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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.
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.
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.
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 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.
$16.4M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
$9.6M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
58.7%*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
$15.7M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
$6.8M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
43.3%*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
$16.1M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
$8.7M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
54.2%*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
Overview of Oakpark Health & Rehabilitation Center
Oakpark Health & Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home in Palm Harbor, FL, offering long-term care and rehabilitation. The community also promotes a warm and home-like atmosphere dedicated to older adults’ comfort and healing. With fine dining options, 24/7 nursing care, and social services, residents experience a maintenance-free lifestyle. To help residents recover and return to their routines with ease, individualized care plans tailored to their needs and habits are also provided.
Social events, exercises, and recreational programs foster interactions and encourage residents to live actively. With private and semi-private rooms and spacious communal spaces, residents can relax and move around comfortably. Oaklake Medical, restaurants, shops, public transportation, and other healthcare providers are also located nearby, ensuring accessibility and convenience. This nursing home is committed to improving older adults’ welfare, making it one of the best choices for senior living in Florida.
Overview of Lake Bennet Center for Rehabilitation and Healing
Lake Bennet Center for Rehabilitation and Healing is an astounding community set near delightful local amenities and Orlando Health-Health Central Hospital in Ocoee, FL, offering short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. Featuring extensive care options, including palliative care, respite care, pain management, memory care, podiatry, and other specialized care, residents can keep their peace of mind and receive the utmost care they deserve. A compassionate and specially trained team ensures residents live comfortably in their golden years, providing assistance with their daily living activities around the clock.
From live entertainment to exciting outings, the community conducts a variety of engaging activities and enriching programs for residents’ leisure and wellness. Mealtimes also promote social interactions and meet dietary needs with delicious and healthy meals that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Amenities include a library, a dayroom, a cafe, a salon, and beautifully landscaped courtyards, creating the perfect setting for a blissful retirement.
Receive the highest quality of care with Gulf Shore Care Center, an astounding community in Pinellas Park, FL, that offers rehabilitation and skilled nursing. With a wide range of services, including IV, respiratory, physical, occupational, and speech therapy, X-ray, and wound care, the community goes above and beyond to enhance residents’ living experiences. A compassionate and highly trained team is available around the clock, ensuring residents receive the highest quality of care and assistance for their special needs.
Residents here will not run out of things to do with a carefully curated calendar of engaging events and stimulating programs. Alongside a friendly and welcoming environment, beautifully furnished and spacious accommodations are also provided to ensure comfort and safety. Make every moment of your golden years count with the community’s dedicated care and specially designed amenities.
Solaris HealthCare operates with a mission to enhance the health and wellness of individuals across the Southeast through community-based healthcare services. Each facility, managed by a local Board of Managers, is dedicated to providing tailored care to meet the unique needs of its community, fostering a culture of empowerment and compassion within a pristine skilled nursing and rehabilitation community.
At Solaris HealthCare, patients receive top-notch skilled nursing and rehabilitation services in a warm and supportive environment. With advanced medical care provided by a team of dedicated nurses and certified nursing assistants, patients benefit from wound care, respiratory therapy, IV antibiotic therapy, and medication management. The facility’s commitment to personalized wellness plans ensures that each patient receives comprehensive care to achieve their highest potential and facilitate a smooth and excellent experience.
Westminster Towers occupies 70 West Lucerne Circle in downtown Orlando, a moderately walkable high-rise location 0.4 miles from the city center and under one mile from Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital. The 60-unit facility operates as a nonprofit under Presbyterian Retirement Communities, Inc., with Ricardo Diaz as administrator.
Current occupancy reaches 89%, surpassing Florida’s typical assisted living average and signaling strong local demand.
The community blends nursing care, skilled rehabilitation, independent living, and assisted living options in a Continuing Care Retirement Community model, accepting Medicare admissions (averaging one month), private-pay residents (one to two months), and Medicaid residents (one to two years). Memory care and skilled rehabilitation services round out the care continuum. Starting price: $6,000 per month.
Twelve years of state inspection records (July 2012 through August 2024) document a pattern of cited deficiencies with visible improvement. Twenty inspections across the period identified 39 total deficiencies, with persistent themes in medication assistance, staffing adequacy, employee training completion (in-service protocols, CPR, DNR documentation), dietary and food service standards, resident supervision practices, admissions assessments, and emergency environmental readiness.
Notably, both the February and August 2024 inspections reported zero deficiencies, demonstrating effective corrective action implementation.
Federal penalties total $22,000 across the period; 69% below Florida’s typical facility fine amount and 80% fewer enforcement actions than peer communities.
Staffing provides 3 hours 47 minutes of nursing care per resident daily, with registered nurses delivering 56 minutes (27% above state baseline) and physical therapists averaging eight minutes daily (60% above state levels).
Clinical quality measures reveal significantly superior resident outcomes: high-risk clinical events run 31% better than state averages, functional decline 50% better, and long-stay residents achieving exceptional performance across activities of daily living preservation (62% better), continence maintenance (80% better), fall prevention (57% better), and pressure ulcer management (26% better). Short-stay rehabilitation residents show 32% higher successful community return rates and zero major falls during nursing facility stays.
Amenities encompass fitness center, swimming pool, garden with raised beds, putting green, 24-hour security, housekeeping and laundry services, and a comprehensive wellness program. Recreational programming includes arts and crafts, cooking classes, dancing, exercise classes, games, gardening, music, shopping, social outings, theater, and yoga. Restaurant-style dining showcases high-rise views of downtown Orlando.
Westminster Towers serves Orlando residents across mixed payment sources, providing skilled nursing and rehabilitation care alongside independent and assisted living with a recent track record of regulatory compliance and demonstrably superior resident health outcomes.
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.
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.
Overview of Greenbriar Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Greenbriar Rehabilitation and Nursing Center offers reliable nursing home care in Bradenton, Florida. Offering a comprehensive range of services, from skilled nursing to rehabilitation therapies, Greenbriar ensures seniors receive top-notch care. Their commitment to seniors’ well-being extends beyond medical care, encompassing personal counseling, case management, and engaging activity programs. Residents benefit from physical, occupational, orthopedic, and neurological therapies, empowering them to thrive. Greenbriar’s diverse specialties and credible care create a sense of security for both seniors and their families. In terms of amenities, Greenbriar excels, offering private and semi-private rooms, serene courtyard spaces, and a variety of menu choices. The convenience continues with on-site transportation, beauty and barber services, bedside and restroom emergency call systems, Wi-Fi, in-room TVs and phones, and engaging social activities like games, trivia, and arts and crafts. They go the extra mile with telehealth consultations, family conferencing, and video chats, ensuring residents stay connected and cared for in every way.
Overview of Delaney Park Health and Rehabilitation Center
Delaney Park Health and Rehabilitation Center is located on Annie Street in Portland. The facility is surrounded by hospitals, which provides reassurance and accessibility in case of emergencies. For 40 years, it has been a trusted provider of healthcare services, offering post-acute care, skilled nursing care, rehabilitation programs, restorative programs, respite care, and palliative care. The area is also perfect for those who want to relax and maintain an active lifestyle. At Delaney Park, they believe that every patient is unique, and they strive to personalize treatment plans accordingly. They put a lot of effort into providing high-quality care, as they cherish the trust that their patients and their families have in them.
Receive top-notch care in a cozy residential-like environment at Colonial Skilled Nursing Facility, an excellent community in West Palm Beach, FL, offering skilled nursing and rehabilitation. Residents here are provided with personalized care plans that take their preferences, interests and needs into account. There’s a wide array of treatments available to residents to help them recover their strength and mobility or maintain their overall functions to continue living the lifestyle they want.
In addition to quality and comprehensive care services, the community provides an array of fun and enriching activities to keep residents connected while helping them stay active. Excellent amenities are also available to make residents feel secure and help them enjoy every moment of their stay within the community. Here, you can enjoy life fully while receiving 24/7 care and enjoying fun experiences.
Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports.
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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.
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