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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.
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.
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.
The Springs Lady Lake Assisted Living Facility And Rehab, LLC
$16.3M*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.
$7.4M*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.
45.5%*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.
$11.4M*Fiscal year ending 10/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
$7.5M*Fiscal year ending 10/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
66%*Fiscal year ending 10/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
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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
Coral Bay at Pensacola is a nursing home in Pensacola, FL, offering long-term care, memory care, rehabilitation, and respite care. Promoting a comfortable and nurturing environment, the community ensures older adults are well-cared for. Housekeeping, laundry, five-star dining, and social services are among the exceptional services provided to enrich residents’ living experiences. Along with a well-trained care team, personalized care plans are also provided to help them recover and return to their routines.
Art classes, local trips, and game nights provide residents with more opportunities to explore interests and live actively. Cozy lounges, a barber/beauty shop, and an outdoor courtyard are among the top-notch amenities that foster interactions and relaxation. Situated near restaurants, shops, and public transportation in the quiet residential area of Pensacola, the community guarantees accessibility and convenience. This nursing home ensures older adults live to their potential, making it one of the best choices for senior living in Florida.
With seniors’ well-being in mind, the extraordinary senior living community of Hawthorne Inn of Ocala situated in the serene neighborhood of South West 33rd Avenue, Ocala, FL, offers assisted living and independent living. The community features elegant and snug residences with various one-bedroom and two-bedroom floor plans to ensure seniors live in comfort and style. Enjoy the care and assistance you need and prefer with a compassionate and well-trained team.
Carefully curated activities and enjoyable programs are conducted based on residents’ interests and strengths for a happy life. Indulge in healthy and tasty meals for dietary satisfaction. Hawthorne Inn of Ocala is ideal for seniors who want to optimize their independence while receiving the utmost attention for their ever-changing needs.
Conveniently situated near local amenities on the scenic Pinebrook Road, Venice, FL, AdviniaCare Venice is a blissful retreat that offers a range of care options. These include assisted living, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing. With its dedication to improving residents’ well-being, the community provides top-tier care and support around the clock tailored to each resident’s specific needs and preferences. Residents keep their peace of mind within the community’s specially designed and naturally lit accommodations that foster comfort and familiarity.
Here, residents are encouraged to live actively and happily with plenty of purposely built and spacious amenities. Moreover, rehabilitation services are also provided to ensure residents get better with each day of their stay. Do not worry about meal preparation with healthy and delicious meals provided from breakfast to dinner. The community strives to create a haven for those looking to receive the utmost care and support for their ever-changing needs in their golden years.
Luxe Senior Living at Jupiter offers nursing home, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Jupiter, Florida. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while assisted living helps with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps an apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.
The combination of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since care can change levels without leaving the community. Luxe Senior Living at Jupiter has 96 beds. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 30 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time assigned to each resident.
Rehabilitation services include short term rehabilitation, giving someone a temporary setting for recovery and therapy rather than a long term residence. Accepted payment options are insurance and/or HMO, Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Medicare can cover short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than a long term residence, while Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a longer stay. Adela Baldo serves as the administrator, and Jupiter Senior Living operates the community. The area has a Walk Score of 61 out of 100 and is somewhat walkable, so some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.
Overview of The Springs Lady Lake Assisted Living Facility and Rehab
The Springs Lady Lake Assisted Living Facility and Rehab offers nursing home care, assisted living, respite care, and skilled nursing in Lady Lake, Florida. Assisted living includes personalized help with activities of daily living, while skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care and rehabilitation. Respite care supports a short term stay when a usual caregiver needs temporary coverage.
The combination of assisted living, nursing home care, and skilled nursing can suit a resident whose care needs may grow over time. Respite care may suit a family caregiver who needs time to travel or recover. The home has 80 beds and a 95% occupancy rate, meaning most resident spaces are filled.
Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 28 minutes per resident each day, representing the combined daily nurse time allocated to each resident. Medicaid, Veterans Affairs benefits, Medicare, and private pay are accepted. Medicare is relevant to short term skilled care after a hospital stay, while the other listed options provide additional ways to cover care for eligible residents or through self payment.
On site rehabilitation services allow residents to receive therapy at the home rather than arranging transportation elsewhere. Transportation is available for outings. Residents can also use the full service salon and spa, chef prepared meals and snacks, and outdoor courtyards and porches. Casandra Lewis Duncan serves as the administrator.
Ansley Court is a 112-bed community in Maitland, FL, offering assisted living and nursing home care, including skilled nursing. Residents receive assistance with daily tasks and have access to nursing services for higher levels of care. The community also offers 24-hour staffing to ensure residents receive care as needed.
With Emmanuella Eustache as the administrator, the community accepts payment options including Veterans Affairs benefits, Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay. This also means that eligible veterans or surviving spouses can use VA benefits to cover care costs, Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay, Medicare can cover short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, and private pay provides a self-funded option.
An on-site salon provides services without arranging those activities elsewhere. Restaurant-style meals are also served in the dining hall or in a resident’s room, while transportation is available for scheduled outings so residents can participate without arranging a separate ride.
Overview of Oak Hammock at the University of Florida
Oak Hammock at the University of Florida offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and nursing home and skilled nursing care in Gainesville, FL. Independent living provides private living without daily care, assisted living adds help with daily tasks, memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, and skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock. The combination of care levels can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to another community.
The community has 80 beds. Rehabilitation services and short-term rehab support a temporary stay focused on recovery rather than ongoing residence.
Payment options include Medicare for short-term skilled care after a hospital stay and private pay for families paying directly. Pets are allowed, so a resident may bring a pet when moving in. Brittany Matus-Ray serves as the administrator.
Masonic Home of Florida provides assisted living and skilled nursing options in Saint Petersburg, Florida. The assisted living setting aids residents with daily activities like medication management, bathing, and dressing within private living spaces, while skilled nursing supplies clinical care for higher medical needs. Rehabilitation services and short-term rehab programs are also available to support individuals recovering from illness or surgery.
Situated in an area with a 92 walk score, the location allows residents to complete daily errands on foot without relying on a vehicle, though scheduled community transportation handles trips for medical appointments and shopping. The 102-bed facility accommodates special dietary requirements through its dining program.
Operating under administrator Roy Daniel Newland and The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Florida, the property accepts Veterans Affairs benefits alongside insurance or HMO coverage.
Interested residents can reach out to the admissions office at Masonic Home of Florida to discuss care arrangements, review eligibility for benefit programs, and schedule an on-site visit.
The Bridge at Ocala has gained recognition for its praised service and consumer satisfaction. Assisted living residents are encouraged to find independence amid the quality service they receive. The luxury assisted living community strives to accommodate diverse individuals who can meet all their needs. The Bridge is a person-centered community that guarantees residents can live life on their terms as independently as possible.
As a proud member of Century Park Associates, The Bridge provides exceptional and resort-like hospitality. Seniors can find a list of possibilities that interest them, including the amenities and services that cater to their day-to-day living: social and cultural events, indoor pool and hot tub, recreational activities, and many more.
Set in a beautiful neighborhood in Hillsborough County, Sun City Center, FL, Sun Towers is an exceptional senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, memory care and extended congregate care. The community offers a variety of studio one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments, designed for comfort and living efficiency. Residents needing extra help with activities of daily living are met with compassionate care and assistance, provided by a kind and well-trained care team.
Tedious chores like housekeeping, meal preparation, and transportation are handled so residents don’t need to worry about keeping up with home maintenance, housework, and other responsibilities. Committed to giving residents plenty of opportunities for social engagement, the community allows residents to participate in various structured and unstructured on-site and off-site activities. Residents can look forward to three professionally prepared meals per day that are tailored specifically to their unique dietary needs, helping improve their health outcomes or manage chronic health conditions that they may have.
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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