The other 22 facilities remain conditional. The Agency is publishing the Florida Nursing Home Guide Update to help consumers make more informed decisions about nursing home care. The Update has also had a positive effect within the industry, resulting in many nursing homes investing more resources in quality improvement. Seven nursing homes which were on the first list still remain under conditional status but are continuing to work with the Agency to bring themselves back into compliance. Florida is the only state with a nursing home rating system that focuses on the quality of care provided to its residents.
Ratings are an indicator of quality and performance at the time of the state's annual inspection.
A nursing home may be rated superior, standard or conditional. There are currently 647 licensed nursing homes in Florida. On average, nearly 95 percent meet or exceed state standards. AARP applauds the Agency in its efforts. Florida nursing homes are inspected once a year for compliance with federal and state regulations.