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 January 5, 2025
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 73,241 residents as January 5, 2025 for a state wide occupancy level of 86.64 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 240 new beds and lost 352 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) | 0.73 | 0.67 |
| Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) | 2.35 | 2.32 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | 0.79 | 0.87 |
| All Staff | 3.87 | 3.85 |
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 40 new cases and 40 new deaths among residents for the week ending January 5, 2025. The chart below shows COVID-19 activity for the past year.
New and Lost Nursing Homes in Florida
Florida added 2 new skilled nursing facilities and 240 beds over the past year. Below is list of the new facilities:
| Facility | Number of Beds |
|---|---|
| Victoria Crossing Rehabilitation Center | 120 |
| Pruitthealth - Pensacola, LLC | 120 |
Florida lost 6 skilled nursing facilities and 352 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 |
| Lakeside Neurologic | 25 |
| Adventhealth Deland | 18 |
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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Westminster Woods On Julington Creek 25 STATE ROAD 13 JACKSONVILLE, FL |
0.00 |
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Glenridge On Palmer Ranch Inc. 7333 SCOTLAND WAY SARASOTA, FL |
0.00 |
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De Luna Health and Rehabilitation Center 9310 FOWLER AVE PENSACOLA, FL |
0.00 |
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Graceville Health Center 1083 SANDERS AVENUE GRACEVILLE, FL |
0.00 |
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River Valley Rehabilitation Center 17884 NE CROZIER ST BLOUNTSTOWN, 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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Vicar's Landing Nursing Home 1003 YORK ROAD PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL |
0.00 |
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Bonifay Nursing and Rehab Center 306 WEST BROCK AVENUE BONIFAY, FL |
0.67 |
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The Manor at Blue Water Bay 1500 NORTH WHITE POINT ROAD NICEVILLE, FL |
0.67 |
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Joseph L Morse Health Center Inc The 4847 FRED GLADSTONE DRIVE WEST PALM BEACH, FL |
0.67 |
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 |
703.67 / |
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Gulf Shores Care Center 220 NINTH STREET PORT SAINT JOE, FL |
703.17 |
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Aventura at The Bay 10300 4TH ST N SAINT PETERSBURG, FL |
516.33 / |
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Lake Mariam Health and Rehabilitation Center 1801 N LAKE MARIAM DR WINTER HAVEN, FL |
501.17 / |
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Gardens Nursing and Rehab Center 190 NE 191ST STREET MIAMI, FL |
466.50 / |
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Park Meadows Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center 3250 SW 41ST PLACE GAINESVILLE, FL |
428.00 / |
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The Bristol Care Center 1818 E FLETCHER AVE TAMPA, FL |
424.83 Rating Not Available |
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Gulf Coast Village 1333 SANTA BARBARA BLVD CAPE CORAL, FL |
416.83 Rating Not Available |
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Sunset Lake Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center 832 SUNSET LAKE BOULEVARD VENICE, FL |
381.00 / |
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Capri Health and Rehabilitation Center 1450 EAST VENICE AVENUE VENICE, FL |
355.67 / |
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 | 7.00 | Lower |
| Cycle 1 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies | 2.60 | Lower |
| Cycle 2 Total Number Of Health Deficiencies | 6.20 | Lower |
| Cycle 2 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies | 2.30 | Lower |
| Cycle 3 Total Number Of Health Deficiencies | 5.80 | Lower |
| Cycle 3 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies | 2.20 | Lower |
| Average Number Of Residents Per Day | 106.80 | Higher |
| Reported Nurse Aide Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 2.35 | Higher |
| Reported Lpn Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.79 | Lower |
| Reported Rn Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.73 | Higher |
| Reported Licensed Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 1.52 | Lower |
| Reported Total Nurse Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 3.87 | 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 | 0.53 | Higher |
| Reported Physical Therapist Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.09 | Higher |
| Total Nursing Staff Turnover | 44.80 | Lower |
| Registered Nurse Turnover | 47.90 | Higher |
| Number Of Administrators Who Have Left The Nursing Home | 0.80 | Higher |
| Nursing Case-mix Index | 1.33 | Lower |
| Case-mix Rn Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.65 | Lower |
| Case-mix Total Nurse Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 3.76 | Lower |
| Case-mix Weekend Total Nurse Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 3.31 | Lower |
| Number Of Fines | 1.40 | Lower |
| Fine Amount In Dollars | 37,463.00 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Whose Need For Help With Daily Activities Has Increased | 12.91 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Lose Too Much Weight | 6.00 | 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 | 1.05 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Have Depressive Symptoms | 2.77 | 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 | 2.72 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Assessed And Appropriately Given The Pneumococcal Vaccine | 97.59 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Received An Antipsychotic Medication | 9.01 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Assessed And Appropriately Given The Pneumococcal Vaccine | 92.79 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Newly Received An Antipsychotic Medication | 1.62 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Whose Ability To Walk Independently Worsened | 17.52 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Received An Antianxiety Or Hypnotic Medication | 19.45 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Assessed And Appropriately Given The Seasonal Influenza Vaccine | 98.53 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Were Assessed And Appropriately Given The Seasonal Influenza Vaccine | 91.54 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With Pressure Ulcers | 6.04 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With New Or Worsened Bowel Or Bladder Incontinence | 15.95 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Were Rehospitalized After A Nursing Home Admission | 27.24 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Had An Outpatient Emergency Department Visit | 9.98 | Lower |
| Number Of Hospitalizations Per 1000 Long-stay Resident Days | 2.10 | Higher |
| Number Of Outpatient Emergency Department Visits Per 1000 Long-stay Resident Days | 1.22 | Lower |
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