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Special Focus Facilities in Florida
Nursing homes CMS has flagged for a documented history of serious, repeated care problems — pulled live from official Medicare inspection data, not a stored snapshot.
Source: CMS Care Compare (data.cms.gov) · This page queries live data on every visit
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What to do if a facility you're considering is on this list
Being flagged doesn't automatically mean you should rule a facility out — but it does mean you should dig deeper before touring or signing anything. Ask to see the facility's most recent state survey report, ask directly what corrective actions are in progress, and compare its staffing and health inspection sub-scores (not just the overall star rating) using the full lookup tool below.
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What is a Special Focus Facility?
It is CMS's own red-flag list for nursing homes with a documented history of serious, repeated quality problems. These facilities are inspected more often than normal and monitored more closely until they either improve consistently or face termination from Medicare and Medicaid.
How many nursing homes in Florida are Special Focus Facilities right now?
The list changes as CMS updates it, typically monthly. This page queries the live CMS Care Compare data on every visit rather than showing a stored number, so what you see reflects the most current federal designation.
Does being on this list mean a facility is unsafe to visit or tour?
It means CMS has documented a pattern of serious problems and is watching the facility closely — not that every resident has a bad experience. Treat it as a serious warning sign to investigate further, not an automatic disqualifier, and always compare it against the full CMS rating breakdown.
This page displays public data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare program, queried live on each visit. CarePath is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by CMS, Medicare, or Medicaid Services, and receives no payment from any facility. Ratings are updated by CMS on their own schedule (typically monthly). This is not medical, legal, or financial advice — always confirm current status and tour any facility before making a decision. For the official source, visit medicare.gov/care-compare. © 2026 CarePath.