Nursing homes in Tampa, FL
Tampa, FL has 18 Medicare-certified nursing homes. 1 has a 5-star overall rating, and 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Towers Inc3501 Bayshore Blvd · Non profit - Corporation | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | 60 | None |
| Excel Care Center2811 Campus Hill Dr · For profit - Limited Liability company | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | 120 | None |
| Northdale Rehabilitation Center3030 Bearss Ave · For profit - Corporation | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | 120 | None |
| Palm Garden of Tampa3612 E 138th Ave · For profit - Corporation | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | 120 | None |
| Carrollwood Care Center15002 Hutchinson Rd · For profit - Limited Liability company | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | 120 | None |
| Bayshore Pointe Nursing and Rehab Center3117 W Gandy Blvd · For profit - Limited Liability company | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | 117 | None |
| Blue Palms Health and Rehabilitation Center at Fle4100 E Fletcher Ave · Non profit - Church related | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | 163 | 2 ($16,801) |
| Whispering Oaks1514 E Chelsea St · For profit - Limited Liability company | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | 236 | None |
| Woodbridge Care Center and Rehab8720 Jackson Springs Rd · For profit - Individual | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | 120 | 1 ($1,764) |
| Ybor City Center for Rehabilitation and Healing1709 Taliaferro Ave · For profit - Limited Liability company | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | 80 | 1 ($13,520) |
| Elon Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center1203 E 22nd Ave · For profit - Individual | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | 96 | 3 ($30,989) |
| Fairway Oaks Center13806 N 46th St · For profit - Individual | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | 120 | None |
| St. Andrew Post-Acute Rehabilitation Center16702 North Dale Mabry Hwy · For profit - Limited Liability company | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | 45 | None |
| The Bristol Care Center1818 E Fletcher Ave · For profit - Individual | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | 266 | 1 ($130,689) |
| Vivo Healthcare Gandy4610 S Manhattan Ave · 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 | 160 | None |
| Aviata at Fletcher518 W Fletcher Ave · For profit - Individual | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | 120 | 2 ($57,962) |
| Aviata at the Bay2916 Habana Way · For profit - Limited Liability company Cited for abuse | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | 150 | 10 ($158,252) |
| Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center of Tampa4411 N Habana Ave · Non profit - Corporation | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | 174 | 2 ($231,152) |
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Recent inspection problems in Tampa
Citations from each home's latest standard inspection and from complaint inspections in the last three years, newest first. What an inspection citation means
- Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.July 14, 2026 · Ybor City Center for Rehabilitation and Healing · F0698 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.July 14, 2026 · Ybor City Center for Rehabilitation and Healing · F0745 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.May 7, 2026 · Palm Garden of Tampa · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.May 7, 2026 · Palm Garden of Tampa · F0558 · 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.May 7, 2026 · Palm Garden of Tampa · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.May 7, 2026 · Palm Garden of Tampa · F0697 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.May 7, 2026 · Palm Garden of Tampa · F0699 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.May 7, 2026 · Palm Garden of Tampa · F0757 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.May 7, 2026 · Palm Garden of Tampa · F0825 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.May 7, 2026 · The Bristol Care Center · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Questions about nursing homes in Tampa
Which nursing home in Tampa has the highest Medicare rating?
Canterbury Towers Inc has the highest overall rating in Tampa: 5 stars out of 5.
How many nursing homes in Tampa have been fined?
8 of the 18 have been fined in the last three years, $641,129 in all. The most was $231,152, at Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center of Tampa.
Does Medicare flag any nursing homes in Tampa?
Aviata at the Bay was cited for abuse. Medicare marks homes with a history of serious problems and homes recently cited for abuse.
Which nursing home in Tampa is the largest?
The Bristol Care Center, with 266 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.