Finding nursing homes in Kissimmee starts with two things: knowing the real, licensed options and understanding Kissimmee's own cost and care landscape. Both are below. We currently track 6 licensed nursing homes serving Kissimmee from Florida AHCA records.
What's below: the licensed providers, 2026 Kissimmee cost ranges, the local hospital and neighborhood context, what to ask on a tour, and how to act fast if a hospital discharge is looming. Prefer to talk it through? Get matched with a free local advisor — no fees, ever.
What nursing homes means — and who it's for
A nursing home is for someone who needs 24-hour licensed nursing — complex medical conditions, advanced mobility loss, or recovery requiring skilled care that assisted living cannot legally provide.
How Florida regulates it: Skilled nursing facilities in Florida are licensed by AHCA under Chapter 400, F.S., and most are also federally certified for Medicare and Medicaid. They provide 24-hour licensed nursing — a different, higher level of care than assisted living. Check the facility's CMS Five-Star rating alongside its AHCA inspection history.
In Kissimmee specifically, that means weighing the licensed options against Kissimmee's cost range and your family's timeline. The right choice balances care level, budget, location near Osceola Regional Medical Center (HCA), and how quickly you need a spot.
Kissimmee nursing homes: by the numbers
6 licensed nursing homes on file in Kissimmee; about 709 total licensed beds; averaging 118 beds per community; the largest at 170 beds. These numbers reflect actual AHCA-licensed providers on file, not modeled averages.
Licensed nursing homes providers in Kissimmee
Selected by licensed bed capacity. Source: Florida AHCA / FloridaHealthFinder, current 2026. Always confirm a current license at quality.healthfinder.fl.gov before signing.
| Provider | City | Licensed beds | AHCA license # |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Samaritan Society-Kissimmee Village | Kissimmee | 170 beds | 1267096 |
| Aviata At Kissimmee Gardens | Kissimmee | 120 beds | 130471039 |
| Harborview Health Center Kissimmee | Kissimmee | 120 beds | 130471004 |
| Solaris Healthcare Celebration | Kissimmee | 120 beds | 130471071 |
| Terrace Of Kissimmee, The | Kissimmee | 120 beds | 14850951 |
| Kissimmee Health And Rehabilitation Center | Kissimmee | 59 beds | 13790951 |
Senior care in Kissimmee, Osceola County
Kissimmee is the Osceola County seat just south of Orlando, a diverse, fast-growing city of about 80,000 with a large Hispanic community and an affordable housing market that draws working families and value-seeking retirees. Anchored by Osceola Regional Medical Center and AdventHealth Kissimmee, this is one of the metro's most affordable senior markets, with a deep base of assisted-living and home-health providers and strong demand for bilingual care.
Nearby hospitals: Osceola Regional Medical Center (HCA), AdventHealth Kissimmee, Orlando Health - St. Cloud (nearby). Being near a hospital helps with post-rehab follow-up, sudden memory-care needs, and routine specialist care, so Kissimmee families weigh drive time to these closely.
Areas families ask about: Downtown Kissimmee, Buenaventura Lakes, Poinciana, Lake Tohopekaliga waterfront, Mill Run.
What nursing homes costs in Kissimmee (2026)
Kissimmee pricing runs $7,750–$11,400/month, below the metro average for Central Florida — a reflection of local real-estate and the mix of small residential homes versus larger communities.
- Assisted living (standard): $3,150–$4,950/month
- Memory care: $4,300–$6,350/month
- In-home care: $24–$35/hour
In Kissimmee, the levers on price are room type (shared saves the most), facility size (small homes run cheaper), an honest care-level assessment, and benefit programs like VA Aid & Attendance and Florida SMMC Medicaid.
How we vet Kissimmee providers
- Current Florida AHCA licensure confirmed against the state Health Facility Finder
- Inspection and complaint history checked through AHCA's public records
- Direct conversations with current resident families where possible
- Clear, itemized pricing before any tour — no surprise fees
- Firsthand advisor walkthroughs, not just brochures
Questions to ask on a tour
- How many caregivers are on at night per resident?
- Which conditions can you not care for here?
- What's included in the base rate, and what's billed separately?
- What happens if our parent's needs increase next year?
- How long have your director and head nurse been here?
What's included — and what costs extra
Usually included: 24-hour skilled nursing, room and board, all meals, therapy access, medication administration, and personal care. Typically extra: private room upgrades, specialized rehab intensives, and certain therapies beyond the covered plan. Get every Kissimmee option's pricing in writing, itemized, before you compare them.
How fast you can move in Kissimmee
Plan on roughly 7–14 days for a Kissimmee placement: assessment, deposit, physician's order, then move-in. Memory-care and post-hospital moves can happen same-day to 72 hours when a secured bed opens. A free local advisor can tell you which Kissimmee communities have current openings.
One more Kissimmee-specific note: availability shifts week to week, and the community that's full today may have an opening next month. A local advisor tracks current Kissimmee openings so you're never relying on a stale online listing — particularly important for nursing homes, where the right secured or higher-acuity bed can be scarce.