Florida: CMS Rating Breakdown
Florida has 694 CMS-certified nursing homes, according to current figures from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. These facilities are distributed across three ownership categories: 547 for-profit homes, 132 nonprofit facilities, and 15 government-operated homes.
The average Five-Star overall rating for Florida nursing homes in the current cycle is 3.27 out of 5. The Five-Star rating system provides a relative measure of facility performance but has documented limitations. A state average represents a broad indicator of the nursing home landscape rather than a judgment on any individual facility's quality or appropriateness for a specific situation.
The Five-Star rating is not a substitute for medical, financial, or legal advice. When making decisions about a particular nursing home, prospective residents and their families should consult each facility's individual Care Compare profile and per-facility pages on the CMS website for detailed, current information tailored to that specific home.
How to read this. The star ratings here are official CMS Five-Star Quality figures, shown as the rating as of May2026 — a relative quality measure with documented limits, not a recommendation, guarantee, or medical/financial/legal advice. Always confirm the current rating and details on the facility’s live Medicare Care Compare profile, and involve the resident and their clinicians in any decision.
Ownership mix
| Ownership | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For Profit | 547 |
| Non Profit | 132 |
| Government | 15 |