Best Nursing Homes in Florida

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 252 nursing homes in FL using CMS data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in FL
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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.
National Average: 3.0/ 5

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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 to lowest based on our ranking 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. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. 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 Communities (CCRC)):
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.
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: 72.3% 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.
Morselife Memory Care Residence
NH
AL
HOS
IL
MC
PC
SNF
West Palm Bch (Century Village)
218
Facility 218
FL AVG 88
Rank #32 / 1,058
--
4.61
Facility 4.61
FL AVG 4.04
Rank #41 / 180
+93%+14%
$0
Facility $0
FL AVG $78.9k
Rank #1 / 183
1
Facility 1
FL AVG 19.7
Rank #1 / 179
1.0
Facility 1.0
FL AVG 4.5
Rank #1 / 179
-154-
33
Facility 33
FL AVG 42
Rank #864 / 1,427
Joseph L Morse Health Center, Inc
$36.8MFiscal year ending 05/2024
Facility $36.8MFiscal year ending 05/2024
FL AVG $14.6M
Rank #2 / 159
$22.3MFiscal year ending 05/2024
Facility $22.3MFiscal year ending 05/2024
FL AVG $9.5M
Rank #3 / 159
60.7%Fiscal year ending 05/2024
Facility 60.7%Fiscal year ending 05/2024
FL AVG 72.3%
Rank #64 / 159
105801
Health Center at Sinai Residences
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Boca Raton
74
Facility 74
FL AVG 88
Rank #614 / 1,058
--
5.21
Facility 5.21
FL AVG 4.04
Rank #20 / 180
+56%+29%
$0
Facility $0
FL AVG $78.9k
Rank #1 / 183
7
Facility 7
FL AVG 19.7
Rank #20 / 179
3.5
Facility 3.5
FL AVG 4.5
Rank #59 / 179
-56A+
26
Facility 26
FL AVG 42
Rank #976 / 1,427
Federation Ccrc Development, LLC
$17.8MFiscal year ending 08/2024
Facility $17.8MFiscal year ending 08/2024
FL AVG $14.6M
Rank #42 / 159
$19.6MFiscal year ending 08/2024
Facility $19.6MFiscal year ending 08/2024
FL AVG $9.5M
Rank #6 / 159
110%Fiscal year ending 08/2024
Facility 110%Fiscal year ending 08/2024
FL AVG 72.3%
Rank #23 / 159
106111
Westminster Oaks Tallahassee
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Tallahassee
120
Facility 120
FL AVG 88
Rank #253 / 1,058
95.3%
Facility 95.3%
FL AVG 87.4%
Rank #23 / 121
+9%
4.07
Facility 4.07
FL AVG 4.04
Rank #78 / 180
+18%+1%
$0
Facility $0
FL AVG $78.9k
Rank #1 / 183
4
Facility 4
FL AVG 19.7
Rank #9 / 179
2.0
Facility 2.0
FL AVG 4.5
Rank #13 / 179
-114--James Bogner
$17.8MFiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility $17.8MFiscal year ending 03/2024
FL AVG $14.6M
Rank #43 / 159
$17.5MFiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility $17.5MFiscal year ending 03/2024
FL AVG $9.5M
Rank #14 / 159
98.2%Fiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility 98.2%Fiscal year ending 03/2024
FL AVG 72.3%
Rank #27 / 159
105854
Life Care Center of Pensacola
NH
SNF
Pensacola (Northeast Pensacola)
120
Facility 120
FL AVG 88
Rank #253 / 1,058
94.3%
Facility 94.3%
FL AVG 87.4%
Rank #39 / 121
+8%
3.99
Facility 3.99
FL AVG 4.04
Rank #87 / 180
-1%-1%
$0
Facility $0
FL AVG $78.9k
Rank #1 / 183
3
Facility 3
FL AVG 19.7
Rank #5 / 179
1.0
Facility 1.0
FL AVG 4.5
Rank #1 / 179
-113A+
41
Facility 41
FL AVG 42
Rank #702 / 1,427
Jennifer Lindley
$13.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $13.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG $14.6M
Rank #89 / 159
$8.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG $9.5M
Rank #82 / 159
62.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 62.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG 72.3%
Rank #61 / 159
106073
Victoria Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
NH
SNF
Miami (Little Havana)
264
Facility 264
FL AVG 88
Rank #9 / 1,058
--
4.17
Facility 4.17
FL AVG 4.04
Rank #69 / 180
+103%+3%
$0
Facility $0
FL AVG $78.9k
Rank #1 / 183
19
Facility 19
FL AVG 19.7
Rank #98 / 179
4.8
Facility 4.8
FL AVG 4.5
Rank #113 / 179
-51A+
87
Facility 87
FL AVG 42
Rank #53 / 1,427
Ocean Bank
$40.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $40.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG $14.6M
Rank #1 / 159
$26.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $26.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG $9.5M
Rank #2 / 159
64.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 64.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG 72.3%
Rank #52 / 159
106031
The Glenview at Pelican Bay
NH
CCRC(
IL
SNF
Naples (North Naples)
42
Facility 42
FL AVG 88
Rank #788 / 1,058
95.5%
Facility 95.5%
FL AVG 87.4%
Rank #19 / 121
+9%
4.82
Facility 4.82
FL AVG 4.04
Rank #31 / 180
+28%+19%
$0
Facility $0
FL AVG $78.9k
Rank #1 / 183
6
Facility 6
FL AVG 19.7
Rank #18 / 179
2.0
Facility 2.0
FL AVG 4.5
Rank #13 / 179
-40A+
27
Facility 27
FL AVG 42
Rank #954 / 1,427
Pelican Bay Cooperative Housing Corp
$7.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG $14.6M
Rank #140 / 159
$10.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG $9.5M
Rank #45 / 159
147.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 147.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG 72.3%
Rank #9 / 159
105856
Jackson Memorial Long-Term Care Center
NH
SNF
Miami (Allapattah)
180
Facility 180
FL AVG 88
Rank #56 / 1,058
95.8%
Facility 95.8%
FL AVG 87.4%
Rank #14 / 121
+10%
4.19
Facility 4.19
FL AVG 4.04
Rank #69 / 180
+134%+4%
$0
Facility $0
FL AVG $78.9k
Rank #1 / 183
8
Facility 8
FL AVG 19.7
Rank #25 / 179
4.0
Facility 4.0
FL AVG 4.5
Rank #77 / 179
-172-
82
Facility 82
FL AVG 42
Rank #89 / 1,427
-
$19.0MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $19.0MFiscal year ending 09/2023
FL AVG $14.6M
Rank #32 / 159
$21.2MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $21.2MFiscal year ending 09/2023
FL AVG $9.5M
Rank #4 / 159
111.5%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility 111.5%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
FL AVG 72.3%
Rank #22 / 159
105392
Spring Lake Rehabilitation Center
NH
SNF
Winter Haven
132
Facility 132
FL AVG 88
Rank #203 / 1,058
97.3%
Facility 97.3%
FL AVG 87.4%
Rank #7 / 121
+11%
5.04
Facility 5.04
FL AVG 4.04
Rank #24 / 180
-10%+25%
$0
Facility $0
FL AVG $78.9k
Rank #1 / 183
16
Facility 16
FL AVG 19.7
Rank #78 / 179
5.3
Facility 5.3
FL AVG 4.5
Rank #126 / 179
-128-
48
Facility 48
FL AVG 42
Rank #557 / 1,427
Daniel Melton
$20.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $20.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG $14.6M
Rank #21 / 159
$11.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $11.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG $9.5M
Rank #43 / 159
54.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 54.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG 72.3%
Rank #83 / 159
105730
Moorings Park at Grey Oaks
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Naples (Bears Paw)
106
Facility 106
FL AVG 88
Rank #397 / 1,058
80.5%
Facility 80.5%
FL AVG 87.4%
Rank #102 / 121
-8%
5.59
Facility 5.59
FL AVG 4.04
Rank #13 / 180
+56%+38%
$0
Facility $0
FL AVG $78.9k
Rank #1 / 183
5
Facility 5
FL AVG 19.7
Rank #16 / 179
1.7
Facility 1.7
FL AVG 4.5
Rank #9 / 179
-85A+
5
Facility 5
FL AVG 42
Rank #1,356 / 1,427
The Moorings Incorporated
$15.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $15.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG $14.6M
Rank #65 / 159
$10.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG $9.5M
Rank #53 / 159
66.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 66.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG 72.3%
Rank #45 / 159
105396
River Garden Senior Services
NH
ADC
IL
MC
SNF
Jacksonville (Del Rio)
180
Facility 180
FL AVG 88
Rank #56 / 1,058
90.8%
Facility 90.8%
FL AVG 87.4%
Rank #71 / 121
+4%
5.46
Facility 5.46
FL AVG 4.04
Rank #15 / 180
-3%+35%
$0
Facility $0
FL AVG $78.9k
Rank #1 / 183
2
Facility 2
FL AVG 19.7
Rank #3 / 179
2.0
Facility 2.0
FL AVG 4.5
Rank #13 / 179
-163-
13
Facility 13
FL AVG 42
Rank #1,203 / 1,427
River Garden Hebrew Home For The Aged
$23.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $23.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG $14.6M
Rank #13 / 159
$15.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $15.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG $9.5M
Rank #20 / 159
66.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 66.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG 72.3%
Rank #43 / 159
105016

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every FL community we track that reports that metric, not just the 252 on this page.

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Overview of Morselife Memory Care Residence

Morselife Memory Care Residence is a 218-bed, non-profit community specializing in dementia care. The facility operates at an 84.3% occupancy level and integrates rehabilitation services, Parkinson’s therapy, palliative care, and specialized treatment options. Clinical operations are supported by nurse staffing that averages 4 hours and 35 minutes per resident each day.

Health department data tracked over a 10-year period show a total of 22 deficiencies across 23 separate inspections. This averages out to 2.2 citations a year, which tracks 52% better than the standard Florida average, dropping to 67% better than the state average over the last four years. Out of those 23 state visits, 22 historically noted minor infractions, resulting in a low long-term zero citations-per-inspection rate for entirely clear reviews.

Compliance records show past scattered issues with administrative paperwork, medication files, and staff training. Following a single citation for resident supervision during a 2023 complaint check, the home returned to full compliance, with its most recent routine evaluation from September 2025 recording zero deficiencies. The provider has never faced state fines or administrative enforcement penalties.

Prospective residents evaluating comprehensive care options can see from this decade of documentation a pattern of steady regulatory performance that beats state averages. Because the files indicate that minor medication or paperwork gaps have been systematically addressed, the data points to a consistently supervised environment. Planning an on-site visit is still a practical step to see how the nurses manage daily clinical routines and to look over the specialized therapy spaces firsthand.

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Overview of Health Center at Sinai Residences

Health Center at Sinai Residences is a 74-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation community in Boca Raton. Operated by Federation Ccrc Operations Corp under Federation Ccrc Development’s ownership, the facility takes Medicare and private pay, providing ways for both residents recuperating from acute episodes and those seeking short-term specialized care. Averaging a stay of about 30 days, the community is actively used for post-hospital rehabilitation rather than primarily long-term nursing placement. The community operates at roughly 90 percent occupancy, reflecting steady demand for its short-term rehab services.

Daily nursing care averages 4 hours and 34 minutes per resident, with a clinical team that includes registered nurses, nurse aides, and licensed practical nurses. The facility delivers rehabilitation services, respite care, and short-term rehab programs, which allows it to cater to residents recuperating from surgery, illness, or hospitalization who need extensive support before arriving home or moving to another setting. The facility is found in a residential pocket of Boca Raton that scores 26 out of 100 for walkability. This means most errands and visits necessitate a quick drive instead of walking. On-site amenities include a resort-style pool, outdoor patios, and gourmet dining options, along with personalized service tailored to individual resident needs. Such features bolster recovery and comfort during the rehabilitation stay.

Inspections have indicated improvement in compliance over the past decade.

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Westminster Oaks Tallahassee

4449 Meandering Way, Tallahassee, FL 32308
Overview of Westminster Oaks Tallahassee

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.

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Overview of Life Care Center of Pensacola

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.

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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.

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Overview of The Glenview at Pelican Bay

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.

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Overview of Jackson Memorial Long-Term Care Center

Jackson Memorial is a non-profit community with a secure and safe environment that enhances the quality of life for every of their residents. A lot of the activities offered are engaging and stimulating so as to cultivate their mental and physical abilities.The community strives to ensure that their residents are given the right care in a welcoming environment.  Jackson Memorial Long-Term Care Center is a person-centered community that is able to cater to their needs delivered with fine hospitality.
Jackson is a 180-bed building with 24/7 support staff amenities and services that make residential life easy; these include recreational activities, on-site medical services (podiatry, dentistry, geriatric), and personalized laundry services– to name a few of their features that help nurture the wellness of each resident.

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Overview of Spring Lake Rehabilitation Center

Spring Lake Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home in Winter Haven, FL, offering rehabilitation and skilled nursing. Featuring resort-style amenities, the community ensures older adults have a comfortable stay. Residents can also focus on their healing and recovery with 24-hour care, nutritious meals, and comprehensive therapies. The community also works closely with residents to provide the best possible care to help them return to their routines.

Light exercises, social events, and various activities encourage residents to live actively and have fun. A movie theater and a cafe bistro are among the upscale amenities available for residents’ relaxation and wellness. Situated near lakes, like Spring Lake and Lake Silver, restaurants, and the Northgate Shopping Center, the community ensures residents have a stress-free retirement. This nursing home has high standards of care, making it an ideal option for senior living in Florida.

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Overview of Moorings Park at Grey Oaks

Moorings Park at Grey Oaks celebrates purposeful living, ensuring that residents are satisfied with the care and compassion they receive. Offering assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing services, the senior living home boasts a tropical-style ambiance that creates a beautiful experience for the next home for you or your loved one, making sure residents feel like they belong. They encourage independence in their residents, which is why they provide a lifestyle based on your terms.
Moorings Park offers comprehensive and exclusive programs for an excellent residential living experience. These include the Simply the Best™ programs centered on amenities designed to live independently with additional support.  The lifelong enrichment program encourages residents to pursue intellectual curiosity and growth by offering specialized courses with their partner university, Florida Gulf. Other amenities include a swimming pool, a fitness center, a hair salon, and an art studio.

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Overview of River Garden Senior Services

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. 

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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.

  • 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
No paid rankings Facilities cannot pay to influence placement.
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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 252 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.