Nursing homes in Panama City, FL

Compare 4 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Panama City, part of the Bay area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 4.3★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.

Located in Bay County, Panama City currently hosts four nursing home facilities that provide long-term care for area residents. According to data from CMS Care Compare, these facilities maintain a strong average overall rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars. Notably, the Clifford Chester Sims State Veterans Nursing Home stands out as the highest-rated provider in the region, achieving a perfect 5-star rating under the oversight of the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs.

What to look for in Panama City

• All homes in Panama City score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
• 2 of 4 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
• 1 home holds the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
• 0 of 4 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

Top 4 highest rated nursing homes in Panama City

1. 1
   CLIFFORD CHESTER SIMS STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME

   FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS · Large
   5.0
2. 2
   ST ANDREWS BAY SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION

   SIMCHA HYMAN & NAFTALI ZANZIPER · Large
   4.0
3. 3
   COMMUNITY HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER

   REHABILITATION CENTER LLC · Large
   4.0
4. 4
   PRUITTHEALTH - PANAMA CITY

   PRUITTHEALTH · Medium
   4.0

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