During the first quarter of 2026, Life Care Center of Hilliard led as Nassau County’s largest nursing home, a position it shared with Fernandina Beach Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, based on data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
The facility reported 120 available beds, matching the county average for that period. On average, 108.2 residents were cared for during the quarter.
Life Care Center of Hilliard earned an overall 4 out of 5 rating from CMS, compared to a Florida statewide average of 3.3 among nursing homes.
No fines or penalties were issued to Life Care Center of Hilliard during the first quarter of 2026.
Nassau County, Florida, counted two for-profit nursing homes overall.
U.S. Census Bureau estimates show the number of older adults in the nation continuing to rise as the population of younger individuals declines. From 2020 to 2024, Americans age 65 and up increased by 13%, while the population under age 18 dropped by 1.7%. Over the past hundred years, the older adult population nationwide has surged from 4.9 million in 1920 to over 61 million by 2024.
A 2021 study found that nearly half of people in this age bracket—about 28 million—may need long-term services and support, with projections that more than one-third could ultimately require care in a nursing home.
“Living a long life is something that many of us want and could get,” said Jesse Slome, executive director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. “But when we live a long life, the chances of us needing long-term care increase exponentially. But when you need that type of care, there are limited options.”
| Rank | Nursing Home | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Life Care Center of Hilliard | 4 |
| 1 | Fernandina Beach Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | 2 |
Information in this article was sourced from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The source data is available here.
