Guardian Care Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Orlando, FL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 105797) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (407) 295-5371 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Guardian Care Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Florida state average of 3.27. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars, and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Guardian Care Nursing & Rehabilitation Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.39 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.58 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 78.6% and a CMS staffing rating of 3 stars.
Guardian Care Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Guardian Care Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a non-profit corporation-owned skilled nursing facility in Orlando, Orange County, Florida. It has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since July 1993 and is licensed for 120 certified beds, with an average of 91 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Guardian Care holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Florida state average of 3.27. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 stars, staffing rating of 3 stars, and quality measure (QM) rating of 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of approximately 3.39, with registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day of about 0.58. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 78.6%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports 0 federal fines totaling $0.00 — no federal fines on record — and no payment denials. No abuse icon is displayed for this facility, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for facilities CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection.
No chain affiliation is indicated in the available data, and there has been no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details, including any updates to ratings or inspection findings, directly on the Care Compare website.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Guardian Care has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Florida state average of 3.27.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.39 hours per resident per day, including about 0.58 RN hours, with staff turnover at 78.6% and a staffing rating of 3 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Guardian Care has 120 certified beds and an average daily population of 91 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation; no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since July 1, 1993.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality (a composite), health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); Guardian Care scores 2, 2, 3, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types beyond Medicare/Medicaid certification; contact the facility at (407) 295-5371 to confirm, and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The available CMS data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (407) 295-5371 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/105797?state=FL.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.