RankingsCMS data: August 2026

Best Nursing Homes in Florida (2026)

The top 25 of 691 CMS-certified nursing homes in Florida, ranked by CMS overall rating, then penalties, health inspections and staffing — never paid placement. See how our ranking method works

6940.9 per 30K residentsBelow national avg of 1.3 per 30KTotal Nursing Homes
3.3/5
+0.3 vs national avgNational avg: 3.00Statewide Avg Rating
$65K$6K vs national avgNational avg: $70KAvg Fine (When Penalized)
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1No Penalties

Nursing HomeSarasota, FL

Benderson Family Skilled Nursing And Rehab Center

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
45 BedsStandard health inspection Jun 2025

Above Florida avg of 3.3

1959 N Honore AveSarasota, FL 34235

(941) 379-3553

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2No Penalties

Nursing HomePalm Beach Gardens, FL

Chatsworth At Pga National

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
62 BedsStandard health inspection Apr 2025

Above Florida avg of 3.3

347 Hiatt DrivePalm Beach Gardens, FL 33418

(561) 227-3200

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3No Penalties

Nursing HomePanama City, FL

Clifford Chester Sims State Veterans Nursing Home

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
120 BedsStandard health inspection Apr 2025

Above Florida avg of 3.3

4419 Tram RoadPanama City, FL 32404

(850) 747-5401

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4No Penalties

Nursing HomeMiami, FL

Coral Gables Nursing And Rehabilitation Center

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
87 BedsStandard health inspection Dec 2025

Above Florida avg of 3.3

7060 Sw 8th StreetMiami, FL 33144

(305) 261-1363

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5No Penalties

Nursing HomeAtlantic Beach, FL

Fleet Landing

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
100 BedsStandard health inspection Jul 2025

Above Florida avg of 3.3

One Fleet Landing BlvdAtlantic Beach, FL 32233

(904) 246-9900

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6No Penalties

Nursing HomeSarasota, FL

Glenridge On Palmer Ranch Inc.

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
61 BedsStandard health inspection Apr 2024

Above Florida avg of 3.3

7333 Scotland WaySarasota, FL 34238

(941) 552-3603

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7No Penalties

Nursing HomeBoca Raton, FL

Health Center At Sinai Residences

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
60 BedsStandard health inspection May 2025

Above Florida avg of 3.3

21044 95th Avenue SouthBoca Raton, FL 33428

(561) 609-4100

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8No Penalties

Nursing HomeFort Myers, FL

Healthpark Care Center

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
112 BedsStandard health inspection Dec 2025

Above Florida avg of 3.3

16131 Roserush CourtFort Myers, FL 33908

(239) 433-7344

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9No Penalties

Nursing HomeWest Palm Beach, FL

Joseph L Morse Health Center Inc The

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
230 BedsStandard health inspection Nov 2024

Above Florida avg of 3.3

4847 Fred Gladstone DriveWest Palm Beach, FL 33417

(561) 471-5111

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10No Penalties

Nursing HomeFort Myers, FL

Lee Memorial Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
18 BedsStandard health inspection Jul 2025

Above Florida avg of 3.3

2776 Cleveland AvenueFort Myers, FL 33901

(239) 343-3390

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11No Penalties

Nursing HomeFort Myers, FL

Lodge At Cypress Cove, The

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
64 BedsStandard health inspection Sep 2025

Above Florida avg of 3.3

10500 Cypress Cove DrFort Myers, FL 33908

(239) 415-5100

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12No Penalties

Nursing HomeOrange City, FL

Majestic Oaks

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
150 BedsStandard health inspection Dec 2024

Above Florida avg of 3.3

901 Veteran's Memorial ParkwayOrange City, FL 32763

(386) 775-2008

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13No Penalties

Nursing HomeWinter Park, FL

Mayflower Healthcare Center

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
60 BedsStandard health inspection May 2026

Above Florida avg of 3.3

1850 Mayflower CourtWinter Park, FL 32792

(407) 672-1620

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14No Penalties

Nursing HomeOrange Park, FL

Moosehaven

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
72 BedsStandard health inspection Jun 2026

Above Florida avg of 3.3

1701 Park AvenueOrange Park, FL 32073

(904) 278-1200

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15No Penalties

Nursing HomePenney Farms, FL

Pavilion For Health Care, The

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
50 BedsStandard health inspection Mar 2026

Above Florida avg of 3.3

3465 Caroline BlvdPenney Farms, FL 32079

(904) 297-9700

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16No Penalties

Nursing HomeNaples, FL

Premier Place At The Glenview

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
42 BedsStandard health inspection Jan 2026

Above Florida avg of 3.3

100 Glenview PlaceNaples, FL 34108

(239) 591-0011

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17No Penalties

Nursing HomeJacksonville, FL

River Garden Hebrew Home For The Aged

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
180 BedsStandard health inspection Oct 2024

Above Florida avg of 3.3

11401 Old Saint Augustine RdJacksonville, FL 32258

(904) 260-1818

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18No Penalties

Nursing HomeCoral Gables, FL

Riviera Health Resort

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
223 BedsStandard health inspection Oct 2025

Above Florida avg of 3.3

6901 Yumuri StreetCoral Gables, FL 33156

(786) 517-6999

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19No Penalties

Nursing HomeJacksonville, FL

Shands Jacksonville Medical Center

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
56 BedsStandard health inspection Feb 2026

Above Florida avg of 3.3

580 W 8th StreetJacksonville, FL 32209

(904) 244-1812

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20No Penalties

Nursing HomePalm Harbor, FL

St Mark Village

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
80 BedsStandard health inspection Jan 2024

Above Florida avg of 3.3

2655 Nebraska AvePalm Harbor, FL 34684

(727) 785-2577

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21No Penalties

Nursing HomeAventura, FL

Vi At Aventura

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
40 BedsStandard health inspection Sep 2025

Above Florida avg of 3.3

19333 West Country Club DriveAventura, FL 33180

(305) 692-4700

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22No Penalties

Nursing HomePalm City, FL

Waters Edge Health And Rehabilitation

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
36 BedsStandard health inspection May 2025

Above Florida avg of 3.3

1500 Sw Capri StPalm City, FL 34990

(772) 223-5863

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23No Penalties

Nursing HomeSaint Augustine, FL

Westminster St Augustine

Faith-based

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
30 BedsStandard health inspection Aug 2025

Above Florida avg of 3.3

230 Towerview DriveSaint Augustine, FL 32092

(904) 940-4801

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24No Penalties

Nursing HomePensacola, FL

Willowbrooke Court At Azalea Trace

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
24 BedsStandard health inspection Aug 2025

Above Florida avg of 3.3

10100 Hillview DrPensacola, FL 32514

(850) 478-5200

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25No Penalties

Nursing HomeVero Beach, FL

Willowbrooke Court At Indian River Estates

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
40 BedsStandard health inspection Apr 2026

Above Florida avg of 3.3

2440 Citrus Blossom CirVero Beach, FL 32966

(772) 562-8700

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State report

Why families compare nursing homes in Florida

#29of 51 states & DC
Health Ranking

Below the median for overall health outcomes (rank 29 of 51).

America’s Health Rankings 2024
  • Population 65+24.0%Census ACS 2023
  • Life expectancy78.1 yrs

    A little higher than the national average of 76.4 yrs.

    CDC NVSR 2022
  • Nurse staff turnover41.4%

    About 10% lower than the national average of 45.8%.

    CMS PBJ 2024

See full demographics & care economics for Florida →

FAQ

Questions families ask about this page

How many nursing homes are in Florida?

Florida has 694 nursing homes in the active CMS data. This rankings page evaluated 691 eligible nursing homes with public CMS ratings and public profile slugs, then highlighted the top 25.

What is the average CMS rating for nursing homes in Florida?

Nursing homes in Florida average 3.3 out of 5 on the CMS overall rating, compared with a national nursing-home average of 3.0.

What is the average fine when a nursing home in Florida is penalized?

Among Florida nursing homes that were fined, the average fine is $65K. The national nursing-home average is $70K.

How does Florida compare with the national average?

Florida averages 3.3 out of 5 on CMS overall rating, compared with a national nursing-home average of 3.0. The average fine when penalized is $65K versus $70K nationally.

Should I rely on these rankings alone?

No. Use this report as a shortlist, then review the facility profile, confirm payment options, look at inspection history, and speak with licensed professionals before making a care decision.

What do the CMS data and inspection dates mean?

CMS data: August 2026. The inspection date is the latest standard health inspection reported in the CMS survey summary, including inspections with no deficiencies. Complaint and fire safety surveys are separate. A recent CMS release can include an older inspection date. Listings absent from the latest imported CMS provider release remain available on the platform but are excluded from current rankings.

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