Number of nursing homes in Florida : 673
Patients living in Florida nursing homes: 71,373
Occupancy rates of Florida nursing homes: 87.8%
Average number of deficiencies at each Florida nursing home: 10.7
Percent of Florida nursing homes with serious deficiencies for actual harm to patient: 8.2%
Most common deficiencies at Florida nursing homes: Professional Standards, Food Sanitation, Comprehensive Care Plans
Distribution of ownership of Florida nursing homes: 71 % for profit, 26% non profit, 2 % government
Most populated cities in Florida: Jacksonville, Miami, Tampa, St. Petersburg, Orlando, Tallahasse
Staffing levels at Florida nursing homes (daily hours): Above average, 4.6 total staff, 1.6 licensed nurse
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**Data based upon 2009 CMS data, U.S. Department of Health and Human Service