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Nursing homes in Panama City, FL

4 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes, with ratings, staffing and inspection results from CMS.

Nursing homes
4
in Panama City
Certified beds
461
across all 4
Within 25 miles
5
of the center of Panama City
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Source: CMS Care Compare, Nursing Home Provider Information, processed Sep 1, 2026. Distance is measured from the center of Panama City (U.S. Census Bureau).

Nearby

Nursing homes near Panama City

Counting neighboring towns, there are 5 nursing homes within 25 miles of the center of Panama City, 1 more than in Panama City itself. Distances are straight-line miles.

Closest outside Panama City

See all 5 within 25 miles

Nearby cities

Within 25 miles, closest first

Local overview

Nursing home care in Panama City at a glance

Our directory lists 4 nursing homes with an address in Panama City, based on CMS Care Compare records. ZIP code 32404 has the most, 2 of the 4, and 2 ZIP codes have at least one. All 4 that report their size have 100 beds or more.1

By ZIP code

  • 324042
  • 324052
Nursing homes in Panama City by the ZIP code on their license or certification record.1

By certified beds

  • Under 50 beds0
  • 50 to 99 beds0
  • 100 beds or more4
Size is the certified beds on the public record.1

Licensing and oversight

How nursing home care is regulated in Florida

Nursing homes are licensed by the state and, to accept Medicare or Medicaid, certified by the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The Florida state survey agency inspects them for CMS, and the results are published on Medicare’s Care Compare.34

Report a problem
Call 888-419-3456 or file a complaint online.3
Inspection reports
Medicare Care Compare publishes each nursing home’s inspection findings, staffing and penalties.4

Paying for care

Ways to pay for nursing home care in Florida

Programs that can help, by name. Eligibility rules are set by each program, so confirm with the agency before you plan around one.

Medicaid
The Florida Medicaid program can cover long-term care for people who qualify on income, assets and care needs. Which services it covers depends on the program, so ask the state Medicaid agency.5 Florida Medicaid agency
Medicare
Medicare Part A covers short-term skilled nursing care after a qualifying hospital stay of at least 3 days, for up to 100 days per benefit period. It does not pay for long-term custodial care.67
Veterans benefits
Wartime veterans and surviving spouses who need help with daily activities may qualify for the VA pension with Aid and Attendance.8 The Florida Department of Veterans Affairs helps with claims (844-693-5838).9
Medicare counseling
Florida’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) gives unbiased one-on-one help with Medicare and related coverage questions: 18009635337.10

Local resources

Local help for families in Panama City

Official agencies and nonprofit helplines, with phone numbers and links taken from their own directories.

  • Area Agency on Aging

    Aging services for Bay County11

    1-800-677-1116

    The Eldercare Locator connects you with the Area Agency on Aging that serves Bay County.

    Website

  • Long-term care ombudsman

    Panhandle District12

    (850) 921-4703

    Free, independent advocate for residents of care facilities in Bay County.

  • Report abuse or neglect

    Florida Adult Protective Services

    800-962-2873

    Adult Protective Services takes reports about adults at risk.

    Website

  • Health facility complaints

    Florida state survey agency3

    888-419-3456

    Website

  • Medicare counseling (SHIP)

    Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders (SHINE)10

    18009635337

    Website

  • Veterans benefits

    Florida Department of Veterans Affairs9

    844-693-5838

    Website

  • Medicaid

    Florida Medicaid agency5

    Website

Questions families ask

Frequently asked questions about nursing home care in Panama City

How many nursing homes are in Panama City, FL?

WeFoundCare lists 4 nursing homes in Panama City, FL, from public licensing and certification records. Within 25 miles of the center of Panama City there are 5.

How many beds can nursing homes in Panama City serve?

4 of the 4 nursing homes report certified beds, for a combined 461 beds.

Which Panama City ZIP codes have the most nursing homes?

32404 (2), 32405 (2). In all, 2 ZIP codes in Panama City have at least one.

Where can I see inspection results for nursing homes in Panama City?

Medicare’s Care Compare publishes federal inspection and quality results. Each listing on this page links to its detail page with the figures we import from CMS.

Who can help if there is a problem with care in Panama City?

The long-term care ombudsman is a free, independent advocate for residents. In Bay County, call (850) 921-4703. To report suspected abuse or neglect, call Florida Adult Protective Services at 800-962-2873.

Are there nursing homes near Panama City?

Nearby cities with listings include Callaway (1, 6.5 mi).

Guides

Guides for families choosing nursing home care

Other types of care

Other senior care in Panama City

Methodology

About this data

How the figures on this page are built. Each number links to its source below.

  • Listings come from CMS Care Compare (Nursing Home Provider Information), Sep 1, 2026.1 A listing appears under the city on its license or certification address.
  • Certified beds is the figure on the public record; 4 of 4 nursing homes report it.
  • Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Panama City (U.S. Census Bureau place center). “Nearby” means within 25 miles and can include other states.
  • Agency contacts come from each program’s own directory and are checked when we rebuild the data. WeFoundCare does not rate or rank communities.

Sources and references

  1. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: Nursing Home Provider Information. data.cms.gov/provider-data/dataset/4pq5-n9py Accessed Sep 1, 2026.
  2. Florida Agency for Health Care Administration. quality.healthfinder.fl.gov/Facility-Provider/ALF Accessed .
  3. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: State Survey Agency contact information. cms.gov/medicare/health-safety-standards/quality-safety-oversight-general-information/contact-information Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  4. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: Care Compare. medicare.gov/care-compare Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  5. National Association of Medicaid Directors: Medicaid Directors. medicaiddirectors.org/about/medicaid-directors Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  6. CMS / Medicare.gov: Skilled nursing facility (SNF) care (2026 cost sharing). medicare.gov/coverage/skilled-nursing-facility-care Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  7. CMS / Medicare.gov: Long-term care coverage. medicare.gov/coverage/long-term-care Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  8. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance. va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  9. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: State Veterans Affairs Offices. discover.va.gov/external-resources Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  10. SHIP National Technical Assistance Center (funded by the U.S. Administration for Community Living): Find your local SHIP. shiphelp.org/ships Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  11. U.S. Administration for Community Living: Eldercare Locator. eldercare.acl.gov Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  12. National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center / National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care: Find your Long-Term Care Ombudsman. theconsumervoice.org/get-help Accessed Oct 18, 2026.