Last Updated: December 2025

🏆 Top 25 Nursing Homes in Florida

View our comprehensive rankings of the highest quality facilities in Florida, based on CMS data, staffing, safety, and quality measures.

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Florida at a Glance

727
Total Facilities
3.1
Average Rating
N/A
Avg RN Hours/Day
N/A%
Avg Turnover Rate

CMS Star Rating Distribution

(5-Star)
156
21.5%
(4-Star)
157
21.6%
(3-Star)
149
20.5%
(2-Star)
153
21.0%
(1-Star)
107
14.7%

About Nursing Homes in Florida

Florida has 727 Medicare-certified nursing homes with an average quality rating of 3.1 stars. 156 facilities (21.5%) earn the top five-star rating, above the national average of 18.9%.

All nursing homes in Florida are regulated by state and federal agencies, undergo regular CMS inspections, and must meet federal quality standards. Use our search tool to compare facilities based on Medicare ratings, staffing levels, quality measures, and safety records.

Nursing Home Costs in Florida

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Statewide Average

Nursing home costs in Florida average $340-$380 per day ($10,200-$11,400/month) for skilled nursing care, which is 10% above the national median according to the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey.

Most facilities accept Medicare for short-term rehabilitation (up to 100 days), private insurance, and Medicaid for eligible residents.

Cost Variation by Metro Area

We have city-level cost data for 22 metro areas in Florida. Costs can vary significantly by location:

Cape Coral
$357-$435/day ($10,710-$13,050/month)
Crestview
$330-$355/day ($9,900-$10,650/month)
Deltona
$300-$350/day ($9,000-$10,500/month)
Gainesville
$293-$456/day ($8,790-$13,680/month)
Homosassa Springs
$322-$396/day ($9,660-$11,880/month)
Jacksonville
$318-$360/day ($9,540-$10,800/month)

+ 16 more metro areas with cost data

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Browse by City in Florida

View nursing homes in specific cities across Florida. Each city page shows facilities ranked by quality.

JACKSONVILLE
33 facilities
MIAMI
25 facilities
SAINT PETERSBURG
23 facilities
SARASOTA
23 facilities
ORLANDO
21 facilities
TAMPA
18 facilities
PENSACOLA
15 facilities
CLEARWATER
13 facilities
FORT MYERS
13 facilities
LAKELAND
12 facilities
BOCA RATON
11 facilities
NAPLES
11 facilities
WEST PALM BEACH
11 facilities
BRADENTON
10 facilities
DAYTONA BEACH
10 facilities
OCALA
10 facilities
GAINESVILLE
9 facilities
ORANGE PARK
8 facilities
TALLAHASSEE
8 facilities

🏆 Top 10 Nursing Homes by City

See our expert rankings of the best facilities in major cities across Florida.

Top 10 in JACKSONVILLETop 10 in MIAMITop 10 in SAINT PETERSBURGTop 10 in SARASOTATop 10 in ORLANDOTop 10 in TAMPATop 10 in PENSACOLATop 10 in CLEARWATERTop 10 in FORT MYERSTop 10 in LAKELAND

All Nursing Homes in Florida

Filter and sort facilities below. Default ranking uses our composite quality score, which combines CMS ratings, staffing quality, safety records, and compliance history.

Showing 727 of 727 facilities in Florida

VI AT AVENTURA

19333 WEST COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE, AVENTURA, FL 33180

Phone: (305)692-4700

Distance: 0 miles | Beds: 40 | Est. Occupancy: 85% (~6 available)

For-ProfitCMS Rating: 5/5 Stars

FLEET LANDING

ONE FLEET LANDING BLVD, ATLANTIC BEACH, FL 32233

Phone: (904)246-9900

Distance: 0 miles | Beds: 100 | Est. Occupancy: 48% (~52 available)

NonprofitCMS Rating: 5/5 Stars

WESTMINSTER BALDWIN PARK

2653 LAKE BALDWIN LANE, ORLANDO, FL 32814

Phone: (407)621-4100

Distance: 0 miles | Beds: 40 | Est. Occupancy: 48% (~21 available)

NonprofitCMS Rating: 5/5 Stars
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National State Rankings

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📚 Expert Guides to Evaluating Nursing Homes

Learn how to interpret quality ratings and staffing metrics with our data-driven guides based on 14,751 facilities nationwide.

The Truth About Star Ratings

Only 18.9% of facilities earn 5 stars. Learn what ratings really mean and how to use them effectively.

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Understanding Staffing Levels

Florida averages N/A RN hours/day. Learn what staffing metrics reveal about care quality.

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Facility Tour Checklist

Essential questions to ask and red flags to watch for when visiting Florida facilities.

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Warning Signs of Neglect

Critical red flags that indicate neglect, abuse, or substandard care at any facility.

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Decoding CMS Data

Learn how to read health inspections, quality measures, and compliance reports.

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