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| Westminster Woods on Julington Creek | NH AL IL MC | Fruit Cove (Saint Johns) | 80
Facility
80
FL AVG
89
Rank
#582 / 1074 |
90.5%
Facility
90.5%
FL AVG
84.3%
Rank
#108 / 258 | +7% | 4.12
Facility
4.12
FL AVG
4.04
Rank
#91 / 253 | +4% | +2% | $0
Facility
$0
FL AVG
$78.9k
Rank
#1 / 258 | 93
Facility
93
FL AVG
83
Rank
#203 / 876 | - | - | - | 55 | C- |
47
Facility
47
FL AVG
40
Rank
#570 / 1486 | Edward Amley | $8.9M
Facility
$8.9M
FL AVG
$15.7M
Rank
#34 / 257 | $11.9M
Facility
$11.9M
FL AVG
$6.1M
Rank
#44 / 257 | 132.7%
Facility
132.7%
FL AVG
39.8%
Rank
#209 / 257 | 105901 | ||||
| Terracina Grand | NH AL IL MC RC | Naples | 200
Facility
200
FL AVG
89
Rank
#38 / 1074 |
90.0%
Facility
90.0%
FL AVG
84.3%
Rank
#116 / 258 | +7% | 4.20
Facility
4.20
FL AVG
4.04
Rank
#75 / 253 | +66% | +4% | $10.9k
Facility
$10.9k
FL AVG
$78.9k
Rank
#181 / 258 | 76
Facility
76
FL AVG
83
Rank
#641 / 876 | 4
Facility
4
FL AVG
19.7
Rank
#10 / 252 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
FL AVG
4.5
Rank
#16 / 252 | - | 26 | A+ |
12
Facility
12
FL AVG
40
Rank
#1224 / 1486 | 2012 Goodman Family Gst | $5.5M
Facility
$5.5M
FL AVG
$15.7M
Rank
#247 / 257 | $2.6M
Facility
$2.6M
FL AVG
$6.1M
Rank
#232 / 257 | 46.1%
Facility
46.1%
FL AVG
39.8%
Rank
#28 / 257 | 106129 | ||||
| Sun Towers Retirement Community | NH AL IL MC RC | Sun City Center | 286
Facility
286
FL AVG
89
Rank
#6 / 1074 |
94.2%
Facility
94.2%
FL AVG
84.3%
Rank
#39 / 258 | +12% | 3.76
Facility
3.76
FL AVG
4.04
Rank
#145 / 253 | -35% | -7% | $0
Facility
$0
FL AVG
$78.9k
Rank
#1 / 258 | 88
Facility
88
FL AVG
83
Rank
#383 / 876 | 11
Facility
11
FL AVG
19.7
Rank
#53 / 252 | 3.7
Facility
3.7
FL AVG
4.5
Rank
#94 / 252 | - | 126 | A+ |
54
Facility
54
FL AVG
40
Rank
#448 / 1486 | Sak Jr. LLC | $19.7M
Facility
$19.7M
FL AVG
$15.7M
Rank
#73 / 257 | $12.0M
Facility
$12.0M
FL AVG
$6.1M
Rank
#46 / 257 | 60.7%
Facility
60.7%
FL AVG
39.8%
Rank
#81 / 257 | 105319 | ||||
| The Oaks of Clearwater | NH AL IL MC | Clearwater (Oak Bluffs) | 175
Facility
175
FL AVG
89
Rank
#84 / 1074 |
29.7%
Facility
29.7%
FL AVG
84.3%
Rank
#253 / 258 | -65% | 4.55
Facility
4.55
FL AVG
4.04
Rank
#50 / 253 | -50% | +13% | $0
Facility
$0
FL AVG
$78.9k
Rank
#1 / 258 | 67
Facility
67
FL AVG
83
Rank
#770 / 876 | 30
Facility
30
FL AVG
19.7
Rank
#210 / 252 | 6.0
Facility
6.0
FL AVG
4.5
Rank
#201 / 252 | - | 46 | B- |
64
Facility
64
FL AVG
40
Rank
#291 / 1486 | Oaks On The Bay LLC | $5.8M
Facility
$5.8M
FL AVG
$15.7M
Rank
#46 / 257 | $5.4M
Facility
$5.4M
FL AVG
$6.1M
Rank
#185 / 257 | 93.7%
Facility
93.7%
FL AVG
39.8%
Rank
#254 / 257 | 105323 | ||||
| Westminster Oaks Tallahassee | NH AL IL MC | Tallahassee | 120
Facility
120
FL AVG
89
Rank
#256 / 1074 |
95.7%
Facility
95.7%
FL AVG
84.3%
Rank
#16 / 258 | +14% | 4.20
Facility
4.20
FL AVG
4.04
Rank
#75 / 253 | +18% | +4% | $0
Facility
$0
FL AVG
$78.9k
Rank
#1 / 258 | 95
Facility
95
FL AVG
83
Rank
#128 / 876 | 4
Facility
4
FL AVG
19.7
Rank
#10 / 252 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
FL AVG
4.5
Rank
#16 / 252 | - | 113 | - |
1
Facility
1
FL AVG
40
Rank
#1428 / 1486 | James Bogner | $17.8M
Facility
$17.8M
FL AVG
$15.7M
Rank
#12 / 257 | $17.5M
Facility
$17.5M
FL AVG
$6.1M
Rank
#21 / 257 | 98.2%
Facility
98.2%
FL AVG
39.8%
Rank
#217 / 257 | 105854 | ||||
| Brookdale Palmer Ranch | NH AL IL MC | Sarasota (Bee Ridge) | 118
Facility
118
FL AVG
89
Rank
#337 / 1074 |
61.6%
Facility
61.6%
FL AVG
84.3%
Rank
#243 / 258 | -27% | 4.61
Facility
4.61
FL AVG
4.04
Rank
#50 / 253 | -23% | +14% | $59.7k
Facility
$59.7k
FL AVG
$78.9k
Rank
#222 / 258 | 79
Facility
79
FL AVG
83
Rank
#589 / 876 | 24
Facility
24
FL AVG
19.7
Rank
#172 / 252 | 4.8
Facility
4.8
FL AVG
4.5
Rank
#158 / 252 | 6 | 45 | A+ |
3
Facility
3
FL AVG
40
Rank
#1383 / 1486 | Brea Emeritus LLC | $11.4M
Facility
$11.4M
FL AVG
$15.7M
Rank
#222 / 257 | $7.4M
Facility
$7.4M
FL AVG
$6.1M
Rank
#148 / 257 | 65.3%
Facility
65.3%
FL AVG
39.8%
Rank
#3 / 257 | 106022 | ||||
| Oak Manor Senior Living Community | NH AL IL | Largo (Anona) | 150
Facility
150
FL AVG
89
Rank
#135 / 1074 |
69.6%
Facility
69.6%
FL AVG
84.3%
Rank
#226 / 258 | -17% | 3.63
Facility
3.63
FL AVG
4.04
Rank
#198 / 253 | -37% | -10% | $4.0k
Facility
$4.0k
FL AVG
$78.9k
Rank
#161 / 258 | 73
Facility
73
FL AVG
83
Rank
#692 / 876 | 13
Facility
13
FL AVG
19.7
Rank
#73 / 252 | 2.2
Facility
2.2
FL AVG
4.5
Rank
#28 / 252 | - | 131 | - |
19
Facility
19
FL AVG
40
Rank
#1109 / 1486 | Brad Graham | $14.3M
Facility
$14.3M
FL AVG
$15.7M
Rank
#152 / 257 | $6.9M
Facility
$6.9M
FL AVG
$6.1M
Rank
#136 / 257 | 48%
Facility
48%
FL AVG
39.8%
Rank
#104 / 257 | 105248 | ||||
| Gulf Coast Village | - | NH AL HC IL MC NC | Cape Coral (Hancock) | 151
Facility
151
FL AVG
89
Rank
#134 / 1074 |
87.5%
Facility
87.5%
FL AVG
84.3%
Rank
#152 / 258 | +4% | 5.21
Facility
5.21
FL AVG
4.04
Rank
#26 / 253 | - | - | - | +59% | +29% | $37.1k
Facility
$37.1k
FL AVG
$78.9k
Rank
#213 / 258 | 88
Facility
88
FL AVG
83
Rank
#383 / 876 | 29
Facility
29
FL AVG
19.7
Rank
#205 / 252 | 7.3
Facility
7.3
FL AVG
4.5
Rank
#224 / 252 | 9 | 87 | - |
12
Facility
12
FL AVG
40
Rank
#1224 / 1486 | Volunteers Of America | $33.3M
Facility
$33.3M
FL AVG
$15.7M
Rank
#13 / 257 | $17.5M
Facility
$17.5M
FL AVG
$6.1M
Rank
#11 / 257 | 52.7%
Facility
52.7%
FL AVG
39.8%
Rank
#194 / 257 | 105672 |
| Life Care Center at Inverrary | NH | Lauderhill (Inverrary) | 120
Facility
120
FL AVG
89
Rank
#256 / 1074 |
89.2%
Facility
89.2%
FL AVG
84.3%
Rank
#134 / 258 | +6% | 4.08
Facility
4.08
FL AVG
4.04
Rank
#91 / 253 | +52% | +1% | $0
Facility
$0
FL AVG
$78.9k
Rank
#1 / 258 | - | 22
Facility
22
FL AVG
19.7
Rank
#161 / 252 | 7.3
Facility
7.3
FL AVG
4.5
Rank
#224 / 252 | - | 108 | A+ |
12
Facility
12
FL AVG
40
Rank
#1224 / 1486 | Cody Brayton | $13.5M
Facility
$13.5M
FL AVG
$15.7M
Rank
#104 / 257 | $8.0M
Facility
$8.0M
FL AVG
$6.1M
Rank
#121 / 257 | 59.5%
Facility
59.5%
FL AVG
39.8%
Rank
#177 / 257 | 106047 | ||||
| Canterbury Tower | NH AL IL RC | Tampa (South Tampa) | 17
Facility
17
FL AVG
89
Rank
#889 / 1074 |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
FL AVG
84.3%
Rank
#1 / 258 | +19% | 6.47
Facility
6.47
FL AVG
4.04
Rank
#3 / 253 | -6% | +60% | $0
Facility
$0
FL AVG
$78.9k
Rank
#1 / 258 | 95
Facility
95
FL AVG
83
Rank
#128 / 876 | 6
Facility
6
FL AVG
19.7
Rank
#23 / 252 | 3.0
Facility
3.0
FL AVG
4.5
Rank
#53 / 252 | - | 32 | A+ |
56
Facility
56
FL AVG
40
Rank
#407 / 1486 | Caridad Vinas | $3.4M
Facility
$3.4M
FL AVG
$15.7M
Rank
#181 / 257 | $4.8M
Facility
$4.8M
FL AVG
$6.1M
Rank
#206 / 257 | 142.4%
Facility
142.4%
FL AVG
39.8%
Rank
#162 / 257 | 105326 | ||||
| The Glenview at Pelican Bay | NH IL | Naples (North Naples) | 42
Facility
42
FL AVG
89
Rank
#804 / 1074 |
87.8%
Facility
87.8%
FL AVG
84.3%
Rank
#151 / 258 | +4% | 4.87
Facility
4.87
FL AVG
4.04
Rank
#32 / 253 | +28% | +21% | $0
Facility
$0
FL AVG
$78.9k
Rank
#1 / 258 | - | 6
Facility
6
FL AVG
19.7
Rank
#23 / 252 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
FL AVG
4.5
Rank
#16 / 252 | - | 39 | A+ |
27
Facility
27
FL AVG
40
Rank
#954 / 1486 | Pelican Bay Cooperative Housing Corp | $7.4M
Facility
$7.4M
FL AVG
$15.7M
Rank
#64 / 257 | $10.8M
Facility
$10.8M
FL AVG
$6.1M
Rank
#45 / 257 | 147.2%
Facility
147.2%
FL AVG
39.8%
Rank
#100 / 257 | 105856 | ||||
| Tierra Pines Center | NH PC RC | Largo (Monterey Lakes Apartments) | 120
Facility
120
FL AVG
89
Rank
#256 / 1074 |
94.8%
Facility
94.8%
FL AVG
84.3%
Rank
#31 / 258 | +12% | 3.72
Facility
3.72
FL AVG
4.04
Rank
#175 / 253 | -32% | -8% | $4.1k
Facility
$4.1k
FL AVG
$78.9k
Rank
#162 / 258 | - | 20
Facility
20
FL AVG
19.7
Rank
#142 / 252 | 4.0
Facility
4.0
FL AVG
4.5
Rank
#112 / 252 | - | 113 | A+ |
63
Facility
63
FL AVG
40
Rank
#309 / 1486 | Theresa Felicione | $12.9M
Facility
$12.9M
FL AVG
$15.7M
Rank
#195 / 257 | $6.5M
Facility
$6.5M
FL AVG
$6.1M
Rank
#167 / 257 | 50.2%
Facility
50.2%
FL AVG
39.8%
Rank
#40 / 257 | 105398 | ||||
| Health Center at Sinai Residences | NH AL IL MC | Boca Raton | 74
Facility
74
FL AVG
89
Rank
#627 / 1074 |
89.6%
Facility
89.6%
FL AVG
84.3%
Rank
#125 / 258 | +6% | 4.56
Facility
4.56
FL AVG
4.04
Rank
#50 / 253 | +56% | +13% | $0
Facility
$0
FL AVG
$78.9k
Rank
#1 / 258 | 95
Facility
95
FL AVG
83
Rank
#128 / 876 | 7
Facility
7
FL AVG
19.7
Rank
#26 / 252 | 3.5
Facility
3.5
FL AVG
4.5
Rank
#84 / 252 | - | 57 | A+ |
26
Facility
26
FL AVG
40
Rank
#976 / 1486 | Federation Ccrc Development, LLC | $17.8M
Facility
$17.8M
FL AVG
$15.7M
Rank
#8 / 257 | $19.6M
Facility
$19.6M
FL AVG
$6.1M
Rank
#5 / 257 | 110%
Facility
110%
FL AVG
39.8%
Rank
#198 / 257 | 106111 | ||||
| St Mark Village, Inc. | NH AL IL MC | Palm Harbor (Highland Lakes) | 88
Facility
88
FL AVG
89
Rank
#549 / 1074 |
69.6%
Facility
69.6%
FL AVG
84.3%
Rank
#226 / 258 | -17% | 4.79
Facility
4.79
FL AVG
4.04
Rank
#38 / 253 | -9% | +19% | $0
Facility
$0
FL AVG
$78.9k
Rank
#1 / 258 | 95
Facility
95
FL AVG
83
Rank
#128 / 876 | 4
Facility
4
FL AVG
19.7
Rank
#10 / 252 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
FL AVG
4.5
Rank
#16 / 252 | - | 49 | A+ |
40
Facility
40
FL AVG
40
Rank
#725 / 1486 | Jeffrey Gorddard | $24.6M
Facility
$24.6M
FL AVG
$15.7M
Rank
#57 / 257 | $13.3M
Facility
$13.3M
FL AVG
$6.1M
Rank
#34 / 257 | 54.1%
Facility
54.1%
FL AVG
39.8%
Rank
#71 / 257 | 105378 | ||||
| John Knox Village of Florida, Inc. | NH AL IL MC | Pompano Beach | 64
Facility
64
FL AVG
89
Rank
#682 / 1074 |
85.2%
Facility
85.2%
FL AVG
84.3%
Rank
#170 / 258 | +1% | 5.88
Facility
5.88
FL AVG
4.04
Rank
#10 / 253 | +48% | +46% | $0
Facility
$0
FL AVG
$78.9k
Rank
#1 / 258 | 90
Facility
90
FL AVG
83
Rank
#314 / 876 | 14
Facility
14
FL AVG
19.7
Rank
#86 / 252 | 4.7
Facility
4.7
FL AVG
4.5
Rank
#150 / 252 | - | 161 | B- |
79
Facility
79
FL AVG
40
Rank
#114 / 1486 | Richard Aronowitz | $20.5M
Facility
$20.5M
FL AVG
$15.7M
Rank
#1 / 257 | $26.2M
Facility
$26.2M
FL AVG
$6.1M
Rank
#1 / 257 | 128.1%
Facility
128.1%
FL AVG
39.8%
Rank
#225 / 257 | 105255 |
Highlands Lake Center, Lakeland, Florida, is dedicated to redefining the wellness journey through personalized post-acute rehabilitation and long-term nursing care. Their mission revolves around tailoring nursing and rehabilitation experiences to individual needs, enhancing the quality of life, and surpassing ordinary expectations with extraordinary outcomes. The community values health, well-being, and a caring nursing home culture, setting a gold standard in exceptional care.
Highlands Lake Center combines clinical care, heartfelt compassion, and homey nursing home amenities to provide a personalized wellness journey. The community offers specialized care programs, including wound care, short-term rehabilitation, pain management, and therapeutic recreation. Highlands Lake Center’s commitment to recovery in comfort ensures a cheerful environment, modern surroundings, and a proprietary atmosphere of happiness, healing, and hope. The spacious and welcoming facility provides private and semi-private rooms with amenities such as cable TV, telephone, internet, and fine dining, creating a trusted destination in wellness focused on residents’ healthcare needs.
Nestled within the Tallahassee community, Miracle Hill stands out for its state-of-the-art facilities and exceptional care services. Established in 1968, Miracle Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center proudly accommodates 120 beds and employs a dedicated team of approximately 150 staff members. Guided by an experienced administrative team known for effective management and unwavering dedication to quality, Miracle Hill remains a reputable and valued healthcare provider for seniors and their families.
At Miracle Hill, residents receive exceptional care thanks to their highly skilled team of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants available 24/7. With the support of a medical director and specialized consultants catering to individual needs, residents receive personalized and comprehensive care. Additionally, their rehabilitation therapy department offers advanced services, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy, led by proficient professionals. As a testament to its excellence, Miracle Hill is respected and recognized throughout the State of Florida, extending its legacy beyond the Tallahassee community.
Life Care Center of Orlando is a remarkable facility that offers top-notch inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services. They take a personalized approach to care and continuously strive to redefine senior healthcare standards by using innovative and cutting-edge techniques. The center has extensive experience in treating a wide range of diagnoses, and their team of dedicated and skilled therapists and nurses work diligently to ensure each resident receives the best possible care. They provide skilled nursing and long-term care, with a focus on rehabilitation that includes physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy.
Residents can also enjoy a range of amenities, including state-of-the-art security and fire safety systems, a salon and barber, a dietitian, and internet access. The fine dining program is exceptional, with nutritious and delicious meals served every day. The center also provides bedside and bathroom call lights, a library, beautiful landscape grounds, housekeeping, and laundry services. Meanwhile, the flexible visiting hours ensure that residents can spend quality time with their loved ones in a comfortable and welcoming environment. Life Care Center of Orlando’s personalized approach to care and dedication to improving healthcare standards make them a top choice in the region.
Experience the best care with Winter Garden Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, an outstanding community located in the harmonious neighborhood of Winter Garden, FL, that offers short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. With a wide range of care options, including post-surgical care, respite care, palliative care, and wound care, residents can find the care they need. A kind and highly skilled team helps residents with their day-to-day activities and personal needs 24/7, ensuring a maintenance-free lifestyle.
Residents are encouraged to live actively and happily with a variety of fun recreational activities and engaging social programs to ensure holistic wellness. Here, residents enjoy fine dining with delightful and nutritious meals that satisfy their dietary needs and preferences. The community is a great option for those looking to heal from a condition and spend their golden years without worries, especially with its specially designed amenities.
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.
The West Melbourne Health and Rehabilitation Center is a pillar of care, serving the vibrant city of Melbourne, Brevard County, and the wider eastern Central Florida Region. It offers a distinguished and refreshing alternative to the conventional long-term care and rehabilitation facility. During meal times, residents are offered the choice of savoring their meals in the comfort of their room or within a restaurant-style dining area, ensuring that their dining experience is as enjoyable and varied as their overall stay.
At this facility, an unwavering commitment to quality is complemented by the presence of a professional and compassionate staff, setting the stage for a superior experience. Residents are invited to unwind in the outdoor courtyards and partake in diverse daily activities designed to keep them engaged and active. The environment is meticulously designed, with beautifully decorated common areas that evoke a sense of warmth and welcome.
The Club at Lake Gibson is a senior living facility situated in Lakeland, FL, specializing in skilled nursing and rehabilitation services. They offer private and semi private accommodations featuring their own private bathrooms with showers. As part of their skilled nursing and rehabilitation program, they provide their patients and residents 24/7/365 availability of RN and LPN for services and assistance, respite care, hospice care, and restorative nursing services.
The Club at Lake Gibson also provides outpatient rehabilitation services, personalized dining services overseen by a registered dietician, fall reduction program, and a variety of therapy programs. Furthermore, they also ensure to create a comfortable atmosphere for their residents and patients alike, curating programs and activities that are designed for both recreation and physical and mental well being.
Page Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center provides a welcoming haven for seniors, where compassionate and skilled staff are dedicated to offering top-notch care. Families can trust this committed team to enhance the lives of their senior loved ones, navigating the challenges of aging with expertise and empathy. Here, residents can access a range of services tailored to meet their needs, including both short and long-term rehabilitation programs, as well as specialized skilled nursing services.
This esteemed community, established in 1958, boasts a cozy and homelike atmosphere, creating a comfortable environment for residents. Their commitment to excellence is reflected in their specialized care units, including a dedicated space for individuals facing Alzheimer’s disease and other memory-related disorders. Moreover, Page Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center excels in various specialties such as cardiac care, diabetes management, orthopedic rehabilitation, pain management, nutritional support, stroke rehabilitation, and post-surgical recovery. Through their unwavering dedication, they have earned their reputation as a trusted and reliable choice for seniors and their families.
Serving the neighborhoods of Tampa, FL, Larry’s Family 2 Care Alf LLC is a warm and welcoming senior living community, offering assisted living to residents needing additional care and support. The community warmly welcomes residents into their inviting accommodations that allows for convenient care provision and provides a safe and comfortable space for resting and relaxation. Featuring a team of hardworking and well-experienced care professionals, the community ensures residents are provided with all the help they need to live in comfort.
Fun and engaging activities are also offered to ensure residents enjoy plenty of opportunities to connect with others or make new learning experiences. An array of amenities and delectable meals are also offered for further convenience. At Larry’s Family 2 Care Alf LLC, residents are empowered to enjoy the things they love without the hassles and worries of chores and daily life.
Palm Garden of Gainesville offers seniors a premier living experience, whether they require short-term, long-term, or rehabilitation care. This distinguished home boasts a team of professionals in senior care, each employing an interdisciplinary approach to ensure comprehensive support. Residents benefit from a range of activities and licensed therapists, tailored to meet their diverse needs. The primary goal here is to empower residents, fostering their maximum independence and ensuring a safe return home.
Beyond their expert care, Palm Garden provides an array of services and amenities designed for residents’ well-being. These include specialized support such as pain management, diabetes care, psychosocial assistance, as well as palliative and hospice services. The community boasts spacious outdoor areas for residents to enjoy, enhancing their overall quality of life. Additionally, Palm Garden offers unique resources like a registered dietitian, therapy services, a professional barber, and even VitalStim, a specialized program addressing swallowing difficulties.
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.
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
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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 267 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.


















