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Best Nursing Homes in Miami-Dade County, FL

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 6 nursing homes in Miami-dade County, FL using CMS data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in FL
Reviewed by
Jordan Weiss, PhD
Last updated
Jul 2026
We analyzed These are the facilities in Miami-dade County, FL our team has analyzed — not a count of every nursing home provider in Miami-dade County, FL.
6 homes
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Avg Overall CMS Rating: 4.3/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Miami-dade County, FL. 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: 4.2/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Miami-dade County, FL. 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: 3.8/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Miami-dade County, FL. 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.

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 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. 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):
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.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Florida state average. See the benchmark below for the typical Florida score; higher is better. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
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 D or higher — meaning actual harm occurred or residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. 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.
Coral Gables Nursing and Rehabilitation
NH
HOS
RC
SNF
Miami (White House Trailer Park)
87 87.7% -
4.26
Facility 4.26
FL AVG 4.04
Rank #76 / 179
 +160%+6%
$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
-76- 88 Coral Gables Holdings LLC
$8.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG $14.6M
Rank #134 / 159
$5.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG $9.5M
Rank #137 / 159
63.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 63.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG 72.3%
Rank #53 / 159
105005
Jackson Gardens Health & Rehabilitation Center
NH
HOS
RC
SNF
Miami (Allapattah)
120 95.8% -
3.56
Facility 3.56
FL AVG 4.04
Rank #147 / 179
 +148%-12%
$0
Facility $0
FL AVG $78.9k
Rank #1 / 183
-
14
Facility 14
FL AVG 19.7
Rank #65 / 179
4.7
Facility 4.7
FL AVG 4.5
Rank #106 / 179
-115- 77 Jackson Opco Holdings, LLC
$13.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $13.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG $14.6M
Rank #82 / 159
$7.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG $9.5M
Rank #105 / 159
50.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 50.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG 72.3%
Rank #108 / 159
106034
South Dade Nursing And Rehab Center
NH
HOS
PC
RC
SNF
Miami
180 92.2% -
3.26
Facility 3.26
FL AVG 4.04
Rank #135 / 179
 +114%-19%
$0
Facility $0
FL AVG $78.9k
Rank #1 / 183
-
25
Facility 25
FL AVG 19.7
Rank #126 / 179
8.3
Facility 8.3
FL AVG 4.5
Rank #171 / 179
3166- 76 George Fernandez
$20.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $20.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG $14.6M
Rank #22 / 159
$8.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG $9.5M
Rank #74 / 159
43.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 43.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG 72.3%
Rank #145 / 159
106132
Kendall Lakes Health and Rehabilitation Center
NH
SNF
Miami (West End)
150 94.9% -
3.49
Facility 3.49
FL AVG 4.04
Rank #166 / 179
 +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 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
Miami Jewish Health
NH
AL
HC
HOS
IL
PC
SNF
Miami
393 68.4% -
7.56
Facility 7.56
FL AVG 4.04
Rank #2 / 179
 -35%+87%
$0
Facility $0
FL AVG $78.9k
Rank #1 / 183
-
12
Facility 12
FL AVG 19.7
Rank #50 / 179
2.0
Facility 2.0
FL AVG 4.5
Rank #13 / 179
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Miami Springs Nursing And Rehab Center
NH
HOS
PC
RC
SNF
Miami Springs
269 68.9% -
3.42
Facility 3.42
FL AVG 4.04
Rank #135 / 179
 +92%-15%
$0
Facility $0
FL AVG $78.9k
Rank #1 / 183
-
24
Facility 24
FL AVG 19.7
Rank #122 / 179
8.0
Facility 8.0
FL AVG 4.5
Rank #168 / 179
-185- 91 Fair Havens Intermediate Holdco, LLC
$23.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $23.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG $14.6M
Rank #14 / 159
$10.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG $9.5M
Rank #50 / 159
44%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 44%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG 72.3%
Rank #143 / 159
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Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every FL community we track that reports that metric, not just the 6 analyzed for Miami-dade County.

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Enjoy the best of your golden years with Coral Gables Nursing & Rehabilitation, a dedicated and duly certified community set near Kindred Hospital in Miami, FL, that offers skilled nursing and rehabilitation. Residents receive the utmost care they deserve with a respectful and highly trained team attending to their needs around the clock. The community promotes a vibrant and welcoming environment to optimize residents’ comfort and safety.

Engaging social events and stimulating recreational activities are also conducted for residents’ leisure and wellness. Dining options are also carefully curated to accommodate each resident’s dietary needs and preferences. Psychological and psychiatric care, pharmaceutical services, and inpatient and outpatient therapy are also provided to meet residents’ special needs. The community is ideal for those looking to spend their later years without worries, with its comprehensive care and specially designed amenities.

Phone: (305) 261-1363

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Surrounded by trusted hospitals like Jackson Memorial Hospital, University of Miami Health System, and Miami VA Medical Center, in Miami, FL, Jackson Gardens Health & Rehabilitation Center is an esteemed community that offers skilled nursing and rehabilitation. The community is dedicated to improving residents’ welfare, providing top-tier care tailored to their needs and preferences 24/7. Featuring thoughtfully designed and spacious accommodations in a nurturing and welcoming environment, residents feel at ease and jump back into their lives without worries.

Enriching programs and fun recreation are conducted for residents to live actively and be socially engaged. Nutritious meals are also important for residents’ well-being so delightful and well-balanced meals are served to meet dietary needs and preferences. Live a blissful retirement surrounded by the community’s state-of-the-art amenities and welcoming spaces.

Phone: (305) 347-3380

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Experience the highest quality of life with South Dade Nursing and Rehab Center, an astounding community located near Palmetto Bay Park in Miami, FL, offering skilled nursing and rehabilitation. Committed to improving residents’ well-being, the community provides top-tier care tailored to their special needs and preferences 24/7. With a kind and highly trained team helping with their needs, residents are guaranteed to jump back into their lives without worries.

Medicare and Medicaid are accepted in the community, easing residents’ financial challenges. Residents are also encouraged to live actively and remain socially engaged with a jam-packed calendar of fun activities and stimulating programs. Diverse dining options are also available to meet residents’ healthcare needs and preferences. The community is great for those who need care and assistance for their complex needs, promising a worry-free and healing journey.

Phone: (305) 255-1045

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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.

Phone: (786) 433-7400

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Experience the best of your golden years with Miami Jewish Health, a distinguished community in Miami, FL, offering skilled nursing and rehabilitation. Residents here experience the highest quality of care and support for their special needs with a compassionate and highly trained team available 24/7. With over 85 years of caring, the community is committed to understanding residents’ needs to provide better care and comfort.

Stimulating activities and enriching programs are also conducted so residents can enjoy an active lifestyle and remain socially engaged. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Here, residents’ safety is prioritized, as proven by the community’s 24-hour security, emergency call system, and backup generators. The community is rated 4 stars by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for its exceptional care.

Phone: (305) 751-8626

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Surrounded by convenient local amenities in Miami Springs, FL, Miami Springs Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a distinct community that offers skilled nursing and rehabilitation. Residents here receive top-tier care for their unique needs and preferences with comprehensive options from a kind and highly trained team available 24/7. Promoting a nurturing and welcoming environment, residents can keep peace of mind and enjoy a comfortable lifestyle.

Participating in Medicare and Medicaid, the community strives to ease residents’ financial burdens. Stimulating activities and fun recreation are also conducted so residents can interact with their surroundings and live actively. The community is ideal for those who need care and support to spend their golden years without worries.

Phone: (305) 887-1565

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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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Data source Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Miami-Dade County, FL

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 6 nursing homes in Miami-Dade County, FL. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right nursing home in Miami-Dade County, FL?

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 Miami-Dade County, FL, 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 Miami-Dade County, FL?

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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