Analysis Report of Nursing Homes in Florida
Key metrics for nursing homes in Florida including number and beds, staffing levels, occupancy, newest facilities, and more. Updated weekly.
Summary Analysis of Nursing Homes in Florida- The 10,000 foot view
Updated on October 27, 2024
According to the latest data compiled by NursingHomeDatabase.com, Florida has a total of 696 active skilled nursing facilities with {TOTAL BEDS} total beds. Based on the US Census estimates for the population of 22,244,823, the current total bed count represents one bed for every 263.15 persons in Florida. There were 73,468 residents as October 27, 2024 for a state wide occupancy level of 86.91 percent. (Note that the home count is based on monthly data provided by CMS and the number of beds and the occupancy numbers are based on weekly data. There is a minor number of homes that do not report their data weekly.)
According to the monthly data, Florida has added 399 new beds and lost 390 existing beds over the past year.
The Biden Administration has announced that it wants to regulate minimum nursing home staffing levels. They have proposed minimums of .55 hours of care per resident per day from registered nurses (RNs) and 2.45 hours of care per resident per day certified nursing aids (CNAs). These are the current level amount of hours per resident per day of care for Florida and a comparison to national averages.
| Staffing Levels | State | National |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse (RN) | 0.74 | 0.67 |
| Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) | 2.35 | 2.29 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | 0.81 | 0.88 |
| All Staff | 3.89 | 3.84 |
Detailed analysis pages for the largest cities in Florida:
COVID-19 Infections in Florida Nursing Homes
While COVID-19 infections and deaths are down significantly from late 2020 and 2021, the number of infections and deaths continues to be monitored. For nursing homes in Florida there were a total of 52 new cases and 52 new deaths among residents for the week ending October 27, 2024. The chart below shows COVID-19 activity for the past year.
New and Lost Nursing Homes in Florida
Florida added 4 new skilled nursing facilities and 399 beds over the past year. Below is list of the new facilities:
| Facility | Number of Beds |
|---|---|
| Alwyn C Cashe State Veterans Nursing Home | 112 |
| Destination Health and Rehabilitation Center | 119 |
| Legacy Pointe at Ucf | 48 |
| Victoria Crossing Rehabilitation Center | 120 |
Florida lost 6 skilled nursing facilities and 390 beds over the past year. Below is list of the lost facilities:
| Facility | Number of Beds |
|---|---|
| Heritage Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center | 97 |
| The Rohr Home | 60 |
| Adventhealth North Pinellas | 32 |
| Martin Nursing and Rehabilitation | 120 |
| Lutheran Haven Nursing Home | 56 |
| Lakeside Neurologic | 25 |
This data is based on homes reported by CMS. Additional homes may have opened or closed but are not yet in the dataset.
Occupancy Percentages for Florida Nursing Homes
The chart below shows the overall occupancy for nursing home beds in Florida. Occupancies levels for individual facilities will differ and can be found on the detail page for the specific nursing home.
Best and Worst Nursing Homes in Florida
The list below shows the best skilled nursing facilities in Florida based on their most recent weighted average inspection score. Some nursing homes may have higher overall 5-star ratings than the homes on this list. We feel that the health inspection score is the best indicator of current operations. It changes quicker than the overall rating.
| Facility | Rating |
|---|---|
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Vicar's Landing Nursing Home 1003 YORK ROAD PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL |
0.00 |
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Lee Memorial Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit 2776 CLEVELAND AVENUE FORT MYERS, FL |
0.00 |
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De Luna Health and Rehabilitation Center 9310 FOWLER AVE PENSACOLA, FL |
0.00 |
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Westminster Woods On Julington Creek 25 STATE ROAD 13 JACKSONVILLE, FL |
0.00 |
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River Valley Rehabilitation Center 17884 NE CROZIER ST BLOUNTSTOWN, FL |
0.00 |
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Glenridge On Palmer Ranch Inc. 7333 SCOTLAND WAY SARASOTA, FL |
0.00 |
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The Chateau at Moorings Park 130 MOORINGS PARK DRIVE NAPLES, FL |
0.00 |
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Majestic Oaks 901 VETERAN'S MEMORIAL PARKWAY ORANGE CITY, FL |
0.67 |
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The Manor at Blue Water Bay 1500 NORTH WHITE POINT ROAD NICEVILLE, FL |
1.33 |
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Grand Boulevard Health and Rehabilitation Center 138 SANDESTIN LANE MIRAMAR BEACH, FL |
2.00 |
The list below shows the worst skilled nursing facilities in Florida based on their most recent weighted average inspection score.
| Facility | Rating |
|---|---|
|
Groves Center 512 S 11TH ST LAKE WALES, FL |
695.67 / |
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Gulf Shores Care Center 220 NINTH STREET PORT SAINT JOE, FL |
670.17 |
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Gulf Coast Village 1333 SANTA BARBARA BLVD CAPE CORAL, FL |
580.17 Rating Not Available / |
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The Bristol Care Center 1818 E FLETCHER AVE TAMPA, FL |
534.00 / |
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Lake Mariam Health and Rehabilitation Center 1801 N LAKE MARIAM DR WINTER HAVEN, FL |
493.50 / |
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Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center of Tampa 4411 N HABANA AVE TAMPA, FL |
442.33 Rating Not Available |
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Capri Health and Rehabilitation Center 1450 EAST VENICE AVENUE VENICE, FL |
436.33 / |
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Siesta Key Health and Rehabilitation Center 4602 NORTHGATE COURT SARASOTA, FL |
364.50 Rating Not Available |
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Clearwater Center 1270 TURNER ST CLEARWATER, FL |
343.33 |
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Abbey Rehabilitation and Nursing Center 7101 DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR ST N SAINT PETERSBURG, FL |
338.00 / |
Nursing Homes with the warning icon () have been flagged by CMS for abuse.
Skilled Nursing Homes in Florida Compared to Nationwide
We have compared Florida nursing homes to the nationwide average on several metrics. Florida performed better than the national average on several metrics and worse on other metrics.
| Cycle 1 Total Number Of Health Deficiencies | 6.70 | Lower |
| Cycle 1 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies | 2.70 | Lower |
| Cycle 2 Total Number Of Health Deficiencies | 6.20 | Lower |
| Cycle 2 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies | 2.10 | Lower |
| Cycle 3 Total Number Of Health Deficiencies | 5.60 | Lower |
| Cycle 3 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies | 2.40 | Lower |
| Average Number Of Residents Per Day | 106.00 | Higher |
| Reported Nurse Aide Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 2.35 | Higher |
| Reported Lpn Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.81 | Lower |
| Reported Rn Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.74 | Higher |
| Reported Licensed Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 1.54 | Lower |
| Reported Total Nurse Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 3.89 | Higher |
| Total Number Of Nurse Staff Hours Per Resident Per Day On The Weekend | 3.52 | Higher |
| Registered Nurse Hours Per Resident Per Day On The Weekend | 0.52 | Higher |
| Reported Physical Therapist Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.09 | Higher |
| Total Nursing Staff Turnover | 45.10 | Lower |
| Registered Nurse Turnover | 47.90 | Higher |
| Number Of Administrators Who Have Left The Nursing Home | 0.90 | Higher |
| Nursing Case-mix Index | 1.32 | Lower |
| Case-mix Rn Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.65 | Lower |
| Case-mix Total Nurse Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 3.74 | Lower |
| Case-mix Weekend Total Nurse Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 3.27 | Lower |
| Number Of Fines | 1.70 | Lower |
| Fine Amount In Dollars | 38,204.00 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Whose Need For Help With Daily Activities Has Increased | 10.77 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Lose Too Much Weight | 5.96 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Low Risk Long Stay Residents Who Lose Control Of Their Bowels Or Bladder | 50.29 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With A Catheter Inserted And Left In Their Bladder | 0.69 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With A Urinary Tract Infection | 1.16 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Have Depressive Symptoms | 2.76 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Were Physically Restrained | 0.00 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Experiencing One Or More Falls With Major Injury | 2.75 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Assessed And Appropriately Given The Pneumococcal Vaccine | 97.40 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Received An Antipsychotic Medication | 9.39 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Assessed And Appropriately Given The Pneumococcal Vaccine | 92.32 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Newly Received An Antipsychotic Medication | 1.70 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Whose Ability To Move Independently Worsened | 12.98 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Received An Antianxiety Or Hypnotic Medication | 20.42 | Higher |
| Percentage Of High Risk Long Stay Residents With Pressure Ulcers | 8.47 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Assessed And Appropriately Given The Seasonal Influenza Vaccine | 98.23 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Made Improvements In Function | 81.15 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Were Assessed And Appropriately Given The Seasonal Influenza Vaccine | 90.63 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Were Rehospitalized After A Nursing Home Admission | 25.27 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Had An Outpatient Emergency Department Visit | 9.60 | Lower |
| Number Of Hospitalizations Per 1000 Long-stay Resident Days | 2.01 | Higher |
| Number Of Outpatient Emergency Department Visits Per 1000 Long-stay Resident Days | 1.18 | Lower |
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