Florida
Pensacola, FL Senior Care — Nursing Homes & Assisted Living
Pensacola has 37 nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Browse honest ratings, staffing levels, and inspection history for every facility — transparent data from official government sources, free for families.
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Pensacola is the largest senior care market in the Florida Panhandle, with 37 facilities across Escambia County - 15 Medicare-certified nursing homes and 22 assisted living communities. Seven of those nursing homes hold a CMS 5-star rating, among the strongest nursing home quality profiles in Northwest Florida.
37
Total facilities
15
Nursing homes
22
Assisted living
3,381
Total beds
7
5-star nursing homes
Nursing home quality
Seven of Pensacola's 15 nursing homes hold a CMS 5-star overall rating: Solaris Healthcare Pensacola (180 beds), Arcadia Health and Rehab (170 beds), Havens at Pensacola (120 beds), Bayside Health and Rehab (120 beds), Life Care Center of Pensacola (120 beds), De Luna Health and Rehab (90 beds), and a seventh facility. Pensacola offers more highly rated skilled nursing options than any other city in the Florida Panhandle.
Memory care in Pensacola
Multiple assisted living facilities in Pensacola offer dedicated memory care. Options range from large full-service communities to specialized smaller settings.
About senior care in Pensacola
Pensacola is the largest city in Northwest Florida and the county seat of Escambia County. The city's senior care market is the most developed in the Panhandle, with facilities ranging from small residential ALFs to 180-bed skilled nursing centers. Major healthcare anchors include Baptist Health Care and Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital.
Veterans & VA benefits
Pensacola is home to Naval Air Station Pensacola, one of the Navy's oldest and largest installations. Several local facilities have experience serving veterans and may accept VA benefits. See our VA benefits guide for Florida seniors for eligibility details.
About ratings in Pensacola
Two Pensacola nursing homes hold 1-star CMS ratings: Coral Bay at Pensacola (210 beds - the largest nursing home in the city) and Pensacola Nursing & Rehab (120 beds). We publish full inspection records and penalty history for every facility so families can compare quality before making a decision.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best nursing homes in Pensacola, FL?
Seven nursing homes in Pensacola hold a CMS 5-star overall rating: Solaris Healthcare Pensacola (180 beds), Arcadia Health and Rehab (170 beds), Havens at Pensacola, Bayside Health and Rehab, Life Care Center of Pensacola, and De Luna Health and Rehab. Pensacola has more 5-star nursing homes than any other city in the Florida Panhandle.
Is there memory care in Pensacola, FL?
Yes. Multiple assisted living facilities in Pensacola offer dedicated memory care programs, including Homestead Village Retirement (180 beds), The Blake at Pensacola (131 beds), Summer Vista ALF Community (100 beds), and Inspiritas of Pensacola (85 beds). Browse all Pensacola ALFs and filter by memory care using the care type tabs above.
Does Pensacola have senior care options for veterans?
Pensacola is home to Naval Air Station Pensacola and has a large veteran population. While facility-level VA contracting changes over time, several Pensacola facilities have experience working with veterans and VA benefit programs. Our VA benefits guide covers how to check eligibility and which programs cover nursing home and assisted living costs.
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