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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 267 nursing homes in Florida using Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in FL
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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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The information below is reported by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).

165 facilities compared · CMS & FL Dept. of Health data

Westminster Woods on Julington Creek
NH
AL
IL
MC
Fruit Cove (Saint Johns)
80
Facility 80
FL AVG 89
Rank #582 / 1074
90.5%
Facility 90.5%
FL AVG 84.3%
Rank #108 / 258
+7%
4.12
Facility 4.12
FL AVG 4.04
Rank #91 / 253
+4%+2%
$0
Facility $0
FL AVG $78.9k
Rank #1 / 258
93
Facility 93
FL AVG 83
Rank #203 / 876
---55C-
47
Facility 47
FL AVG 40
Rank #570 / 1486
Edward Amley
$8.9M
Facility $8.9M
FL AVG $15.7M
Rank #34 / 257
$11.9M
Facility $11.9M
FL AVG $6.1M
Rank #44 / 257
132.7%
Facility 132.7%
FL AVG 39.8%
Rank #209 / 257
105901
Terracina Grand
NH
AL
IL
MC
RC
Naples
200
Facility 200
FL AVG 89
Rank #38 / 1074
90.0%
Facility 90.0%
FL AVG 84.3%
Rank #116 / 258
+7%
4.20
Facility 4.20
FL AVG 4.04
Rank #75 / 253
+66%+4%
$10.9k
Facility $10.9k
FL AVG $78.9k
Rank #181 / 258
76
Facility 76
FL AVG 83
Rank #641 / 876
4
Facility 4
FL AVG 19.7
Rank #10 / 252
2.0
Facility 2.0
FL AVG 4.5
Rank #16 / 252
-26A+
12
Facility 12
FL AVG 40
Rank #1224 / 1486
2012 Goodman Family Gst
$5.5M
Facility $5.5M
FL AVG $15.7M
Rank #247 / 257
$2.6M
Facility $2.6M
FL AVG $6.1M
Rank #232 / 257
46.1%
Facility 46.1%
FL AVG 39.8%
Rank #28 / 257
106129
Sun Towers Retirement Community
NH
AL
IL
MC
RC
Sun City Center
286
Facility 286
FL AVG 89
Rank #6 / 1074
94.2%
Facility 94.2%
FL AVG 84.3%
Rank #39 / 258
+12%
3.76
Facility 3.76
FL AVG 4.04
Rank #145 / 253
-35%-7%
$0
Facility $0
FL AVG $78.9k
Rank #1 / 258
88
Facility 88
FL AVG 83
Rank #383 / 876
11
Facility 11
FL AVG 19.7
Rank #53 / 252
3.7
Facility 3.7
FL AVG 4.5
Rank #94 / 252
-126A+
54
Facility 54
FL AVG 40
Rank #448 / 1486
Sak Jr. LLC
$19.7M
Facility $19.7M
FL AVG $15.7M
Rank #73 / 257
$12.0M
Facility $12.0M
FL AVG $6.1M
Rank #46 / 257
60.7%
Facility 60.7%
FL AVG 39.8%
Rank #81 / 257
105319
The Oaks of Clearwater
NH
AL
IL
MC
Clearwater (Oak Bluffs)
175
Facility 175
FL AVG 89
Rank #84 / 1074
29.7%
Facility 29.7%
FL AVG 84.3%
Rank #253 / 258
-65%
4.55
Facility 4.55
FL AVG 4.04
Rank #50 / 253
-50%+13%
$0
Facility $0
FL AVG $78.9k
Rank #1 / 258
67
Facility 67
FL AVG 83
Rank #770 / 876
30
Facility 30
FL AVG 19.7
Rank #210 / 252
6.0
Facility 6.0
FL AVG 4.5
Rank #201 / 252
-46B-
64
Facility 64
FL AVG 40
Rank #291 / 1486
Oaks On The Bay LLC
$5.8M
Facility $5.8M
FL AVG $15.7M
Rank #46 / 257
$5.4M
Facility $5.4M
FL AVG $6.1M
Rank #185 / 257
93.7%
Facility 93.7%
FL AVG 39.8%
Rank #254 / 257
105323
Westminster Oaks Tallahassee
NH
AL
IL
MC
Tallahassee
120
Facility 120
FL AVG 89
Rank #256 / 1074
95.7%
Facility 95.7%
FL AVG 84.3%
Rank #16 / 258
+14%
4.20
Facility 4.20
FL AVG 4.04
Rank #75 / 253
+18%+4%
$0
Facility $0
FL AVG $78.9k
Rank #1 / 258
95
Facility 95
FL AVG 83
Rank #128 / 876
4
Facility 4
FL AVG 19.7
Rank #10 / 252
2.0
Facility 2.0
FL AVG 4.5
Rank #16 / 252
-113-
1
Facility 1
FL AVG 40
Rank #1428 / 1486
James Bogner
$17.8M
Facility $17.8M
FL AVG $15.7M
Rank #12 / 257
$17.5M
Facility $17.5M
FL AVG $6.1M
Rank #21 / 257
98.2%
Facility 98.2%
FL AVG 39.8%
Rank #217 / 257
105854
Brookdale Palmer Ranch
NH
AL
IL
MC
Sarasota (Bee Ridge)
118
Facility 118
FL AVG 89
Rank #337 / 1074
61.6%
Facility 61.6%
FL AVG 84.3%
Rank #243 / 258
-27%
4.61
Facility 4.61
FL AVG 4.04
Rank #50 / 253
-23%+14%
$59.7k
Facility $59.7k
FL AVG $78.9k
Rank #222 / 258
79
Facility 79
FL AVG 83
Rank #589 / 876
24
Facility 24
FL AVG 19.7
Rank #172 / 252
4.8
Facility 4.8
FL AVG 4.5
Rank #158 / 252
645A+
3
Facility 3
FL AVG 40
Rank #1383 / 1486
Brea Emeritus LLC
$11.4M
Facility $11.4M
FL AVG $15.7M
Rank #222 / 257
$7.4M
Facility $7.4M
FL AVG $6.1M
Rank #148 / 257
65.3%
Facility 65.3%
FL AVG 39.8%
Rank #3 / 257
106022
Oak Manor Senior Living Community
NH
AL
IL
Largo (Anona)
150
Facility 150
FL AVG 89
Rank #135 / 1074
69.6%
Facility 69.6%
FL AVG 84.3%
Rank #226 / 258
-17%
3.63
Facility 3.63
FL AVG 4.04
Rank #198 / 253
-37%-10%
$4.0k
Facility $4.0k
FL AVG $78.9k
Rank #161 / 258
73
Facility 73
FL AVG 83
Rank #692 / 876
13
Facility 13
FL AVG 19.7
Rank #73 / 252
2.2
Facility 2.2
FL AVG 4.5
Rank #28 / 252
-131-
19
Facility 19
FL AVG 40
Rank #1109 / 1486
Brad Graham
$14.3M
Facility $14.3M
FL AVG $15.7M
Rank #152 / 257
$6.9M
Facility $6.9M
FL AVG $6.1M
Rank #136 / 257
48%
Facility 48%
FL AVG 39.8%
Rank #104 / 257
105248
Gulf Coast Village-
NH
AL
HC
IL
MC
NC
Cape Coral (Hancock)
151
Facility 151
FL AVG 89
Rank #134 / 1074
87.5%
Facility 87.5%
FL AVG 84.3%
Rank #152 / 258
+4%
5.21
Facility 5.21
FL AVG 4.04
Rank #26 / 253
---+59%+29%
$37.1k
Facility $37.1k
FL AVG $78.9k
Rank #213 / 258
88
Facility 88
FL AVG 83
Rank #383 / 876
29
Facility 29
FL AVG 19.7
Rank #205 / 252
7.3
Facility 7.3
FL AVG 4.5
Rank #224 / 252
987-
12
Facility 12
FL AVG 40
Rank #1224 / 1486
Volunteers Of America
$33.3M
Facility $33.3M
FL AVG $15.7M
Rank #13 / 257
$17.5M
Facility $17.5M
FL AVG $6.1M
Rank #11 / 257
52.7%
Facility 52.7%
FL AVG 39.8%
Rank #194 / 257
105672
Life Care Center at Inverrary
NH
Lauderhill (Inverrary)
120
Facility 120
FL AVG 89
Rank #256 / 1074
89.2%
Facility 89.2%
FL AVG 84.3%
Rank #134 / 258
+6%
4.08
Facility 4.08
FL AVG 4.04
Rank #91 / 253
+52%+1%
$0
Facility $0
FL AVG $78.9k
Rank #1 / 258
-
22
Facility 22
FL AVG 19.7
Rank #161 / 252
7.3
Facility 7.3
FL AVG 4.5
Rank #224 / 252
-108A+
12
Facility 12
FL AVG 40
Rank #1224 / 1486
Cody Brayton
$13.5M
Facility $13.5M
FL AVG $15.7M
Rank #104 / 257
$8.0M
Facility $8.0M
FL AVG $6.1M
Rank #121 / 257
59.5%
Facility 59.5%
FL AVG 39.8%
Rank #177 / 257
106047
Canterbury Tower
NH
AL
IL
RC
Tampa (South Tampa)
17
Facility 17
FL AVG 89
Rank #889 / 1074
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
FL AVG 84.3%
Rank #1 / 258
+19%
6.47
Facility 6.47
FL AVG 4.04
Rank #3 / 253
-6%+60%
$0
Facility $0
FL AVG $78.9k
Rank #1 / 258
95
Facility 95
FL AVG 83
Rank #128 / 876
6
Facility 6
FL AVG 19.7
Rank #23 / 252
3.0
Facility 3.0
FL AVG 4.5
Rank #53 / 252
-32A+
56
Facility 56
FL AVG 40
Rank #407 / 1486
Caridad Vinas
$3.4M
Facility $3.4M
FL AVG $15.7M
Rank #181 / 257
$4.8M
Facility $4.8M
FL AVG $6.1M
Rank #206 / 257
142.4%
Facility 142.4%
FL AVG 39.8%
Rank #162 / 257
105326
The Glenview at Pelican Bay
NH
IL
Naples (North Naples)
42
Facility 42
FL AVG 89
Rank #804 / 1074
87.8%
Facility 87.8%
FL AVG 84.3%
Rank #151 / 258
+4%
4.87
Facility 4.87
FL AVG 4.04
Rank #32 / 253
+28%+21%
$0
Facility $0
FL AVG $78.9k
Rank #1 / 258
-
6
Facility 6
FL AVG 19.7
Rank #23 / 252
2.0
Facility 2.0
FL AVG 4.5
Rank #16 / 252
-39A+
27
Facility 27
FL AVG 40
Rank #954 / 1486
Pelican Bay Cooperative Housing Corp
$7.4M
Facility $7.4M
FL AVG $15.7M
Rank #64 / 257
$10.8M
Facility $10.8M
FL AVG $6.1M
Rank #45 / 257
147.2%
Facility 147.2%
FL AVG 39.8%
Rank #100 / 257
105856
Tierra Pines Center
NH
PC
RC
Largo (Monterey Lakes Apartments)
120
Facility 120
FL AVG 89
Rank #256 / 1074
94.8%
Facility 94.8%
FL AVG 84.3%
Rank #31 / 258
+12%
3.72
Facility 3.72
FL AVG 4.04
Rank #175 / 253
-32%-8%
$4.1k
Facility $4.1k
FL AVG $78.9k
Rank #162 / 258
-
20
Facility 20
FL AVG 19.7
Rank #142 / 252
4.0
Facility 4.0
FL AVG 4.5
Rank #112 / 252
-113A+
63
Facility 63
FL AVG 40
Rank #309 / 1486
Theresa Felicione
$12.9M
Facility $12.9M
FL AVG $15.7M
Rank #195 / 257
$6.5M
Facility $6.5M
FL AVG $6.1M
Rank #167 / 257
50.2%
Facility 50.2%
FL AVG 39.8%
Rank #40 / 257
105398
Health Center at Sinai Residences
NH
AL
IL
MC
Boca Raton
74
Facility 74
FL AVG 89
Rank #627 / 1074
89.6%
Facility 89.6%
FL AVG 84.3%
Rank #125 / 258
+6%
4.56
Facility 4.56
FL AVG 4.04
Rank #50 / 253
+56%+13%
$0
Facility $0
FL AVG $78.9k
Rank #1 / 258
95
Facility 95
FL AVG 83
Rank #128 / 876
7
Facility 7
FL AVG 19.7
Rank #26 / 252
3.5
Facility 3.5
FL AVG 4.5
Rank #84 / 252
-57A+
26
Facility 26
FL AVG 40
Rank #976 / 1486
Federation Ccrc Development, LLC
$17.8M
Facility $17.8M
FL AVG $15.7M
Rank #8 / 257
$19.6M
Facility $19.6M
FL AVG $6.1M
Rank #5 / 257
110%
Facility 110%
FL AVG 39.8%
Rank #198 / 257
106111
St Mark Village, Inc.
NH
AL
IL
MC
Palm Harbor (Highland Lakes)
88
Facility 88
FL AVG 89
Rank #549 / 1074
69.6%
Facility 69.6%
FL AVG 84.3%
Rank #226 / 258
-17%
4.79
Facility 4.79
FL AVG 4.04
Rank #38 / 253
-9%+19%
$0
Facility $0
FL AVG $78.9k
Rank #1 / 258
95
Facility 95
FL AVG 83
Rank #128 / 876
4
Facility 4
FL AVG 19.7
Rank #10 / 252
2.0
Facility 2.0
FL AVG 4.5
Rank #16 / 252
-49A+
40
Facility 40
FL AVG 40
Rank #725 / 1486
Jeffrey Gorddard
$24.6M
Facility $24.6M
FL AVG $15.7M
Rank #57 / 257
$13.3M
Facility $13.3M
FL AVG $6.1M
Rank #34 / 257
54.1%
Facility 54.1%
FL AVG 39.8%
Rank #71 / 257
105378
John Knox Village of Florida, Inc.
NH
AL
IL
MC
Pompano Beach
64
Facility 64
FL AVG 89
Rank #682 / 1074
85.2%
Facility 85.2%
FL AVG 84.3%
Rank #170 / 258
+1%
5.88
Facility 5.88
FL AVG 4.04
Rank #10 / 253
+48%+46%
$0
Facility $0
FL AVG $78.9k
Rank #1 / 258
90
Facility 90
FL AVG 83
Rank #314 / 876
14
Facility 14
FL AVG 19.7
Rank #86 / 252
4.7
Facility 4.7
FL AVG 4.5
Rank #150 / 252
-161B-
79
Facility 79
FL AVG 40
Rank #114 / 1486
Richard Aronowitz
$20.5M
Facility $20.5M
FL AVG $15.7M
Rank #1 / 257
$26.2M
Facility $26.2M
FL AVG $6.1M
Rank #1 / 257
128.1%
Facility 128.1%
FL AVG 39.8%
Rank #225 / 257
105255
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Overview of Lake Placid Health and Rehabilitation Center

Lake Placid Health and Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home in Lake Placid, FL, offering long-term care, memory care, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing. The community’s warm and nurturing environment also ensures older adults are comfortable and safe. Restaurant-style dining, transportation, and 24-hour nursing care are also provided to enrich residents’ living experiences. With personalized care plans, residents also receive exceptional care to focus on their recovery.

Family and pet visits, light exercises, and recreational activities encourage residents to stay active and create meaningful moments. A memory care garden, lively gathering areas, and a beauty salon/ barbershop are also available for residents’ relaxation and wellness. Residents also have quick access to necessities and leisure, with AdventHealth Lake Placid and the Town of Lake Place Government Center in the area. This nursing home is dedicated to improving older adults’ well-being, making it a trusted option for senior living in Florida.

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Overview of Coral Bay at Pensacola

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.

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Overview of Solaris Healthcare Pensacola

Solaris Healthcare Pensacola is a nursing home in Pensacola, FL, offering long-term care and rehabilitation. The community’s warm and nurturing environment ensures older adults’ comfort and safety. Excellent services, including 24-hour care, well-balanced meals, and therapy programs, are also provided to meet residents’ needs and preferences. Through an interdisciplinary, personalized approach to care, the community ensures residents receive the utmost attention and care to live to their potential.

Social gatherings and exercises help residents stay active and have fun. Residents can also rest and move around comfortably with spacious rooms and lively gathering areas. HCA Florida West Hospital and public transportation are also available in the area, providing residents with quick access to necessities and leisure. This nursing home is one of the best choices for senior living in Florida, especially with its high standards of care.

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Overview of Oakpark Health & Rehabilitation Center

Oakpark Health & Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home in Palm Harbor, FL, offering long-term care and rehabilitation. The community also promotes a warm and home-like atmosphere dedicated to older adults’ comfort and healing. With fine dining options, 24/7 nursing care, and social services, residents experience a maintenance-free lifestyle. To help residents recover and return to their routines with ease, individualized care plans tailored to their needs and habits are also provided.

Social events, exercises, and recreational programs foster interactions and encourage residents to live actively. With private and semi-private rooms and spacious communal spaces, residents can relax and move around comfortably. Oaklake Medical, restaurants, shops, public transportation, and other healthcare providers are also located nearby, ensuring accessibility and convenience. This nursing home is committed to improving older adults’ welfare, making it one of the best choices for senior living in Florida.

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Overview of The Pavilion at Crescent Lake

The Pavilion at Crescent Lake is a nursing home in Crescent City, FL, offering long-term care and rehabilitation. Here, older adults experience the utmost comfort, especially with a comfortable and supportive environment. Restaurant-style dining, psychosocial services, and a wide range of therapies are among the excellent services provided to meet residents’ unique needs and preferences. Through customized care plans, the community strives to meet residents’ unique needs and preferences.

Crafts, bowling, and bingo provide residents with more opportunities to interact with friends and gain meaningful experiences. Cozy rooms and spacious communal areas also ensure residents can rest and move around comfortably. Located by the lake, near a variety of dining options and local amenities in Crescent City, the community guarantees accessibility and convenience. This nursing home is committed to helping older adults live to their potential, making it a great choice for senior living in Florida.

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Overview of Orchid Cove at Palm Harbor

Orchid Cove at Palm Harbor is a nursing home in Palm Harbor, FL, offering assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. The community’s nurturing and home-like setting ensures older adults have a comfortable stay. Excellent services, including 24-hour supervision, well-balanced meals, housekeeping, and laundry, are also provided to meet residents’ unique needs and preferences. Along with a multidisciplinary care team, customized care plans are also provided to help residents age gracefully.

Celebrations, light exercises, and enrichment activities encourage residents to make friends and stay active. Spacious rooms and lively gathering areas also ensure residents’ relaxation and wellness. Residents also have quick access to necessities and leisure, with restaurants, shops, a pharmacy, and public transportation in the area. As one of the trusted options for senior living in Florida, this nursing home helps older adults live comfortably in retirement.

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Overview of Radiant Nursing and Rehab at Palatka

Radiant Nursing and Rehab at Palatka is a nursing home in Palatka, FL, offering long-term care and rehabilitation. Dedicated to older adults’ comfort and healing, the community continuously promotes a comfortable and nurturing environment. Exceptional services, including 24-hour care, nutritious meals, and therapy programs, are also provided to improve residents’ quality of life. With personalized care plans, the community also ensures residents receive the utmost attention and care for their recovery and wellness.

Light exercises and social events also encourage residents to stay active and gain meaningful experiences. Residents can also rest and move around comfortably in the cozy rooms and spacious communal areas. Restaurants, shops, and other local amenities are also located nearby, providing residents with quick access to necessities and leisure. This nursing home has high-quality care, making it a good option for senior living in Florida.

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Overview of Palatka Center for Rehabilitation and Healing

Palatka Center for Rehabilitation and Healing is a nursing home in Palatka, FL, offering long-term care, rehabilitation, and specialized care. Promoting a nurturing and supportive environment, the community ensures older adults are well-cared for. With 24-hour nursing care, nutritious meals, and comprehensive therapies, residents receive the utmost attention to help them recover. Through an interdisciplinary approach to care, the community goes above and beyond to meet residents’ unique needs and preferences.

Sporting events, music therapy, and live entertainment ensure residents can stay active and gain meaningful experiences. A state-of-the-art gym, outdoor courtyards, and cozy lounges also help residents focus on their recovery and wellness. Situated near HCA Florida Putnam Hospital in Palatka, the community guarantees quick access to necessities. This nursing home strives to help older adults live to their potential, making it a great choice for senior living in Florida.

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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.

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Overview of Life Care Center of Altamonte Springs

Life Care Center of Altamonte Springs is a nursing home in Altamonte Springs, FL, offering rehabilitation and skilled nursing. The community’s supportive and home-like environment also ensures older adults are well-cared for. With 24-hour care, dietitian-approved meals, housekeeping, and laundry services, residents can focus on their healing. Through personalized care plans, residents receive the utmost attention and care for their unique needs.

Social events, religious services, and exercises help enhance residents’ holistic well-being. Residents are also encourage to use top-notch amenities, including the beauty salon, library, and courtyards for relaxation. Located along East Altamonte Drive, near shops and public transportation, the community guarantees accessibility and convenience. This nursing home is committed to helping older adults thrive in retirement, making it a good option for senior living in Florida.

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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
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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.

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  • 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 267 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.