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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. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home. 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.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
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.
Moorings Park at Grey Oaks
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Naples (Bears Paw)
106
Facility 106
FL AVG 104
Rank #121 / 237
80.5%
Facility 80.5%
FL AVG 87.8%
Rank #104 / 122
-8%
5.59
Facility 5.59
FL AVG 4.04
Rank #13 / 181
? +56%+38%
$0
Facility $0
FL AVG $78.9k
Rank #1 / 184
5
Facility 5
FL AVG 19.7
Rank #16 / 180
1.7
Facility 1.7
FL AVG 4.5
Rank #8 / 180
-85A+
5
Facility 5
FL AVG 44
Rank #252 / 262
The Moorings Incorporated
$15.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $15.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG $14.6M
Rank #65 / 160
$10.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG $9.5M
Rank #53 / 160
66.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 66.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG 72.2%
Rank #45 / 160
105396
River Garden Senior Services
NH
ADC
IL
MC
SNF
Jacksonville (Del Rio)
180
Facility 180
FL AVG 104
Rank #17 / 237
90.8%
Facility 90.8%
FL AVG 87.8%
Rank #73 / 122
+3%
5.46
Facility 5.46
FL AVG 4.04
Rank #15 / 181
? -3%+35%
$0
Facility $0
FL AVG $78.9k
Rank #1 / 184
2
Facility 2
FL AVG 19.7
Rank #3 / 180
2.0
Facility 2.0
FL AVG 4.5
Rank #12 / 180
-163-
13
Facility 13
FL AVG 44
Rank #221 / 262
River Garden Hebrew Home For The Aged
$23.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $23.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG $14.6M
Rank #13 / 160
$15.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $15.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG $9.5M
Rank #20 / 160
66.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 66.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG 72.2%
Rank #43 / 160
105016
Bridgewater Park Assisted Living
NH
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
SNF
Ocala
139
Facility 139
FL AVG 104
Rank #55 / 237
--
3.98
Facility 3.98
FL AVG 4.04
Rank #87 / 181
A- -40%-1%
$0
Facility $0
FL AVG $78.9k
Rank #1 / 184
18
Facility 18
FL AVG 19.7
Rank #87 / 180
4.5
Facility 4.5
FL AVG 4.5
Rank #97 / 180
-116-
17
Facility 17
FL AVG 44
Rank #212 / 262
Bridgewater Park Assisted Living LLC
$17.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $17.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG $14.6M
Rank #44 / 160
$8.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG $9.5M
Rank #76 / 160
49.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 49.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG 72.2%
Rank #119 / 160
106115
Canterbury Tower
NH
AL
IL
RC
SNF
Tampa (South Tampa)
17
Facility 17
FL AVG 104
Rank #208 / 237
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
FL AVG 87.8%
Rank #1 / 122
+14%
7.43
Facility 7.43
FL AVG 4.04
Rank #3 / 181
? -6%+84%
$0
Facility $0
FL AVG $78.9k
Rank #1 / 184
6
Facility 6
FL AVG 19.7
Rank #21 / 180
3.0
Facility 3.0
FL AVG 4.5
Rank #35 / 180
-31A+
56
Facility 56
FL AVG 44
Rank #91 / 262
Canterbury Towers, Inc
$3.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG $14.6M
Rank #159 / 160
$4.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG $9.5M
Rank #143 / 160
142.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 142.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG 72.2%
Rank #10 / 160
105326
Vi at Lakeside Village
NH
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
RC
SNF
Lantana
60
Facility 60
FL AVG 104
Rank #171 / 237
78.3%
Facility 78.3%
FL AVG 87.8%
Rank #109 / 122
-11%
5.23
Facility 5.23
FL AVG 4.04
Rank #20 / 181
? -9%+30%
$0
Facility $0
FL AVG $78.9k
Rank #1 / 184
10
Facility 10
FL AVG 19.7
Rank #38 / 180
3.3
Facility 3.3
FL AVG 4.5
Rank #51 / 180
-47A+
12
Facility 12
FL AVG 44
Rank #228 / 262
Meridian Park Village Limited Partnership
$10.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG $14.6M
Rank #124 / 160
$8.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG $9.5M
Rank #91 / 160
80.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 80.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG 72.2%
Rank #37 / 160
105968
Vi at Aventura
NH
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
SNF
Aventura
26
Facility 26
FL AVG 104
Rank #203 / 237
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
FL AVG 87.8%
Rank #1 / 122
+14%
4.97
Facility 4.97
FL AVG 4.04
Rank #24 / 181
? 0%+23%
$0
Facility $0
FL AVG $78.9k
Rank #1 / 184
7
Facility 7
FL AVG 19.7
Rank #22 / 180
3.5
Facility 3.5
FL AVG 4.5
Rank #58 / 180
-34-
69
Facility 69
FL AVG 44
Rank #48 / 262
Cc Aventura LLC
$6.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG $14.6M
Rank #146 / 160
$5.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG $9.5M
Rank #133 / 160
85.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 85.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG 72.2%
Rank #34 / 160
106076
The Palace Royale at Kendall
NH
AL
CCRC
HC
IL
MC
SNF
Miami
510
Facility 510
FL AVG 104
Rank #1 / 237
--
4.03
Facility 4.03
FL AVG 4.04
Rank #87 / 181
? +55%0%
$0
Facility $0
FL AVG $78.9k
Rank #1 / 184
14
Facility 14
FL AVG 19.7
Rank #59 / 180
4.7
Facility 4.7
FL AVG 4.5
Rank #103 / 180
-170-
51
Facility 51
FL AVG 44
Rank #102 / 262
Kendall Healthcare Properties
$21.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $21.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG $14.6M
Rank #18 / 160
$12.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $12.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG $9.5M
Rank #30 / 160
61.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 61.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG 72.2%
Rank #62 / 160
105719
St Mark Village, Inc.
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Palm Harbor (Highland Lakes)
88
Facility 88
FL AVG 104
Rank #143 / 237
--
4.57
Facility 4.57
FL AVG 4.04
Rank #41 / 181
? -9%+13%
$0
Facility $0
FL AVG $78.9k
Rank #1 / 184
4
Facility 4
FL AVG 19.7
Rank #9 / 180
2.0
Facility 2.0
FL AVG 4.5
Rank #12 / 180
-45A+
40
Facility 40
FL AVG 44
Rank #135 / 262
St Mark Village Inc
$24.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $24.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG $14.6M
Rank #10 / 160
$13.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $13.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG $9.5M
Rank #28 / 160
54.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 54.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG 72.2%
Rank #87 / 160
105378
Oak Hammock at the University of Florida
NH
AL
CCRC
MC
SNF
Gainesville
80
Facility 80
FL AVG 104
Rank #150 / 237
--
5.54
Facility 5.54
FL AVG 4.04
Rank #15 / 181
? -31%+37%
$0
Facility $0
FL AVG $78.9k
Rank #1 / 184
13
Facility 13
FL AVG 19.7
Rank #53 / 180
4.3
Facility 4.3
FL AVG 4.5
Rank #88 / 180
-69-
6
Facility 6
FL AVG 44
Rank #249 / 262
Oak Hammock At The University Of Florida, Inc
$13.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $13.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG $14.6M
Rank #93 / 160
$17.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $17.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG $9.5M
Rank #16 / 160
129.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 129.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG 72.2%
Rank #12 / 160
106066
John Knox Village of Central Florida, Inc.
NH
AL
HC
IL
MC
SNF
Orange City
60
Facility 60
FL AVG 104
Rank #171 / 237
--
4.47
Facility 4.47
FL AVG 4.04
Rank #49 / 181
? +18%+11%
$0
Facility $0
FL AVG $78.9k
Rank #1 / 184
1
Facility 1
FL AVG 19.7
Rank #1 / 180
1.0
Facility 1.0
FL AVG 4.5
Rank #1 / 180
-128-
19
Facility 19
FL AVG 44
Rank #206 / 262
John Knox Village Of Central Florida, Inc
$11.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $11.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG $14.6M
Rank #117 / 160
$19.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $19.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG $9.5M
Rank #8 / 160
175.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 175.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG 72.2%
Rank #6 / 160
105374

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Overview of Moorings Park at Grey Oaks

Moorings Park at Grey Oaks celebrates purposeful living, ensuring that residents are satisfied with the care and compassion they receive. Offering 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 River Garden Senior Services

River Garden Senior Services is a highly esteemed Hebrew home that has been serving the community with compassion and excellence since 1946. As a non-profit organization organized by the Jacksonville Jewish community, it takes pride in its top-rated care, providing a wide range of services to support seniors in various stages of their healthcare journey. From short-stay rehabilitation to outpatient therapies, specialized care for Parkinson’s, long-term skilled nursing care, memory care, palliative care, home health care, and independent living, the facility offers a comprehensive and holistic approach to cater to the diverse needs of its residents.
The home spans a lush 40-acre campus. The facility is known for its bright rooms and serene surroundings, providing a calming effect that promotes healing and well-being. Residents can also enjoy a wide range of activities such as zumba classes, arts and crafts, religious services, bingo, and more, as well as state-of-the-art gym equipment to promote physical fitness. River Garden Senior Services is dedicated to being accessible to all, participating in Medicare and Medicaid programs to ensure that quality care is available to those in need. 

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Overview of Bridgewater Park Assisted Living

Delivering the highest standard of care for individuals aged 55 and above, Bridgewater Park is a prominent continuum of care community in South West 81st Court, Ocala, FL, that offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, skilled nursing, and short-term rehabilitation. Spend your retirement surrounded by beautifully crafted and spacious residences that optimize comfort and safety. Focusing on seniors’ well-being, the community strives to deliver the right care and support that cater to their every need and preference.

Enrich your retirement with fun learning programs and engaging activities to gain meaningful experiences. Have the finest dining experience with well-balanced dining options that satisfy dietary needs and preferences. Bridgewater Park Assisted Living is great for seniors who want to live their golden years without worries with its wide array of care options that ensure comfort and peace of mind.

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Overview of Canterbury Tower

Fifty years is a long run for any senior care community, and Canterbury Tower has spent that run on Bayshore Boulevard in Tampa, inside a continuing lifecare retirement community that also houses assisted living and independent living residents. The nursing home component itself is small: 17 beds, all of them currently filled. That’s full occupancy, and it’s worth sitting next to the neighborhood context: Walk Score 56, moderately walkable, the kind of area where you could run some errands without a car but wouldn’t plan your week around walking.

Short-term rehab and respite care sit at the center of what’s offered here, the sort of care model built for someone coming off a hospital stay or a family that needs a temporary place for a parent while they regroup. Nursing coverage backs that up substantially. Residents get an average of 6 hours and 28 minutes of total nursing care daily, a number built from registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurse aides working in combination rather than any single role carrying the load alone.

Outside of care hours, there’s a fitness center, a library, and a heated resort-style pool, plus gated parking that matters more than it sounds like when you’re visiting someone regularly. The calendar leans social: guest speakers, excursions, cultural events. Medicare and private pay are both accepted, so families aren’t boxed into one payment path.

On the regulatory side, inspections here have tended to center on infection prevention and control, care planning and documentation, and dietary and food service. Those are operational categories, the kind of thing regulators look at across nearly every nursing home, not flags specific to daily hands-on care. Here we have a fully occupied, decades-old facility with strong nursing hours and a rehab-first services list that reads as a place built for residents who need real clinical support to get back on their feet, not a long-term custodial stay.

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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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Vi at Aventura

19333 W Country Club Dr, Aventura, FL 33180
Overview of VI at Aventura

Take in the breathtaking view of West Country Club Drive, Aventura, FL, with the outstanding senior living community of VI at Aventura that offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing. Treat yourself to a relaxing retirement with the cozy and elegant residence of VI at Aventura in various one-bedroom and two-bedroom floor plans. Let go of your worries with a team of compassionate and highly experienced professionals providing top-tier care and assistance.

Enjoy personal time and cherish moments with friends in the stunning spaces of the community. Conveniently located near local attractions and amenities, VI at Aventura ensures residents’ needs are within a few steps away. Indulge in delightful and healthy meals catering to dietary requirements and tastes. VI at Aventura is a haven for seniors seeking an active and well-cared-for lifestyle with its ethereal campus filled with a warm and welcoming environment.

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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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St Mark Village, Inc.

2655 Nebraska Ave, Palm Harbor, FL 34684-2630
Overview of St Mark Village

St Mark Village in Palm Harbor, Florida, provides independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and respite support. Independent living allows residents to maintain private residences alongside shared campus amenities without routine daily assistance. Assisted living delivers help with personal care duties such as dressing, bathing, and medication administration within private apartments. Specialized memory care accommodations feature a secured environment for individuals living with dementia, while short-term rehabilitation services assist those recovering from health events.

Administrator Danielle Barbara Gorddard manages operations for this 88-bed community in the Highland Lakes neighborhood. Daily nursing coverage averages 4 hours and 34 minutes per resident. On-site conveniences feature multiple dining venues, including a café, bistro, bakery, and formal dining room, offering customized menus adapted to individual dietary needs. Social programming and wellness activities are available regularly. Situated in a car-dependent area with a 40 walk score, local trips generally require vehicular transportation. funds.

Prospective residents can contact St Mark Village to learn about current apartment availability, schedule a facility visit, or ask about specific care plans. Payment options cover Medicare, Medicaid, and private

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Overview of Oak Hammock at the University of Florida

Oak Hammock at the University of Florida is a continuing care retirement community in Gainesville, Florida, offering assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing care. Independent living is also available, with private living, community services, and no daily care.

Assisted living helps with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for a resident at risk of wandering. The range 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 and offers studios along with one, two, and three bedroom residences. A studio provides a single private space, while the larger layouts give residents who want more room or a companion additional space.

Total nurse staffing is 5 hours 33 minutes per resident per day. This represents the daily hands on nursing time counted for each resident.

Rehabilitation services and short term rehabilitation are available, allowing a resident to receive therapy during a limited stay. Fitness center classes provide scheduled exercise activities on site, and pets are allowed so a resident can continue living with a pet.

Medicare and private pay are accepted. Brittany Matus-Ray serves as the administrator.

Contact Oak Hammock at the University of Florida

Overview of John Knox Village of Central Florida

John Knox Village of Central Florida offers nursing home care, assisted living, home care, independent living, memory care, nursing care, and skilled nursing in Orange City, Florida. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living helps with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication.

Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone living with dementia. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, and the range of care levels can suit a resident whose needs change over time.

The community has 60 beds, with total nurse staffing of 4 hours and 28 minutes per resident per day, representing the total daily nurse time assigned to each resident. Payment options include Veterans Affairs benefits, Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, and Amanda Logan serves as the administrator.

Dining includes fresh seasonal ingredients, cooked to order meals, and a daily changing menu, giving residents different meal options from day to day. Rehabilitation services, outpatient services, and programs and classes support therapy, appointments, and structured activities within the community’s service offerings.

Contact John Knox Village of Central Florida, Inc.

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. Rank badges compare each home against other nursing homes in the same state — never against assisted living, memory care, or independent living communities.

  • 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
No paid rankings Facilities cannot pay to influence placement.
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Nursing Homes in Florida at a glance

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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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.