Nursing homes in Saint Augustine, FL
Compare 6 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Saint Augustine, part of the St. Johns area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 4.2★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Residents in Saint Augustine, Florida, have access to six nursing homes located across ZIP codes 32084, 32086, and 32092. According to CMS Care Compare data, these St. Johns County facilities maintain a strong average overall rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars. Four of these centers currently hold a prestigious 5-star designation, with The Ponce Therapy Care Center and Rehab standing out as a top-rated provider for quality care.
Rating distribution
avg 4.2★ · 6 homesProvider mix in Saint Augustine
6 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
What to look for in Saint Augustine
- 1 home scores below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- 3 of 6 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- 4 homes hold the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
- 2 of 6 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
Top 6 highest rated nursing homes in Saint Augustine
- 1PONCE THERAPY CARE CENTER AND REHAB, THE5.0GOLD FL TRUST II · Large
- 2MOULTRIE CREEK NURSING AND REHAB CENTER5.0SOVEREIGN HEALTHCARE HOLDINGS · Large
- 3WESTMINSTER ST AUGUSTINE5.0WESTMINSTER COMMUNITIES OF FLORIDA · Small
- 4CLYDE E LASSEN STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME5.0FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS · Large
- 5ST AUGUSTINE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER3.0NHS MANAGEMENT · Large
- 6LILAC AT BAYVIEW, THE2.0SIMCHA HYMAN & NAFTALI ZANZIPER · Large
All homes in Saint Augustine
| PONCE THERAPY CARE CENTER AND REHAB, THE GOLD FL TRUST II · Large · For Profit | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| MOULTRIE CREEK NURSING AND REHAB CENTER SOVEREIGN HEALTHCARE HOLDINGS · Large · For Profit | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| WESTMINSTER ST AUGUSTINE WESTMINSTER COMMUNITIES OF FLORIDA · Small · Not for Profit | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| CLYDE E LASSEN STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS · Large · Government | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| ST AUGUSTINE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER NHS MANAGEMENT · Large · For Profit | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| LILAC AT BAYVIEW, THE SIMCHA HYMAN & NAFTALI ZANZIPER · Large · For Profit | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
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