Worth Considering
4
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Saint Augustine, Florida
4 of 6 nursing homes in Saint Augustine (67%) meet our strict criteria. The Florida statewide average is 29%.
4 recommended · 1 caution · 1 avoid · data
City Average
3.8
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
630
across 6 facilities
High Risk Facilities
1
1 Grade F
$125,355 in combined fines
Zero Fines
5
/6
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why These 4?
The nursing home market in Saint Augustine, Florida, is strong, with 67% of the 6 facilities recommended. Families should note that while the top-rated facility, Westminster St Augustine, boasts an A+ rating, one facility has accumulated $125,355 in fines, indicating some caution is warranted.
Exceptional (Grade A, Trust Score 90+)
- 1 WESTMINSTER ST AUGUSTINE (95) — Westminster St Augustine boasts an impressive Trust Score of 95/100 and a top-tier CMS 5★ rating. As a non-profit facility, it focuses on community values and offers exceptional personalized care, making it a standout choice for families seeking high-quality nursing care.
- 2 MOULTRIE CREEK NURSING AND REHAB CENTER (90) — Moultrie Creek Nursing and Rehab Center excels with a Trust Score of 90/100 and a CMS 5★ rating, ensuring residents receive outstanding care. With 120 beds and no fines, this for-profit facility prioritizes patient comfort and rehabilitation, making it a reliable option for families.
Qualified (Grade B, Trust Score 70-79)
- 3 CLYDE E LASSEN STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME (75) — Clyde E Lassen State Veterans Nursing Home offers a solid CMS 4★ rating and a Trust Score of 75/100, ensuring a decent level of care. With 120 beds and a focus on veterans, it provides essential services, although there's room for improvement in overall satisfaction.
- 4 PONCE THERAPY CARE CENTER AND REHAB, THE (70) — Ponce Therapy Care Center and Rehab holds a CMS 4★ rating and a Trust Score of 70/100, indicating satisfactory care for its 120 residents. While it's a for-profit facility, it aims to deliver effective rehabilitation services, though families may want to weigh their options carefully.
The other 2 Saint Augustine facilities didn't qualify — 1 carries Grade D or F ratings and 1 has fines totaling $125K.
Recommended
Westminster St Augustine boasts an impressive Trust Score of 95/100 and a top-tier CMS 5★ rating. As a non-profit facility, it focuses on community values and offers exceptional personalized care, making it a standout choice for families seeking high-quality nursing care.
Moultrie Creek Nursing and Rehab Center excels with a Trust Score of 90/100 and a CMS 5★ rating, ensuring residents receive outstanding care. With 120 beds and no fines, this for-profit facility prioritizes patient comfort and rehabilitation, making it a reliable option for families.
Clyde E Lassen State Veterans Nursing Home offers a solid CMS 4★ rating and a Trust Score of 75/100, ensuring a decent level of care. With 120 beds and a focus on veterans, it provides essential services, although there's room for improvement in overall satisfaction.
Ponce Therapy Care Center and Rehab holds a CMS 4★ rating and a Trust Score of 70/100, indicating satisfactory care for its 120 residents. While it's a for-profit facility, it aims to deliver effective rehabilitation services, though families may want to weigh their options carefully.
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 | Saint Augustine Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 5 stars | 3.8 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
Facilities to Avoid
These facilities have significant quality concerns.
What Disqualified the Other 2?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Grade F facilities
- 1 Grade F — critical inspection failures
- Facilities with fines
- 1 Have fines totaling $125,355
- Low-scoring facilities
- 1 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
- Caution group
- 1 Had good grades but fines disqualified them
Questions Saint Augustine 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?"
Saint Augustine's city average is 3.8 stars
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2
"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
1 of 6 Saint Augustine facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Saint Augustine avg is 0 min
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4
"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Saint Augustine 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 Saint Augustine, FL are recommended?
4 of 6 nursing homes in Saint Augustine (67%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Saint Augustine "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 Saint Augustine?
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.