2026 Rankings

Best Nursing Homes in Florida

Top 25 nursing homes in Florida ranked by CareGrader’s A-F grading system, based on real CMS government inspection data.

695 total facilities3.2 avg rating3 Special Focus Facilities

How we rank: Facilities are ranked by CareGrader composite score (0-100), which combines CMS health inspections (35%), staffing levels (25%), quality measures (25%), and penalty history (15%). Read our methodology

#1
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WILLOWBROOKE COURT SKILLED CARE CENTER - EDGEWATER

BOCA RATON, Florida

Score: 95.8/1005/5 CMS44 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#2
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HEALTHPARK CARE CENTER

FORT MYERS, Florida

Score: 95.8/1005/5 CMS112 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#3
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GARDENS COURT

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Florida

Score: 95.8/1005/5 CMS120 bedsFor profit - Corporation
#4
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FLEET LANDING

ATLANTIC BEACH, Florida

Score: 95.8/1005/5 CMS100 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#5
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WATERS EDGE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION

PALM CITY, Florida

Score: 95.8/1005/5 CMS36 bedsFor profit - Corporation
#6
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SHANDS JACKSONVILLE MEDICAL CENTER

JACKSONVILLE, Florida

Score: 95.8/1005/5 CMS56 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#7
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JOSEPH L MORSE HEALTH CENTER INC THE

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida

Score: 95.8/1005/5 CMS230 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#8
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WILLOWBROOKE COURT AT AZALEA TRACE

PENSACOLA, Florida

Score: 95.8/1005/5 CMS24 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#9
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GLENRIDGE ON PALMER RANCH INC.

SARASOTA, Florida

Score: 95.8/1005/5 CMS61 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#10
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RIVIERA HEALTH RESORT

CORAL GABLES, Florida

Score: 95.8/1005/5 CMS223 bedsFor profit - Corporation
#11
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VI AT AVENTURA

AVENTURA, Florida

Score: 95.8/1005/5 CMS40 bedsFor profit - Corporation
#12
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WESTMINSTER ST AUGUSTINE

SAINT AUGUSTINE, Florida

Score: 95.8/1005/5 CMS30 bedsNon profit - Church related
#13
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PAVILION FOR HEALTH CARE, THE

PENNEY FARMS, Florida

Score: 95.8/1005/5 CMS50 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#14
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EDWARD J HEALEY REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER

RIVIERA BEACH, Florida

Score: 95.8/1005/5 CMS120 bedsGovernment - County
#15
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WESTMINSTER BALDWIN PARK

ORLANDO, Florida

Score: 95.8/1005/5 CMS40 bedsNon profit - Church related
#16
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WESTMINSTER OAKS

TALLAHASSEE, Florida

Score: 95.8/1005/5 CMS120 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#17
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MAYFLOWER HEALTHCARE CENTER

WINTER PARK, Florida

Score: 95.8/1005/5 CMS60 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#18
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TALLAHASSEE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL EXTENDED CARE

TALLAHASSEE, Florida

Score: 94.3/1005/5 CMS113 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#19
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THE GARDENS AT DEPUGH

WINTER PARK, Florida

Score: 93.5/1005/5 CMS40 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#20
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CRESTVIEW REHABILITATION CENTER, LLC

CRESTVIEW, Florida

Score: 93.3/1005/5 CMS180 bedsFor profit - Corporation
#21
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SOLARIS HEALTHCARE DAYTONA

DAYTONA BEACH, Florida

Score: 93.3/1005/5 CMS73 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#22
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ST MARK VILLAGE

PALM HARBOR, Florida

Score: 93.3/1005/5 CMS80 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#23
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GLADES WEST REHABILITATION AND NURSING C

PEMBROKE PINES, Florida

Score: 93.3/1005/5 CMS120 bedsFor profit - Individual
#24
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SOLARIS HEALTHCARE WINDERMERE

ORLANDO, Florida

Score: 93.3/1005/5 CMS120 bedsNon profit - Other
#25
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MAJESTIC OAKS

ORANGE CITY, Florida

Score: 93.3/1005/5 CMS150 bedsNon profit - Corporation
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About Nursing Homes in Florida

Florida has 695 Medicare-certified nursing homes. CareGrader grades every facility from A to F using official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) government data, including surprise health inspections, Payroll-Based Journal staffing audits, quality measures, and enforcement actions.

The average CMS star rating across all nursing homes in Florida is 3.2 out of 5 stars. There are currently 3 Special Focus Facilities in Florida — nursing homes flagged by CMS for a persistent history of serious quality issues.

The rankings above show the top 25 nursing homes in Florida by CareGrader composite score. Scores are recalculated monthly when CMS publishes updated datasets. Read our full methodology to understand how grades are calculated.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best nursing home in Florida?

Based on CareGrader's analysis of CMS government data, WILLOWBROOKE COURT SKILLED CARE CENTER - EDGEWATER in BOCA RATON is the highest-rated nursing home in Florida with a grade of A (score: 95.8/100). Rankings are based on health inspections (35%), staffing (25%), quality measures (25%), and penalty history (15%).

How many nursing homes are in Florida?

There are 695 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Florida. CareGrader grades each one from A to F based on CMS health inspection, staffing, quality, and penalty data.

How does CareGrader rank nursing homes in Florida?

CareGrader assigns A-F grades using a composite score (0-100) that combines four dimensions of CMS government data: health inspections (35% weight), staffing levels from Payroll-Based Journal data (25%), quality measures (25%), and penalty history including fines (15%). Grade A = 90-100 (Excellent), B = 80-89 (Good), C = 70-79 (Average), D = 60-69 (Below Average), F = below 60 (Poor). Data is updated monthly.

What is the average nursing home rating in Florida?

The average CMS star rating for nursing homes in Florida is 3.2 out of 5 stars. Use CareGrader to find facilities that score above this average.