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Nursing homes in Suwannee County, Florida
Suwannee County, Florida, has 3 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 401 certified beds.
33% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, about the same share as the state (34%). Inspectors recorded 66 health deficiencies over three cycles, 16.5 per 100 beds against 16.1 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $7K across 2 fines.
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 | Suwannee County | Florida | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 3 | 694 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 33% | 34% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 16.5 | 16.1 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $7K | $17M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good Samaritan Center | Live Oak | 161 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 13 | 8.1 | — | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Surrey Place Nursing Center | Live Oak | 60 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 19 | 31.7 | — | 2 Oct 2025 |
| Live Oak Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center | Live Oak | 180 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 34 | 18.9 | $7K | 25 Jun 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 |
|---|---|---|
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 7 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 7 |
| F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | 6 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 4 |
| F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | 4 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 2 |
| Non profit | 1 |
Chains present: Excelsior Care Group (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Suwannee County, Florida?
3 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 401 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Suwannee County have the highest CMS ratings?
Good Samaritan Center (5 stars), Surrey Place Nursing Center (4 stars), Live Oak Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center (1 stars)
How do Suwannee County nursing homes compare with Florida?
33% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 34% statewide; citations run at 16.5 per 100 beds against 16.1 statewide.