Worth Considering
6
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Daytona Beach, Florida
6 of 10 nursing homes in Daytona Beach (60%) meet our strict criteria. The Florida statewide average is 29%.
6 recommended · 1 caution · 3 avoid · data
City Average
3.5
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
1,283
across 10 facilities
High Risk Facilities
3
2 Grade F
$346,984 in combined fines
Zero Fines
6
/10
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why These 6?
The nursing home market in Daytona Beach, Florida, is strong, with 60% of the 10 facilities recommended for care. Families should note that while the top facility, Carlton Shores Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, boasts 5 stars, three facilities have incurred a total of $338,472 in fines.
Exceptional (Grade A, Trust Score 90+)
- 1 CARLTON SHORES HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTE (90) — Top-rated 5★ facility with an A grade and a Trust Score of 90/100. Carlton Shores boasts zero federal fines, ensuring a safe environment for its 118 residents, making it an excellent choice for rehabilitation and long-term care.
- 2 SOLARIS HEALTHCARE DAYTONA (90) — Solaris Healthcare Daytona stands out with its 5★ CMS rating and an impressive Trust Score of 90/100. As a non-profit facility, it emphasizes community-focused care while maintaining high standards with no fines, making it an exceptional option for families.
Strong (Grade B+, Trust Score 80-89)
- 3 SEASIDE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER (80) — Seaside Health and Rehabilitation Center features a solid 4★ CMS rating and a Trust Score of 80/100. With 192 beds and a commitment to patient care, it offers a reliable environment for rehabilitation, despite being for-profit.
Qualified (Grade B, Trust Score 70-79)
- 4 BEACH STREET HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER (75) — Beach Street Health and Rehabilitation Center earns a 4★ CMS rating and a Trust Score of 75/100. With 99 beds, it provides a decent level of care and attention for its residents, ensuring a comfortable stay in a for-profit setting.
- 5 BLUE PALMS HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER OF DAY (75) — Blue Palms Health and Rehabilitation Center holds a 4★ CMS rating and a Trust Score of 75/100. With 100 beds, it aims to deliver quality care within a for-profit framework, making it a viable option for those seeking rehabilitation services.
- 6 COASTAL HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER (70) — Coastal Health and Rehabilitation Center boasts a 4★ CMS rating and a Trust Score of 70/100. With 120 beds, it strives to provide adequate care and support for residents, although its for-profit status may affect its community focus.
The other 4 Daytona Beach facilities didn't qualify — 3 carry Grade D or F ratings and 4 have fines totaling $346K.
Recommended
A
90
Trust Score
Top-rated 5★ facility with an A grade and a Trust Score of 90/100. Carlton Shores boasts zero federal fines, ensuring a safe environment for its 118 residents, making it an excellent choice for rehabilitation and long-term care.
Solaris Healthcare Daytona stands out with its 5★ CMS rating and an impressive Trust Score of 90/100. As a non-profit facility, it emphasizes community-focused care while maintaining high standards with no fines, making it an exceptional option for families.
Seaside Health and Rehabilitation Center features a solid 4★ CMS rating and a Trust Score of 80/100. With 192 beds and a commitment to patient care, it offers a reliable environment for rehabilitation, despite being for-profit.
Beach Street Health and Rehabilitation Center earns a 4★ CMS rating and a Trust Score of 75/100. With 99 beds, it provides a decent level of care and attention for its residents, ensuring a comfortable stay in a for-profit setting.
B
75
Trust Score
Blue Palms Health and Rehabilitation Center holds a 4★ CMS rating and a Trust Score of 75/100. With 100 beds, it aims to deliver quality care within a for-profit framework, making it a viable option for those seeking rehabilitation services.
Coastal Health and Rehabilitation Center boasts a 4★ CMS rating and a Trust Score of 70/100. With 120 beds, it strives to provide adequate care and support for residents, although its for-profit status may affect its community focus.
Proceed with Caution
These facilities don't meet our recommendation criteria but may still be viable options.
Emergency Fallback
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | Daytona Beach Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 5 stars | 3.5 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
Facilities to Avoid
These facilities have significant quality concerns.
What Disqualified the Other 4?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Grade F facilities
- 2 Grade F — critical inspection failures
- Facilities with fines
- 4 Have fines totaling $346,984
- Low-scoring facilities
- 2 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
- Caution group
- 1 Had good grades but fines disqualified them
Questions Daytona Beach Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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1
"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Daytona Beach's city average is 3.5 stars
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2
"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
4 of 10 Daytona Beach facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Daytona Beach avg is 0 min
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4
"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Daytona Beach facilities average 0.0 deficiencies per inspection
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Houston at a Glance
Good News
- 12 facilities meet our strict criteria—20% of the market
- 3 exceptional A-grade facilities with 5-star CMS ratings
- 24 facilities with zero fines in the past 3 years
Be Aware
- 30 facilities carry Grade F—nearly half the market
- $3.2M+ in total fines across 37 facilities
- Worst facility has $448,216 in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 48.6 (dragged down by 30 F-grades)
- 82% for-profit, 13% non-profit, 5% government
- 9.4 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Daytona Beach, FL are recommended?
6 of 10 nursing homes in Daytona Beach (60%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Daytona Beach "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in Daytona Beach?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.