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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
Located in the peaceful neighborhood of Pine Cone Lane, West Palm Beach, FL, ALF Home Assisted Living Plus More is a reliable senior living community providing assisted living and memory care. The community can accommodate up to six residents with its cozy and quaint setting. A compassionate and highly trained team strives to meet seniors’ needs and aspirations to ensure a worry-free retirement.
ALF Home Assisted Living Plus More is dedicated to improving residents’ wellness with personalized care plans. The community encourages residents to mingle with friends and enjoy every moment of their golden years. ALF Home Assisted Living Plus More is a haven for seniors hoping to make the most out of their best years without worries.
Rosie’s Place ALF, ideally situated in Port St. Lucie, FL, is an esteemed senior living community offering residential care home services. The community features beautifully designed accommodations with varying floor plans to give its residents a sense of independence and belongingness. It also encourages and empowers its residents to embrace a new chapter in their lives that is centered around enhancing one’s lifestyle.
Here, residents are treated to healthy and delectable meal options while enjoying a rich array of activities that invigorate the body, mind, and spirit. Live life to the fullest with its exceptional amenities and services such as assistance with daily living and transportation services. The community also offers healthcare services such as non-ambulatory care, incontinence care, memory care, medication management, staffing & ancillary services, and diabetic Care. Rosie’s Place ALF is an ideal place for seniors seeking an active and fulfilling retirement.
Set in the neighborhood of Orlando, FL, Sweet Home Assistant Living is a reliable community for residents in need of assisted living. With its intimate setting and reliable care teams that offer excellent assistance with daily living activities, the community ensures its residents are well-cared for. Here, residents maintain their autonomy in leading their lives while benefiting from supportive services like personal care support and medication management.
Residents’ days are filled with fulfilling and engaging activities designed to nurture their overall well-being. Caregivers and residents maintain a close relationship that fosters genuine care and hospitality. With compassionate care and vibrant programming, residents have what they need to create and experience their ideal golden years.
Blessing ALF provides nursing home, skilled nursing, hospice care, and respite care in North Miami Beach, Florida. Skilled nursing means licensed nursing care is available on site around the clock. Hospice care supports residents receiving care at the end of life, while respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs time away.
There are six beds. The smaller setting may suit someone who prefers a community where staff and residents can get to know each other. Private rooms accommodate one resident, while semi private rooms are shared, and Robinson Francois serves as the administrator.
Las Palmas Senior Living in Hialeah, FL, provides independent living, assisted living, nursing home and skilled nursing care, hospice care, respite care, and continuing care retirement community services. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with dressing, bathing, medication, and other daily tasks while the resident keeps an apartment. Nursing home and skilled nursing care include licensed nursing on site around the clock. Hospice supports residents at the end of life, and respite care provides a short term stay for a family caregiver who needs to travel or recover.
Several care levels are available here. Las Palmas may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time and who may want to remain within one community. The community has 200 beds and offers one bedroom and two bedroom housing, with the larger layout potentially suiting a couple moving together. That range of housing gives couples an option to consider together.
Outpatient therapy and rehabilitation services allow residents to receive therapy without arranging outside transportation. Short term rehabilitation supports a time limited recovery stay. Dining includes menus crafted by chefs, while the wellness center and landscaped outdoor spaces provide places for wellness activities and relaxation.
A Walk Score of 88 places the area in the very walkable band, meaning most errands can be completed on foot. A resident who no longer drives may still be able to reach nearby shops, a pharmacy, or cafes independently. Payment options include Insurance and/or HMO and Medicaid, so families may use an accepted insurance route or Medicaid when savings may not cover a long stay. Mauricio Abello serves as the administrator.
Ideally situated in the charming neighborhood of Southwest 34th Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL, Avon Manor is an astounding senior living community offering assisted living. The community features pet-friendly and welcoming one-bedroom residences, ensuring seniors enjoy unmatched comfort and security. Moreover, a kind and compassionate team is dedicated to improving seniors’ well-being and handling their daily living activities and house responsibilities.
Participate in exciting events and find new hobbies through engaging programs for leisure and wellness. Here, residents are encouraged to maximize their independence for a better quality of life. Avon Manor strives to provide a haven for seniors to enjoy every moment of their golden years doing the things they love in its warm and friendly environment.
Cassie’s Castle II offers nursing home care, assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Royal Palm Beach, FL. Nursing home care provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while assisted living helps with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, and memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.
The community has 6 beds, making it a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. Its range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time and who may be able to remain in the same community as care needs change.
Medicaid is accepted, which gives a family another payment option when savings may not cover a long stay. Paulette Angella Henry serves as administrator, and Simz operates the community. Cassie’s Castle II is in the La Mancha neighborhood, and its walk score of 38 indicates a car-dependent setting where most errands require a car or a ride.
Set in the charming neighborhood of Port Saint Lucie, FL, Merciful Assisted Living is a dependable senior living community, offering comprehensive assisted living and memory care services. Residents can rest easy knowing that they are in capable hands with a hardworking care team available to attend to their needs and provide any assistance they may require. In-house physical therapy services and doctor visits are also available to ensure residents maintain their highest functionality and are always on top of their health.
Designed to cater to only a few residents, the community fosters a tight-knit atmosphere and allows for a truly focused care and attention. Residents here also enjoy the convenience of having housekeeping and maintenance services available. An array of vibrant activities and health and wellness programs are also available to provide residents the enrichment they need to maintain an active and fulfilling lifestyle.
Enjoy compassionate care within a close-knit environment with Nami Home Inc., a reliable community in Pembroke Pines, FL, that provides assisted living. Enjoy liberating support from a reliable care team that offers assistance with daily living activities like hygiene and medication management. Living spaces here are safe and secure with emergency buttons and 24/7 supervision from attentive team members.
Enriching activities like arts & crafts and exercises are available to encourage active living and social interactions. Residents are always energized with delicious meals and replenishing snacks served daily. Chores like housekeeping and laundry are also handled to make sure everyone enjoys a maintenance-free lifestyle with more time for the things they love.
Moorings Park Oakstone at Grey Oaks provides nursing home, assisted living, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Naples, FL. Assisted living supports help with daily tasks while a resident keeps an apartment, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, and skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.
The community has 50 beds. Its combination of care levels can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time, since moving from independent or assisted living to memory care or skilled nursing can happen within the same community. Respite care offers a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover, and short-term rehabilitation supports a temporary recovery period.
Outpatient therapy allows therapy without an overnight stay, while home health brings health services to a resident’s home. Hannah Garrison is the administrator, and The Moorings operates the community.
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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