Nursing homes in Tampa, FL
According to the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Nursing Home Compare program, Tampa has 18 of the 14,703 certified U.S. nursing homes, averaging 2.6 of 5 CMS stars in March 2026, below the 3.2-star Florida average. Methodology.
- 18
- Certified homes
- 2.6 ★
- Well below average for FL · Florida 3.2
- 1
- Five-star homes
- 2,387
- Certified beds
All 18 nursing homes in Tampa, ranked
| # | Facility | Overall rating | Beds | Fines (3-yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canterbury Towers INC | 60 | None | |
| 2 | Excel Care Center | 120 | None | |
| 3 | Whispering Oaks | 236 | None | |
| 4 | Carrollwood Care Center | 120 | None | |
| 5 | Northdale Rehabilitation Center | 120 | None | |
| 6 | Palm Garden of Tampa | 120 | None | |
| 7 | Vivo Healthcare Gandy | 160 | None | |
| 8 | Ybor City Center for Rehabilitation and Healing | 80 | None | |
| 9 | Woodbridge Care Center and Rehab | 120 | $5K | |
| 10 | Blue Palms Health and Rehabilitation Center at Fle | 163 | $17K | |
| 11 | Bayshore Pointe Nursing and Rehab Center | 117 | $24K | |
| 12 | St. Andrew Post-Acute Rehabilitation Center | 45 | None | |
| 13 | Elon Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | 96 | $10K | |
| 14 | Aviata at Fletcher | 120 | $58K | |
| 15 | Fairway Oaks Center | 120 | None | |
| 16 | Aviata at the Bay | 150 | $153K | |
| 17 | The Bristol Care Center | 266 | $170K | |
| 18 | Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center of Tampa | 174 | $231K |
Ratings in Tampa are best read against Florida and national peers: CMS force-curves the overall star within each state. See the full Florida directory or the national best-rated ranking.
Before you choose a nursing home in Tampa
A star rating is a starting point, not the whole story. These guides explain what drives the numbers:
This page is for general information and comparison only and is not medical advice. CMS ratings measure relative performance, not absolute safety; confirm a facility's current status with the home and your physician or your state survey agency before making a decision.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Nursing Home Compare 5-Star Quality Rating, Tampa, FL · 2024 Star ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Updated quarterly by CMS.
