Nursing homes in Bay County, Florida
Bay County, Florida, has 5 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 538 certified beds.
0% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a smaller share than the state (34%). Inspectors recorded 38 health deficiencies over three cycles, 7.1 per 100 beds against 16.1 statewide.
No fines are listed for facilities in the county in the period covered.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Bay County | Florida | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 5 | 694 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 0% | 34% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 7.1 | 16.1 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.7 | 3.6 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $0 | $17M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aviata At Emerald Shores | Callaway | 77 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 7.8 | — | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Clifford Chester Sims State Veterans Nursing Home | Panama City | 120 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2.5 | — | 1 Feb 2024 |
| Community Health and Rehabilitation Center | Panama City | 120 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 9.2 | — | 28 Aug 2025 |
| Pruitthealth - Panama City | Panama City | 101 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 6.9 | — | 14 Aug 2025 |
| St Andrews Bay Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation | Panama City | 120 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 9.2 | — | 24 Feb 2026 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | 3 |
| F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | 3 |
| F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | 3 |
| F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | 2 |
| F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | 2 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 4 |
| Government | 1 |
Chains present: Aviata Health Group (1), Florida Department Of Veterans' Affairs (1), Pruitthealth (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Bay County, Florida?
5 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 538 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Bay County have the highest CMS ratings?
Aviata At Emerald Shores (5 stars), Clifford Chester Sims State Veterans Nursing Home (5 stars), Community Health and Rehabilitation Center (4 stars)
How do Bay County nursing homes compare with Florida?
0% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 34% statewide; citations run at 7.1 per 100 beds against 16.1 statewide.