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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.
National Average: 3.0/ 5

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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 to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

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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 Table AL (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. CCRC( (Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC)):
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: 72.3% 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 Palace Royale at Kendall
NH
AL
CCRC(
HC
IL
MC
SNF
Miami
510
Facility 510
FL AVG 88
Rank #1 / 1,058
--
4.04
Facility 4.04
FL AVG 4.04
Rank #87 / 180
+55%0%
$0
Facility $0
FL AVG $78.9k
Rank #1 / 183
8
Facility 8
FL AVG 19.7
Rank #25 / 179
4.0
Facility 4.0
FL AVG 4.5
Rank #77 / 179
-170-
51
Facility 51
FL AVG 42
Rank #504 / 1,427
Kendall Health Care Inc
$21.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $21.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG $14.6M
Rank #18 / 159
$12.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $12.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG $9.5M
Rank #30 / 159
61.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 61.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG 72.3%
Rank #62 / 159
105719
Florida Presbyterian Homes Inc. D.b.a. Westminster Lakeland
NH
AL
IL
SNF
Lakeland (Lake Somerset)
136
Facility 136
FL AVG 88
Rank #186 / 1,058
--
4.35
Facility 4.35
FL AVG 4.04
Rank #53 / 180
+47%+8%
$0
Facility $0
FL AVG $78.9k
Rank #1 / 183
16
Facility 16
FL AVG 19.7
Rank #78 / 179
5.3
Facility 5.3
FL AVG 4.5
Rank #126 / 179
-63-
55
Facility 55
FL AVG 42
Rank #427 / 1,427
Joe Xanthopoulos
$7.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG $14.6M
Rank #141 / 159
$8.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG $9.5M
Rank #90 / 159
115.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 115.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG 72.3%
Rank #20 / 159
105949
Vi at Lakeside Village
NH
AL
CCRC(
IL
MC
RC
SNF
Lantana
60
Facility 60
FL AVG 88
Rank #681 / 1,058
78.3%
Facility 78.3%
FL AVG 87.4%
Rank #107 / 121
-10%
5.23
Facility 5.23
FL AVG 4.04
Rank #20 / 180
-9%+30%
$0
Facility $0
FL AVG $78.9k
Rank #1 / 183
7
Facility 7
FL AVG 19.7
Rank #20 / 179
2.3
Facility 2.3
FL AVG 4.5
Rank #23 / 179
-47-
12
Facility 12
FL AVG 42
Rank #1,224 / 1,427
Cc Lantana Inc
$10.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG $14.6M
Rank #123 / 159
$8.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG $9.5M
Rank #91 / 159
80.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 80.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG 72.3%
Rank #37 / 159
105968
Village on the Isle
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Venice
85
Facility 85
FL AVG 88
Rank #552 / 1,058
--
6.07
Facility 6.07
FL AVG 4.04
Rank #6 / 180
+49%+50%
$0
Facility $0
FL AVG $78.9k
Rank #1 / 183
3
Facility 3
FL AVG 19.7
Rank #5 / 179
1.5
Facility 1.5
FL AVG 4.5
Rank #6 / 179
-50A-
30
Facility 30
FL AVG 42
Rank #915 / 1,427
Southwest Florida Retirement Center
$30.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $30.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG $14.6M
Rank #5 / 159
$11.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $11.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG $9.5M
Rank #36 / 159
39%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 39%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG 72.3%
Rank #153 / 159
105472
Pines of Sarasota
NH
MC
SNF
Sarasota
39
Facility 39
FL AVG 88
Rank #809 / 1,058
--
4.81
Facility 4.81
FL AVG 4.04
Rank #31 / 180
-45%+19%
$0
Facility $0
FL AVG $78.9k
Rank #1 / 183
8
Facility 8
FL AVG 19.7
Rank #25 / 179
2.7
Facility 2.7
FL AVG 4.5
Rank #29 / 179
-193-
70
Facility 70
FL AVG 42
Rank #211 / 1,427
Michael Ward
$24.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $24.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG $14.6M
Rank #9 / 159
$14.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $14.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG $9.5M
Rank #24 / 159
58.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 58.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG 72.3%
Rank #69 / 159
105147
Ponce Health and Rehabilitation Center
NH
HOS
RC
SNF
Miami (Little Havana)
147
Facility 147
FL AVG 88
Rank #150 / 1,058
94.6%
Facility 94.6%
FL AVG 87.4%
Rank #35 / 121
+8%
3.44
Facility 3.44
FL AVG 4.04
Rank #166 / 180
+117%-15%
$0
Facility $0
FL AVG $78.9k
Rank #1 / 183
13
Facility 13
FL AVG 19.7
Rank #56 / 179
4.3
Facility 4.3
FL AVG 4.5
Rank #92 / 179
-139A+
95
Facility 95
FL AVG 42
Rank #15 / 1,427
Ponce Opco Holdings, LLC
$17.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $17.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG $14.6M
Rank #41 / 159
$8.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG $9.5M
Rank #85 / 159
46.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 46.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG 72.3%
Rank #131 / 159
106021
Kendall Lakes Health and Rehabilitation Center
NH
SNF
Miami (West End)
150
Facility 150
FL AVG 88
Rank #132 / 1,058
94.9%
Facility 94.9%
FL AVG 87.4%
Rank #29 / 121
+9%
3.49
Facility 3.49
FL AVG 4.04
Rank #157 / 180
+94%-14%
$0
Facility $0
FL AVG $78.9k
Rank #1 / 183
11
Facility 11
FL AVG 19.7
Rank #42 / 179
3.7
Facility 3.7
FL AVG 4.5
Rank #66 / 179
-142-
60
Facility 60
FL AVG 42
Rank #351 / 1,427
Kendall Lakes Snf Holdco LLC
$24.0MFiscal year ending 05/2024
Facility $24.0MFiscal year ending 05/2024
FL AVG $14.6M
Rank #12 / 159
$9.9MFiscal year ending 05/2024
Facility $9.9MFiscal year ending 05/2024
FL AVG $9.5M
Rank #55 / 159
41.5%Fiscal year ending 05/2024
Facility 41.5%Fiscal year ending 05/2024
FL AVG 72.3%
Rank #149 / 159
686123
Moorings Park Grande Lake
NH
AL
CCRC(
IL
MC
SNF
Naples (Central Naples)
106
Facility 106
FL AVG 88
Rank #397 / 1,058
80.5%
Facility 80.5%
FL AVG 87.4%
Rank #102 / 121
-8%
5.59
Facility 5.59
FL AVG 4.04
Rank #13 / 180
+56%+38%
$0
Facility $0
FL AVG $78.9k
Rank #1 / 183
5
Facility 5
FL AVG 19.7
Rank #16 / 179
1.7
Facility 1.7
FL AVG 4.5
Rank #9 / 179
-85A+
9
Facility 9
FL AVG 42
Rank #1,282 / 1,427
The Moorings Incorporated
$15.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $15.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG $14.6M
Rank #65 / 159
$10.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG $9.5M
Rank #53 / 159
66.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 66.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG 72.3%
Rank #45 / 159
105396
Edward J. Healey Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
NH
Riviera Beach
120
Facility 120
FL AVG 88
Rank #253 / 1,058
81.3%
Facility 81.3%
FL AVG 87.4%
Rank #100 / 121
-7%
5.38
Facility 5.38
FL AVG 4.04
Rank #18 / 180
+166%+33%
$0
Facility $0
FL AVG $78.9k
Rank #1 / 183
2
Facility 2
FL AVG 19.7
Rank #3 / 179
1.0
Facility 1.0
FL AVG 4.5
Rank #1 / 179
-98-
30
Facility 30
FL AVG 42
Rank #915 / 1,427
Candice Abbott
$9.1MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $9.1MFiscal year ending 09/2023
FL AVG $14.6M
Rank #130 / 159
$18.0MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $18.0MFiscal year ending 09/2023
FL AVG $9.5M
Rank #11 / 159
197.5%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility 197.5%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
FL AVG 72.3%
Rank #3 / 159
105838
Life Care Center of Melbourne
NH
SNF
Melbourne
120
Facility 120
FL AVG 88
Rank #253 / 1,058
97.4%
Facility 97.4%
FL AVG 87.4%
Rank #6 / 121
+11%
3.74
Facility 3.74
FL AVG 4.04
Rank #134 / 180
-11%-7%
$0
Facility $0
FL AVG $78.9k
Rank #1 / 183
12
Facility 12
FL AVG 19.7
Rank #50 / 179
4.0
Facility 4.0
FL AVG 4.5
Rank #77 / 179
-117-
39
Facility 39
FL AVG 42
Rank #744 / 1,427
Dana Delena
$15.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $15.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG $14.6M
Rank #63 / 159
$8.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG $9.5M
Rank #83 / 159
54.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 54.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG 72.3%
Rank #85 / 159
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Overview of The Palace Royale at Kendall

The Palace Royale at Kendall is part of the Palace Group, a 510-bed community in Miami’s Kendall neighborhood that spans nursing home, assisted living, independent living, and memory care. The address is 11355 SW 84th Street, Miami-Dade County, and Ricardo A Martinez serves as administrator. Walk Score of 51 puts the area in the moderately walkable range.

At 510 beds running 95% full, with a 93-day average stay, this community handles both ends of the placement spectrum. Some residents are here for short-term rehabilitation before going home; others are long-term. That mix shows up in the payment data too: Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are all accepted. Staff speak Creole, Hebrew, and Spanish, which matters in a Miami-Dade community drawing from a multilingual population.

Total nursing care runs 3 hours and 52 minutes per resident per day. RNs account for 1 hour and 13 minutes of that; nurse aides cover 2 hours and 34 minutes. On the services side, rehabilitative support, transportation, beauty services, housekeeping, and security systems are all confirmed. The activity list is long: arts and crafts, cooking classes, dancing, exercise classes, gardening, games, music programs, shopping trips, social events and outings, theater, movies, and yoga. An active resident council meets on a regular basis.

State inspections have tended to center on medication management, and care planning and documentation.

At this scale, with multilingual staff, multi-track care, and a broad activity program, The Palace Royale at Kendall is built for families who need a large, full-service nursing and senior living community in southwest Miami with room to move between care levels without relocating.

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Overview of Florida Presbyterian Homes Inc. D.b.a. Westminster Lakeland

Operating on Lake Hunter Drive, Westminster Lakeland is a 136-bed nursing home in Lakeland, Florida. Run by administrator Ellisa Durrant and owned by Florida Presbyterian Homes Inc., the building primarily handles short-term rehabilitation alongside long-term care, with stays averaging 43 days. The business office works with several coverage options, accepting private pay, traditional Medicare, state Medicaid, and various insurance or HMO plans.

The neighborhood is moderately walkable, scoring a 55 out of 100, which means visitors can manage some simple errands nearby on foot. On the floor, residents receive an average of 4 hours and 8 minutes of direct nursing attention each day from a combined team of RNs, LPNs, and aides. This daily schedule includes physical and occupational therapy, on-site pharmacy services, and routine dining programs.

Past inspections flagged issues with staffing standards and employee training protocols, but management implemented corrective actions, and follow-up reviews confirmed that the building has resolved these concerns.

Older adults and their families can contact the main office to verify current bed availability, ask about the insurance intake process, or arrange a time to visit the campus.

Contact Florida Presbyterian Homes Inc. D.b.a. Westminster Lakeland

Overview of VI at Lakeside Village

This facility aims to be more inviting and to be more homey. With its beautiful interior and inviting exterior, VI at Lakeside Village is an excellent choice for seniors who do not want to feel like they are away from home. At this facility, everything is suited to the lifestyle of the residents. From the different choices when it comes to accommodation to the various social spaces, each resident’s comfort is prioritized.

Aside from the beautiful facility, there are also state of the art amenities and a diverse range of activities and events that are held for the residents. These events include fitness classes, arts and crafts, and more. WIth these activities done, the seniors of VI at Lakeside Village are kept entertained and engaged, making for a fruitful stay.

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Overview of Village on the Isle

Operated by Southwest Florida Retirement Center, Inc., Village on the Isle is a multi-level Life Plan Community that brings together independent living, assisted living, memory care, short-term rehabilitation, and skilled nursing on a single campus. The nursing wing accommodates an 85-bed layout and logs a brief 57-day average length of stay, highlighting its primary focus on short-term physical recovery. Financial operations handle a standard combination of Medicare, Medicaid, and private-pay sources. Located under a mile from the local city center, the property is built in a mostly car-dependent neighborhood that scores a 30 out of 100 for general walkability.

Substantial daily nursing hours and an extensive list of recreational amenities characterize the property’s operational profile. Daily direct care lines supply an exceptional average of 6 hours and 26 minutes of nursing time per resident, with registered nurses handling 1 hour and 53 minutes of that schedule and nurse aides delivering 3 hours and 24 minutes. On the compliance side, historical monitoring files from Florida’s Agency for Health Care Administration note that regulatory citations have centered on standard administrative paperwork errors and resident rights matters, all of which were resolved. For lifestyle options, the campus features a resort-style pool, fitness center, spa, and a pickleball court alongside structured daily social outings, exercise classes, and music programs.

Prospective residents looking over regional post-acute rehabilitation programs or continuing-care senior communities can use these state regulatory baselines to check out the property’s background. The official files outline a well-staffed nursing environment that maintains an unpunished regulatory track record, deep daily nurse coverage, and an active lifestyle infrastructure.

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Pines of Sarasota

1251 North Orange Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34236
Overview of Pines of Sarasota

Pines of Sarasota is a 39-bed non-profit skilled nursing, assisted living, and memory care community in Sarasota, Florida. It serves Sarasota County residents on North Orange Avenue. Welcome: Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

All four CMS sub-ratings sit above Florida’s average, producing a 5-star overall rating. The health inspection sub-rating stands 57.7 percent above state benchmark, the strongest single driver in the profile. Nurse hours of 4h 48m per resident day rank 37th among 252 Florida SNFs, running 9 percent above the 4h 25m state average. Over the inspection window, the facility averaged 2.2 deficiencies each year, 52 percent below Florida’s 4.6 average, with no immediate jeopardy findings, fines, or enforcement actions. Deficiencies across 17 surveys have been limited to administrative and documentation items: staffing records, training certifications, physical plant maintenance, and background screening compliance. The most substantive single survey was in February 2022, which cited seven administrative deficiencies including training documentation and background screening attestation. The July 2024 annual survey was clean, and complaint investigations have consistently returned without deficiencies. Occupancy at 88 percent runs near Florida’s 84.3 percent average.

The community is ideal for older adults in Sarasota County who seek skilled nursing, memory care, or post-acute rehabilitation at a non-profit community. It has a consistently clean compliance record and staffing above the state average.

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Overview of Ponce Health and Rehabilitation Center

Ponce Health and Rehabilitation Center is proud to be a member of the Onyx Health senior living community that boasts an upscale lifestyle. As an Onyx Health home, Ponce Health and Rehabilitation Center practices contemporary forward-thinking lifestyle care. The nursing and rehabilitation community is considerably one of the best in its class brought by their progressive approach to rehabilitative care. Ponce Health and Rehabilitation Center boasts their innovative and modern approach to senior care; they have ensured that they provide a spectrum of care as they understand the unique needs of each individual.
As an Onyx Health senior living community, Ponce Health provides premier essential amenities and services designed to accommodate and attend to any need that comes up. They offer skilled post-acute nursing, customized rehabilitation programs, and long-term care services. Other community features exclusively offer private and semi-private rooms, restaurant-style dining, and scheduled transportation services. A beautiful interior structured into the building immediately gives off a relaxing ambiance the moment one steps inside the community.

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Overview of Kendall Lakes Health and Rehabilitation Center

Find the care you need with Kendall Lakes Health and Rehabilitation Center, an esteemed community in Miami, FL, offering skilled nursing and rehabilitation. With a wide range of care options, including neurological care, wound care, and orthopedic rehabilitation, residents receive care according to their needs and preferences. A compassionate and well-trained team helps residents around the clock, ensuring a maintenance-free lifestyle.

Residents spend their days as they please with a jam-packed calendar of fun recreational activities and engaging social events that aim to keep them active and well-connected. Dietitian-approved meals are also served to accommodate residents’ dietary needs and preferences. The community’s nurturing and friendly environment makes it an enticing option for those seeking exceptional care to live comfortably in their golden years and jump back into their lives.

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Overview of Moorings Park Grande Lake

Moorings Park at Grande Lake celebrates purposeful living in a pristine acre of land. They ensure that residents are satisfied with the care and compassion they receive with assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing services, the senior living home boasts a tropical-style ambiance that creates a beautiful experience for the next home for you or your loved one, making sure residents feel like they belong. They encourage independence in their residents, which is why they provide a lifestyle based on your terms.

Moorings Park offers comprehensive and exclusive programs for an excellent residential living experience. These include the Simply the Best™ programs centered on amenities designed to live independently with additional support.  The lifelong enrichment program encourages residents to pursue intellectual curiosity and growth by offering specialized courses with their partner university, Florida Gulf. Other amenities include a swimming pool, a fitness center, a hair salon, and an art studio.

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Overview of Edward J. Healey Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

Health Care District of Palm Beach County Skilled Nursing Center is an award-winning community in Riviera Beach, FL, offering excellent skilled nursing care. The community dedicated itself to providing quality and compassionate care to residents living with a chronic condition or recovering from hospitalization. Residents here have access to short-term, long-term rehabilitation, and 24/7 skilled nursing care to ensure their every need is effectively met.

The community also makes sure residents have a vibrant life outside their treatment by offering an array of fun and engaging activities tailored to their interests and skills. Nutrition is also a key component of their care plans, offering residents dietician-approved meals with accommodations to special diets. With 24/7 supervision, a compassionate team of care professionals, and thoughtful wellness amenities, residents here are guaranteed to maintain their well-being and full potential.

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Overview of Life Care Center of Melbourne

Life Care Center of Melbourne is a senior community in the scenic environs of Melbourne, Florida. This remarkable facility is dedicated to providing skilled nursing care that aims to enhance the independence of its residents and patients. It is the nearest inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation nursing home within the community. The facility’s rehabilitation gym is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment designed to facilitate the achievement of recovery goals for residents and patients.
Life Care Center of Melbourne is conveniently situated across the street from the esteemed Holmes Regional Medical Center. It is also strategically positioned near pristine beaches and a mere hour’s drive south of the iconic Kennedy Space Center. Notably, Life Care Center of Melbourne has garnered recognition, as it was named one of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Nursing Homes for the year 2022-2023, a testament to its unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional care and service.

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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.

  • CMS data
  • 5 weighted categories
  • Updated quarterly
Full methodology

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 252 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.