Worth Considering
1
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Sun City Center, Florida
1 of 3 nursing homes in Sun City Center (33%) meet our strict criteria. The Florida statewide average is 29%.
1 recommended · 1 caution · 1 avoid · data
City Average
2.7
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
375
across 3 facilities
High Risk Facilities
1
1 Grade F
$85,965 in combined fines
Zero Fines
2
/3
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
42 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why This One?
The nursing home market in Sun City Center, Florida, is adequate, with only one of the three facilities recommended (33%). Families should be aware that while the top facility, Sun Terrace Health Care Center, has a B+ rating, one facility has incurred significant fines totaling $85,965.
Strong (Grade B+, Trust Score 80-89)
- 1 SUN TERRACE HEALTH CARE CENTER (80) — Sun Terrace Health Care Center shines with a solid Trust Score of 80/100 and a commendable CMS rating of 4 stars. With a Grade B+ and no fines, this for-profit facility prioritizes quality care and patient satisfaction, making it a standout choice for residents in Sun City Center.
The other 2 Sun City Center facilities didn't qualify — 1 carries Grade D or F ratings and 1 has fines totaling $85K.
Recommended
Sun Terrace Health Care Center shines with a solid Trust Score of 80/100 and a commendable CMS rating of 4 stars. With a Grade B+ and no fines, this for-profit facility prioritizes quality care and patient satisfaction, making it a standout choice for residents in Sun City Center.
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 | Sun City Center Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.75 | 0.70 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 4 stars | 2.7 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 11 | 16.0 | — |
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 $85,965
- Low-scoring facilities
- 1 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
- Caution group
- 1 Had good grades but fines disqualified them
Questions Sun City Center Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Sun City Center's city average is 2.7 stars
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"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
1 of 3 Sun City Center facilities have fines
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"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Sun City Center avg is 42 min
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"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Sun City Center facilities average 16.0 deficiencies per inspection
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Sun City Center at a Glance
Good News
- 1 facility meets our strict criteria — 33% of the market
- 2 facilities with zero fines in the past 3 years
Be Aware
- 1 facility carries Grade F — a significant share
- $85K in total fines across 1 facility
- Worst facility has $85K in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 51.0 (dragged down by 1 F-grade)
- 100% for-profit, 0% non-profit, 0% government
- 16.0 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Sun City Center, FL are recommended?
1 of 3 nursing homes in Sun City Center (33%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Sun City Center "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 Sun City Center?
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.