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Our editorial team analyzed 270 nursing homes in FL using CMS data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in FL
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.
The facility name. Click to view the full profile page on Assisted Living Magazine, including photos, services, and contact info.
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 TableAL (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.
ADC (Adult Day Care):
Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
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.
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.
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.
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: 72.2% 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.
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 270 on this page. See how we rank facilities
The Glenview at Pelican Bay is one of the trusted luxury independent living homes. Management and staff strive to create a sense of community and belonging where everyone is welcome and included. The multi-awarded community offers professional and compassionate service for its residents and top-notch quality. The Glenview cultivates the holistic needs of its residents in a resort-style setting.
A residential lifestyle is focused on active and fulfilled holistic wellness while creating memorable treasuries. Seniors are offered an array of services, such as restaurant-style dining, walking paths, and independent living apartments designed to meet the needs of every individual.
River Garden Senior Services is a highly esteemed Hebrew home that has been serving the community with compassion and excellence since 1946. As a non-profit organization organized by the Jacksonville Jewish community, it takes pride in its top-rated care, providing a wide range of services to support seniors in various stages of their healthcare journey. From short-stay rehabilitation to outpatient therapies, specialized care for Parkinson’s, long-term skilled nursing care, memory care, palliative care, home health care, and independent living, the facility offers a comprehensive and holistic approach to cater to the diverse needs of its residents. The home spans a lush 40-acre campus. The facility is known for its bright rooms and serene surroundings, providing a calming effect that promotes healing and well-being. Residents can also enjoy a wide range of activities such as zumba classes, arts and crafts, religious services, bingo, and more, as well as state-of-the-art gym equipment to promote physical fitness. River Garden Senior Services is dedicated to being accessible to all, participating in Medicare and Medicaid programs to ensure that quality care is available to those in need.
Fifty years is a long run for any senior care community, and Canterbury Tower has spent that run on Bayshore Boulevard in Tampa, inside a continuing lifecare retirement community that also houses assisted living and independent living residents. The nursing home component itself is small: 17 beds, all of them currently filled. That’s full occupancy, and it’s worth sitting next to the neighborhood context: Walk Score 56, moderately walkable, the kind of area where you could run some errands without a car but wouldn’t plan your week around walking.
Short-term rehab and respite care sit at the center of what’s offered here, the sort of care model built for someone coming off a hospital stay or a family that needs a temporary place for a parent while they regroup. Nursing coverage backs that up substantially. Residents get an average of 6 hours and 28 minutes of total nursing care daily, a number built from registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurse aides working in combination rather than any single role carrying the load alone.
Outside of care hours, there’s a fitness center, a library, and a heated resort-style pool, plus gated parking that matters more than it sounds like when you’re visiting someone regularly. The calendar leans social: guest speakers, excursions, cultural events. Medicare and private pay are both accepted, so families aren’t boxed into one payment path.
On the regulatory side, inspections here have tended to center on infection prevention and control, care planning and documentation, and dietary and food service. Those are operational categories, the kind of thing regulators look at across nearly every nursing home, not flags specific to daily hands-on care. Here we have a fully occupied, decades-old facility with strong nursing hours and a rehab-first services list that reads as a place built for residents who need real clinical support to get back on their feet, not a long-term custodial stay.
Health Center at Sinai Residences in Boca Raton provides independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home, and skilled nursing services. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living helps with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock.
Rehabilitation services and short term rehab support temporary, recovery focused stays rather than long term residence. Respite care offers a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover. The range of care levels can suit a resident whose needs grow over time, while respite care can suit a family caregiver who needs a short term arrangement.
The community has 74 beds, with 90% occupancy, meaning 90% of those beds are occupied. Total nurse staffing is 5 hours 13 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nurse staffing time assigned to each resident. Medicare and private pay are accepted as payment options. Residents can use the pool and outdoor patios, dine through the gourmet dining service, and keep pets because pets are allowed. Donna Lee Fabian serves as administrator, and Federation Ccrc Operations operates the community.
John Knox Village of Central Florida offers nursing home care, assisted living, home care, independent living, memory care, nursing care, and skilled nursing in Orange City, Florida. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living helps with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication.
Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone living with dementia. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, and the range of care levels can suit a resident whose needs change over time.
The community has 60 beds, with total nurse staffing of 4 hours and 28 minutes per resident per day, representing the total daily nurse time assigned to each resident. Payment options include Veterans Affairs benefits, Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, and Amanda Logan serves as the administrator.
Dining includes fresh seasonal ingredients, cooked to order meals, and a daily changing menu, giving residents different meal options from day to day. Rehabilitation services, outpatient services, and programs and classes support therapy, appointments, and structured activities within the community’s service offerings.
Westminster Oaks, nestled in the heart of Tallahassee, is a senior living community that encourages residents to Embrace Life to the Fullest. The community is dedicated to providing an enriched lifestyle, offering exclusive access to arts, wellness, and lifelong learning opportunities. The community fosters a vibrant environment, from wellness classes to a unique partnership with Florida State University for lifelong learning at the Maguire Center. With various living options, including independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation, residents have the flexibility to choose the lifestyle that suits them best.
Westminster Oak’s amenities and facilities are tailored to enhance the well-being and happiness of its residents. Residents enjoy spacious residences, including apartments and single-family homes, complemented by the My W Life well-being program. With gourmet dining options and a wooded, gated 90-acre campus featuring walking trails, Westminster Oaks prioritizes an active and fulfilling lifestyle for its residents. Westminster Oaks is committed to providing a continuum of care, ensuring residents’ happiness and peace of mind.
Morselife Memory Care Residence offers nursing home, assisted living, hospice care, independent living, memory care, palliative care, and skilled nursing in West Palm Beach, FL. Assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps a private apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting and supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Skilled nursing has licensed nursing care on site around the clock.
Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care. Hospice care supports needs at the end of life, while palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom management for someone with serious illness. With multiple care levels available, the community may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to a different community.
The 218 bed residence is in the Century Village neighborhood, placing it among larger communities with more residents, more staff, and usually more programming. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 37 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated per resident. A Walk Score of 33 out of 100 describes a car dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride, and a resident who no longer drives would need transportation for those trips.
Medicare and private pay are accepted. Medicare can apply to eligible short term skilled care after a hospital stay, while private pay gives families a direct payment option for care. Rehabilitation services include short term rehab and Parkinson’s Therapy, giving residents access to temporary recovery focused care or therapy related to Parkinson’s disease. Pets are allowed, so a resident may keep a pet in the community.
Kayla Danford is the administrator, and The Joseph L. Morse Health Center operates the community.
Located in the vibrant neighborhood of Pensacola, FL, Life Care Center of Pensacola is an inviting senior living community, offering compassionate skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and long-term care services. Accommodations here are built to cater to residents’ unique needs and equipped with various in-house amenities, such as flat-screen TVs, bedside and bathroom call lights, and fire safety systems. With a team of skilled caregivers, nurses and therapists for speech, physical, and occupational therapy services, residents are sure to maintain their overall well-being.
Vibrant activities and delicious meals are also offered to give residents a more enjoyable living experience. Convenient services, such as housekeeping, laundry, and transportation services are also offered to save residents from the hassles of daily living. A wide array of amenities, such as a salon, library, and beautifully landscaped grounds and courtyards are also available for a more enjoyable living experience.
Overview of Ponce Health and Rehabilitation Center
Ponce Health and Rehabilitation Center is proud to be a member of the Onyx Health senior living community that boasts an upscale lifestyle. As an Onyx Health home, Ponce Health and Rehabilitation Center practices contemporary forward-thinking lifestyle care. The nursing and rehabilitation community is considerably one of the best in its class brought by their progressive approach to rehabilitative care. Ponce Health and Rehabilitation Center boasts their innovative and modern approach to senior care; they have ensured that they provide a spectrum of care as they understand the unique needs of each individual. As an Onyx Health senior living community, Ponce Health provides premier essential amenities and services designed to accommodate and attend to any need that comes up. They offer skilled post-acute nursing, customized rehabilitation programs, and long-term care services. Other community features exclusively offer private and semi-private rooms, restaurant-style dining, and scheduled transportation services. A beautiful interior structured into the building immediately gives off a relaxing ambiance the moment one steps inside the community.
Overview of Victoria Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Victoria Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home and skilled nursing facility in Little Havana, Miami, Florida. The setting is for residents who need ongoing nursing and medical oversight rather than independent living, and it may suit someone whose care needs call for that level of support.
With 264 beds, the facility is a large nursing setting with many residents and staff on site. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours 10 minutes per resident. Those figures describe the nursing time available for each resident’s daily clinical care.
Medical care and nursing care are available for residents with ongoing clinical needs. Rehabilitation services can support recovery from an illness, injury, or procedure, while the respiratory program is relevant to residents whose care plans include respiratory support.
Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families those payment routes to evaluate for admission and ongoing care. Occupancy is 96%. Families should confirm current bed availability before planning an admission.
Residents can use nutrition services, recreational activities, and social work at the facility. A salon and spa are also available, so residents can ask about receiving those services without leaving the facility.
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.
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Avg Overall CMS Rating:3.2/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Florida. 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:3.4/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Florida. 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:2.8/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Florida. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Florida
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 270 nursing homes in Florida. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right nursing home in Florida?
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 Florida, 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 Florida?
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.
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