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Overview of Aviata at Evans

Aviata at Evans provides nursing home, skilled nursing, and memory care in Fort Myers, Florida. Nursing home and skilled nursing care include licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Located in the Winkler neighborhood, the community has 120 beds.

Nurse staffing totals 3 hours and 51 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily hands on nursing time assigned to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several listed ways to cover care. The combination of skilled nursing and memory care can suit a resident whose needs include ongoing nursing care and supervision in a secured setting.

A Walk Score of 64 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, so some errands can be done on foot; a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach certain nearby destinations independently. State inspections have reviewed the community’s routine care and safety standards.

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Overview of Windsor Health and Rehabilitation

With a 108-bed capacity, Windsor Health and Rehabilitation offers nursing home care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Starke, Florida. Residents receive continuous clinical support with nursing services on-site. Physical, occupational, and speech therapy also help improve residents’ ability to function.

Rehabilitation includes short-term and orthopedic rehabilitation, supporting recovery related to orthopedic needs. Moreover, a pharmacy management program provides medication-related support. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several options to cover care, including Medicaid when savings may not cover a long stay.

Occupancy is at 92%, with residents receiving a total of 3 hours and 8 minutes of nursing care daily. Ida Cribb serves as the director.

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Overview of Concordia Manor

Concordia Manor is a 39 bed nursing home in St. Petersburg, Florida, offering nursing care, skilled nursing, palliative care, and respite care. Licensed nurses provide nursing care and skilled nursing on site around the clock. Palliative care centers on comfort and symptom management, while respite care offers a short stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The community is small enough for staff and residents to get to know one another. Post acute services support care after a hospital stay, rehabilitation programs help a resident work toward regained function, and restorative programs support practicing or maintaining daily abilities. These services can matter to someone rebuilding strength after hospitalization or working to preserve everyday skills.

Concordia Manor accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Medicare can cover qualifying short term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid can help with qualifying covered care, and private pay means the family pays directly. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 44 minutes per resident each day, representing the recorded amount of nursing time associated with each resident’s daily care. Concordia Manor may be a good fit for a resident who needs nursing support after hospitalization, ongoing skilled nursing, or a short respite stay while a caregiver is temporarily unavailable.

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Overview of Longwood Health and Rehabilitation Center

Longwood Health and Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home in Longwood, FL, offering long-term care, hospice care, rehabilitation, and respite care. With a caring and supportive environment, the community ensures older adults are treated well throughout their stay. Residents also receive exceptional services, including 24-hour care, nutritious meals, and comprehensive therapies, to help them with their recovery. Through a personal approach to care, the community goes above and beyond to meet residents’ needs and preferences.

Exercises, social events, and various activities encourage residents to make friends and live actively. Accessible hallways and spacious gathering areas also ensure residents can rest and move around comfortably. Residents also have quick access to necessities and leisure, as it is located near Lake Fairy and HCA Florida Casselberry Emergency. This nursing home is a great choice for senior living in Florida, especially with its exceptional quality of care.

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HarbourWood Care Center

549 Sky Harbor Dr Building #31, Clearwater, FL 33759
Overview of HarbourWood Care Center

HarbourWood Care Center is a 120-bed nursing home in Clearwater, Florida, offering skilled nursing care with licensed nursing oversight throughout the day and night. Rehabilitation services provide therapy-focused care during recovery or a longer-term stay, so the combination can suit someone who needs ongoing nursing support alongside rehabilitation. Private rooms give each resident a separate room.

A doctor is on staff, and a registered dietitian supports therapeutic diets tailored to documented dietary needs. Residents have structured options beyond clinical care through community outings and involvement, entertainment, case management, personal counseling, and activity programs. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 25 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time assigned to each resident, and payment can be made through Medicare, Medicaid, or private pay for covered or privately funded care.

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Overview of Palm Garden of Pinellas

Palm Garden of Pinellas operates as a nursing home in Largo, Florida, delivering skilled nursing, palliative care, and respite care. Around-the-clock licensed nursing forms the foundation of skilled care, while palliative and hospice programs prioritize comfort and symptom relief. Short-term respite stays allow primary caregivers time to take a break or recover from daily caregiving demands.

Housing arrangements feature 120 total beds distributed between private and semi-private rooms, allowing residents to live alone or with a roommate. On-site physical, occupational, and speech therapies guide physical recovery, alongside specialized VitalStim therapy for swallowing issues.

Clinical capabilities cover complex medical requirements, including targeted wound care, diabetes management, ostomy care, pain control, and nutritional planning from a registered dietitian. These medical services suit individuals managing chronic conditions or recovery from acute illness. Direct care accounts for 3 hours and 57 minutes of daily nurse staffing per resident.

Families exploring short-term rehabilitation or steady nursing support can utilize Medicare, Medicaid, or private pay to finance care. Director Pam Paxton oversees daily operations, and an on-site salon and spa offers personal grooming services directly on campus.

Interested individuals looking for temporary respite or long-term nursing support will find structured clinical services made to handle evolving health needs.

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Overview of Pinellas Park Post-Acute and Rehabilitation Center

Pinellas Park Post-Acute and Rehabilitation Center offers nursing home, hospice care, memory care, palliative care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Pinellas Park, FL. Nursing home care supports ongoing residence, while skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and hospice care serves residents receiving end of life care. Palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom support for serious illness.

Respite care provides a short stay when a resident’s usual caregiver needs time away. Short term and long term stays accommodate different lengths of residence. Rehabilitation services and short term rehabilitation can support recovery after an illness, injury, or hospital stay. The combination of rehabilitation and ongoing care may be a good fit for someone who needs post acute recovery or continuing nursing support.

The center has 120 beds and private rooms, giving each resident an individual room rather than a shared sleeping space. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, so families can use the payment source that applies to the resident’s coverage or resources. A Walk Score of 74 places the area in the very walkable band, meaning most errands can be done on foot. A resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

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Overview of Bartram Crossing Skilled Nursing – Brooks Rehabilitation

Bartram Crossing Skilled Nursing is set amidst a sprawling 115-acre campus, as a skilled nursing facility offering a range of services for both short-term and long-term rehabilitation and nursing care, as well as outpatient services like physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy. With 100 beds, the home provides spacious living areas, thoughtfully designed with climate control, private bathrooms, and cable TV. 

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Overview of Orchid Cove at Palm Harbor

Orchid Cove at Palm Harbor is a nursing home in Palm Harbor, Florida, providing nursing care for residents who need ongoing clinical support. Someone whose daily needs call for nursing care on site may find this community a suitable fit.

The home has 120 beds. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several ways to cover the cost of care. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 43 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident.

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Overview of The Towers Orlando

The Towers Orlando is a 168-bed nursing home in a downtown high-rise. It is located just half a mile from the city center. With a Walk Score of 96, it is one of the most walkable locations in the state. You can easily walk to nearby shops, restaurants, and cultural spots.

About 142 people live here, which is 71.4% of the building’s capacity. The average stay lasts 64 days. This shows the facility supports both people recovering after a hospital stay and those who need long-term nursing care.

Each resident gets 4 hours and 30 minutes of nursing care every day. This time is shared by RNs, LPNs, and certified nursing assistants. This team can help residents who need daily support as well as those who need more specific medical care.

Inspections at places like this often focus on common areas, including how medications are handled. This is standard and happens at every facility in the state.

Families can pay using Medicare, Medicaid, or private funds, offering a few ways to manage the costs.

The Towers Orlando offers flexible care, from short recovery stays to longer-term options. Its walkable location is a great benefit for visiting families, as you do not need a car to get around the area.

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Nursing Homes in Florida at a glance

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.
National Average: 3.0/ 5