Worth Considering
4
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Orlando, Florida
4 of 21 nursing homes in Orlando (19%) meet our strict criteria. The Florida statewide average is 29%.
4 recommended · 6 caution · 11 avoid · data
City Average
2.9
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
2,771
across 21 facilities
High Risk Facilities
11
8 Grade F
$669,228 in combined fines
Zero Fines
8
/21
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why These 4?
The nursing home market in Orlando, Florida, is strong, with 21 total facilities and 19% recommended options. Families should note that while the top facility, SOLARIS HEALTHCARE EAST ORLANDO, boasts 5 stars, 11 facilities have incurred a total of $635,911 in fines.
Exceptional (Grade A, Trust Score 90+)
- 1 SOLARIS HEALTHCARE EAST ORLANDO (90) — Solaris Healthcare East Orlando stands out with a stellar CMS 5★ rating and an impressive Trust Score of 90/100. Their A grade reflects high-quality care in a 110-bed facility, making it an excellent choice for those seeking reliable, for-profit nursing services.
Strong (Grade B+, Trust Score 80-89)
- 2 SOLARIS HEALTHCARE WINDERMERE (88) — Solaris Healthcare Windermere shines as a non-profit facility with a solid Trust Score of 88/100 and a CMS 5★ rating. With a focus on community care, this 120-bed home offers exceptional services while maintaining zero fines, making it a great option for family-oriented care.
- 3 WESTMINSTER BALDWIN PARK (88) — Westminster Baldwin Park offers a strong community focus as a non-profit, church-related facility with a Trust Score of 88/100. Their CMS 5★ rating and zero fines highlight their commitment to quality care in a smaller, intimate setting of just 40 beds.
- 4 COMMONS AT ORLANDO LUTHERAN TOWERS (80) — Commons at Orlando Lutheran Towers is a well-rated non-profit facility with a Trust Score of 80/100 and a CMS 4★ rating. With 168 beds, they emphasize community support and provide a solid level of care, though there is room for improvement in their overall ratings.
The other 17 Orlando facilities didn't qualify — 11 carry Grade D or F ratings and 13 have fines totaling $669K.
Recommended
Solaris Healthcare East Orlando stands out with a stellar CMS 5★ rating and an impressive Trust Score of 90/100. Their A grade reflects high-quality care in a 110-bed facility, making it an excellent choice for those seeking reliable, for-profit nursing services.
Solaris Healthcare Windermere shines as a non-profit facility with a solid Trust Score of 88/100 and a CMS 5★ rating. With a focus on community care, this 120-bed home offers exceptional services while maintaining zero fines, making it a great option for family-oriented care.
Westminster Baldwin Park offers a strong community focus as a non-profit, church-related facility with a Trust Score of 88/100. Their CMS 5★ rating and zero fines highlight their commitment to quality care in a smaller, intimate setting of just 40 beds.
Commons at Orlando Lutheran Towers is a well-rated non-profit facility with a Trust Score of 80/100 and a CMS 4★ rating. With 168 beds, they emphasize community support and provide a solid level of care, though there is room for improvement in their overall ratings.
Proceed with Caution
These facilities don't meet our recommendation criteria but may still be viable options.
Best Available Alternative
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | Orlando Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 5 stars | 2.9 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
Facilities to Avoid
These facilities have significant quality concerns.
What Disqualified the Other 17?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Grade F facilities
- 8 Grade F — critical inspection failures
- Facilities with fines
- 13 Have fines totaling $669,228
- Low-scoring facilities
- 9 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
- Caution group
- 6 Had good grades but fines disqualified them
Questions Orlando 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?"
Orlando's city average is 2.9 stars
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2
"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
13 of 21 Orlando facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Orlando avg is 0 min
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4
"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Orlando 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 Orlando, FL are recommended?
4 of 21 nursing homes in Orlando (19%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Orlando "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 Orlando?
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.