Worth Considering
0
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Saint Cloud, Florida
0 of 4 nursing homes in Saint Cloud (0%) meet our strict criteria. The Florida statewide average is 29%.
0 recommended · 2 caution · 2 avoid · data
City Average
3.3
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
491
across 4 facilities
High Risk Facilities
2
1 Grade F
$292,015 in combined fines
Zero Fines
0
/4
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
32 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why No Recommendations?
The nursing home market in Saint Cloud, Florida, is weak, with no recommended facilities among the four available. Families should be cautious, as two facilities have incurred a total of $267,269 in fines, while AVANTE AT ST CLOUD INC stands out with a 4-star rating despite being in a caution tier.
The other 4 Saint Cloud facilities didn't qualify — 2 carry Grade D or F ratings and 4 have fines totaling $292K.
Recommended
Proceed with Caution
These facilities don't meet our recommendation criteria but may still be viable options.
Also Worth Considering
Facilities to Avoid
These facilities have significant quality concerns.
What Disqualified the Other 4?
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
- 4 Have fines totaling $292,015
- Low-scoring facilities
- 2 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
- Caution group
- 2 Had good grades but fines disqualified them
Questions Saint Cloud Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Saint Cloud's city average is 3.3 stars
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2
"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
4 of 4 Saint Cloud facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Saint Cloud avg is 32 min
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4
"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Saint Cloud facilities average 21.5 deficiencies per inspection
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Saint Cloud at a Glance
Good News
- No facilities currently meet our strict recommendation criteria
Be Aware
- 1 facility carries Grade F — a significant share
- $292K in total fines across 4 facilities
- Worst facility has $258K in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 45.8 (dragged down by 1 F-grade)
- 100% for-profit, 0% non-profit, 0% government
- 21.5 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Saint Cloud, FL are recommended?
0 of 4 nursing homes in Saint Cloud (0%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
Why are there no recommended nursing homes in Saint Cloud?
Our criteria are intentionally strict. While Saint Cloud has 4 nursing homes, none currently achieve both a Trust Grade of B+ or better AND zero fines. We list all facilities with honest assessments to help you make informed decisions.
What makes a nursing home in Saint Cloud "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 Saint Cloud?
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.