18 nursing homes in Tampa, Florida
Hillsborough County, with CMS star ratings.
- nursing homes
- 18
- average CMS stars
- 2.7
- Medicaid certified
- 17
- beds
- 2,387
Which Tampa nursing homes take Medicaid
17 of the 18 nursing homes in Tampa are certified for Medicaid, so Medicaid can pay for a long stay once your parent qualifies.
The rest take Medicare only: Canterbury Towers Inc.
Star ratings across Tampa
The average overall CMS rating in Tampa is 2.7 stars.
| Overall rating | Nursing homes |
|---|---|
| 5 of 5 | 1 |
| 4 of 5 | 3 |
| 3 of 5 | 7 |
| 2 of 5 | 4 |
| 1 of 5 | 3 |
All 18 nursing homes in Tampa
- The Bristol Care Center1818 E Fletcher Ave, Tampa 33612
- Whispering Oaks1514 E Chelsea St, Tampa 33610
- Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center of Tampa4411 N Habana Ave, Tampa 33614
- Blue Palms Health and Rehabilitation Center at Fle4100 E Fletcher Ave, Tampa 33613
- Vivo Healthcare Gandy4610 S Manhattan Ave, Tampa 33611
- Aviata at the Bay2916 Habana Way, Tampa 33614
- Aviata at Fletcher518 W Fletcher Ave, Tampa 33612
- Carrollwood Care Center15002 Hutchinson Rd, Tampa 33625
- Excel Care Center2811 Campus Hill Dr, Tampa 33612
- Fairway Oaks Center13806 N 46th St, Tampa 33613
- Northdale Rehabilitation Center3030 Bearss Ave, Tampa 33618
- Palm Garden of Tampa3612 E 138th Ave, Tampa 33613
- Woodbridge Care Center and Rehab8720 Jackson Springs Rd, Tampa 33615
- Bayshore Pointe Nursing and Rehab Center3117 W Gandy Blvd, Tampa 33611
- Elon Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center1203 E 22nd Ave, Tampa 33605
- Ybor City Center for Rehabilitation and Healing1709 Taliaferro Ave, Tampa 33602
- Canterbury Towers Inc3501 Bayshore Blvd, Tampa 33629
- St. Andrew Post-Acute Rehabilitation Center16702 North Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa 33618
Tampa nursing homes with the best inspection results
| Nursing home | Health inspection stars | Cited at last visit |
|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Towers Inc | 4 of 5 | 3 |
| Excel Care Center | 3 of 5 | 6 |
| Northdale Rehabilitation Center | 3 of 5 | 6 |
| Carrollwood Care Center | 3 of 5 | 8 |
| Palm Garden of Tampa | 3 of 5 | 8 |
Fines and abuse flags in Tampa
8 homes were fined $665,415 in total over 3 years and 1 carries the CMS abuse icon.
Assisted living in Tampa
Hillsborough County and nearby cities
Who inspects nursing homes in Florida
AHCA licenses Florida's nursing homes and runs the inspections for CMS. CMS turns those inspections, staffing and quality data into the star ratings shown here.
Medicare can pay for up to 100 days of skilled care after a hospital stay of at least 3 days. Medicare explains the rule.
Questions families ask about Tampa
How much does a nursing home cost in Florida?
A shared room has a Florida median of $10,342 a month, a private room $12,167 (CareScout 2025).
Will Medicare pay for a nursing home in Florida?
Only for a short skilled stay after a qualifying hospital stay, up to 100 days.
How many nursing homes are in Tampa, FL?
18 certified homes with 2,387 beds.
Which nursing homes in Tampa have the best ratings?
Canterbury Towers Inc has 5 stars overall.
From the federal record: CMS Provider Information, October 2026 release.