Nursing Homes in Tampa, FL
18 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Tampa, Florida are rated below using federal CMS inspection records, staffing levels, deficiency citations, and resident quality outcomes — translated into plain English. Average safety score: 65/100. Scores updated monthly. Most listed facilities are in Hillsborough County.
8 facilities score Strong Safety Record or Generally Positive. 5 have Serious Concerns or Critical findings — compare carefully.
Data source and freshness
These Tampa scores are generated from public CMS Care Compare and Provider Data Catalog records. Data is refreshed monthly; this page was generated in June 2026.
Use scores as a starting point
A safety score can narrow your list, but families should still review recent citations, ask administrators direct questions, and tour before choosing care.
Download the nursing home tour checklistSafety score distribution in Tampa
This distribution helps families avoid relying on a single average. A city can have a reasonable average score while still containing individual facilities that deserve closer review.
Local safety snapshot
Use this Tampa list to compare facilities before a tour or hospital discharge decision. Open individual reports to review inspection citations, staffing, enforcement actions, quality outcomes, and questions to ask administrators.
Top-scoring in Tampa
- Canterbury Towers Inc — 86/100
- St. Andrew Post-acute Rehabilitation Center — 81/100
- Whispering Oaks — 80/100
Facilities to review carefully
- Aviata At The Bay — 35/100
- The Bristol Care Center — 44/100
- Aviata At Fletcher — 49/100
| Facility Name | Score | Rating | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Towers Inc | 86 | Strong Safety Record | 60 |
| St. Andrew Post-acute Rehabilitation Center | 81 | Generally Positive | 45 |
| Whispering Oaks | 80 | Generally Positive | 236 |
| Northdale Rehabilitation Center | 77 | Generally Positive | 120 |
| Carrollwood Care Center | 75 | Generally Positive | 120 |
| Excel Care Center | 72 | Generally Positive | 120 |
| Woodbridge Care Center And Rehab | 71 | Generally Positive | 120 |
| Palm Garden Of Tampa | 70 | Generally Positive | 120 |
| Elon Manor Nursing And Rehabilitation Center | 69 | Use Caution | 96 |
| Vivo Healthcare Gandy | 69 | Use Caution | 160 |
| Ybor City Center For Rehabilitation And Healing | 66 | Use Caution | 80 |
| Fairway Oaks Center | 65 | Use Caution | 120 |
| Bayshore Pointe Nursing And Rehab Center | 63 | Use Caution | 117 |
| Blue Palms Health And Rehabilitation Center At Fle | 54 | Serious Concerns | 163 |
| Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center Of Tampa | 52 | Serious Concerns | 174 |
| Aviata At Fletcher | 49 | Serious Concerns | 120 |
| The Bristol Care Center | 44 | Serious Concerns | 266 |
| Aviata At The Bay | 35 | Critical Issues | 150 |
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Frequently Asked Questions — Tampa Nursing Homes
How many nursing homes are in Tampa?
Senior Care Report Card lists 18 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Tampa, Florida, with safety scores based on federal CMS inspection, staffing, enforcement, and quality data.
What is the average nursing home safety score in Tampa?
The average Senior Care Safety Score for listed Tampa facilities is 65/100. Use the individual facility reports to compare the reasons behind each score.
How should families use this Tampa nursing home list?
Use the table to shortlist facilities, then read each report's deficiency citations, staffing levels, penalties, and quality outcomes. Scores are a research starting point, not medical or legal advice.
Compare all 18 nursing homes in Tampa, Florida
Each report includes inspection history, deficiency citations, staffing data, penalty records, and resident quality outcomes — all pulled from CMS Care Compare and translated into a 0–100 safety score. Scores are informational and are not medical, legal, or placement advice.
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