Worth Considering
1
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in The Villages, Florida
1 of 4 nursing homes in The Villages (25%) meet our strict criteria. The Florida statewide average is 29%.
1 recommended · 2 caution · 1 avoid · data
City Average
3.5
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
380
across 4 facilities
High Risk Facilities
1
1 Grade F
$186,212 in combined fines
Zero Fines
3
/4
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why This One?
The nursing home market in The Villages, Florida, is adequate but has room for improvement, with only 25% of the four facilities recommended. Families should be aware of one facility to avoid, which has incurred $186,212 in fines, while the top-rated option is Chatham Glen Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center with a B+ rating.
Strong (Grade B+, Trust Score 80-89)
- 1 CHATHAM GLEN HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER (80) — Chatham Glen Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center stands out with a strong Trust Score of 80/100 and an excellent CMS rating of 4 stars. With a B+ grade and no fines, this facility prioritizes quality care in its 120-bed environment, making it a reliable choice for rehabilitation and long-term care.
The other 3 The Villages facilities didn't qualify — 1 carries Grade D or F ratings and 1 has fines totaling $186K.
Recommended
B+
80
Trust Score
Chatham Glen Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center stands out with a strong Trust Score of 80/100 and an excellent CMS rating of 4 stars. With a B+ grade and no fines, this facility prioritizes quality care in its 120-bed environment, making it a reliable choice for rehabilitation and long-term care.
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 | The Villages Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 4 stars | 3.5 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
Facilities to Avoid
These facilities have significant quality concerns.
What Disqualified the Other 3?
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 $186,212
- Low-scoring facilities
- 2 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
- Caution group
- 2 Had good grades but fines disqualified them
Questions The Villages 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?"
The Villages's city average is 3.5 stars
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2
"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
1 of 4 The Villages facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; The Villages avg is 0 min
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4
"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
The Villages 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 The Villages, FL are recommended?
1 of 4 nursing homes in The Villages (25%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in The Villages "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 The Villages?
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.