Nursing Homes in Clearwater, FL
13 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Clearwater, Florida are rated below using federal CMS inspection records, staffing levels, deficiency citations, and resident quality outcomes — translated into plain English. Average safety score: 58/100. Scores updated monthly. Most listed facilities are in Pinellas County.
4 facilities score Strong Safety Record or Generally Positive. 6 have Serious Concerns or Critical findings — compare carefully.
Data source and freshness
These Clearwater scores are generated from public CMS Care Compare and Provider Data Catalog records. Data is refreshed monthly; this page was generated in May 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 Clearwater
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 Clearwater 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 Clearwater
- Belleair Health Care Center — 78/100
- East Bay Rehabilitation Center — 78/100
- Westchester Gardens Health & Rehabilitation — 77/100
Facilities to review carefully
| Facility Name | Score | Rating | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belleair Health Care Center | 78 | Generally Positive | 120 |
| East Bay Rehabilitation Center | 78 | Generally Positive | 120 |
| Westchester Gardens Health & Rehabilitation | 77 | Generally Positive | 120 |
| Regency Oaks Health Center | 74 | Generally Positive | 60 |
| Advanced Care Center | 69 | Use Caution | 120 |
| Oaks Of Clearwater, The | 56 | Use Caution | 60 |
| Palm Garden Of Clearwater | 56 | Use Caution | 165 |
| Gulfside Health And Rehabilitation Center | 52 | Serious Concerns | 76 |
| Clearwater Center | 49 | Serious Concerns | 109 |
| Aviata At Sand Key | 46 | Serious Concerns | 120 |
| Kensington Gardens Rehab And Nursing Center | 41 | Serious Concerns | 150 |
| Harbourwood Post-acute And Rehabilitation Center | 40 | Serious Concerns | 120 |
| Highland Pines Rehabilitation Center | 34 | Critical Issues | 115 |
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Frequently Asked Questions — Clearwater Nursing Homes
How many nursing homes are in Clearwater?
Senior Care Report Card lists 13 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Clearwater, Florida, with safety scores based on federal CMS inspection, staffing, enforcement, and quality data.
What is the average nursing home safety score in Clearwater?
The average Senior Care Safety Score for listed Clearwater facilities is 58/100. Use the individual facility reports to compare the reasons behind each score.
How should families use this Clearwater 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 13 nursing homes in Clearwater, 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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