TL;DR/Quick Summary: Westminster Communities of Florida is proud to celebrate major national and federal accolades for healthcare excellence! Three of our Life Plan Communities—Westminster Bradenton, Westminster Woods on Julington Creek, and Westminster Oaks—have been named among Newsweek’s Best Nursing Homes for 2027. Additionally, Westminster Baldwin Park, Westminster St. Augustine, and Westminster Oaks have been designated as High-Performing Facilities by CMS through the Risk-Based Survey (RBS) process. Evaluated across objective Medicare performance data, medical peer recommendations, industry accreditations, and resident satisfaction, these honors reflect our team’s unwavering dedication to clinical quality and inspiring older adults to lead happy, healthy, and purposeful lives.
We are proud to share that Westminster Communities of Florida recently earned national and federal accolades for healthcare excellence.
Three of our Life Plan Communities have been selected by Newsweek and Statista for the prestigious national list of America’s Best Nursing Homes for 2027. In addition, three of our senior living communities have been designated as High-Performing Facilities by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) through the Risk-Based Survey (RBS) framework.
These achievements reflect our organization’s unwavering commitment to clinical quality, resident satisfaction, and quality long-term care.
Three Westminster Communities Earn Top Ranks in Florida (Newsweek)
Out of nearly 15,000 facilities analyzed nationwide, all three of our recognized locations ranked among the top 40 nursing homes in Florida within their respective size categories:
- Westminster Bradenton in Bradenton, FL – Ranked #3 in Florida (Medium Bed Size)
- Westminster Woods on Julington Creek in Jacksonville, FL – Ranked #11 in Florida (Small Bed Size)
- Westminster Oaks in Tallahassee, FL – Ranked #35 in Florida (Medium Bed Size)
These high rankings are a powerful testament to the dedication of our team members and the trust of the residents and families who call Westminster home.
Recognized by CMS as High-Performing Facilities
Complementing our Newsweek honors, three Westminster Life Plan Communities have been officially recognized by CMS as High-Performing Facilities under the federal Risk-Based Survey (RBS) program:
- Westminster Baldwin Park in Orlando, FL
- Westminster St. Augustine in St. Augustine, FL
- Westminster Oaks in Tallahassee, FL (Earning dual recognition from both CMS and Newsweek!)
The CMS Risk-Based Survey designation is awarded only to top-tier healthcare communities that achieve exemplary clinical performance, rigorous compliance, and superior health inspection standards. This federal distinction highlights our team’s ongoing operational discipline and commitment to resident safety.
A Rigorous, Multi-Pillar Standard of Care
Finding the right nursing home or short-term rehabilitation facility is a critical decision for families evaluating senior living options in Florida. Both federal oversight programs and national honors evaluate quality to help families make informed choices.
To determine the 2027 honors, Newsweek and Statista evaluated 14,693 nursing homes across four primary pillars:
- Performance Data (55%): Objective clinical and operational quality metrics sourced directly from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
- Peer Recommendations (30%): Feedback gathered through a nationwide online survey of thousands of medical experts, including registered nurses, nursing home administrators, physicians, and therapists.
- Accreditations (10%): Official recognition from leading industry oversight organizations, including CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities) and The Joint Commission International.
- Resident & Family Satisfaction (5%): Public consumer satisfaction data and evaluations from Google reviews.
Because objective CMS performance metrics account for more than half of Newsweek’s evaluation score, our High-Performing CMS survey designations directly reflect the high standards of care driving our state rankings.
Ongoing Commitment to Excellence
These distinguished recognitions from Newsweek and CMS are a source of immense pride across our entire organization. More importantly, they reflect our core mission: inspiring older adults to enjoy happy, healthy, and purposeful lives through supportive care and vibrant community living.
If you would like to learn more about our award-winning healthcare services, short-term rehabilitation, or independent senior living options, visit WestminsterCommunitiesFL.org today to schedule a tour.
