Florida · CMS Data August 2026
Highest-Rated Nursing Homes in Florida
Where Are the Highest-Rated Nursing Homes in Florida?
CMS Care Compare lists 336 nursing homes rated 4 or 5 stars overall by CMS in Florida, out of 694 certified nursing homes (data from August 2026). The most are in Jacksonville (20), Miami (20) and Pensacola (13). 175 hold the top rating of 5 stars.
- Matching homes
- 336
- All homes in Florida
- 694
- Rated 4 or 5 stars
- 336
- Average overall stars
- 4.5
How this list is made: CMS's overall star rating is 4 or 5 (out of 5). The overall rating combines health inspections, staffing and quality measures. Homes are ordered by CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating.
- 1755 stars overall
- 2354+ stars for inspections
- 1944+ stars for staffing
- 282No fines or payment denials
- 269Antipsychotic use below the national median
- 72Nonprofit
The Top 40 by CMS Rating
Stars are out of 5; blank cells are ratings CMS doesn't report for that home. Every matching home is on its city page, linked below.
Matching Homes by City
More About This List
Read how CMS star ratings work. For assisted living and memory care rules, Medicaid limits and the ombudsman, see senior care in Florida. For local services, call the Eldercare Locator at 1-800-677-1116.
Other lists for Florida: nursing homes that accept medicaid in Florida, nonprofit nursing homes in Florida, nursing homes with low antipsychotic use in Florida.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Highest-Rated Nursing Homes Are in Florida?
336 of the 694 CMS-certified nursing homes in Florida meet this rule: CMS's overall star rating is 4 or 5 (out of 5). The overall rating combines health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Which Highest-Rated Nursing Home in Florida Rates Highest?
By CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating, Arcadia Health and Rehabilitation Center in Pensacola (5 stars), Aviata at Emerald Shores in Callaway (5 stars) and Bayside Health and Rehabilitation Center in Pensacola (5 stars) rank highest. Visit and check the latest inspection report before you decide.
How Do You Check a Nursing Home in Florida?
Read its Care Compare page for the full inspection reports, visit at different times, and ask about staffing and openings. Florida's Florida Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program can answer questions about residents' rights.