Worth Considering
13
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Miami, Florida
13 of 25 nursing homes in Miami (52%) meet our strict criteria. The Florida statewide average is 29%.
13 recommended · 9 caution · 3 avoid · data
City Average
4.0
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
3,985
across 25 facilities
High Risk Facilities
3
3 Grade F
$397,568 in combined fines
Zero Fines
16
/25
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why These 13?
The nursing home market in Miami, Florida, is strong, with 52% of the 25 facilities recommended for quality care. Families should be aware of the 4 facilities in the caution tier and 3 to avoid due to a total of $328,055 in fines, despite the presence of top-rated options like Coral Gables Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Exceptional (Grade A, Trust Score 90+)
- 1 CORAL GABLES NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER (93) — Coral Gables Nursing and Rehabilitation Center boasts an impressive 5★ CMS rating and a Trust Score of 93/100, reflecting their commitment to quality care. With an A grade and no fines, this facility excels in patient satisfaction and rehabilitation services, making it a top choice for families seeking excellent care for their loved ones.
- 2 RIVERSIDE CARE CENTER (93) — Riverside Care Center stands out with a perfect 5★ CMS rating and a Trust Score of 93/100. The facility’s A grade and absence of fines highlight its dedication to high-quality care and resident well-being, ensuring that families can trust their loved ones will receive exceptional support.
- 3 HIALEAH SHORES NURSING AND REHAB CENTER (93) — Hialeah Shores Nursing and Rehab Center is distinguished by its 5★ CMS rating and a Trust Score of 93/100. With an A grade and a focus on delivering personalized rehabilitation services, this facility prioritizes the health and comfort of its residents, making it a reliable choice in Miami.
- 4 WEST GABLES HEALTH CARE CENTER (93) — West Gables Health Care Center shines with a stellar 5★ CMS rating and a Trust Score of 93/100. Its A grade and commitment to high-quality care ensure that residents receive exceptional rehabilitation services in a supportive environment, making it a highly recommended facility.
- 5 PALACE AT KENDALL NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTE (93) — Palace at Kendall Nursing and Rehabilitation Center features a top-tier 5★ CMS rating and a Trust Score of 93/100. With an A grade and a focus on comprehensive rehabilitation, this facility is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for its residents, making it a standout choice.
- 6 KENDALL LAKES HEALTHCARE AND REHAB CENTER (93) — Kendall Lakes Healthcare and Rehab Center achieves a remarkable 5★ CMS rating and a Trust Score of 93/100. Its A grade and commitment to patient-centered care provide reassurance to families seeking a compassionate environment for their loved ones' recovery.
Strong (Grade B+, Trust Score 80-89)
- 7 Ponce Health and Rehabilitation Center (88) — Ponce Health and Rehabilitation Center offers a solid B+ grade with an 88/100 Trust Score and a 5★ CMS rating. Although it is for-profit, the facility maintains a strong focus on rehabilitation services, making it a trustworthy option for families looking for quality care.
- 8 VICTORIA NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER, INC. (88) — Victoria Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Inc. features a respectable B+ grade and an 88/100 Trust Score, alongside a 5★ CMS rating. This facility, while for-profit, demonstrates a commitment to providing quality rehabilitation services for its residents.
- 9 JACKSON GARDENS HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER (85) — Jackson Gardens Health and Rehabilitation Center has a B+ grade with a Trust Score of 85/100 and a 5★ CMS rating. Despite its for-profit status, it provides essential rehabilitation services, ensuring a comfortable and supportive environment for recovery.
- 10 HARMONY HEALTH CENTER (85) — Harmony Health Center holds a B+ grade with a Trust Score of 85/100 and a 5★ CMS rating. This for-profit facility is dedicated to offering essential rehabilitation services, making it a viable option for families seeking reliable care.
Qualified (Grade B, Trust Score 70-79)
- 11 PALMETTO SUBACUTE CARE CENTER (78) — Palmetto Subacute Care Center has a B grade and a Trust Score of 78/100, offering a 4★ CMS rating. Though it faces challenges, the facility provides essential subacute care services for residents, aiming to support their recovery.
- 12 UNITY HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER (75) — Unity Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center has a B grade and a Trust Score of 75/100, with a 4★ CMS rating. While it is for-profit, the facility strives to offer essential rehabilitation services, making it a potential option for families in need.
- 13 UNIVERSITY HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER (73) — University Health and Rehabilitation Center features a B grade and a Trust Score of 73/100, alongside a 4★ CMS rating. Although it is for-profit, the facility aims to provide necessary rehabilitation services, making it a consideration for families seeking care.
The other 12 Miami facilities didn't qualify — 3 carry Grade D or F ratings and 9 have fines totaling $397K.
Recommended
Coral Gables Nursing and Rehabilitation Center boasts an impressive 5★ CMS rating and a Trust Score of 93/100, reflecting their commitment to quality care. With an A grade and no fines, this facility excels in patient satisfaction and rehabilitation services, making it a top choice for families seeking excellent care for their loved ones.
Riverside Care Center stands out with a perfect 5★ CMS rating and a Trust Score of 93/100. The facility’s A grade and absence of fines highlight its dedication to high-quality care and resident well-being, ensuring that families can trust their loved ones will receive exceptional support.
Hialeah Shores Nursing and Rehab Center is distinguished by its 5★ CMS rating and a Trust Score of 93/100. With an A grade and a focus on delivering personalized rehabilitation services, this facility prioritizes the health and comfort of its residents, making it a reliable choice in Miami.
West Gables Health Care Center shines with a stellar 5★ CMS rating and a Trust Score of 93/100. Its A grade and commitment to high-quality care ensure that residents receive exceptional rehabilitation services in a supportive environment, making it a highly recommended facility.
A
93
Trust Score
Palace at Kendall Nursing and Rehabilitation Center features a top-tier 5★ CMS rating and a Trust Score of 93/100. With an A grade and a focus on comprehensive rehabilitation, this facility is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for its residents, making it a standout choice.
Kendall Lakes Healthcare and Rehab Center achieves a remarkable 5★ CMS rating and a Trust Score of 93/100. Its A grade and commitment to patient-centered care provide reassurance to families seeking a compassionate environment for their loved ones' recovery.
Ponce Health and Rehabilitation Center offers a solid B+ grade with an 88/100 Trust Score and a 5★ CMS rating. Although it is for-profit, the facility maintains a strong focus on rehabilitation services, making it a trustworthy option for families looking for quality care.
Victoria Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Inc. features a respectable B+ grade and an 88/100 Trust Score, alongside a 5★ CMS rating. This facility, while for-profit, demonstrates a commitment to providing quality rehabilitation services for its residents.
Jackson Gardens Health and Rehabilitation Center has a B+ grade with a Trust Score of 85/100 and a 5★ CMS rating. Despite its for-profit status, it provides essential rehabilitation services, ensuring a comfortable and supportive environment for recovery.
Harmony Health Center holds a B+ grade with a Trust Score of 85/100 and a 5★ CMS rating. This for-profit facility is dedicated to offering essential rehabilitation services, making it a viable option for families seeking reliable care.
Palmetto Subacute Care Center has a B grade and a Trust Score of 78/100, offering a 4★ CMS rating. Though it faces challenges, the facility provides essential subacute care services for residents, aiming to support their recovery.
Unity Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center has a B grade and a Trust Score of 75/100, with a 4★ CMS rating. While it is for-profit, the facility strives to offer essential rehabilitation services, making it a potential option for families in need.
University Health and Rehabilitation Center features a B grade and a Trust Score of 73/100, alongside a 4★ CMS rating. Although it is for-profit, the facility aims to provide necessary rehabilitation services, making it a consideration for families seeking care.
Proceed with Caution
These facilities don't meet our recommendation criteria but may still be viable options.
Hidden Gem
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | Miami Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 5 stars | 4.0 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
Facilities to Avoid
These facilities have significant quality concerns.
What Disqualified the Other 12?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Grade F facilities
- 3 Grade F — critical inspection failures
- Facilities with fines
- 9 Have fines totaling $397,568
- Low-scoring facilities
- 5 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
- Caution group
- 9 Had good grades but fines disqualified them
Questions Miami 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?"
Miami's city average is 4.0 stars
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2
"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
9 of 25 Miami facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Miami avg is 0 min
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4
"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Miami 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 Miami, FL are recommended?
13 of 25 nursing homes in Miami (52%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Miami "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 Miami?
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.