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Florida Senior Care Report 2026
Independent data on nursing home fines, staffing levels, star ratings, and costs across every Florida county — free for families.
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2026
Florida Senior Care Report
Staffing · Fines · Star Ratings · Costs by County
Key findings at a glance
38%
of FL nursing homes fined in the past 3 years — average penalty $28,400
Up to $1,394/mo
cheaper than the national average for assisted living in Florida
3.6 hrs/day
Florida's nursing home staffing minimum — highest in the country
1 in 5
Florida nursing homes currently holds a 1-star CMS rating
Independent data. No facility affiliations. No spam.
Who this report is for
This report is written for families who are actively evaluating a nursing home or assisted living facility for a parent or loved one in Florida, and for anyone who wants to understand how Florida's senior care market compares nationally on staffing, cost, and quality before narrowing down options.
What the data covers
Every figure in this report comes directly from CMS Care Compare (nursing homes) and Florida AHCA (assisted living facilities) — the same government sources that power every facility page on this site. Nothing is sourced from facility marketing materials or paid placements.
What's inside
- ›Chapter 1 — Florida's senior care landscape: who's in care and where
- ›Chapter 2 — Nursing home star ratings: what they measure and what to watch
- ›Chapter 3 — Staffing levels by county: how Florida compares nationally
- ›Chapter 4 — Inspection deficiencies: the most common violations in 2024–2025
- ›Chapter 5 — Fines and penalties: which facilities were cited and how much
- ›Chapter 6 — Assisted living in Florida: licensing tiers and what they mean
- ›Chapter 7 — Cost comparisons: monthly rates by county and care type
- ›Chapter 8 — How to evaluate a facility: a practical checklist for families