Nursing Homes in Florida

Florida has 695 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes across 205 cities, with a statewide average CMS overall rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars. Browse by city below to compare CMS ratings, inspection history, and staffing, all sourced from official CMS data.

Total Facilities695
Avg CMS Rating3.2/5 ★
Cities205
CareQED Analysis

Florida has 695 nursing home facilities with a rating distribution of 99 (14%) 1-star, 140 (20%) 2-star, 138 (20%) 3-star, 155 (22%) 4-star, and 158 (23%) 5-star, such that 313 (45%) are 4-5 stars while 239 (35%) are 1-2 stars. The average CMS overall star rating in Florida is 3.2 out of 5, which is 0.20 above the national average of 3.0.

Florida’s facilities account for 84,481 total certified beds and report an average total nurse staffing of 3.88 hours per resident day (HPRD), with 100% of facilities Medicare-certified and 96.3% Medicaid-certified, and 18 Special Focus Facilities designated on the CMS poor-performer watch list.

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Assisted Living in Florida

Looking for assisted living rather than skilled nursing? Browse Florida assisted living facilities, each scored 0–100 from official Florida AHCA inspection records.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many nursing homes are in Florida?

Florida has 695 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes across 205 cities listed on CareQED.

What is the average nursing home rating in Florida?

Nursing homes in Florida have a statewide average CMS overall rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars.

Data Source

This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.

CMS Provider Information updated: May 1, 2026.

CMS Survey Summary updated: May 1, 2026.

CMS Health Deficiencies updated: May 1, 2026.

CareQED Last Updated: June 22, 2026.