Worth Considering
3
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Tampa, Florida
3 of 18 nursing homes in Tampa (17%) meet our strict criteria. The Florida statewide average is 29%.
3 recommended · 9 caution · 6 avoid · data
City Average
2.6
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
2,388
across 18 facilities
High Risk Facilities
6
6 Grade F
$790,036 in combined fines
Zero Fines
8
/18
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why These 3?
The nursing home market in Tampa, Florida, is adequate, with 18 facilities available and only 3 (17%) recommended. Families should be cautious, as 6 facilities have incurred a total of $734,658 in fines, although the top-rated facility, Canterbury Towers Inc, holds a B+ rating and 4 stars.
Strong (Grade B+, Trust Score 80-89)
- 1 CANTERBURY TOWERS INC (80) — Canterbury Towers Inc excels in providing quality care with a strong Trust Score of 80/100 and a solid B+ grade. As a non-profit facility, its community-focused approach is evident in its patient-centered services, ensuring residents receive compassionate and personalized attention.
- 2 EXCEL CARE CENTER (80) — Excel Care Center stands out with an exceptional CMS 5★ rating, reflecting its commitment to high-quality care. With a Trust Score of 80/100 and no fines, this for-profit facility offers 120 beds of well-managed services, making it a top choice for residents seeking reliable nursing support.
Qualified (Grade B, Trust Score 70-79)
- 3 GANDY FL OPCO, LLC (75) — Gandy FL OPCO, LLC offers a commendable CMS 4★ rating and a Trust Score of 75/100, providing a solid level of care for its 160 residents. With a B grade and no fines, this for-profit facility focuses on maintaining a welcoming environment for its patients, although it could improve to reach higher standards.
The other 15 Tampa facilities didn't qualify — 6 carry Grade D or F ratings and 10 have fines totaling $790K.
Recommended
Canterbury Towers Inc excels in providing quality care with a strong Trust Score of 80/100 and a solid B+ grade. As a non-profit facility, its community-focused approach is evident in its patient-centered services, ensuring residents receive compassionate and personalized attention.
Excel Care Center stands out with an exceptional CMS 5★ rating, reflecting its commitment to high-quality care. With a Trust Score of 80/100 and no fines, this for-profit facility offers 120 beds of well-managed services, making it a top choice for residents seeking reliable nursing support.
Gandy FL OPCO, LLC offers a commendable CMS 4★ rating and a Trust Score of 75/100, providing a solid level of care for its 160 residents. With a B grade and no fines, this for-profit facility focuses on maintaining a welcoming environment for its patients, although it could improve to reach higher standards.
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 | Tampa Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 4 stars | 2.6 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
Facilities to Avoid
These facilities have significant quality concerns.
What Disqualified the Other 15?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Grade F facilities
- 6 Grade F — critical inspection failures
- Facilities with fines
- 10 Have fines totaling $790,036
- Low-scoring facilities
- 9 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
- Caution group
- 9 Had good grades but fines disqualified them
Questions Tampa 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?"
Tampa's city average is 2.6 stars
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2
"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
10 of 18 Tampa facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Tampa avg is 0 min
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4
"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Tampa facilities average 0.0 deficiencies per inspection
Explore Nearby Cities
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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 Tampa, FL are recommended?
3 of 18 nursing homes in Tampa (17%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Tampa "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 Tampa?
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.