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Best Nursing Homes in Tampa, FL

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Last updated
Jan 2026
We analyzed
11 homes in Tampa, FL

Sources: CMS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and Florida Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

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The information below is reported by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).

Canterbury Tower
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

RC

Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.

Tampa (South Tampa)
17
Facility 17
FL AVG 89
Rank #889 / 1074
No
56
Facility 56
FL AVG 40
Rank #407 / 1486
Caridad Vinas - A+
Gandy Crossing Care Center
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

NC

Nursing Care

Tampa (South Tampa)
160
Facility 160
FL AVG 89
Rank #111 / 1074
No
66
Facility 66
FL AVG 40
Rank #262 / 1486
Sandra Haywood - -
Palm Garden Of Tampa
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

HC

Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.

PC

Palliative Care

RC

Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.

Tampa (South Florida Terraces)
120
Facility 120
FL AVG 89
Rank #256 / 1074
No
27
Facility 27
FL AVG 40
Rank #954 / 1486
Michele Forney - A+
Bayshore Pointe Nursing & Rehab Center
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

RC

Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.

Tampa (South Tampa)
117
Facility 117
FL AVG 89
Rank #340 / 1074
No
71
Facility 71
FL AVG 40
Rank #203 / 1486
- - A+
Fairway Oaks Center
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

PC

Palliative Care

RC

Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.

Tampa
120
Facility 120
FL AVG 89
Rank #256 / 1074
No
32
Facility 32
FL AVG 40
Rank #888 / 1486
Dawn Debrunner Semi-Private Rooms B-
Woodbridge Care Center
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

PC

Palliative Care

Tampa (Town N County Park)
120
Facility 120
FL AVG 89
Rank #256 / 1074
No
72
Facility 72
FL AVG 40
Rank #186 / 1486
Woodbridge Nursing Holdco LLC Private / Semi-Private Rooms -
Northdale Rehabilitation Center
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

RC

Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.

Tampa
120
Facility 120
FL AVG 89
Rank #256 / 1074
No
22
Facility 22
FL AVG 40
Rank #1056 / 1486
Brian Mccoy - -
Woodbridge Rehabilitation & Health Center
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

PC

Palliative Care

Tampa (Town N County Park)
- No
72
Facility 72
FL AVG 40
Rank #186 / 1486
- - -
Carrollwood Care Center
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

NC

Nursing Care

PC

Palliative Care

RC

Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.

Tampa
120
Facility 120
FL AVG 89
Rank #256 / 1074
No
51
Facility 51
FL AVG 40
Rank #503 / 1486
Fi-Carrollwood Care, LLC - -
The Bristol at Tampa Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

PC

Palliative Care

RC

Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.

Tampa (Cross Fletcher)
266
Facility 266
FL AVG 89
Rank #8 / 1074
No
75
Facility 75
FL AVG 40
Rank #151 / 1486
Bristol Holdco LLC Private / Semi-Private Rooms -
Concordia Village of Tampa
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

Tampa
175
Facility 175
FL AVG 89
Rank #84 / 1074
No
23
Facility 23
FL AVG 40
Rank #1034 / 1486
Concordia Care Network Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed -
Overview of Canterbury Tower

Serving seniors since 1976, Canterbury Tower is a continuing lifecare retirement community in Tampa, Florida. With over 40 years of experience, its design is rooted in the simplicity of providing a comfortable residence for seniors after retirement, adding extra layers of comfort for seniors needing more complex assistance and support. They offer independent living, assisted living, short-term rehabilitative care, respite care and long-term care as a premier care provider to seniors. 
Situated in an exquisite area, Canterbury Tower offers its residents excellent views of Hillsborough Bay, Bayshore Boulevard, and the Tampa, Florida skyline. On top of that, residents can enjoy a variety of social activities including scheduled entertainment, exercise classes, outdoor picnics, and current event discussions. The supportive and caring environment built through the decades delivers on the promise of Canterbury Tower to excel in providing high-quality care each day. 

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Overview of Gandy Crossing Care Center

Gandy Crossing Care Center is a post-acute and rehabilitation center in Tampa, Florida, Serving short-term and long-term residents, it offers specialized recovery programs to help each resident achieve the highest level of well-being possible. Deliberately designed to attain positive outcomes, they have custom-made plans for specific health issues such as cardiac care, memory care, stroke recovery care, pulmonary and respiratory care, hospice and respite care, and nursing and therapy. These are facilitated with hospital-level medical equipment and expertly trained specialists that are readily available.
On top of the comprehensive medical services that Gandy Crossing offers, it boasts an enriching environment that is tailored to be a healing space for all residents. With a vibrant courtyard, recreational rooms, outdoor activities, and diet-friendly meals, this warm community provides a soothing environment to help patients recover and support seniors to live comfortably. 

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Overview of Palm Garden of Tampa

Located in Florida, Palm Garden of Tampa is a skilled nursing facility offering short-term care, long-term care, and rehabilitation services. It accepts residents any time of the day, with personnel available 24/7 to provide an assessment which is part of the admission process to ensure a stress-free stay at the residence. With the goal of attaining optimum health and well-being, they offer a curated array of services like pain management, palliative care and hospice services, outpatient rehab services, psychosocial support, and nutritional counseling. 
It boasts an interdisciplinary team of caregivers that not only allows residents to get back on their feet after an injury or an illness, but a recovery that allows seniors to safely return home with an improved quality of life. Through personalized rehabilitative programs and skilled nursing services, Palm Garden of Tampa offers an opportunity for seniors to restore their independence and continue building their legacy. 

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Overview of Bayshore Pointe Nursing & Rehab Center

A recipient of the 5-Star Quality Measures rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid, Bayshore Pointe Rehabilitation Center is a skilled nursing facility in Tampa. It offers a wide range of clinical services such as infusion therapy, wound care, enteral therapy, and rehabilitation, to name a few, through its subacute care, long-term care, respite care, and hospice care programs. It promotes accessible medical services as it accepts numerous insurance providers including BayCare, Aetna, Medicare, TRICARE, Coventry, Medicaid, and DevotedHealth.
Their dedication to providing care reflects in their specialty programs specifically designed to serve patients with complex illnesses or treatment plans that can’t be fully addressed using their current resources. Through these programs wherein additional training, education, and specialized equipment are provided to staff and caregivers, a holistic recovery is assured for each individual. Bayshore Pointe Nursing and Rehabilitation Center ensures all of its residents and patients are cared for with its amazing staff and holistic approach to giving quality care.

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Overview of Fairway Oaks Center

Fairway Oaks Center is a compassionate community in Tampa, FL that redefines residents’ wellness journey through their excellent rehabilitation and long-term care services. They guarantee a comfortable and smooth recovery process for those who need it with the help of their compassionate care team who can help them with pain management as well as physical, occupational, and speech therapy. For those who need long-term care, their excellent team is available to provide them with 24/7 skilled nursing care and palliative care to improve their quality of life in the face of a serious illness.

They also feature an extensive social and recreational program that gives residents access to an array of activities tailored to their abilities and interests. Residents can look forward to a fine dining experience during meal times with nourishing meals that cater to their preferences and dietary needs. From round-the-clock and comprehensive care services to thoughtful amenities and conveniences, Fairway Oaks Center provides it all for a comfortable and wellness-focused living experience.

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Overview of Woodbridge Care Center

Experience personalized care and support with a personal touch in Woodbridge Care Center, an excellent and vibrant community in Tampa, FL, offering top-notch rehabilitative services. They provide residents with comprehensive care services, including medication management, telehealth consultations, and various therapies tailored to improve their well-being and potential. With 24/7 skilled nursing care from a kind and compassionate team of care experts, residents can enjoy their peace of mind and focus on getting better or improving their skills and abilities.

To ensure a safe and secure healing environment for its residents, it maintains the highest cleanliness standard and provides first-rate amenities tailored to their convenience. There are countless activities to keep residents active and engaged and dietician-supervised meal plans to keep residents healthy and well-nourished. From excellent care services to compassionate care professionals and live entertainment, Woodbridge Care Center provides more than the physical aspects of care and gives its residents plenty of opportunities to have fun and live life fully.

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Overview of Woodbridge Rehabilitation & Health Center

Nestled in Tampa, Florida, Woodbridge Rehabilitation and Health Center is a vibrant community offering sub-acute care, rehabilitation services, and 24-hour skilled nursing care. It prides itself in producing measurable progress with its residents given its staff’s ability to provide quality care which is achieved through outcome-oriented rehabilitative techniques and a multidisciplinary team of experts. This skilled nursing facility is dedicated to supporting residents in maximizing their potential through an improved quality of life.
Woodbridge Rehabilitation and Health Center is an amenity-rich care center extending various activities and services. Nutritious meals and snacks, daily programs, and community outings are some of the things residents can enjoy while staying at this wonderful home.

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Overview of Northdale Rehabilitation Center

A recipient of the 5-Star Quality Measures rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid, Northdale Rehabilitation Center is a skilled nursing facility in Tampa. It offers a wide range of clinical services such as infusion therapy, wound care, enteral therapy, and rehabilitation, to name a few, through its subacute care, long-term care, respite care, and hospice care programs. It promotes accessible medical services as it accepts numerous insurance providers including WellCare, Aetna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Coventry, DevotedHealth, FreedomHealth, Medicaid, and Wellmed.
Striving to holistically empower seniors to achieve a higher quality of life, they have private and semi-private rooms available for residents surrounded by picturesque landscaped grounds. Amenities at this facility include dining areas, a salon, numerous common areas, private visitation areas, and hospitality services. 

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Overview of Carrollwood Care Center

Providing quality services to meet the care needs of each individual, Carrollwood Care Center is a senior living community in Tampa, Florida. It is a nursing home that has offered post-acute services, skilled nursing services, rehabilitation programs, restorative programs, respite care, and palliative care for over two decades. It highlights its ability to thoughtfully create individual treatment plans in an efficient and compassionate manner.
This community endeavors to be responsive to the evolving needs of its residents and be able to cater to such changes in an environment that exceeds customers’ expectations. A testament to this commitment are the recognitions they received in 2019 which include the National Quality Bronze Award from the AHCA/NCAL and the Governor’s Gold Seal Award. 

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Overview of The Bristol at Tampa Rehabilitation & Nursing Center

Enjoy an improved quality of life in your golden years with The Bristol at Tampa Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, a reliable community in Tampa, FL for short-term and long-term rehabilitation and skilled nursing care. Their excellent care team is well-trained in a wide range of specialties to ensure residents’ every need is met, including daily living assistance, rehabilitative services, and other complex medical management services. Residents also enjoy the comfort and privacy provided by their private and semi-private accommodations with housekeeping services for their convenience.

An array of social activities is also organized regularly to help residents maintain an active and well-connected lifestyle while going through their recovery or maintaining their well-being. Fresh, delicious meals are also served with flexible dining options to ensure residents are always nourished and energized. With conveniences like an on-site salon, telehealth consultations, and transportation services, residents’ lives are made more comfortable and convenient.

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Tampa Nursing Home Facilities Overview

  • Avg payroll costs: $5,316,077.79 (Florida avg: $5,215,566.01)
  • Avg home costs: $8,536,365.26 (Florida avg: $8,026,734.99)
  • Avg occupancy: 84.56% (Florida avg: 87.70%)
  • Avg bed count: 143 (Florida avg: 126)
  • Avg home revenue: $16,680,551.16 (Florida avg: $14,417,558.04)

Community-level financial and occupancy data

  • WHISPERING OAKS: 95.04% occupancy, 240 beds, $23,448,463.00 home revenue, $10,570,620.00 payroll costs, $10,221,048.00 home costs.
  • WOODBRIDGE CARE CENTER: 94.92% occupancy, 120 beds, $26,496,240.00 home revenue, $6,053,814.00 payroll costs, $7,468,660.00 home costs.
  • CARROLLWOOD CARE CENTER: 94.50% occupancy, 120 beds, $16,268,965.00 home revenue, $5,702,200.00 payroll costs, $8,430,066.00 home costs.
  • EXCEL CARE CENTER: 95.25% occupancy, 120 beds, $27,473,080.00 home revenue, $5,676,439.00 payroll costs, $8,813,433.00 home costs.
  • GANDY FL OPCO: 89.19% occupancy, 160 beds, $14,218,360.00 home revenue, $4,417,310.00 payroll costs, $7,702,844.00 home costs.
  • NORTHDALE REHABILITATION CENTER: 86.58% occupancy, 120 beds, $17,093,022.00 home revenue, $5,974,551.00 payroll costs, $8,334,552.00 home costs.
  • YBOR CITY CENTER FOR HEALING AND REH: 89.50% occupancy, 80 beds, $8,611,706.00 home revenue, $3,800,196.00 payroll costs, $4,480,715.00 home costs.
  • BAYSHORE POINTE NURSING & REHAB CENT: 83.25% occupancy, 117 beds, $12,681,010.00 home revenue, $4,870,512.00 payroll costs, $8,595,378.00 home costs.
  • PALM GARDEN OF TAMPA: 92.92% occupancy, 120 beds, $15,670,702.00 home revenue, $5,800,764.00 payroll costs, $8,293,737.00 home costs.
  • FAIRWAY OAKS CENTER: 89.92% occupancy, 120 beds, $12,796,354.00 home revenue, $5,237,210.00 payroll costs, $7,092,645.00 home costs.
  • REHAB AND HC CENTER OF TAMPA: 92.70% occupancy, 174 beds, $21,599,963.00 home revenue, $7,728,521.00 payroll costs, $13,452,467.00 home costs.
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Metric Tampa Florida
Avg payroll costs $5,316,077.79 $5,215,566.01
Avg home costs $8,536,365.26 $8,026,734.99
Avg occupancy 84.56% 87.70%
Avg bed count 143 126
Avg home revenue $16,680,551.16 $14,417,558.04
Community Occupancy Beds Home Revenue Payroll Costs Home Costs Medicare Medicaid Private Pay
WHISPERING OAKS 95.04% 240 $23,448,463.00 $10,570,620.00 $10,221,048.00 9.37% 84.51% 6.12%
WOODBRIDGE CARE CENTER 94.92% 120 $26,496,240.00 $6,053,814.00 $7,468,660.00 24.09% 55.70% 20.21%
CARROLLWOOD CARE CENTER 94.50% 120 $16,268,965.00 $5,702,200.00 $8,430,066.00 16.89% 64.32% 18.79%
EXCEL CARE CENTER 95.25% 120 $27,473,080.00 $5,676,439.00 $8,813,433.00 23.47% 55.44% 21.09%
GANDY FL OPCO 89.19% 160 $14,218,360.00 $4,417,310.00 $7,702,844.00 10.02% 69.22% 20.76%
NORTHDALE REHABILITATION CENTER 86.58% 120 $17,093,022.00 $5,974,551.00 $8,334,552.00 25.93% 43.57% 30.50%
YBOR CITY CENTER FOR HEALING AND REH 89.50% 80 $8,611,706.00 $3,800,196.00 $4,480,715.00 16.59% 67.14% 16.27%
BAYSHORE POINTE NURSING & REHAB CENT 83.25% 117 $12,681,010.00 $4,870,512.00 $8,595,378.00 28.98% 55.92% 15.10%
PALM GARDEN OF TAMPA 92.92% 120 $15,670,702.00 $5,800,764.00 $8,293,737.00 21.48% 52.26% 26.26%
FAIRWAY OAKS CENTER 89.92% 120 $12,796,354.00 $5,237,210.00 $7,092,645.00 13.75% 67.81% 18.44%
REHAB AND HC CENTER OF TAMPA 92.70% 174 $21,599,963.00 $7,728,521.00 $13,452,467.00 12.45% 75.95% 11.60%
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