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Florida Senior Care Report 2026
Independent data on nursing home fines, staffing levels, star ratings, and costs across every Florida county — free for families.
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2026
Florida Senior Care Report
Staffing · Fines · Star Ratings · Costs by County
38%
of FL nursing homes fined in the past 3 years — average penalty $28,400
Up to $1,394/mo
cheaper than the national average for assisted living in Florida
3.6 hrs/day
Florida's nursing home staffing minimum — highest in the country
1 in 5
Florida nursing homes currently holds a 1-star CMS rating
Independent data. No facility affiliations. No spam.
What's inside
- ›Chapter 1 — Florida's senior care landscape: who's in care and where
- ›Chapter 2 — Nursing home star ratings: what they measure and what to watch
- ›Chapter 3 — Staffing levels by county: how Florida compares nationally
- ›Chapter 4 — Inspection deficiencies: the most common violations in 2024–2025
- ›Chapter 5 — Fines and penalties: which facilities were cited and how much
- ›Chapter 6 — Assisted living in Florida: licensing tiers and what they mean
- ›Chapter 7 — Cost comparisons: monthly rates by county and care type
- ›Chapter 8 — How to evaluate a facility: a practical checklist for families