Florida · 694 nursing homes
Nursing homes in Florida: ratings, staffing & inspections
Every Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Florida, with CMS star ratings, nurse staffing, turnover and inspection results. Pick a city, or see the state's top-rated homes below.
Cities
Star ratings across Florida
5-star nursing homes with the most nurse staffing
| Nursing home | Overall | Beds | Nurse hrs / resident / day | Deficiencies (last inspection) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tallahassee Memorial Hospital Extended Care 1609 Medical Dr | ★★★★★ | 113 | 9.04 | 0 |
| Skytop View Rehabilitation Center 2145 North Don Wickham Drive | ★★★★★ | 30 | 6.48 | 4 |
| Lee Memorial Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit 2776 Cleveland Avenue | ★★★★★ | 18 | 6.45 | 0 |
| Healthpark Care Center 16131 Roserush Court | ★★★★★ | 112 | 6.15 | 0 |
| Canterbury Towers INC 3501 Bayshore Blvd | ★★★★★ | 60 | 6.06 | 3 |
| Edward J Healey Rehabilitation and Nursing Center 5101 West Blue Heron Blvd | ★★★★★ | 120 | 6.00 | 4 |
| Ardie R Copas State Veterans Nursing Home 13000 SW Tradition Parkway | ★★★★★ | 120 | 5.99 | 6 |
| University Crossing 6210 Beach Blvd | ★★★★★ | 111 | 5.97 | 2 |
| Gulf Coast Medical Center Skilled Nursing Unit 13960 Plantation Road | ★★★★★ | 75 | 5.86 | 0 |
| Inn at Sarasota Bay Club 1303 North Tamiami Trail | ★★★★★ | 44 | 5.75 | 6 |
| Plymouth Harbor Incorporated 700 John Ringling Blvd | ★★★★★ | 56 | 5.74 | 5 |
| Jackson Memorial Long Term Care Center 2500 NW 22Nd Ave | ★★★★★ | 180 | 5.73 | 4 |
| Vicar's Landing Nursing Home 1003 York Road | ★★★★★ | 30 | 5.73 | 2 |
| Health Center at Sinai Residences 21044 95Th Avenue South | ★★★★★ | 60 | 5.73 | 0 |
| Moosehaven 1701 Park Avenue | ★★★★★ | 72 | 5.70 | 1 |
Special Focus Facilities in Florida
CMS places nursing homes with a history of serious quality problems in its Special Focus Facility program, with more frequent inspections (CMS Five-Star Quality Rating System, Technical Users' Guide (Sept 2026)).
| Nursing home | Overall | Beds | Nurse hrs / resident / day | Deficiencies (last inspection) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groves Center Special Focus Facility Abuse citation512 S 11Th St | Not rated | 120 | 3.45 | 20 |
| Gulf Coast Village Special Focus Facility1333 Santa Barbara Blvd | Not rated | 85 | 5.22 | 3 |
| Aventura at the Bay Special Focus Facility Abuse citation10300 4Th St N | Not rated | 274 | 3.42 | 21 |
Common questions
How many nursing homes are in Florida?
694 nursing homes certified for Medicare and/or Medicaid, according to CMS (Oct 2026 data).
What is the average nursing home rating in Florida?
3.3 out of 5 stars, compared with 3.0 nationally.
How many Florida nursing homes have an abuse citation icon?
42 of 694 currently show CMS's abuse icon (CMS Five-Star Quality Rating System, Technical Users' Guide (Sept 2026)).
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (CMS Provider Data Catalog: Nursing homes), Oct 2026 release.