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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.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Florida average is: 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.
$14.3M*Fiscal year ending 11/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
$5.4M*Fiscal year ending 11/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
37.7%*Fiscal year ending 11/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
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
Overview of Guardian Care Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Seniors have the chance to live in elegance at the Guardian Care Nursing and Rehabilitation Center while they cherish their golden years. The facility offers subacute nursing care, with nurses available to support residents until they regain their strength. Disease management, enteral feeding, wound care, IV therapies, tracheotomy, congestive heart failure, and more are just some of the services offered to help residents recover. With a spacious layout and a lot of beautifully curated common areas, the 99-bed facility is the perfect place for seniors to call home. The private bathroom and shower, along with amenities like WiFi, cable TV, and telephones, make the living space even more entertaining.
The facility now caters to a diverse group of individuals who seek comfort, care, and compassion in their later years. Guardian Care also contracts with hospice agencies to provide palliative care for those in need. The staff members work in perfect harmony, always putting the patient’s needs first, which makes the facility a great choice for those looking for a secure and supportive atmosphere as they age.
Westminster Towers, operated by Presbyterian Retirement Communities under administrator Ricardo Diaz, has served Orlando, Florida, since 1980. The 60-bed continuing care retirement community offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments catering to independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and long-term nursing care. Health and rehabilitation services are backed by a nurse staffing allocation averaging 3 hours and 46 minutes per resident daily.
Amenities feature a swimming pool, fitness center, garden areas with raised beds, a putting green, and pet-friendly policies. A walk score of 65 makes running local errands on foot feasible for non-driving residents.
Families looking for an established Orlando location capable of accommodating changing care needs over time can contact Westminster Towers to schedule a tour or discuss current apartment availability.
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Starting Price $6,000/MonthPricing updated on October 7th, 2026
Darcy Hall of Life Care operates as a nursing home with skilled nursing and memory care in West Palm Beach, FL. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.
The community may be a good fit for someone living with dementia who needs a secure, supervised setting or for a resident whose needs require around the clock nursing care. The home has 220 beds, with private rooms for one resident and semi private rooms with shared occupancy.
Rehabilitation services are available through the community, giving residents access to rehabilitation during their stay. Total nurse staffing is 4h 44m per resident/day, representing the daily nursing time assigned per resident.
Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Medicare can cover short term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay is available for families paying directly.
Pets are allowed, so residents may continue living with a pet. A Walk Score of 66 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, meaning some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives can get out independently for those trips.
Life Care Center of Altamonte Springs is a nursing home in Altamonte Springs, FL, offering rehabilitation and skilled nursing. The community’s supportive and home-like environment also ensures older adults are well-cared for. With 24-hour care, dietitian-approved meals, housekeeping, and laundry services, residents can focus on their healing. Through personalized care plans, residents receive the utmost attention and care for their unique needs.
Social events, religious services, and exercises help enhance residents’ holistic well-being. Residents are also encourage to use top-notch amenities, including the beauty salon, library, and courtyards for relaxation. Located along East Altamonte Drive, near shops and public transportation, the community guarantees accessibility and convenience. This nursing home is committed to helping older adults thrive in retirement, making it a good option for senior living in Florida.
There are four kinds of care at Astoria Senior Living in Winter Haven, FL, and skilled nursing, assisted living, respite care, and nursing home care make up the set.
Help with bathing, dressing, and medication administration is what the assisted living level brings. Skilled nursing is for a condition that now calls for licensed nurses, and 24-Hour Staffing means they are in the building around the clock. At 45 beds, Astoria falls on the smaller end of homes, so residents and staff have a better chance of getting to know one another. The average resident gets 3 hours and 58 minutes of nursing on a given day. Housing options are one-bedroom and two-bedroom.
Respite care is designed for a family caregiver who needs time away for themselves, with the resident heading home when their caregiver is available again. Someone who comes in needing a little help and later needs a nurse would not have to change buildings to get it.
Rehabilitation services work with residents on recovery and with those trying to hold on to the function they have. Lake Wales Health Care Operations Company, LLC operates Astoria, and Zahaziel Flores handles its administration. Private pay, Medicare, and Veterans Affairs benefits are the three ways to cover the cost.
Conveniently located in the thriving neighborhood of Tampa, FL, Concordia Village of Tampa is a blissful haven that offers independent living. The community features cozy and thoughtfully designed studio to two-bedroom floor plans, dedicated to residents’ comfort and well-being. Residents enjoy a convenient lifestyle with routine maintenance, 24-hour security, and concierge services.
Engaging activities and enriching programs are conducted, promoting an active and vibrant lifestyle. Delectable and well-balanced meals are served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Transportation services are also provided for residents’ convenience and safety. The community has plenty of amenities, including a swimming pool, a movie theater, a billiards room, a beauty salon, a fitness center, game courts, a library, a computer center, and cozy communal spaces.
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.
Heritage Healthcare Center offers nursing home and skilled nursing care, assisted living, hospice care, memory care, and respite care in Tallahassee, Florida. Nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Assisted living helps with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.
Hospice care supports residents with end of life needs, and respite care provides a short term stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover. Several care levels are available, so a resident whose needs grow can move between levels without leaving the community or starting over socially. Heritage Healthcare Center may suit someone whose care needs are likely to change over time.
The center has 180 beds, giving it capacity for more residents and supporting a larger staff and broader programming than a smaller community. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 48 minutes per resident per day, representing daily hands on nursing time for each resident. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, allowing families to use public coverage or pay directly as applicable.
A Walk Score of 98 places the area in the walker’s paradise category, meaning daily errands do not require a car and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. An on site dialysis program allows dialysis treatment without arranging every treatment trip elsewhere, while rehabilitation services support recovery needs. Private bedrooms provide a single sleeping space, and outdoor living space gives residents an area to spend time outside; freshly prepared meals include Kosher selections for residents who follow kosher practices.
Overview of Gulfside Center for Hospice Care at Heather Hill
Gulfside Center for Hospice Care at Heather Hill provides nursing home, home care, hospice care, palliative care, respite care, and skilled nursing in New Port Richey, Florida. Located in the Jasmine Hills neighborhood, the community has 105 beds. Skilled nursing means licensed nursing care is available on site around the clock, while home care supports people who remain in their own homes.
Hospice care focuses on comfort and support for people with life limiting illnesses, while palliative care addresses comfort alongside treatment. Respite care offers a short stay when a family caregiver needs time away, and short term rehabilitation provides rehabilitation services during a temporary stay. The range of care can suit someone with a life limiting illness who needs comfort focused support or a family caregiver seeking a short term arrangement.
Private rooms reserve each resident’s room for individual use. Unrestricted visitation hours allow visitors without set visiting hour limits, which gives families flexibility around when they come. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 43 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated per resident.
Families can use Medicare, Medicaid, or private pay. Medicare and Medicaid are public payment options, while private pay uses the resident’s or family’s funds.
Conveniently located near delightful local amenities in West Broward Boulevard, Plantation, FL, West Broward Care Center is a dedicated community that offers short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, respite care, and hospice care. With different levels of care provided from a kind and highly trained team available around the clock, residents can rest assured of receiving the right care and support for their special needs. Promoting a warm and welcoming environment, the community ensures residents live a maintenance-free lifestyle.
To keep residents active and socially engaged, a carefully curated calendar of enriching activities and engaging programs tailored to their leisure and wellness is conducted. Delightful and nutritious meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Live a worry-free retirement, accompanied by the community’s dedicated services.
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:3.3/ 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:3.3/ 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:2.9/ 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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