Best Nursing Homes

Best Nursing Homes - Florida

By Newsweek

There are more than 47 million Americans age 65 and older today—and 14 more will reach that age in the two minutes it takes you to read this.

Taking good care of aging family members is something we all want to get right. But it's not easy. In the U.S. today, the median cost of a private room in a nursing home is more than $100,000 a year—a staggering burden for even well-off families. Added to the undeniable financial strain: the emotional and physical cost to caregivers, exorbitant in its own way.

"Family care of frail elderly people has been linked to significant negative consequences for caregivers' mental health," one study reported, and "feelings of guilt are significantly related to caregiver distress."

By 2030, the 65+ demographic will account for more than 20 percent of U.S. residents, and studies say that 70 percent of them will need some kind of long-term care. The oldest baby boomers are already in their 70s. In short, the need for safe and reliable elder care is only growing.

That's why Newsweek partnered with the respected global data research firm Statista Inc. to establish a ranking of Best Nursing Homes. We analyzed over 15,000 nursing homes in the U.S. and have recognized award-winners in 20 states. In total, the state lists contain 406 unique nursing homes, from three in Missouri to 63 in New York. We note which accept Medicare or Medicaid, and which offer continuing care. You can find the full list below, selecting the corresponding State on the dropdown menu.

Beloved elders deserve the best care their families can provide. We hope the rankings here can help make these difficult decisions easier.

Rank	Nursing Home	City	Hospital beds	Additional Information
1	Okeechobee Health Care Facility	Okeechobee, FL	180	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Resident Council
2	River Garden Hebrew Home	Jacksonville, FL	180	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Resident and Family Council
3	The Palace Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Miami, FL	180	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Resident Council
4	Shell Point Retirement Community	Fort Myers, FL	219	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Continuing Care Retirement Community, Resident Council
5	MorseLife Health System	West Palm Beach, FL	310	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Resident and Family Council
6	Arcadia Health & Rehabilitation Center	Pensacola, FL	170	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Resident Council
7	Port Saint Lucie Rehabilitation & Healthcare	Port Saint Lucie, FL	180	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Resident Council
8	Life Care Center of Estero	Estero, FL	155	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Resident Council
9	Rosewood Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center	Pensacola, FL	155	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Resident and Family Council
10	Solaris Healthcare Bayonet Point	Hudson, FL	180	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Resident and Family Council
11	Whispering Oaks	Tampa, FL	236	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Resident and Family Council
12	Riviera Health Resort	Coral Gables, FL	223	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Resident and Family Council
13	Victoria Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Miami, FL	264	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Resident Council
14	Solaris Healthcare Parkway	Stuart, FL	177	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Resident Council
15	John Knox Village	Pompano Beach, FL	194	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Continuing Care Retirement Community, Resident Council
16	Health Central Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center	Winter Garden, FL	228	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Resident Council
17	Margate Health and Rehabilitation Center	Margate, FL	170	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Resident and Family Council
18	Manor Pines	Fort Lauderdale, FL	206	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Resident Council
19	Solaris Healthcare Plant City	Plant City, FL	180	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Resident and Family Council
20	ManorCare Health Services-Boca Raton	Boca Raton, FL	180	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Resident Council
21	Marion and Bernard L. Samson Nursing Center	Saint Petersburg, FL	180	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Resident Council
22	Washington Rehabilitation and Nursing Center	Chipley, FL	180	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Resident Council
23	Chautauqua Rehabilitation & Nursing Center	Defuniak Springs, FL	180	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Resident Council
24	Signature Healthcare Of North Florida	Graceville, FL	180	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Resident Council
25	South Dade Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Miami, FL	180	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Resident and Family Council
26	Avanté Villa at Jacksonville Beach	Jacksonville Beach, FL	165	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Resident Council
27	Fort Lauderdale Health and Rehabilitation Center	Fort Lauderdale, FL	155	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Resident Council
28	TimberRidge Rehabilitation & Nursing Center	Ocala, FL	180	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Resident Council
29	Seaside Health and Rehabilitation Center	Daytona Beach, FL	192	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Resident and Family Council
30	North Dade Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	North Miami, FL	245	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, No Resident and Family Council
31	ManorCare Health Services-Sarasota	Sarasota, FL	178	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, No Resident and Family Council
32	ManorCare Health Services-Palm Harbor	Palm Harbor, FL	180	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Resident Council
33	JacksonVille Nursing & Rehab Center	Jacksonville, FL	163	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Resident Council
34	Marianna Health & Rehabilitation Center	Marianna, FL	180	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Resident Council
35	John Knox Village	Orange City, FL	150	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Continuing Care Retirement Community, Resident Council
36	Life Care Center of Punta Gorda	Punta Gorda, FL	180	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Resident and Family Council
37	Largo Health and Rehabilitation Center	Largo, FL	158	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Resident Council
38	The Commons at Orlando Lutheran Towers	Orlando, FL	168	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Continuing Care Retirement Community, Resident and Family Council
39	The Rehabilitation Center Of Winter Park	Maitland, FL	180	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Resident Council
40	Solaris Healthcare Charlotte Harbor	Port Charlotte, FL	180	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Resident Council
41	Southern Oaks Care Center	Pensacola, FL	210	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Resident and Family Council
42	Villa Maria Nursing Center	North Miami, FL	212	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Resident and Family Council
43	Lake Placid Health and Rehabilitation Center	Lake Placid, FL	180	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Resident Council
44	Opis Riverwood Center	Jacksonville, FL	240	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Resident and Family Council
45	Sunrise Health & Rehabilitation Center	Sunrise, FL	283	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Resident Council
46	Good Samaritan Center	Live Oak, FL	161	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Resident Council
47	Life Care Center of Orange Park	Orange Park, FL	180	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Resident Council
48	Opis Indian River Center	West Melbourne, FL	179	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Resident and Family Council
49	Solaris Healthcare Pensacola	Pensacola, FL	180	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Resident Council
50	Fair Havens Center	Miami Springs, FL	269	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Resident Council
51	The Terrace of Jacksonville	Jacksonville, FL	180	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Resident Council
52	River Valley Rehabilitation Center	Blountstown, FL	150	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Resident and Family Council
53	Harmony Health Center	Miami, FL	203	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Resident and Family Council
54	The Sands at South Beach Rehabilitation & Nursing Center	Miami Beach, FL	230	Accept Medicaid, Accept Medicare, Resident Council

Continuing Care Retirement Community	Part independent living, part assisted living and part skilled nursing home, CCRCs offer a tiered approach to the aging process, accommodating residents' changing needs. Upon entering, healthy adults can reside independently in single-family homes, apartments or condominiums. When assistance with everyday activities becomes necessary, they can move into assisted living or nursing care facilities.
Family Council	A family council operates by and for families of persons who live in nursing homes and boarding care homes. Family Council participants advocate for the well-being of their relatives by partnering with them in promoting and enhancing quality of daily life.
Resident Council	A resident council is an independent, organized group of persons living in a nursing facility who meet on a regular basis to discuss concerns, develop suggestions, and plan activities.

Footnotes:

The survey data in Arizona was not reliable and thus this data was not used. The rating is based on CMS data only.

The survey for this facility was not reliable and thus this data was not used. The rating is based on CMS data only.