Worth Considering
11
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Pensacola, Florida
11 of 15 nursing homes in Pensacola (73%) meet our strict criteria. The Florida statewide average is 29%.
11 recommended · 2 caution · 2 avoid · data
City Average
3.7
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
1,877
across 15 facilities
High Risk Facilities
2
2 Grade F
$128,083 in combined fines
Zero Fines
12
/15
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why These 11?
The nursing home market in Pensacola, Florida, is strong, with 11 out of 15 facilities recommended, reflecting a 73% approval rate. Families should note that while there are two facilities to avoid due to fines totaling $118,765, the top-rated Willowbrooke Court at Azalea Trace boasts an A+ rating.
Exceptional (Grade A, Trust Score 90+)
- 1 WILLOWBROOKE COURT AT AZALEA TRACE (95) — Willowbrooke Court at Azalea Trace shines with an impressive Trust Score of 95/100 and a perfect CMS 5-star rating. As a non-profit facility, it prioritizes community-focused care, ensuring residents receive compassionate and personalized attention in a comfortable environment.
- 2 SPECIALTY HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER (90) — Specialty Health and Rehabilitation Center excels with a Trust Score of 90/100 and a solid CMS 5-star rating. With a capacity of 120 beds, this for-profit facility maintains a high standard of care, making it a reliable choice for both rehabilitation and long-term stays.
- 3 LIFE CARE CENTER OF PENSACOLA (90) — Life Care Center of Pensacola boasts a Trust Score of 90/100 and a CMS 5-star rating, reflecting its commitment to excellence in patient care. With a robust 120 beds, this facility ensures a supportive environment tailored to the needs of its residents.
- 4 DE LUNA HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER (90) — De Luna Health and Rehabilitation Center offers a high-quality experience with a Trust Score of 90/100 and a CMS 5-star rating. This well-managed facility accommodates 90 beds, providing comprehensive rehabilitation services in a welcoming atmosphere.
Strong (Grade B+, Trust Score 80-89)
- 5 BAYSIDE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER (85) — Bayside Health and Rehabilitation Center stands out with a Trust Score of 85/100 and a CMS 5-star rating. The facility's 120 beds are complemented by a dedication to quality care, making it a solid choice for rehabilitation and recovery.
- 6 HAVENS AT PENSACOLA, THE (85) — Havens at Pensacola, The features a Trust Score of 85/100 and a CMS 5-star rating, demonstrating its commitment to high-quality services. With 120 beds available, this facility ensures residents receive attentive care in a comfortable setting.
- 7 ARCADIA HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER (80) — Arcadia Health and Rehabilitation Center has a Trust Score of 80/100 and a CMS 4-star rating, indicating a reliable standard of care. With a capacity of 170 beds, it offers extensive rehabilitation services, making it a viable option for long-term needs.
- 8 ROSEWOOD HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER (80) — Rosewood Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center scores an 80/100 Trust Score and a CMS 4-star rating, reflecting its commitment to patient well-being. With 155 beds, this facility provides a supportive environment for both rehabilitation and long-term care.
- 9 OLIVE BRANCH HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER (80) — Olive Branch Health and Rehabilitation Center achieves an 80/100 Trust Score and a CMS 4-star rating. This 90-bed facility focuses on delivering quality rehabilitation services in a nurturing environment, supporting residents' health and recovery.
Qualified (Grade B, Trust Score 70-79)
- 10 ARABELLA HEALTH & WELLNESS OF PENSACOLA (75) — Arabella Health & Wellness of Pensacola has a Trust Score of 75/100 and a CMS 4-star rating, indicating a satisfactory level of care. With 118 beds, it offers a variety of services designed to meet the diverse needs of its residents.
- 11 CORAL BAY AT PENSACOLA, LLC (75) — Coral Bay at Pensacola, LLC holds a Trust Score of 75/100 and a CMS 4-star rating, suggesting a decent standard of care. With 210 beds, this facility is equipped to provide essential services, promoting a supportive environment for its residents.
The other 4 Pensacola facilities didn't qualify — 2 carry Grade D or F ratings and 3 have fines totaling $128K.
Recommended
Willowbrooke Court at Azalea Trace shines with an impressive Trust Score of 95/100 and a perfect CMS 5-star rating. As a non-profit facility, it prioritizes community-focused care, ensuring residents receive compassionate and personalized attention in a comfortable environment.
Specialty Health and Rehabilitation Center excels with a Trust Score of 90/100 and a solid CMS 5-star rating. With a capacity of 120 beds, this for-profit facility maintains a high standard of care, making it a reliable choice for both rehabilitation and long-term stays.
Life Care Center of Pensacola boasts a Trust Score of 90/100 and a CMS 5-star rating, reflecting its commitment to excellence in patient care. With a robust 120 beds, this facility ensures a supportive environment tailored to the needs of its residents.
De Luna Health and Rehabilitation Center offers a high-quality experience with a Trust Score of 90/100 and a CMS 5-star rating. This well-managed facility accommodates 90 beds, providing comprehensive rehabilitation services in a welcoming atmosphere.
Bayside Health and Rehabilitation Center stands out with a Trust Score of 85/100 and a CMS 5-star rating. The facility's 120 beds are complemented by a dedication to quality care, making it a solid choice for rehabilitation and recovery.
Havens at Pensacola, The features a Trust Score of 85/100 and a CMS 5-star rating, demonstrating its commitment to high-quality services. With 120 beds available, this facility ensures residents receive attentive care in a comfortable setting.
Arcadia Health and Rehabilitation Center has a Trust Score of 80/100 and a CMS 4-star rating, indicating a reliable standard of care. With a capacity of 170 beds, it offers extensive rehabilitation services, making it a viable option for long-term needs.
Rosewood Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center scores an 80/100 Trust Score and a CMS 4-star rating, reflecting its commitment to patient well-being. With 155 beds, this facility provides a supportive environment for both rehabilitation and long-term care.
Olive Branch Health and Rehabilitation Center achieves an 80/100 Trust Score and a CMS 4-star rating. This 90-bed facility focuses on delivering quality rehabilitation services in a nurturing environment, supporting residents' health and recovery.
Arabella Health & Wellness of Pensacola has a Trust Score of 75/100 and a CMS 4-star rating, indicating a satisfactory level of care. With 118 beds, it offers a variety of services designed to meet the diverse needs of its residents.
Coral Bay at Pensacola, LLC holds a Trust Score of 75/100 and a CMS 4-star rating, suggesting a decent standard of care. With 210 beds, this facility is equipped to provide essential services, promoting a supportive environment for its residents.
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 | Pensacola Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 5 stars | 3.7 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
- 3 Have fines totaling $128,083
- Low-scoring facilities
- 2 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
- Caution group
- 2 Had good grades but fines disqualified them
Questions Pensacola 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?"
Pensacola's city average is 3.7 stars
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2
"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
3 of 15 Pensacola facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Pensacola avg is 0 min
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4
"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Pensacola 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 Pensacola, FL are recommended?
11 of 15 nursing homes in Pensacola (73%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Pensacola "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 Pensacola?
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.