Page 2 of Best Nursing Homes in Florida

Miami, FL, is home to Victoria Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, a nursing home that also provides skilled nursing. With 264 beds to cover, the nursing staff average four hours and ten minutes per resident each day.

Families can use Medicare, Medicaid, or their own funds to pay. Rehabilitation services give residents recovery care, and skilled nursing adds clinical oversight alongside it. Someone who needs both ongoing nursing and rehabilitation in one setting may find this a good fit.

Shoreside Health and Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home in Miami, Florida, offering skilled nursing, nursing care, hospice care, and respite care. Skilled nursing and nursing care provide licensed nursing on site around the clock for residents whose health needs require that level of attention. Hospice care supports residents at the end of life, while respite care provides a short stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The range of care options may suit a family whose needs include ongoing nursing care, end of life support, or short term respite.

The center has 150 beds, with 95% occupancy, so most beds are filled and availability can change. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 38 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident.

Payment options are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Medicare covers short term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay uses personal funds.

Overview of Life Care Center of Palm Bay

Life Care Center of Palm Bay is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility located in Palm Bay, FL. This long-term care facility provides 24 hour skilled nursing care and security to its patients and residents, as well as medication management, post surgical care, wound care, IV therapy and infection management.

The long-term residents of this care facility are confident that their care is in good hands, with the meal services prepared by  certified dieticians, housekeeping and laundry services, and access to library and landscaped grounds. The whole facility itself is also smoke free and pet friendly, providing opportunities for patients and residents alike to breathe fresh air and bond with furry companions.

Memorial Manor provides nursing home and skilled nursing care in Pembroke Pines, FL. Nursing home care offers a residential setting for people who need ongoing support, while skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock. The community may be a good fit for someone who needs ongoing residential care with licensed nursing available throughout the day and night.

Memorial Manor has 120 beds, with private and semi-private rooms available. A resident may have a room alone or share it with another resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted: Medicare generally applies to short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid can help cover a long-term stay when a resident’s savings may not be sufficient, and private pay means paying directly for care. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours 32 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nurse time allocated to each resident.

Overview of Sunnyside Manor

Sunnyside Manor provides nursing home, assisted living, memory care, palliative care, and skilled nursing in Sarasota, Florida. Assisted living supports residents with daily tasks, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Nursing home and skilled nursing care include licensed nursing on site around the clock, and palliative care centers on comfort and symptom support for someone with serious illness.

The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to another community. Opened in 1968, Sunnyside Manor has 68 beds and is 91% occupied, so most beds are currently in use. Total nurse staffing is 5 hours and 22 minutes per resident per day, representing the nursing time assigned to each resident across a day.

Medicare and private pay are accepted, giving families two payment paths for covered care or residence costs. Jason Brunner serves as administrator, and Sunnyside Health Services operates the community. For a loved one needing assisted living, memory care, nursing, skilled nursing, or palliative support, the combination of care options may be worth considering.

A pool, salon, and outdoor verandas, lanais, and garden patios give residents places for recreation, personal grooming, and time outdoors. Courtyard and Sun Terrace dining rooms offer meals tailored to individual dietary needs, while rehabilitation services support residents who need rehab as part of their care. Pets are allowed, so residents may keep a pet with them.

A Walk Score of 65 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, meaning some errands can be done on foot. A resident who no longer drives may be able to handle some nearby errands independently.

Overview of Palmetto Subacute Care Center

Palmetto Subacute Care Center is at 7600 SW 8th St in Miami, on a stretch of SW 8th that scores an 84 for walkability; most errands reachable on foot, which is a meaningful logistical fact for families managing regular visits. The name says what this place is: subacute, not residential. The average length of stay is 112 days, and the clinical program roster confirms a facility built to handle medically complex patients who aren’t going home quickly.

The scope here is unusually broad. Daily physical, occupational, and speech therapy are standard; what distinguishes Palmetto is the depth beyond that: respiratory care, IV therapy, wound care, diabetic management, pain management, bariatric services, complex medical care, and subacute post-operative care. The facility also carries Alzheimer’s and memory care, an ICF/MRDD unit, hospice and palliative care, restorative care, and outpatient therapy, with on-site dental, podiatry, and optometry services rounding out the clinical picture.

Admissions are available 24/7. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are all accepted.

Nursing coverage totals 3 hours and 28 minutes per resident per day; 1 hour and 23 minutes of RN time, 2 hours and 18 minutes of nurse aide coverage, and 13 minutes of LPN/LVN time. Meals are prepared daily by an in-house chef working alongside a staff dietitian. For a family in Miami facing a complex post-hospital discharge with clinical needs that go beyond standard rehabilitation, Palmetto’s program breadth and all-payer acceptance make it one of the more substantive options the market offers at this acuity level.

Floridean Nursing and Rehabilitation Center provides nursing home, hospice care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Miami’s Little Havana neighborhood. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide ongoing nursing support, while hospice care addresses end of life needs. Respite care offers a short stay when a regular caregiver needs temporary relief. The combination may be a good fit for a resident who needs nursing support, hospice services, or a temporary respite stay.

The center has 90 beds, with 98% occupancy at the time measured, meaning nearly all beds were occupied and availability may depend on openings. Rehabilitation services are available, giving residents access to rehabilitation as part of their care. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 23 minutes per resident per day, representing the total daily nurse time allocated to each resident. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving eligible residents public coverage options alongside direct payment, while the center’s care and rehabilitation services can support residents who need ongoing nursing care or recovery assistance.

The Sands at South Beach Care Center in Miami Beach’s South Beach neighborhood provides skilled nursing, hospice care, and short-term respite stays. Licensed nursing staff remain on site 24 hours a day to provide continuous clinical oversight. Hospice focuses on comfort care, while respite care supports family caregivers needing temporary relief.

The 230-bed facility averages 3 hours and 38 minutes of daily nurse staffing per resident. On-site medical and therapeutic offerings cover post-stroke rehabilitation, sports medicine therapy, neuropsychology, IV care, pulmonary care, and specialized nutrition support. Accepted payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private funds.

Prospective residents looking for clinical care or short-term rehabilitation in South Beach can contact the center to ask questions or set up a visit.