Best Nursing Homes in Florida (2026 Rankings)

Top 20 facilities ranked by CMS star rating, staffing, and quality measures

694 total facilities167 five-star ratedAvg rating: 3.2 / 5

Top 20 Nursing Homes in Florida

1
TALLAHASSEE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL EXTENDED CARE
TALLAHASSEE, 113 beds
5/5
2
HEALTH CENTER AT SINAI RESIDENCES
BOCA RATON, 60 beds
5/5
3
SHANDS JACKSONVILLE MEDICAL CENTER
JACKSONVILLE, 56 beds
5/5
4
HEALTHPARK CARE CENTER
FORT MYERS, 112 beds
5/5
5
GLENRIDGE ON PALMER RANCH INC.
SARASOTA, 61 beds
5/5
6
MOOSEHAVEN
ORANGE PARK, 72 beds
5/5
7
CHATEAU AT MOORINGS PARK, THE
NAPLES, 106 beds
5/5
8
PLYMOUTH HARBOR INCORPORATED
SARASOTA, 56 beds
5/5
9
PAVILION FOR HEALTH CARE, THE
PENNEY FARMS, 50 beds
5/5
10
VICAR'S LANDING NURSING HOME
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, 30 beds
5/5
11
GULF COAST MEDICAL CENTER SKILLED NURSING UNIT
FORT MYERS, 75 beds
5/5
12
JACKSON MEMORIAL LONG TERM CARE CENTER
MIAMI, 180 beds
5/5
13
VILLAGE ON THE ISLE
VENICE, 48 beds
5/5
14
CANTERBURY TOWERS INC
TAMPA, 60 beds
5/5
15
MAYFLOWER HEALTHCARE CENTER
WINTER PARK, 60 beds
5/5
16
SKYTOP VIEW REHABILITATION CENTER
CLERMONT, 30 beds
5/5
17
VILLA MARIA WEST SKILLED NURSING FACILITY
HIALEAH GARDENS, 27 beds
5/5
18
SUNNYSIDE NURSING HOME
SARASOTA, 60 beds
5/5
19
OAK HAMMOCK AT THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA INC
GAINESVILLE, 73 beds
5/5
20
LODGE AT CYPRESS COVE, THE
FORT MYERS, 64 beds
5/5

Rankings based on CMS Overall Star Rating. Ties broken by staffing hours then quality rating. Data updated 2026.

Nursing Home Costs in Florida

$397/day
Private Room (daily)
$12,057/mo
Private Room (monthly)
$360/day
Semi-Private (daily)
$10,935/mo
Semi-Private (monthly)
$252/day
Medicaid Rate (approx)

Source: CareScout/Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2025. Private-pay rates shown.

Inspection Summary for Florida

686
Total Inspections
13,561
Total Deficiencies
19.8
Avg Deficiencies / Facility
34.7%
Infection Control Issues

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best nursing home in Florida?

Based on CMS data, TALLAHASSEE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL EXTENDED CARE in TALLAHASSEE ranks first with an overall rating of 5/5 stars. The top-rated facilities in Florida are listed above, sorted by CMS star rating and supplementary quality measures.

How much do nursing homes cost in Florida?

The average cost of a nursing home in Florida is $397/day for a private room ($12,057/month). Semi-private rooms average $360/day. Medicaid reimburses approximately $252/day for eligible residents.

How are these rankings determined?

Rankings use the CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Overall Star Rating as the primary criterion. Ties are broken by total nurse staffing hours per resident day, then by quality measure ratings. All data is sourced from the CMS Nursing Home Care Compare dataset.

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