How many nursing homes are in Tampa?

There are 18 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Tampa, Florida, based on the latest CMS Care Compare extract.

What is the highest rated nursing home in Tampa?

CANTERBURY TOWERS INC (operated by CANTERBURY TOWER INC.) holds the highest overall CMS Five-Star rating at 5★. Health inspections 4, staffing 5, quality measures 4.

What is the average CMS rating in Tampa?

The average overall CMS Five-Star rating across Tampa is 2.6★ (-0.5 versus the national average of 3.1★).

How much does nursing home care cost in Tampa?

Costs vary by facility, room type, and level of care. Medicare covers limited short-term skilled nursing stays; long-term care is typically paid out-of-pocket, through long-term care insurance, or via Medicaid for those who qualify. Check eligibility at medicare.gov and medicaid.gov.

How do I find a nursing home in Tampa?

Use this directory to compare facilities by CMS Five-Star rating, then verify current availability and inspection history directly on Medicare.gov Care Compare before contacting the home.

Nursing homes in Tampa, FL

Compare 18 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Tampa, part of the Hillsborough area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 2.6★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.

Residents of Tampa, Florida, have access to 18 nursing homes located throughout Hillsborough County across ZIP codes such as 33612 and 33614. According to CMS Care Compare data, these facilities hold an average overall rating of 2.6 out of 5 stars. Canterbury Towers Inc. currently stands out as the area's sole 5-star facility, serving as a key resource for families evaluating local long-term care options based on official federal quality metrics.

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Homes

Avg overall

2.6★

-0.5 vs national

Avg staffing

3.3★

Avg experience

0★

Rating distribution

avg 2.6★ · 18 homes

5★

1 (6%)

4★

2 (11%)

3★

8 (44%)

2★

3 (17%)

1★

4 (22%)

Provider mix in Tampa

13 organisations operate homes in this suburb.

FLORIDA INSTITUTE FOR LONG-TERM CARE2 homes
AVIATA HEALTH GROUP2 homes
FL SNF TRUST2 homes
PLAINVIEW HEALTHCARE PARTNERS2 homes
SOVEREIGN HEALTHCARE HOLDINGS2 homes
BRISTOL SNF LLC1 home
SENIOR HEALTH SOUTH1 home
ASTON HEALTH1 home

What to look for in Tampa

13 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
8 of 18 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.
15 of 18 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

Top 10 highest rated nursing homes in Tampa

1
CANTERBURY TOWERS INC
CANTERBURY TOWER INC. · Medium
5.0
2
WHISPERING OAKS
SENIOR HEALTH SOUTH · Large
4.0
3
EXCEL CARE CENTER
FL SNF TRUST · Large
4.0
4
BLUE PALMS HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER AT FLE
CONCORDIA LUTHERAN MINISTRIES · Large
3.0
5
WOODBRIDGE CARE CENTER AND REHAB
FL SNF TRUST · Large
3.0
6
Vivo Healthcare Gandy
PLAINVIEW HEALTHCARE PARTNERS · Large
3.0
7
CARROLLWOOD CARE CENTER
FLORIDA INSTITUTE FOR LONG-TERM CARE · Large
3.0
8
PALM GARDEN OF TAMPA
PALM GARDEN HEALTH AND REHABILITATION · Large
3.0
9
BAYSHORE POINTE NURSING AND REHAB CENTER
SOVEREIGN HEALTHCARE HOLDINGS · Medium
3.0
10
NORTHDALE REHABILITATION CENTER
SOVEREIGN HEALTHCARE HOLDINGS · Large
3.0

All homes in Tampa


CANTERBURY TOWERS INC CANTERBURY TOWER INC. · Medium · Not for Profit	5.0	4	5	4
WHISPERING OAKS SENIOR HEALTH SOUTH · Large · Not for Profit	4.0	3	4	5
EXCEL CARE CENTER FL SNF TRUST · Large · For Profit	4.0	3	2	5
BLUE PALMS HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER AT FLE CONCORDIA LUTHERAN MINISTRIES · Large · Not for Profit	3.0	2	2	5
WOODBRIDGE CARE CENTER AND REHAB FL SNF TRUST · Large · For Profit	3.0	2	4	5
Vivo Healthcare Gandy PLAINVIEW HEALTHCARE PARTNERS · Large · For Profit	3.0	2	4	5
CARROLLWOOD CARE CENTER FLORIDA INSTITUTE FOR LONG-TERM CARE · Large · For Profit	3.0	3	3	4
PALM GARDEN OF TAMPA PALM GARDEN HEALTH AND REHABILITATION · Large · For Profit	3.0	2	3	5
BAYSHORE POINTE NURSING AND REHAB CENTER SOVEREIGN HEALTHCARE HOLDINGS · Medium · For Profit	3.0	2	4	5
NORTHDALE REHABILITATION CENTER SOVEREIGN HEALTHCARE HOLDINGS · Large · For Profit	3.0	3	3	4
YBOR CITY CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND HEALING INFINITE CARE · Medium · For Profit	3.0	2	2	5
FAIRWAY OAKS CENTER ASTON HEALTH · Large · For Profit	2.0	2	2	3
ELON MANOR NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER TAMPA THA OPCO LLC · Medium · Not for Profit	2.0	2	4	4
ST. ANDREW POST-ACUTE REHABILITATION CENTER PLAINVIEW HEALTHCARE PARTNERS · Small · For Profit	2.0	2	4	4
THE BRISTOL CARE CENTER BRISTOL SNF LLC · Large · For Profit	1.0	1	3	3
REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER OF TAMPA FLORIDA INSTITUTE FOR LONG-TERM CARE · Large · Not for Profit	1.0	1	4	4
AVIATA AT THE BAY AVIATA HEALTH GROUP · Large · For Profit	1.0	1	3	4
AVIATA AT FLETCHER AVIATA HEALTH GROUP · Large · For Profit	1.0	1	3	4