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Best Nursing Homes in Pinellas County, FL

Reviewed by Dr. Jordan Weiss
Updated Dec 2025
We analyzed 6 homes in Pinellas County, FL

Sources: CMS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and Florida Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

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6 facilities compared · CMS & FL Dept. of Health data · Updated Apr 2026

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East Bay Rehabilitation Center
CH

Care Homes

NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Clearwater
120
89.3%
Facility 89.3%
FL AVG 84.3%
+6%
4.21
Facility 4.21
FL AVG 4.04
Rank #58 / 175
-53%
+4%
0
Facility 0
FL AVG 1.3
13
Facility 13
FL AVG 19.7
3.3
Facility 3.3
FL AVG 4.5
0
Facility 0
FL AVG 1.2
114
-
13
Facility 13
FL AVG 45
Rank #122 / 147
-
$14.8M
Facility $14.8M
FL AVG $15.7M
Rank #99 / 177
$6.9M
Facility $6.9M
FL AVG $6.1M
Rank #87 / 177
46.7%
Facility 46.7%
FL AVG 39.8%
Rank #55 / 177
105697
Tierra Pines Center
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Largo
120
94.8%
Facility 94.8%
FL AVG 84.3%
+12%
3.72
Facility 3.72
FL AVG 4.04
Rank #126 / 175
-55%
-8%
2
Facility 2
FL AVG 1.3
20
Facility 20
FL AVG 19.7
4.0
Facility 4.0
FL AVG 4.5
0
Facility 0
FL AVG 1.2
112
A+
63
Facility 63
FL AVG 45
Rank #42 / 147
Felicione, Theresa
$12.9M
Facility $12.9M
FL AVG $15.7M
Rank #120 / 177
$5.6M
Facility $5.6M
FL AVG $6.1M
Rank #120 / 177
43.2%
Facility 43.2%
FL AVG 39.8%
Rank #72 / 177
105398
Gulf Shore Care Center
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Pinellas Park
120
94.2%
Facility 94.2%
FL AVG 84.3%
+12%
3.23
Facility 3.23
FL AVG 4.04
Rank #168 / 175
-39%
-20%
0
Facility 0
FL AVG 1.3
15
Facility 15
FL AVG 19.7
5.0
Facility 5.0
FL AVG 4.5
0
Facility 0
FL AVG 1.2
111
-
52
Facility 52
FL AVG 45
Rank #58 / 147
Gulf Shore Nursing Holdco Llc
$11.6M
Facility $11.6M
FL AVG $15.7M
Rank #133 / 177
$2.7M
Facility $2.7M
FL AVG $6.1M
Rank #159 / 177
23.7%
Facility 23.7%
FL AVG 39.8%
Rank #173 / 177
105978
Pinellas Park Post-Acute and Rehabilitation Center
HC

Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Pinellas Park
120
90.4%
Facility 90.4%
FL AVG 84.3%
+7%
-
Facility -
FL AVG 4.04
-
-58%
-
1
Facility 1
FL AVG 1.3
21
Facility 21
FL AVG 19.7
4.2
Facility 4.2
FL AVG 4.5
2
Facility 2
FL AVG 1.2
-
-
74
Facility 74
FL AVG 45
Rank #22 / 147
Mcmillon, David
$16.6M
Facility $16.6M
FL AVG $15.7M
Rank #87 / 177
$5.7M
Facility $5.7M
FL AVG $6.1M
Rank #116 / 177
34.2%
Facility 34.2%
FL AVG 39.8%
Rank #125 / 177
105422
Gateway Post-Acute Care Center
HC

Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Pinellas Park
120
92.7%
Facility 92.7%
FL AVG 84.3%
+10%
-
Facility -
FL AVG 4.04
-42%
-
0
Facility 0
FL AVG 1.3
28
Facility 28
FL AVG 19.7
4.7
Facility 4.7
FL AVG 4.5
0
Facility 0
FL AVG 1.2
105
A+
47
Facility 47
FL AVG 45
Rank #65 / 147
Kirby, Ivana
$17.9M
Facility $17.9M
FL AVG $15.7M
Rank #72 / 177
$6.0M
Facility $6.0M
FL AVG $6.1M
Rank #102 / 177
33.8%
Facility 33.8%
FL AVG 39.8%
Rank #127 / 177
105486
Palm Garden of Pinellas
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Largo
120
93.4%
Facility 93.4%
FL AVG 84.3%
+11%
3.96
Facility 3.96
FL AVG 4.04
Rank #86 / 175
-19%
-2%
2
Facility 2
FL AVG 1.3
30
Facility 30
FL AVG 19.7
7.5
Facility 7.5
FL AVG 4.5
2
Facility 2
FL AVG 1.2
106
-
51
Facility 51
FL AVG 45
Rank #60 / 147
Mitchell, Sandra
$16.9M
Facility $16.9M
FL AVG $15.7M
Rank #80 / 177
$5.5M
Facility $5.5M
FL AVG $6.1M
Rank #122 / 177
32.5%
Facility 32.5%
FL AVG 39.8%
Rank #138 / 177
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Surrounded by convenient local amenities in the thriving neighborhood of East Bay Drive, Clearwater, FL, East Bay Rehabilitation Center is a distinguished community that offers therapy, skilled nursing, and specialized care. Alongside comprehensive care options, round-the-clock assistance is provided to meet residents’ healthcare needs. Residents experience comfort and safety with the community’s luxurious and spacious accommodations.

Dedicated to enhancing residents’ living experiences, the community offers outpatient therapy to ensure a worry-free recovery. Medicare and Medicaid are accepted in the community, helping residents with their financial burdens. The community’s cozy and nurturing environment makes it an ideal option for those seeking top-notch care to live comfortably in their golden years. Proving its trusted and exceptional quality, the community is a Medicare and Medicaid five-star community and has received the Governor’s Gold Seal.

Overview of East Bay Rehabilitation Center

Surrounded by convenient local amenities in the thriving neighborhood of East Bay Drive, Clearwater, FL, East Bay Rehabilitation Center is a distinguished community that offers therapy, skilled nursing, and specialized care. Alongside comprehensive care options, round-the-clock assistance is provided to meet residents’ healthcare needs. Residents experience comfort and safety with the community’s luxurious and spacious accommodations.

Dedicated to enhancing residents’ living experiences, the community offers outpatient therapy to ensure a worry-free recovery. Medicare and Medicaid are accepted in the community, helping residents with their financial burdens. The community’s cozy and nurturing environment makes it an ideal option for those seeking top-notch care to live comfortably in their golden years. Proving its trusted and exceptional quality, the community is a Medicare and Medicaid five-star community and has received the Governor’s Gold Seal.

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Start your wellness journey with Tierra Pines Center, a trusted community located in the scenic setting of Largo, FL, that offers long-term care, short-term rehabilitation, and specialized care. With top-notch care and assistance provided 24/7, the community strives to meet residents’ special needs to ensure a comfortable lifestyle. Residents can feel at ease with the community’s cozy and welcoming environment.

A jam-packed calendar of fun activities and engaging programs is also conducted for residents to remain socially engaged and active. Prioritizing residents’ health, delightful and nutritious meals are also served to satisfy dietary needs and preferences. The community is dedicated to improving residents’ well-being, providing comprehensive care for the finest retirement experience.

Overview of Tierra Pines Center

Start your wellness journey with Tierra Pines Center, a trusted community located in the scenic setting of Largo, FL, that offers long-term care, short-term rehabilitation, and specialized care. With top-notch care and assistance provided 24/7, the community strives to meet residents’ special needs to ensure a comfortable lifestyle. Residents can feel at ease with the community’s cozy and welcoming environment.

A jam-packed calendar of fun activities and engaging programs is also conducted for residents to remain socially engaged and active. Prioritizing residents’ health, delightful and nutritious meals are also served to satisfy dietary needs and preferences. The community is dedicated to improving residents’ well-being, providing comprehensive care for the finest retirement experience.

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Receive the highest quality of care with Gulf Shore Care Center, an astounding community in Pinellas Park, FL, that offers rehabilitation and skilled nursing. With a wide range of services, including IV, respiratory, physical, occupational, and speech therapy, X-ray, and wound care, the community goes above and beyond to enhance residents’ living experiences. A compassionate and highly trained team is available around the clock, ensuring residents receive the highest quality of care and assistance for their special needs.

Residents here will not run out of things to do with a carefully curated calendar of engaging events and stimulating programs. Alongside a friendly and welcoming environment, beautifully furnished and spacious accommodations are also provided to ensure comfort and safety. Make every moment of your golden years count with the community’s dedicated care and specially designed amenities.

Overview of Gulf Shore Care Center

Receive the highest quality of care with Gulf Shore Care Center, an astounding community in Pinellas Park, FL, that offers rehabilitation and skilled nursing. With a wide range of services, including IV, respiratory, physical, occupational, and speech therapy, X-ray, and wound care, the community goes above and beyond to enhance residents’ living experiences. A compassionate and highly trained team is available around the clock, ensuring residents receive the highest quality of care and assistance for their special needs.

Residents here will not run out of things to do with a carefully curated calendar of engaging events and stimulating programs. Alongside a friendly and welcoming environment, beautifully furnished and spacious accommodations are also provided to ensure comfort and safety. Make every moment of your golden years count with the community’s dedicated care and specially designed amenities.

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Find the care you need with Pinellas Park Post-acute and Rehabilitation Center, a trusted community located in Pinellas Park, FL, that offers skilled nursing and rehabilitation. The community provides comprehensive care, including cardiac care, memory care, stroke recovery, respiratory care, palliative care, and therapy, ensuring residents meet their unique needs and preferences. Promoting a cozy and nurturing environment, the community ensures residents feel at ease and live their golden years to the fullest.

The community utilizes a holistic approach to enhance residents’ living experiences. Working closely with acute care providers, residents can rest assured of receiving the right care according to their needs. Dietary programs are also available to meet residents’ nutritional needs and preferences. The community is ideal for those seeking a wide range of care to recover and to spend their golden years.

Overview of Pinellas Park Post-acute and Rehabilitation Center

Find the care you need with Pinellas Park Post-acute and Rehabilitation Center, a trusted community located in Pinellas Park, FL, that offers skilled nursing and rehabilitation. The community provides comprehensive care, including cardiac care, memory care, stroke recovery, respiratory care, palliative care, and therapy, ensuring residents meet their unique needs and preferences. Promoting a cozy and nurturing environment, the community ensures residents feel at ease and live their golden years to the fullest.

The community utilizes a holistic approach to enhance residents’ living experiences. Working closely with acute care providers, residents can rest assured of receiving the right care according to their needs. Dietary programs are also available to meet residents’ nutritional needs and preferences. The community is ideal for those seeking a wide range of care to recover and to spend their golden years.

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Ideally located in the harmonious neighborhood of Pinellas Park, FL, Gateway Post-acute Care Center is an outstanding community that offers rehabilitation and skilled nursing. Here, residents find the care and support they need with a wide range of care, including cardiac, pulmonary, memory care, outpatient rehab, stroke recovery, hospice care, respite care, therapy, wound care, and orthopedic rehabilitation. A compassionate and highly trained team also attends to residents around the clock, ensuring a worry-free lifestyle.

The community works closely with acute care providers, ensuring residents receive the right care as recommended by their physicians. Promoting a vibrant and welcoming environment, residents are encouraged to interact with their surroundings and gain meaningful experiences. For overall wellness, dietary programs are also provided to meet residents’ nutritional needs and preferences. Live a blissful retirement, accompanied by the community’s exceptional care and dedicated services.

Overview of Gateway Post-acute Care Center

Ideally located in the harmonious neighborhood of Pinellas Park, FL, Gateway Post-acute Care Center is an outstanding community that offers rehabilitation and skilled nursing. Here, residents find the care and support they need with a wide range of care, including cardiac, pulmonary, memory care, outpatient rehab, stroke recovery, hospice care, respite care, therapy, wound care, and orthopedic rehabilitation. A compassionate and highly trained team also attends to residents around the clock, ensuring a worry-free lifestyle.

The community works closely with acute care providers, ensuring residents receive the right care as recommended by their physicians. Promoting a vibrant and welcoming environment, residents are encouraged to interact with their surroundings and gain meaningful experiences. For overall wellness, dietary programs are also provided to meet residents’ nutritional needs and preferences. Live a blissful retirement, accompanied by the community’s exceptional care and dedicated services.

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Spend your golden years with Palm Garden of Pinellas, a distinguished community located in the harmonious neighborhood of Largo, FL, that offers short- and long-term care, and rehabilitation. Here, residents receive top-tier care and assistance tailored to their unique needs from a compassionate and highly trained team available 24/7. Alongside a nurturing and inviting environment, a wide range of care options are provided to ensure residents’ comfort and wellness.

Enriching activities and stimulating programs are also conducted for residents to interact with their surroundings and gain meaningful experiences. Therapy, pain management, palliative care, and hospice services are also available to meet residents’ everchanging needs. Meals are important to keeping older adults healthy, so the community provides nutritional counseling to accommodate dietary needs and preferences. The community is ideal for those who need comprehensive care to live comfortably in their golden years.

Overview of Palm Garden of Pinellas

Spend your golden years with Palm Garden of Pinellas, a distinguished community located in the harmonious neighborhood of Largo, FL, that offers short- and long-term care, and rehabilitation. Here, residents receive top-tier care and assistance tailored to their unique needs from a compassionate and highly trained team available 24/7. Alongside a nurturing and inviting environment, a wide range of care options are provided to ensure residents’ comfort and wellness.

Enriching activities and stimulating programs are also conducted for residents to interact with their surroundings and gain meaningful experiences. Therapy, pain management, palliative care, and hospice services are also available to meet residents’ everchanging needs. Meals are important to keeping older adults healthy, so the community provides nutritional counseling to accommodate dietary needs and preferences. The community is ideal for those who need comprehensive care to live comfortably in their golden years.

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Assisted Living Magazine Ranking Methodology

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How Assisted Living Magazine Evaluates & Scores Nursing Homes

Assisted Living Magazine ranks nursing homes using a rigorous, data-driven scoring model built specifically for skilled nursing.
Because this care level is regulated, clinical outcomes and compliance carry significantly more weight than transparency or digital presence.
Each community receives a ranking based on the factors below, weighted according to their importance in predicting resident safety, care quality, and long-term stability.

Update cadence: Reviewed quarterly, with prompt updates when new reviews, reports, or complaints are filed.

What We Prioritize Most

The largest share of every nursing home’s score — 45% of the total weighting — comes from clinical and regulatory indicators, including:

  • Overall, staffing, and inspection ratings
  • Long-stay and short-stay quality measures
  • Nurse-to-resident and staff-to-resident ratios
  • Health deficiencies and regulatory history
  • Accreditations and positive local news reporting

These factors directly reflect resident safety, care quality, and compliance.

Operational Stability & Resident Support

Another 35% of the score comes from operational and stability signals, such as:

  • Nurse hours per patient per day
  • Occupancy levels and cleanliness citations
  • Administrative stability and ownership quality
  • Readmission rates and registered-nurse turnover
Balancing Additional Factors

The remaining 20% of the score includes contextual elements such as:

  • Year built or renovated
  • Penalties, fines, and preventable readmissions
  • Revenue per bed
  • Administrator tenure

These factors help round out the overall picture but carry less weight because our methodology prioritizes clinical outcomes and regulatory consistency above all else.
The result is a clear, data-driven ranking system that elevates nursing homes delivering exceptional care and long-term resident safety.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What government services provide money for senior housing?

Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview:

  • Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement.
  • Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay.
  • Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation.
  • Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program.
  • State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options.
  • Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
  • Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.
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Before recommending homes, we conduct a thorough evaluation on crucial factors that define a senior home such as the quality of care they provide, the reputation of the organization, and a comprehensive review of community testimonials as well. Every detail is assessed to assure that seniors are offered not just senior care options, but trustworthy homes where they can experience the care that they deserve.

Do you help families that need Medicaid?

Yes. Assisting families who need Medicaid is important to us as it plays a crucial role in offering financial support to seniors confronting economic challenges. We would like to keep essential healthcare services accessible to all community members, irrespective of one’s financial circumstances.

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We extend our services at no cost, ensuring that families and seniors can benefit from tailored assistance in their search for care and home options. Our ability to offer personalized guidance without charge to families and seniors is made possible through the support and funding from the communities with which we team up. 

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