RankingsUpdated August 2026

The 25 Best-Rated Nursing Homes in Florida (2026)

The top 25 of 689 CMS-certified nursing homes in Florida, ranked by health inspection scores, staffing levels, and penalty history — never paid placement. See how our ranking method works

6940.9 per 30K residentsBelow national avg of 1.3 per 30KTotal Nursing Homes
3.2/5
+0.2 vs national avgNational avg: 3.00Statewide Avg Rating
$71K+$405 vs national avgNational avg: $71KAvg Fine (When Penalized)
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1No Penalties

Nursing HomeSarasota, FL

Benderson Family Skilled Nursing And Rehab Center

Corporation

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

Above Florida avg of 3.2

1959 N Honore AveSarasota, FL 34235

(941) 379-3553

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2No Penalties

Nursing HomePalm Beach Gardens, FL

Chatsworth At Pga National

Corporation

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

Above Florida avg of 3.2

347 Hiatt DrivePalm Beach Gardens, FL 33418

(561) 227-3200

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3No Penalties

Nursing HomeRiviera Beach, FL

Edward J Healey Rehabilitation And Nursing Center

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
120 BedsInspected Dec 2024

Above Florida avg of 3.2

5101 West Blue Heron BlvdRiviera Beach, FL 33418

(561) 842-6111

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4No Penalties

Nursing HomeAtlantic Beach, FL

Fleet Landing

Corporation

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

Above Florida avg of 3.2

One Fleet Landing BlvdAtlantic Beach, FL 32233

(904) 246-9900

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5No Penalties

Nursing HomePalm Beach Gardens, FL

Gardens Court

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
120 BedsInspected Jul 2024

Above Florida avg of 3.2

3803 Pga BoulevardPalm Beach Gardens, FL 33410

(561) 626-1125

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6No Penalties

Nursing HomeSarasota, FL

Glenridge On Palmer Ranch Inc.

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
61 Beds

Above Florida avg of 3.2

7333 Scotland WaySarasota, FL 34238

(941) 552-3603

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7No Penalties

Nursing HomeBoca Raton, FL

Health Center At Sinai Residences

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
60 BedsInspected Feb 2024

Above Florida avg of 3.2

21044 95th Avenue SouthBoca Raton, FL 33428

(561) 609-4100

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8No Penalties

Nursing HomeFort Myers, FL

Healthpark Care Center

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
112 BedsInspected Nov 2021

Above Florida avg of 3.2

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

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
230 BedsInspected Apr 2022

Above Florida avg of 3.2

4847 Fred Gladstone DriveWest Palm Beach, FL 33417

(561) 471-5111

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10No Penalties

Nursing HomeFort Myers, FL

Lodge At Cypress Cove, The

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
64 BedsInspected Jan 2024

Above Florida avg of 3.2

10500 Cypress Cove DrFort Myers, FL 33908

(239) 415-5100

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11No Penalties

Nursing HomeOrange City, FL

Majestic Oaks

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
150 BedsInspected Dec 2024

Above Florida avg of 3.2

901 Veteran'S Memorial ParkwayOrange City, FL 32763

(386) 775-2008

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12No Penalties

Nursing HomeWinter Park, FL

Mayflower Healthcare Center

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
60 BedsInspected Feb 2025

Above Florida avg of 3.2

1850 Mayflower CourtWinter Park, FL 32792

(407) 672-1620

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13No Penalties

Nursing HomePenney Farms, FL

Pavilion For Health Care, The

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
50 BedsInspected Jun 2024

Above Florida avg of 3.2

3465 Caroline BlvdPenney Farms, FL 32079

(904) 297-9700

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14No Penalties

Nursing HomeJacksonville, FL

River Garden Hebrew Home For The Aged

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
180 BedsInspected Apr 2021

Above Florida avg of 3.2

11401 Old Saint Augustine RdJacksonville, FL 32258

(904) 260-1818

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15No Penalties

Nursing HomeCoral Gables, FL

Riviera Health Resort

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
223 BedsInspected May 2024

Above Florida avg of 3.2

6901 Yumuri StreetCoral Gables, FL 33156

(786) 517-6999

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16No Penalties

Nursing HomeJacksonville, FL

Shands Jacksonville Medical Center

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
56 BedsInspected Sep 2020

Above Florida avg of 3.2

580 W 8th StreetJacksonville, FL 32209

(904) 244-1812

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17No Penalties

Nursing HomeAventura, FL

Vi At Aventura

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
40 BedsInspected May 2024

Above Florida avg of 3.2

19333 West Country Club DriveAventura, FL 33180

(305) 692-4700

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18No Penalties

Nursing HomePalm City, FL

Waters Edge Health And Rehabilitation

Corporation

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

Above Florida avg of 3.2

1500 Sw Capri StPalm City, FL 34990

(772) 223-5863

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19No Penalties

Nursing HomeOrlando, FL

Westminster Baldwin Park

Faith-based

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
40 BedsInspected Dec 2024

Above Florida avg of 3.2

2653 Lake Baldwin LaneOrlando, FL 32814

(407) 621-4100

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20No Penalties

Nursing HomeTallahassee, FL

Westminster Oaks

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
120 BedsInspected Aug 2025

Above Florida avg of 3.2

4449 Meandering WayTallahassee, FL 32308

(850) 878-1136

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21No 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 BedsInspected Aug 2025

Above Florida avg of 3.2

230 Towerview DriveSaint Augustine, FL 32092

(904) 940-4801

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22No Penalties

Nursing HomePensacola, FL

Willowbrooke Court At Azalea Trace

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
24 Beds

Above Florida avg of 3.2

10100 Hillview DrPensacola, FL 32514

(850) 478-5200

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23No Penalties

Nursing HomeBoca Raton, FL

Willowbrooke Court Skilled Care Center - Edgewater

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
60 BedsInspected Dec 2023

Above Florida avg of 3.2

23305 Blue Water CircleBoca Raton, FL 33433

(561) 368-5600

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24No Penalties

Nursing HomeCarrabelle, FL

Arabella Health & Wellness Of Carrabelle

LLC

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
74 BedsInspected Oct 2024

Above Florida avg of 3.2

239 Crooked River RoadCarrabelle, FL 32322

(850) 697-2020

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25No Penalties

Nursing HomeLand O Lakes, FL

Baldomero Lopez Memorial Veterans Nursing Home

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
120 BedsInspected Jan 2022

Above Florida avg of 3.2

6919 Parkway BlvdLand O Lakes, FL 34639

(813) 558-5000

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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%

    About 36% higher than the national average of 17.7%.

    Census ACS 2023
  • Life expectancy78.1 yrs

    A little higher than the national average of 76.4 yrs.

    CDC NVSR 2022
  • Nurse staff turnover42.5%

    About 8% lower than the national average of 46.4%.

    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 full directory. This rankings page evaluated 689 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 3.2 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 $71K. The national nursing-home average is $71K.

How does Florida compare with the national average?

Florida averages 3.2 out of 5 on CMS overall rating, compared with a national nursing-home average of 3.0. The average fine when penalized is $71K versus $71K 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.

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