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Cost of nursing home care in Florida.

The median nursing home in Florida billed $408 per day — about $12,400 per month — in its most recent federal cost report, 7% above the national median. Half of Florida facilities billed between $349 and $487 per day; the median facility collected $329/day across all payers, with Medicaid covering 61% of resident days.

Computed from 672 Florida facilities' own audited CMS cost reports (FY2023) — not a survey. Billed charges are the closest public proxy for private-pay prices; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates. Methodology & all states.

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Nursing home costs by Florida city

Median billed charges in the cities with the most reporting facilities.

CityMedian billed / day≈ per monthReporting
Jacksonville$401$12,19032
Miami$447$13,59024
Sarasota$444$13,50023
Saint Petersburg$379$11,52023
Tampa$417$12,68018
Orlando$440$13,38018
Pensacola$381$11,58014
Clearwater$370$11,25013
Lakeland$383$11,64012
West Palm Beach$435$13,22011

Before you compare prices

Cost is only half the decision. Florida's nursing homes drew 18,977 inspection citations over the last three years— every facility's citations, fines, ownership, and ratings are free on its page. Browse Florida facilities and open any one for its full record.