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.
Rating distribution
avg 2.3★ · 13 homesProvider mix in Clearwater
12 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
- CLEAR CHOICE HEALTHCARE2 homes
- HEARTHSTONE SENIOR COMMUNITIES1 home
- OAKS ON THE BAY LLC1 home
- AVIATA HEALTH GROUP1 home
- ASTON HEALTH1 home
- GOLD FL TRUST II1 home
- PALM GARDEN HEALTH AND REHABILITATION1 home
- SIMCHA HYMAN & NAFTALI ZANZIPER1 home
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
- 1ADVANCED CARE CENTER4.0GOLD FL TRUST II · Large
- 2BELLEAIR HEALTH CARE CENTER4.0CLEAR CHOICE HEALTHCARE · Large
- 3WESTCHESTER GARDENS HEALTH & REHABILITATION4.0THE GOODMAN GROUP · Large
- 4EAST BAY REHABILITATION CENTER4.0CLEAR CHOICE HEALTHCARE · Large
- 5OAKS OF CLEARWATER, THE2.0OAKS ON THE BAY LLC · Medium
- 6Aviata at Sand Key2.0AVIATA HEALTH GROUP · Large
- 7PALM GARDEN OF CLEARWATER2.0PALM GARDEN HEALTH AND REHABILITATION · Large
- 8GULFSIDE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER2.0SIMCHA HYMAN & NAFTALI ZANZIPER · Medium
- 9REGENCY OAKS HEALTH CENTER2.0HEALTHPEAK PROPERTIES, INC. · Medium
- 10CLEARWATER CENTER1.0HEARTHSTONE SENIOR COMMUNITIES · Medium
All homes in Clearwater
| ADVANCED CARE CENTER GOLD FL TRUST II · Large · For Profit | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| BELLEAIR HEALTH CARE CENTER CLEAR CHOICE HEALTHCARE · Large · For Profit | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| WESTCHESTER GARDENS HEALTH & REHABILITATION THE GOODMAN GROUP · Large · For Profit | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| EAST BAY REHABILITATION CENTER CLEAR CHOICE HEALTHCARE · Large · For Profit | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
| OAKS OF CLEARWATER, THE OAKS ON THE BAY LLC · Medium · For Profit | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Aviata at Sand Key AVIATA HEALTH GROUP · Large · For Profit | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| PALM GARDEN OF CLEARWATER PALM GARDEN HEALTH AND REHABILITATION · Large · For Profit | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| GULFSIDE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER SIMCHA HYMAN & NAFTALI ZANZIPER · Medium · For Profit | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| REGENCY OAKS HEALTH CENTER HEALTHPEAK PROPERTIES, INC. · Medium · For Profit | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
| CLEARWATER CENTER HEARTHSTONE SENIOR COMMUNITIES · Medium · Not for Profit | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| KENSINGTON GARDENS REHAB AND NURSING CENTER ASTON HEALTH · Large · For Profit | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Highland Pines Rehabilitation Center FLORIDA INSTITUTE FOR LONG-TERM CARE · Medium · Not for Profit | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| HARBOURWOOD POST-ACUTE AND REHABILITATION CENTER PLAINVIEW HEALTHCARE PARTNERS · Large · For Profit | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
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