Nursing homes in Clearwater, FL

Clearwater, FL has 14 Medicare-certified nursing homes. 1 has a 5-star overall rating, and 7 have been fined in the last three years.

Medicare data updated October 2026. Sorted by Medicare's overall rating.

Nursing home	Overall rating	Health inspections	Staffing	Quality measures	Beds	Fines
Morton Plant Rehabilitation Center400 Corbett St · Non profit - Corporation	5 out of 5 stars	3 out of 5 stars	5 out of 5 stars	5 out of 5 stars	126	None
Belleair Health Care Center1150 Ponce de Leon Blvd · For profit - Partnership	4 out of 5 stars	4 out of 5 stars	2 out of 5 stars	3 out of 5 stars	120	None
Advanced Care Center401 Fairwood Ave · For profit - Limited Liability company	4 out of 5 stars	3 out of 5 stars	3 out of 5 stars	5 out of 5 stars	120	None
East Bay Rehabilitation Center4470 E Bay Dr · For profit - Limited Liability company	4 out of 5 stars	3 out of 5 stars	4 out of 5 stars	5 out of 5 stars	120	None
Westchester Gardens Health & Rehabilitation3301 N McMullen Booth Rd · For profit - Limited Liability company	4 out of 5 stars	3 out of 5 stars	3 out of 5 stars	5 out of 5 stars	120	None
The Oaks of Clearwater420 Bay Ave · For profit - Limited Liability company	2 out of 5 stars	2 out of 5 stars	2 out of 5 stars	3 out of 5 stars	60	None
Aviata at Sand Key1980 Sunset Point Rd · For profit - Limited Liability company	2 out of 5 stars	1 out of 5 stars	2 out of 5 stars	5 out of 5 stars	120	1 ($163,898)
Gulfside Health and Rehabilitation Center1100 N Pine St · For profit - Limited Liability company	2 out of 5 stars	1 out of 5 stars	3 out of 5 stars	5 out of 5 stars	76	1 ($4,017)
Palm Garden of Clearwater3480 McMullen Booth Rd · For profit - Corporation	2 out of 5 stars	1 out of 5 stars	4 out of 5 stars	5 out of 5 stars	165	2 ($17,345)
Regency Oaks Health Center2770 Regency Oaks Blvd · For profit - Limited Liability company	2 out of 5 stars	1 out of 5 stars	4 out of 5 stars	5 out of 5 stars	60	None
Clearwater Center1270 Turner St · Non profit - CorporationSpecial Focus Facility candidate	1 out of 5 stars	1 out of 5 stars	3 out of 5 stars	3 out of 5 stars	109	1 ($76,496)
Harbourwood Post-Acute and Rehabilitation Center549 Sky Harbor Dr · For profit - Limited Liability company Cited for abuse	1 out of 5 stars	1 out of 5 stars	2 out of 5 stars	4 out of 5 stars	120	7 ($65,599)
Highland Pines Rehabilitation Center1111 S Highland Ave · Non profit - Corporation	1 out of 5 stars	1 out of 5 stars	2 out of 5 stars	4 out of 5 stars	115	2 ($196,670)
Kensington Gardens Rehab and Nursing Center2055 Palmetto St · For profit - Individual	1 out of 5 stars	1 out of 5 stars	2 out of 5 stars	3 out of 5 stars	150	2 ($18,070)

How to read the ratings. Medicare's overall rating starts from the health inspection rating, which compares each home with others in Florida, then moves up or down a star for very high or very low staffing and quality measure ratings. Ratings are one source among several: Medicare suggests visiting too. How to read a nursing home's star ratings

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Recent inspection problems in Clearwater

Citations from each home's latest standard inspection and from complaint inspections in the last three years, newest first. What an inspection citation means

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.July 11, 2026 · Aviata at Sand Key · F0925 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Keep all essential equipment working safely.June 11, 2026 · Gulfside Health and Rehabilitation Center · F0908 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.June 11, 2026 · Gulfside Health and Rehabilitation Center · F0565 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.June 11, 2026 · Gulfside Health and Rehabilitation Center · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.June 11, 2026 · Gulfside Health and Rehabilitation Center · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.June 11, 2026 · Gulfside Health and Rehabilitation Center · F0925 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.June 11, 2026 · Gulfside Health and Rehabilitation Center · F0557 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.June 11, 2026 · Gulfside Health and Rehabilitation Center · F0561 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.June 11, 2026 · Gulfside Health and Rehabilitation Center · F0585 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.June 11, 2026 · Gulfside Health and Rehabilitation Center · F0628 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few

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Questions about nursing homes in Clearwater

Which nursing home in Clearwater has the highest Medicare rating?

Morton Plant Rehabilitation Center has the highest overall rating in Clearwater: 5 stars out of 5.

How many nursing homes in Clearwater have been fined?

7 of the 14 have been fined in the last three years, $542,095 in all. The most was $196,670, at Highland Pines Rehabilitation Center.

Does Medicare flag any nursing homes in Clearwater?

Clearwater Center is a Special Focus Facility candidate; Harbourwood Post-Acute and Rehabilitation Center was cited for abuse. Medicare marks homes with a history of serious problems and homes recently cited for abuse.

Which nursing home in Clearwater is the largest?

Palm Garden of Clearwater, with 165 certified beds.

Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.