Florida · CMS Data August 2026
Nursing Homes That Accept Medicaid in Florida
Where Are the Nursing Homes That Accept Medicaid in Florida?
CMS Care Compare lists 668 Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Florida, out of 694 certified nursing homes (data from August 2026). The most are in Jacksonville (33), Miami (25) and Saint Petersburg (23). 313 of them are rated 4 or 5 stars overall.
- Matching homes
- 668
- All homes in Florida
- 694
- Rated 4 or 5 stars
- 313
- Average overall stars
- 3.2
How this list is made: CMS lists the home as certified for Medicaid (or for both Medicare and Medicaid). Certification means the home can bill Medicaid; ask whether a Medicaid bed is open. Homes are ordered by CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating.
- 668Also Medicare certified
- 110Nonprofit
- 12Government-owned
- 400No fines or payment denials
- 178Has a family council
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 Medicaid pays for nursing home care. 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: highest-rated nursing homes in Florida, nonprofit nursing homes in Florida, nursing homes with low antipsychotic use in Florida.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Nursing Homes That Accept Medicaid Are in Florida?
668 of the 694 CMS-certified nursing homes in Florida meet this rule: CMS lists the home as certified for Medicaid (or for both Medicare and Medicaid). Certification means the home can bill Medicaid; ask whether a Medicaid bed is open.
Which Nursing Home That Accept Medicaid 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.
What Are Florida's Medicaid Limits for Nursing Home Care?
Florida lists an income limit of $2,982 (ICP/HCBS/Hospice, Individual, 300% FBR) and an asset limit of $2,000 (Individual); $3,000 (Couple) for 2026. A Medicaid-certified home can still have no Medicaid bed open, so ask when you call.
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.