Nursing homes in Florida
How CMS rates the state's 694 certified nursing homes, where they are concentrated, and how that compares with the national dataset.
At a glance
- Nursing homes
- 694
- CMS-certified
- Rated by CMS
- 691
- of 694
- Counties
- 64
- CMS data
- 2026-08-21
How Florida compares
The state's CMS overall rating profile against the full national dataset, on the same scale.
CMS overall rating distribution
How Florida's certified nursing homes spread across the CMS five-star overall rating, compared with the national dataset.
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| Rating | Providers | Share | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMS overall rating 5 | 176 | 25.4% | 20.7% |
| CMS overall rating 4 | 154 | 22.2% | 19.0% |
| CMS overall rating 3 | 123 | 17.7% | 19.3% |
| CMS overall rating 2 | 157 | 22.6% | 20.5% |
| CMS overall rating 1 | 81 | 11.7% | 19.6% |
| Not rated | 3 | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Total | 694 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
State shares are calculated from the 694 CMS-certified nursing homes in Florida; national shares from all 14,700 in this dataset. CMS overall star ratings are shown exactly as CMS publishes them and summarize past data, not current conditions. Facilities CMS does not rate are counted separately and never treated as zero.
CMS-reported data
Florida’s largest divergence from the national dataset is at 1★: 11.7% of the state’s facilities against 19.6% nationally (-7.9 points). This reflects what CMS publishes for these facilities and is not a judgement about care quality in either population.
Where facilities are concentrated
The counties holding the largest share, with the full directory available below.
The 8 largest counties hold 48% of the state’s 694 nursing homes, across 64 counties in total.
- Pinellas County65 · 9%Search →
- Miami-Dade County54 · 8%Search →
- Palm Beach County54 · 8%Search →
- Orange County36 · 5%Search →
- Duval County34 · 5%Search →
- Broward County33 · 5%Search →
- Hillsborough County30 · 4%Search →
- Sarasota County30 · 4%Search →
Browse all 64 counties and 205 cities
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Frequently asked questions
How many nursing homes are in Florida?
This dataset includes 694 CMS-certified nursing homes across 64 counties in Florida, from the official CMS Provider Information file. The counties with the most are Pinellas County, Miami-Dade County, Palm Beach County, Orange County, Duval County.
How are Florida nursing homes rated?
Each home carries the CMS five-star overall rating plus health-inspection, staffing, and quality-measure ratings. In this dataset, 176 are rated 5 stars, 81 are rated 1 star, and 3 are not rated by CMS.
How does Florida compare with the national dataset?
691 of 694 Florida facilities carry a CMS overall rating (100%), against 99% nationally across 14,700 facilities. The rating distribution above shows the state and national shares side by side. Differences reflect what CMS publishes and are not a judgement about care quality.
How can I verify a nursing home in Florida with official sources?
SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm current details on the official CMS Care Compare site and with the facility before making decisions.