Long-Term Care Hospitals in Florida
Overview and quality data
Florida is served by 22 Medicare-certified long-term care hospitals treating patients who require extended hospitalization — typically 25 or more days — for complex conditions like ventilator weaning, wound care, and post-ICU recovery. These facilities are spread across 21 cities, with Tampa having the largest concentration at 2 facilities. Other major cities include Dunedin (1) and Fort Lauderdale (1).
Browse by City
21 cities with long-term care hospitals in Florida
What to Look For
Key factors when choosing a long-term care hospital in Florida
Clinical Specialization
Evaluate experience with your specific condition — ventilator weaning, complex wound management, post-surgical complications, or infectious disease treatment. Ask for success rates.
Physician Availability
LTCHs should have 24/7 physician coverage with specialists in pulmonology, critical care, infectious disease, and wound care readily accessible.
Nursing Ratios
LTCHs maintain higher nurse-to-patient ratios than general hospitals — typically 1:4 or better. Higher staffing is critical for the complex patients these facilities serve.
Quality Outcomes
Compare infection rates, ventilator weaning success, mortality rates, and discharge-to-lower-care rates. Facilities with consistent positive outcomes signal reliable clinical expertise.
Transition Planning
Good LTCHs begin discharge planning early, coordinating with SNFs, home health, or outpatient programs to ensure continuity of care after the extended hospital stay.
Frequently Asked Questions
About long-term care hospitals in Florida
How many long-term care hospitals are in Florida?
Florida has 22 Medicare-certified long-term care hospitals across 21 cities. Tampa has the most with 2.
Which cities in Florida have the most long-term care hospitals?
The top cities are Tampa (2), Dunedin (1), Fort Lauderdale (1), Fort Myers (1), Gainesville (1).
What should I look for when choosing a long-term care hospital?
Key factors include clinical specialization, physician availability, nursing ratios. Visit our individual facility pages for detailed quality data and CMS ratings.
Are all long-term care hospitals listed here Medicare-certified?
Yes. Every facility on OurHealthNetwork is certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Our data comes directly from CMS LTCH Compare and is updated regularly.
Does Medicare cover long-term care hospital care?
Medicare covers long-term care hospital services for eligible beneficiaries. Coverage details vary by service type and facility. Check with the specific facility and your Medicare plan for coverage details.
How often is CMS LTCH Compare data updated?
CMS typically updates long-term care hospital quality data quarterly. Our database reflects the most recent CMS release, refreshed periodically.
Can I compare long-term care hospitals across cities in Florida?
Yes. Click any city below to view long-term care hospitals in that area with detailed quality data maps, and facility information.
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