Searching for the best nursing homes in Clearwater? Rather than a paid ranking, here's how the licensed Clearwater options actually stack up on the things families weigh — size, setting, and license standing — drawn from current Florida AHCA data.
Below: a ranked shortlist, our ranking criteria, 2026 Clearwater costs, and local context. Talk to a free advisor for current openings.
Top nursing homes options in Clearwater
Ranked by licensed capacity from current Florida AHCA records. Confirm any license at quality.healthfinder.fl.gov before you commit.
- Palm Garden Of Clearwater — a 165-bed residence in Clearwater (AHCA #1407096).
- Kensington Gardens Rehab And Nursing Center — a 150-bed licensed community in Clearwater (AHCA #1083095).
- Advanced Care Center And Rehab — an established 120-bed provider in Clearwater (AHCA #11290961).
- Aviata At Sand Key — a 120-bed community in Clearwater (AHCA #15370961).
- Belleair Health Care Center — a 120-bed residence in Clearwater (AHCA #10480962).
- Clearwater Center — an established 120-bed provider in Clearwater (AHCA #1091096).
- East Bay Rehabilitation Center — an established 120-bed provider in Clearwater (AHCA #11340962).
- Harbourwood Post-Acute And Rehabilitation Center — an established 120-bed provider in Clearwater (AHCA #1651096).
- Highland Pines Rehabilitation Center — an established 120-bed provider in Clearwater (AHCA #12280961).
- Westchester Gardens Health & Rehabilitation — a 120-bed residence in Clearwater (AHCA #1596096).
How we rank
- Active, clean Florida AHCA license (verified on FloridaHealthFinder)
- Licensed capacity and setting (small home vs. larger community)
- Track record and tenure under current ownership
- Transparent, itemized pricing
- A recent in-person advisor visit
What nursing homes costs in Clearwater (2026)
Clearwater pricing runs $9,000–$13,250/month, above the metro average for Tampa Bay — a reflection of local real-estate and the mix of small residential homes versus larger communities.
- Assisted living (standard): $3,700–$5,850/month
- Memory care: $5,100–$7,400/month
- In-home care: $28–$40/hour
To trim cost in Clearwater, families commonly choose a companion (shared) suite, favor a small residential home over a big campus, pay only for the care level actually needed, and tap VA Aid & Attendance or the Florida SMMC Medicaid waiver where eligible.
Senior care in Clearwater, Pinellas County
Clearwater draws snowbirds and year-round retirees to its Gulf beaches and the Countryside area, sustaining one of the highest per-capita concentrations of senior communities in Pinellas. Anchored by Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater pairs beach-town living with a mature network of assisted-living, memory-care, and rehab providers in Countryside and along US-19.
Nearby hospitals: Morton Plant Hospital (BayCare), Clearwater (BayCare urgent/specialty). Proximity to a hospital matters for rehab discharges, dementia emergencies, and ongoing specialist visits — families in Clearwater often shortlist communities a short drive from these.
Areas families ask about: Countryside, Sand Key, Island Estates, Downtown Clearwater, Clearwater Beach.
Best for your situation
The right nursing homes pick in Clearwater depends on care level, budget, and how close you need to be to Morton Plant Hospital (BayCare). A free local advisor can narrow this list to two or three genuine fits — get matched.