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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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
$10.2M*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.
$5.1M*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.
49.9%*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.
$8.5M*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.
$3.5M*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.
41.2%*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
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 34 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.
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 55 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.
Spend your golden years with Palm Garden of Pinellas, a distinguished community located in the harmonious neighborhood of Largo, FL, that offers short- and long-term care, and rehabilitation. Here, residents receive top-tier care and assistance tailored to their unique needs from a compassionate and highly trained team available 24/7. Alongside a nurturing and inviting environment, a wide range of care options are provided to ensure residents’ comfort and wellness.
Enriching activities and stimulating programs are also conducted for residents to interact with their surroundings and gain meaningful experiences. Therapy, pain management, palliative care, and hospice services are also available to meet residents’ everchanging needs. Meals are important to keeping older adults healthy, so the community provides nutritional counseling to accommodate dietary needs and preferences. The community is ideal for those who need comprehensive care to live comfortably in their golden years.
Windsor Health and Rehabilitation Center approaches its service with the understanding that its residents need a sense of healing– both on the physical and emotional level. The continuum of care community ensures that its residents feel inspired to reinvent themselves, feel empowered to regain their life and feel confident with their new lifestyle that has been enhanced in a vibrant and positive environment. Trust that the dedicated staff can provide quality care for its residents and meet their needs. Windsor Health and Rehab is the place where seniors can rejuvenate and recover. Expect nothing but a retreat-like experience during your stay; the nursing home offers a range of essential services necessary to enrich your lifestyle. Windsor boasts its forward-thinking dining experience that provides delicious and healthy meals, stimulating and engaging activities that include social gatherings, and interpretative languages offered (bilingual interpreter and sign language services).
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 38 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.
Overview of St. Petersburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
St. Petersburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center operates a skilled nursing facility in St. Petersburg, Florida. This community processes resident accounts through conventional methods, accepting private pay, Medicare, and Medicaid. Because the surrounding neighborhood carries a walkability score of 69, visitors and families can navigate the area easily and complete several daily errands on foot.
The building manages an average resident stay of approximately 110 days, splitting the daily routine between short-term post-hospital therapy and long-term skilled nursing care. The floor crew delivers an average of 4 hours and 14 minutes of direct nursing care per resident each day, utilizing a continuous rotation of registered nurses, practical nurses, and nurse aides to handle clinical monitoring and physical assistance.
The interior layout integrates standard residential sleeping rooms with communal spaces for dining and visiting. Everyday workflows coordinate basic housekeeping, laundry services, and meal preparation with regular health tracking to keep the property running in an orderly fashion. These routine tasks are scheduled alongside daily resident schedules to maintain a consistent environment for the people living on campus.
Older adults can review how the facility organizes its 24-hour nursing shifts, average stay timelines, and local walking accessibility. The community pairs these baseline clinical frameworks with standard senior housing provisions, including financial coverage options, individual room selections, regular household maintenance, and convenient pedestrian access to the surrounding town.
Overview of Pinellas Park Post-Acute and Rehabilitation Center
Find the care you need with Pinellas Park Post-Acute and Rehabilitation Center, a trusted community located in Pinellas Park, FL, that offers skilled nursing and rehabilitation. The community provides comprehensive care, including cardiac care, memory care, stroke recovery, respiratory care, palliative care, and therapy, ensuring residents meet their unique needs and preferences. Promoting a cozy and nurturing environment, the community ensures residents feel at ease and live their golden years to the fullest.
The community utilizes a holistic approach to enhance residents’ living experiences. Working closely with acute care providers, residents can rest assured of receiving the right care according to their needs. Dietary programs are also available to meet residents’ nutritional needs and preferences. The community is ideal for those seeking a wide range of care to recover and to spend their golden years.
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.
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 48 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident.
Every day is an opportunity for wellness and meaningful experiences at The Palms at Sebring, a dynamic senior living community in Sebring, FL, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled care, and short-term care. Age in place in a stunning location and well-designed apartments that accommodate various lifestyles and needs, including spacious studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. Providing multiple levels of care, the community warrants a smooth transition should residents’ care needs evolve. Whether you need 24-hour nursing care, comprehensive therapies, or assistance with daily living activities, you are guaranteed to find all the help you need.
Enjoy a vibrant lifestyle with a robust daily schedule filled with resident-centered activities, daily outings, scheduled trips, and social hours. From birthday parties and movies to musical programs, outings, and other special events, residents will never run out of things to do and explore. Residents enjoy freshly made breakfast, lunch, and dinner without the hassles of cooking and cleaning, providing a joyful dining experience. At The Palms at Sebring, residents enjoy a positive and uplifting atmosphere with access to everything they need for a fulfilling and enriching lifestyle.
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:3.2/ 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.
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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