Nursing homes in Panama City, FL
Panama City, FL has 5 Medicare-certified nursing homes. 2 have a 5-star overall rating, and none has 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aviata at Emerald Shores626 N Tyndall Pkwy · For profit - Limited Liability company | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | 77 | None |
| Clifford Chester Sims State Veterans Nursing Home4419 Tram Road · Government - State | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | 120 | None |
| Community Health and Rehabilitation Center3611 Transmitter Road · For profit - Limited Liability company | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | 120 | None |
| Pruitthealth - Panama City3212 Jenks Avenue · For profit - Corporation | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | 101 | None |
| St Andrews Bay Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation2100 Jenks Ave · For profit - Limited Liability company | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | 120 | None |
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 Panama City
Citations from each home's latest standard inspection and from complaint inspections in the last three years, newest first. What an inspection citation means
- Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.July 29, 2026 · Pruitthealth - Panama City · F0565 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.July 29, 2026 · Pruitthealth - Panama City · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.June 25, 2026 · Clifford Chester Sims State Veterans Nursing Home · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.June 25, 2026 · Clifford Chester Sims State Veterans Nursing Home · F0887 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.February 24, 2026 · St Andrews Bay Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation · F0676 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.February 24, 2026 · St Andrews Bay Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation · F0686 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.February 24, 2026 · St Andrews Bay Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation · F0919 · 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.August 28, 2025 · Community Health and Rehabilitation Center · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.August 28, 2025 · Community Health and Rehabilitation Center · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.August 28, 2025 · Community Health and Rehabilitation Center · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Questions about nursing homes in Panama City
Which nursing home in Panama City has the highest Medicare rating?
Aviata at Emerald Shores and Clifford Chester Sims State Veterans Nursing Home share the highest overall rating in Panama City: 5 stars out of 5.
How many nursing homes in Panama City have been fined?
None of the 5 nursing homes in Panama City has been fined in the last three years.
Does Medicare flag any nursing homes in Panama City?
No. None of the 5 is a Special Focus Facility or carries Medicare's abuse icon.
Which nursing home in Panama City is the largest?
Clifford Chester Sims State Veterans Nursing Home, with 120 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.