Worth Considering
2
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Zephyrhills, Florida
2 of 3 nursing homes in Zephyrhills (67%) meet our strict criteria. The Florida statewide average is 29%.
2 recommended · 1 caution · 0 avoid · data
City Average
4.0
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
353
across 3 facilities
High Risk Facilities
0
0 Grade F
$3,728 in combined fines
Zero Fines
2
/3
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why These 2?
The nursing home market in Zephyrhills, Florida, is adequately served with three facilities, two of which are recommended. Families should consider Solaris Healthcare Zephyrhills, the top-rated facility with a B+ rating and five stars, as there are no facilities in the avoid tier and no fines reported.
Strong (Grade B+, Trust Score 80-89)
- 1 SOLARIS HEALTHCARE ZEPHYRHILLS (85) — Solaris Healthcare Zephyrhills stands out with an excellent CMS 5-star rating and a solid Trust Score of 85/100. With zero fines and a Grade B+, this facility offers quality care across its 113 beds, making it a reliable choice for residents and their families.
Qualified (Grade B, Trust Score 70-79)
- 2 SOLARIS HEALTHCARE LAKE ZEPHYR (75) — Solaris Healthcare Lake Zephyr impresses with a CMS 4-star rating and a Trust Score of 75/100. The facility's Grade B reflects its commitment to quality care, while the absence of fines ensures a safe environment for its 120 residents.
The other 1 Zephyrhills facility didn't qualify — 0 carry Grade D or F ratings and 1 has fines totaling $3K.
Recommended
Solaris Healthcare Zephyrhills stands out with an excellent CMS 5-star rating and a solid Trust Score of 85/100. With zero fines and a Grade B+, this facility offers quality care across its 113 beds, making it a reliable choice for residents and their families.
Solaris Healthcare Lake Zephyr impresses with a CMS 4-star rating and a Trust Score of 75/100. The facility's Grade B reflects its commitment to quality care, while the absence of fines ensures a safe environment for its 120 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 | Zephyrhills Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 5 stars | 4.0 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
What Disqualified the Other 1?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Facilities with fines
- 1 Have fines totaling $3,728
- Low-scoring facilities
- 1 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
- Caution group
- 1 Had good grades but fines disqualified them
Questions Zephyrhills 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?"
Zephyrhills's city average is 4.0 stars
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2
"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
1 of 3 Zephyrhills facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Zephyrhills avg is 0 min
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4
"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Zephyrhills 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 Zephyrhills, FL are recommended?
2 of 3 nursing homes in Zephyrhills (67%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Zephyrhills "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 Zephyrhills?
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.