How many nursing homes are in Florida?

Florida has 694 CMS-certified skilled nursing facilities, averaging 19.5 deficiencies per facility, with 7 reporting zero citations in their most recent survey cycle.

What are the best nursing homes in Florida?

This page ranks all 694 skilled nursing facilities in Florida by fewest CMS survey deficiencies. Facilities with zero deficiencies are ranked highest.

How are the rankings determined?

Rankings are based on official CMS Health Deficiency data. Facilities are ordered by total citation count, then alphabetically. Lower deficiency counts indicate stronger regulatory compliance.

How often is the data updated?

Rankings are refreshed regularly to reflect the latest CMS survey results published by state survey agencies.

Best Nursing Homes in Florida — 2026 Rankings

Florida has 694 CMS-certified skilled nursing facilities. The state averages 19.5 deficiencies per facility, with 7 facilities receiving zero citations in their latest CMS survey cycle. Rankings below are based on official CMS Health Deficiency data.

Top-Ranked Facilities (Fewest Deficiencies)

Destination Health And Rehabilitation Center — Destin (0 deficiencies)
Glenridge On Palmer Ranch Inc. — Sarasota (0 deficiencies)
Graceville Health Center — Graceville (0 deficiencies)
Lee Memorial Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit — Fort Myers (0 deficiencies)
Manor At Blue Water Bay, The — Niceville (0 deficiencies)
Westminster Woods On Julington Creek — Jacksonville (0 deficiencies)
Willowbrooke Court At Azalea Trace — Pensacola (0 deficiencies)
Bonifay Nursing And Rehab Center — Bonifay (1 deficiencies)
De Luna Health And Rehabilitation Center — Pensacola (1 deficiencies)
Healthpark Care Center — Fort Myers (1 deficiencies)
Joseph L Morse Health Center Inc The — West Palm Beach (1 deficiencies)
Majestic Oaks — Orange City (1 deficiencies)
Pruitthealth - Santa Rosa — Milton (1 deficiencies)
Arabella Health & Wellness Of Carrabelle — Carrabelle (2 deficiencies)
Coral Gables Nursing And Rehabilitation Center — Miami (2 deficiencies)
Edward J Healey Rehabilitation And Nursing Center — Riviera Beach (2 deficiencies)
Madison Health And Rehabilitation Center — Madison (2 deficiencies)
Port Orange Nursing And Rehab Center — Port Orange (2 deficiencies)
Pruitthealth - Pensacola, LLC — Pensacola (2 deficiencies)
River Garden Hebrew Home For The Aged — Jacksonville (2 deficiencies)
Shands Jacksonville Medical Center — Jacksonville (2 deficiencies)
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital Extended Care — Tallahassee (2 deficiencies)
Vicar's Landing Nursing Home — Ponte Vedra Beach (2 deficiencies)
Clifford Chester Sims State Veterans Nursing Home — Panama City (3 deficiencies)
Grand Boulevard Health And Rehabilitation Center — Miramar Beach (3 deficiencies)

Most-Cited Compliance Areas in Florida

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — 3,898 citations
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — 2,032 citations
Resident Rights Deficiencies — 1,999 citations
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — 1,639 citations
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies — 1,239 citations

Nursing Homes by City in Florida

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Official Sources

POCDesk analyzes official government data. Verify any facility's record or read the underlying regulations at these primary sources:

Medicare.gov Care Compare — CMS's official nursing home comparison tool
CMS Provider Data Catalog — the raw nursing home inspection & deficiency datasets
CMS Nursing Home Certification & Compliance — enforcement policy and the Special Focus Facility program
42 CFR Part 483 (eCFR) — the federal requirements of participation behind every F-Tag
National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center — free advocacy help for residents and families