Palm Garden of Ocala
2700 Sw 34th St · Ocala, FL · 34474 · 3528546262
180 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Palm Garden Health and Rehabilitation
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.52 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.30 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.20 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 52% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $8,512 |
Inspection citations (19 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected January 29, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 12, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected July 18, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E June 12, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected July 18, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 12, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E June 12, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected July 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 12, 2025
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected July 18, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 12, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 18, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Actual harm · G December 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 31, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected April 11, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected April 11, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 11, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2024
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected April 11, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 11, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E March 7, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 11, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D October 28, 2022
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected December 5, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 28, 2022
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected December 5, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 28, 2022
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected December 5, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 28, 2022
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected December 5, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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No harm found · C October 28, 2022
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected December 5, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| December 19, 2024 | Fine | $8,512 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 105562 · certified since June 23, 1987. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.