Palm Garden of Orlando
654 N Econlockhatchee Trail · Orlando, FL · 32825 · 4072736158
132 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Palm Garden Health and Rehabilitation
Why this verdict
- Federal penalties on record: $73,226 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
$73,226 in federal fines in the last 24 months
2 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.86 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.71 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.62 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 40% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $73,226 |
Inspection citations (16 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2024
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E November 7, 2024
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2024
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Administration
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Actual harm · G September 30, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 24, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 30, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected October 24, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D September 30, 2024 · found via complaint
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected October 24, 2024 · Administration
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Immediate jeopardy · J July 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 16, 2023
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected March 13, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 16, 2023
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected March 13, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 16, 2023
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected March 13, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 16, 2023
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected March 13, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 25, 2021
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected April 23, 2021 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 25, 2021
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected April 23, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 25, 2021
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected April 23, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 25, 2021
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 23, 2021 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 25, 2021
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 23, 2021 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| September 30, 2024 | Fine | $62,381 |
| July 25, 2024 | Fine | $10,845 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 105577 · certified since September 21, 1987. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.