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.
Updated on January 5, 2025
Summary Analysis
According to the latest data compiled by NursingHomeDatabase.com, Florida has a total of 695 active skilled nursing facilities with 84,534 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 of January 5, 2025 for a state wide occupancy level of 86.64%.
(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 120 new beds and lost 63 existing beds over the past year.
Staffing Levels Comparison
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 | 0.68 |
| Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) | 2.34 | 2.33 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | 0.79 | 0.86 |
| All Staff | 3.85 | 3.87 |
Detailed Analysis for 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 0 new deaths among residents for the week ending January 5, 2025.
New Nursing Homes
Florida added 1 new skilled nursing facilities and 120 beds over the past year.
| Facility | Beds |
|---|---|
| Pruitthealth - Pensacola, LLC | 120 |
Lost Nursing Homes
Florida lost 2 skilled nursing facilities and 63 beds over the past year.
| Facility | Beds |
|---|---|
| Adventhealth Dade City | 45 |
| 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
The chart below shows the overall occupancy for nursing home beds 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.
| Facility | Rating |
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River Garden Hebrew Home For The Aged 11401 OLD SAINT AUGUSTINE RD JACKSONVILLE, FL |
0.00
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Willowbrooke Court at Azalea Trace 10100 HILLVIEW DR PENSACOLA, FL |
0.00
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Macclenny Nursing and Rehab Center 755 S 5TH ST MACCLENNY, FL |
0.00
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Healthpark Care Center 16131 ROSERUSH COURT FORT MYERS, FL |
0.00
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Joseph L Morse Health Center Inc The 4847 FRED GLADSTONE DRIVE WEST PALM BEACH, FL |
0.00
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Westminster Woods On Julington Creek 25 STATE ROAD 13 JACKSONVILLE, FL |
0.00
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Shands Jacksonville Medical Center 580 W 8TH STREET JACKSONVILLE, FL |
0.00
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Glenridge On Palmer Ranch Inc. 7333 SCOTLAND WAY SARASOTA, 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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The list below shows the worst skilled nursing facilities in Florida based on their most recent weighted average inspection score.
| Facility | Rating |
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Coral Bay at Pensacola, LLC 600 W GREGORY ST PENSACOLA, FL |
1,340.00
Abuse Flag
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Aviata at Santa Barbara 216 SANTA BARBARA BLVD CAPE CORAL, FL |
964.25
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Aviata at Beneva 741 SOUTH BENEVA ROAD SARASOTA, FL |
834.00
Abuse Flag
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Lake Mariam Health and Rehabilitation Center 1801 N LAKE MARIAM DR WINTER HAVEN, FL |
701.75
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Westside Oaks Rehabilitation and Nursing Center 2061 HYDE PARK RD JACKSONVILLE, FL |
650.00
Abuse Flag
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Aventura at The Bay 10300 4TH ST N SAINT PETERSBURG, FL |
497.75
Rating Not Available
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Dade City Health and Rehabilitation Center 37135 COLEMAN AVE DADE CITY, FL |
489.25
Abuse Flag
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Clearwater Center 1270 TURNER ST CLEARWATER, FL |
479.00
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Casa Mora Rehabilitation and Extended Care 1902 59TH ST W BRADENTON, FL |
466.50
Abuse Flag
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Groves Center 512 S 11TH ST LAKE WALES, FL |
435.00
Rating Not Available
Abuse Flag
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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.
| Metric | Value | Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 3.30 | Higher |
| Health Inspection Rating | 2.80 | Lower |
| Qm Rating | 4.20 | Higher |
| Staffing Rating | 3.30 | Higher |
| Cycle 1 Total Number Of Health Deficiencies | 7.30 | Lower |
| Cycle 1 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies | 2.80 | Lower |
| Cycle 2 Total Number Of Health Deficiencies | 6.60 | Lower |
| Cycle 2 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies | 2.30 | Lower |
| Cycle 3 Total Number Of Health Deficiencies | 5.70 | Lower |
| Cycle 3 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies | 2.50 | Lower |
| Average Number Of Residents Per Day | 107.60 | Higher |
| Reported Nurse Aide Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 2.34 | 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 | 3.85 | Lower |
| 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 | 41.90 | Lower |
| Registered Nurse Turnover | 46.00 | Higher |
| Number Of Administrators Who Have Left The Nursing Home | 0.70 | 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 | 3.69 | Lower |
| Case-mix Weekend Total Nurse Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 3.27 | Lower |
| Number Of Fines | 1.00 | Higher |
| Fine Amount In Dollars | 26,765.00 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Whose Need For Help With Daily Activities Has Increased | 9.10 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Lose Too Much Weight | 5.62 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With A Catheter Inserted And Left In Their Bladder | 0.37 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With A Urinary Tract Infection | 0.71 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Have Depressive Symptoms | 4.12 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Were Physically Restrained | 0.04 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Experiencing One Or More Falls With Major Injury | 2.56 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Assessed And Appropriately Given The Pneumococcal Vaccine | 98.09 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Received An Antipsychotic Medication | 8.73 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Assessed And Appropriately Given The Pneumococcal Vaccine | 94.82 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Newly Received An Antipsychotic Medication | 1.46 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Whose Ability To Walk Independently Worsened | 10.56 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Received An Antianxiety Or Hypnotic Medication | 14.99 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Assessed And Appropriately Given The Seasonal Influenza Vaccine | 99.19 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Were Assessed And Appropriately Given The Seasonal Influenza Vaccine | 94.73 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With Pressure Ulcers | 4.75 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With New Or Worsened Bowel Or Bladder Incontinence | 11.46 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Were Rehospitalized After A Nursing Home Admission | 26.20 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Had An Outpatient Emergency Department Visit | 9.16 | Lower |
| Number Of Hospitalizations Per 1000 Long-stay Resident Days | 2.15 | Higher |
| Number Of Outpatient Emergency Department Visits Per 1000 Long-stay Resident Days | 1.16 | Lower |