Nursing homes in Clearwater, FL

Compare 13 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Clearwater, part of the Pinellas area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 2.3★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.

Clearwater, Florida, located within Pinellas County, currently hosts 13 nursing homes providing skilled care across ZIP codes 33756, 33758, 33759, and 33765. According to official CMS Care Compare data, these facilities maintain an average overall rating of 2.3 out of 5 stars. While no local center holds a 5-star designation, the Advanced Care Center, operated by Gold FL Trust II, serves as the highest-rated facility in the city with 4 stars.

Homes
13
Avg overall
2.3★
-0.8 vs national
Avg staffing
2.6★
Avg experience
0★

Rating distribution

avg 2.3★ · 13 homes
5
0 (0%)
4
4 (31%)
3
0 (0%)
2
5 (38%)
1
4 (31%)

What to look for in Clearwater

  • 9 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
  • 2 of 13 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
  • No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is ADVANCED CARE CENTER at 4★.
  • 9 of 13 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

Top 10 highest rated nursing homes in Clearwater

  1. 1
    ADVANCED CARE CENTER
    GOLD FL TRUST II · Large
    4.0
  2. 2
    BELLEAIR HEALTH CARE CENTER
    CLEAR CHOICE HEALTHCARE · Large
    4.0
  3. 34.0
  4. 4
    EAST BAY REHABILITATION CENTER
    CLEAR CHOICE HEALTHCARE · Large
    4.0
  5. 5
    OAKS OF CLEARWATER, THE
    OAKS ON THE BAY LLC · Medium
    2.0
  6. 6
    Aviata at Sand Key
    AVIATA HEALTH GROUP · Large
    2.0
  7. 7
    PALM GARDEN OF CLEARWATER
    PALM GARDEN HEALTH AND REHABILITATION · Large
    2.0
  8. 8
    GULFSIDE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER
    SIMCHA HYMAN & NAFTALI ZANZIPER · Medium
    2.0
  9. 9
    REGENCY OAKS HEALTH CENTER
    HEALTHPEAK PROPERTIES, INC. · Medium
    2.0
  10. 10
    CLEARWATER CENTER
    HEARTHSTONE SENIOR COMMUNITIES · Medium
    1.0

All homes in Clearwater

ADVANCED CARE CENTER
GOLD FL TRUST II · Large · For Profit
4.03035
BELLEAIR HEALTH CARE CENTER
CLEAR CHOICE HEALTHCARE · Large · For Profit
4.04023
WESTCHESTER GARDENS HEALTH & REHABILITATION
THE GOODMAN GROUP · Large · For Profit
4.03035
EAST BAY REHABILITATION CENTER
CLEAR CHOICE HEALTHCARE · Large · For Profit
4.03045
OAKS OF CLEARWATER, THE
OAKS ON THE BAY LLC · Medium · For Profit
2.02023
Aviata at Sand Key
AVIATA HEALTH GROUP · Large · For Profit
2.01025
PALM GARDEN OF CLEARWATER
PALM GARDEN HEALTH AND REHABILITATION · Large · For Profit
2.01035
GULFSIDE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER
SIMCHA HYMAN & NAFTALI ZANZIPER · Medium · For Profit
2.02034
REGENCY OAKS HEALTH CENTER
HEALTHPEAK PROPERTIES, INC. · Medium · For Profit
2.01045
CLEARWATER CENTER
HEARTHSTONE SENIOR COMMUNITIES · Medium · Not for Profit
1.01023
KENSINGTON GARDENS REHAB AND NURSING CENTER
ASTON HEALTH · Large · For Profit
1.01033
Highland Pines Rehabilitation Center
FLORIDA INSTITUTE FOR LONG-TERM CARE · Medium · Not for Profit
1.01013
HARBOURWOOD POST-ACUTE AND REHABILITATION CENTER
PLAINVIEW HEALTHCARE PARTNERS · Large · For Profit
1.01023

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