FL AVG 70.2%
Rank #124 / 178
105229
University Plaza Rehabilitation & Nursing Center ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
NH
HOS
RC
SNF
Miami (Allapattah)
148
Facility 148
FL AVG 124
Rank #75 / 239
B+
96.1%
Facility 96.1%
FL AVG 89%
Rank #12 / 118
+8%
3.81
Facility 3.81
FL AVG 4.06
Rank #120 / 184
★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ +169%-6%
$0
Facility $0
FL AVG $62.7k
Rank #1 / 186
26
Facility 26
FL AVG 19.9
Rank #131 / 183
5.2
Facility 5.2
FL AVG 4.6
Rank #131 / 183
-142-
77
Facility 77
FL AVG 43
Rank #30 / 260
Allapattah Opco Holdings, LLC
$19.5MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $19.5MFiscal year ending 12/2024
FL AVG $15.3M
Rank #43 / 178
$8.3MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $8.3MFiscal year ending 12/2024
FL AVG $9.8M
Rank #95 / 178
42.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 42.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
FL AVG 70.2%
Rank #167 / 178
106100
The Palace Royale at Kendall ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
AL
CCRC
HC
IL
MC
SNF
Miami
690
Facility 690
FL AVG 124
Rank #1 / 239
A--
4.04
Facility 4.04
FL AVG 4.06
Rank #103 / 184
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ +78%0%
$0
Facility $0
FL AVG $62.7k
Rank #1 / 186
14
Facility 14
FL AVG 19.9
Rank #57 / 183
4.7
Facility 4.7
FL AVG 4.6
Rank #105 / 183
-169-
51
Facility 51
FL AVG 43
Rank #100 / 260
Kendall Healthcare Properties
$21.5MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $21.5MFiscal year ending 12/2024
FL AVG $15.3M
Rank #21 / 178
$12.7MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $12.7MFiscal year ending 12/2024
FL AVG $9.8M
Rank #38 / 178
59%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 59%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
FL AVG 70.2%
Rank #68 / 178
105719

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each nursing home is ranked against every other FL nursing home we track that reports that metric, not just the 13 analyzed for Miami. See how we rank facilities

Overview of Jackson Memorial Long-Term Care Center

Jackson Memorial Long-Term Care Center provides nursing home and skilled nursing care in Miami, including the Allapattah neighborhood. Skilled nursing means licensed nursing care is available around the clock for residents who need ongoing clinical support.

The center has 24-hour staffing and a doctor on staff. Staff coverage is available at all times, and a physician is part of the facility’s care resources. There are 180 beds, with an occupancy rate of 96%, meaning nearly all beds are in use.

Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 13 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated to each resident. Rehabilitation services include short-term rehab, giving a resident a temporary setting focused on recovery. Respite care provides a short stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Medicare, Medicaid and private pay are accepted. Medicare can apply to eligible short-term skilled care, Medicaid may help cover a long stay when personal savings are limited, and private pay allows a family to pay directly. The combination of ongoing skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation and respite care may be a good fit for a resident who needs nursing support, a temporary recovery stay or a caregiver’s short break.

Contact Jackson Memorial Long-Term Care Center

Overview of Ponce Health and Rehabilitation Center

Ponce Health and Rehabilitation Center provides nursing home care, hospice care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Miami’s Little Havana neighborhood. Skilled nursing includes 24 hour nursing for residents who need continuous clinical support. Hospice care is available for residents receiving end of life care, while respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs temporary relief.

The home has 147 beds, with total nurse staffing of 3h 34m per resident per day. That figure represents the daily hands on nursing time assigned to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several ways to cover eligible care depending on the resident’s coverage and financial resources.

Rehabilitation services include care after a stroke and sports medicine rehabilitation for recovery from a sports related injury. Neuropsychology with cognitive therapy provides treatment focused on thinking and cognition. IV therapy and pulmonary care address additional clinical needs on site, while nutrition services and enteral nutrition support routine or specialized nutritional requirements. These care options may suit a resident who needs ongoing nursing support, hospice services, or a temporary placement.

Contact Ponce Health and Rehabilitation Center

Overview of Victoria Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

Miami, FL, is home to Victoria Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, a nursing home that also provides skilled nursing. With 264 beds to cover, the nursing staff average four hours and ten minutes per resident each day.

Families can use Medicare, Medicaid, or their own funds to pay. Rehabilitation services give residents recovery care, and skilled nursing adds clinical oversight alongside it. Someone who needs both ongoing nursing and rehabilitation in one setting may find this a good fit.

Contact Victoria Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

Overview of Shoreside Health and Rehabilitation Center

Shoreside Health and Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home in Miami, Florida, offering skilled nursing, nursing care, hospice care, and respite care. Skilled nursing and nursing care provide licensed nursing on site around the clock for residents whose health needs require that level of attention. Hospice care supports residents at the end of life, while respite care provides a short stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The range of care options may suit a family whose needs include ongoing nursing care, end of life support, or short term respite.

The center has 150 beds, with 95% occupancy, so most beds are filled and availability can change. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 48 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident.

Payment options are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Medicare covers short term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay uses personal funds.

Contact Shoreside Health and Rehabilitation Center

Overview of Palmetto Subacute Care Center

Palmetto Subacute Care Center is a nursing home in Miami, Florida, offering skilled nursing, memory care, hospice care, palliative care, and respite care. Nursing and skilled care support residents who need ongoing medical attention, while memory care provides a supervised setting for someone living with dementia. Hospice and palliative care address needs at the end of life and focus treatment on comfort. Respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs time away, so the range of services can suit a resident whose needs change over time.

The center has 95 beds. Programs include short term rehabilitation, subacute postoperative care, complex medical care, respiratory care, IV therapy, wound care, diabetic management, pain management, and daily physical, occupational, and speech therapy. Together, these services give residents access to rehabilitation and treatment for multiple medical needs. Outpatient therapy is also available for people who need therapy without an inpatient stay.

Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 22 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time assigned per resident. Payment options are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Medicare applies to short term skilled care after a qualifying hospital stay, while Medicaid may help families whose savings do not cover a long stay. The center is directed by LNHA, Mt-Bc Monica Calonge.

Palmetto Subacute Care Center is in Miami’s Flagami neighborhood. A Walk Score of 84 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

Contact Palmetto Subacute Care Center

Overview of Floridean Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Floridean Nursing and Rehabilitation Center provides nursing home, hospice care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Miami’s Little Havana neighborhood. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide ongoing nursing support, while hospice care addresses end of life needs. Respite care offers a short stay when a regular caregiver needs temporary relief. The combination may be a good fit for a resident who needs nursing support, hospice services, or a temporary respite stay.

The center has 90 beds, with 98% occupancy at the time measured, meaning nearly all beds were occupied and availability may depend on openings. Rehabilitation services are available, giving residents access to rehabilitation as part of their care. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 27 minutes per resident per day, representing the total daily nurse time allocated to each resident. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving eligible residents public coverage options alongside direct payment, while the center’s care and rehabilitation services can support residents who need ongoing nursing care or recovery assistance.

Contact Floridean Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Overview of The Sands at South Beach Care Center

The Sands at South Beach Care Center provides nursing home, hospice care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Miami Beach, Florida. In the South Beach neighborhood, it offers licensed nursing care around the clock for residents who need ongoing clinical support. Hospice care supports residents receiving end of life care, while respite care provides short term stays when a usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover.

Rehabilitation services include post stroke care, sports medicine rehabilitation, neuropsychology with cognitive therapy, IV therapy, and pulmonary care. Nutrition services and enteral nutrition support are available when medical needs affect how a resident receives or manages nourishment. There is a broad clinical focus here. The combination of skilled nursing, rehabilitation, hospice, and respite care can suit a resident who needs clinical support or a family caregiver who needs a temporary care arrangement.

The home has 230 beds. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 42 minutes per resident per day, meaning that amount of hands on nursing time is assigned to each resident daily. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families options that include qualifying Medicare coverage, Medicaid funding for eligible care, or direct payment.

Contact The Sands at South Beach Care Center

Overview of University Plaza Rehabilitation & Nursing Center

University Plaza Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is a nursing home in Miami, Florida, in the Allapattah neighborhood. It offers skilled nursing, hospice care, and respite care. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing support for residents who need ongoing clinical care on site, while hospice care addresses end of life needs.

Respite care provides a short stay and may be a good fit for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The home has 148 beds, with 98% occupied, so nearly all beds are in use. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 49 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated per resident. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay: Medicare can apply to short term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay uses the resident’s own funds.

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Overview of The Palace Royale at Kendall

The Palace Royale at Kendall offers nursing home, assisted living, continuing care retirement community, home care, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Miami, FL. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident maintains an apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing on site around the clock, while home care delivers support in a resident’s home. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care.

As a continuing care retirement community with multiple care levels, The Palace Royale at Kendall can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to a different community. The home has 510 beds, so daily life involves more residents, staff, and usually programming. Housing includes studio and one-bedroom apartments, giving a resident the choice of a single-room layout or a separate bedroom. Pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to bring a pet when moving in.

Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted. Medicaid can help a family whose savings may not cover a long stay, while Medicare applies to short-term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long-term residence. Private pay allows a family to pay directly. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours 2 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated to each resident. Ricardo A Martinez serves as administrator, and Kendall Healthcare Properties operates the community.

A Walk Score of 51 places the area in the somewhat walkable category, meaning some errands can be done on foot. A resident who no longer drives may be able to handle some nearby trips independently.

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Blessing ALF

1800 Ne 168th St, North Miami Beach, FL 33162
Overview of Blessing ALF

Blessing ALF provides nursing home, skilled nursing, hospice care, and respite care in North Miami Beach, Florida. Skilled nursing means licensed nursing care is available on site around the clock. Hospice care supports residents receiving care at the end of life, while respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs time away.

There are six beds. The smaller setting may suit someone who prefers a community where staff and residents can get to know each other. Private rooms accommodate one resident, while semi private rooms are shared, and Robinson Francois serves as the administrator.

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Ranking Methodology

How we rank these nursing homes

Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports. Rank badges compare each home against other nursing homes in the same state — never against assisted living, memory care, or independent living communities.

  • CMS data
  • 5 weighted categories
  • Updated quarterly
Full methodology

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Care Quality
  • 20%
    Staffing
  • 20%
    Regulatory
  • 20%
    Operational
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Care Quality 35%

The largest single share of every ranking. CMS star ratings and quality measures that reflect actual care delivered to residents.

  • Includes
  • Overall Rating
  • Health Inspection
  • QM Rating
  • Long-Stay QM
  • Short-Stay QM
02

Staffing Adequacy 20%

The strongest predictor of resident outcomes. Volume and stability of nursing care, drawn from CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

  • Includes
  • Nurse Hrs/Res/Day
  • RN vs State
  • Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State
  • RN Turnover
03

Regulatory & Safety Record 20%

Inspection patterns that star ratings can mask. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • Citations
  • Citations/Inspection
  • Severe Citations
  • Fines
  • Accreditations
04

Operational & Financial Stability 20%

Stable operations and sound finances are leading indicators of consistent care over time.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy vs State
  • Avg Length of Stay
  • Revenue
  • Payroll %
  • Years in Operation
  • Admin Tenure
05

Environment & Accessibility 5%

Context that matters to families but doesn't directly measure clinical care. Weighted lower for nursing homes than for assisted or independent living.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • BBB Rating
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Miami Nursing Home Facilities Overview

  • Avg payroll costs: $7,264,727.41 (Florida avg: $5,215,566.01)
  • Avg home costs: $8,880,640.37 (Florida avg: $8,026,734.99)
  • Avg occupancy: 92.64% (Florida avg: 87.70%)
  • Avg bed count: 159 (Florida avg: 126)
  • Avg home revenue: $21,582,671.59 (Florida avg: $14,417,558.04)

Community-level financial and occupancy data

  • PONCE HEALTH AND REHAB CENTER: 96.26% occupancy, 147 beds, $22,070,639.00 home revenue, $6,848,628.00 payroll costs, $8,321,308.00 home costs.
  • JACKSON GARDENS HEALTH AND REHAB: 96.92% occupancy, 120 beds, $15,229,369.00 home revenue, $5,683,157.00 payroll costs, $7,447,759.00 home costs.
  • THE PALACE AT KENDALL NURSING HOME: 95.22% occupancy, 180 beds, $23,709,687.00 home revenue, $10,333,252.00 payroll costs, $9,183,787.00 home costs.
  • PALMETTO SUBACUTE CARE CENTER: 94.21% occupancy, 95 beds, $14,747,159.00 home revenue, $5,386,805.00 payroll costs, $7,739,542.00 home costs.
  • GARDENS CARE CENTER: 94.17% occupancy, 120 beds, $11,401,073.00 home revenue, $3,794,758.00 payroll costs, $6,754,634.00 home costs.
  • UNIVERSITY HEALTH AND REHAB CENTER: 95.95% occupancy, 148 beds, $21,075,283.00 home revenue, $7,280,184.00 payroll costs, $8,331,038.00 home costs.
  • JACKSON MEMORIAL PERDUE MEDICAL CENT: 94.66% occupancy, 163 beds, $30,770,833.00 home revenue, $14,890,961.00 payroll costs, $8,787,031.00 home costs.
  • JACKSON MEMORIAL LONG TERM CARE CTR: 95.28% occupancy, 180 beds, $34,104,463.00 home revenue, $16,609,456.00 payroll costs, $9,102,953.00 home costs.
  • SOUTH DADE NURSING AND REHABILIATION: 99.56% occupancy, 180 beds, $26,657,370.00 home revenue, $8,469,124.00 payroll costs, $12,190,191.00 home costs.
  • GOLDEN GLADES NURSING AND REHABILITA: 93.89% occupancy, 180 beds, $24,730,155.00 home revenue, $9,256,722.00 payroll costs, $13,759,046.00 home costs.
  • KENDALL LAKES HEALTH AND REHABILITAT: 92.13% occupancy, 150 beds, $4,358,845.00 home revenue, $1,290,313.00 payroll costs, $1,778,218.00 home costs.
  • CORAL GABLES HOLDINGS LLC: 91.84% occupancy, 87 beds, $9,330,775.00 home revenue, $5,039,439.00 payroll costs, $4,730,371.00 home costs.
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MetricMiamiFlorida
Avg payroll costs$7,264,727.41$5,215,566.01
Avg home costs$8,880,640.37$8,026,734.99
Avg occupancy92.64%87.70%
Avg bed count159126
Avg home revenue$21,582,671.59$14,417,558.04
CommunityOccupancyBedsHome RevenuePayroll CostsHome CostsMedicareMedicaidPrivate Pay
PONCE HEALTH AND REHAB CENTER96.26%147$22,070,639.00$6,848,628.00$8,321,308.0013.59%52.94%33.47%
JACKSON GARDENS HEALTH AND REHAB96.92%120$15,229,369.00$5,683,157.00$7,447,759.0016.51%60.76%22.73%
THE PALACE AT KENDALL NURSING HOME95.22%180$23,709,687.00$10,333,252.00$9,183,787.0014.50%47.25%38.25%
PALMETTO SUBACUTE CARE CENTER94.21%95$14,747,159.00$5,386,805.00$7,739,542.0028.02%44.94%27.04%
GARDENS CARE CENTER94.17%120$11,401,073.00$3,794,758.00$6,754,634.0011.76%72.06%16.18%
UNIVERSITY HEALTH AND REHAB CENTER95.95%148$21,075,283.00$7,280,184.00$8,331,038.0015.93%58.55%25.52%
JACKSON MEMORIAL PERDUE MEDICAL CENT94.66%163$30,770,833.00$14,890,961.00$8,787,031.000.35%54.49%45.16%
JACKSON MEMORIAL LONG TERM CARE CTR95.28%180$34,104,463.00$16,609,456.00$9,102,953.000.32%60.59%39.09%
SOUTH DADE NURSING AND REHABILIATION99.56%180$26,657,370.00$8,469,124.00$12,190,191.0013.75%70.39%15.86%
GOLDEN GLADES NURSING AND REHABILITA93.89%180$24,730,155.00$9,256,722.00$13,759,046.0015.10%73.19%11.71%
KENDALL LAKES HEALTH AND REHABILITAT92.13%150$4,358,845.00$1,290,313.00$1,778,218.0038.80%42.93%18.27%
CORAL GABLES HOLDINGS LLC91.84%87$9,330,775.00$5,039,439.00$4,730,371.0014.76%68.98%16.26%

Nursing Homes in Miami at a glance

Avg Overall CMS Rating: 4.9/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Miami, FL. Ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.2/ 5
Avg Staffing Rating: 4.3/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Miami, FL. Reflects nursing staff hours per resident per day (including RNs), adjusted for residents' care needs. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.4/ 5
Avg Health Insp. Rating: 3.9/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Miami, FL. Based on each facility's recent inspections and complaint investigations, weighing the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.0/ 5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Miami, FL

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Florida?

Assisted living in Florida is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Florida Medicaid cover nursing home care?

Yes — Florida Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.

What is nursing home care?

Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.

How many nursing homes are listed on this page?

This page features 13 nursing homes in Miami, FL. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right nursing home in Miami, FL?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Miami, FL, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting nursing homes in Miami, FL?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.