Palm Garden of Pinellas
200 16th Ave Se · Largo, FL · 34641 · 7275859377
120 certified beds For profit - Individual Chain: Palm Garden Health and Rehabilitation
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
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Red flags
2 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
61% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.60 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.53 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.41 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 61% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $10,039 |
Inspection citations (29 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E May 15, 2025
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected June 14, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E May 15, 2025
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected June 14, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E May 15, 2025
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected June 14, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 15, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected June 14, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 15, 2025
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected June 14, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E May 15, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected June 14, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 15, 2025
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected June 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 15, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 15, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected June 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 15, 2025
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected June 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 15, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected June 14, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F May 15, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 14, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F May 15, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 14, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E May 15, 2025
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected June 14, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected June 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J April 10, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected April 11, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J April 10, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 11, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 30, 2023
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected April 30, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 30, 2023
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected April 30, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 30, 2023
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected April 30, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 30, 2023
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected April 30, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 30, 2023
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected April 30, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 30, 2023
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected April 30, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D July 1, 2021
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected July 31, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 1, 2021
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 July 31, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| April 10, 2024 | Fine | $5,019 |
| April 10, 2024 | Fine | $5,020 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 105733 · certified since June 24, 1991. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.