Palm Garden of Vero Beach
1755 37th Street · Vero Beach, FL · 32960 · 7725672443
189 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Palm Garden Health and Rehabilitation
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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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
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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 | 3.71 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.52 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.50 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 51% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (25 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 30, 2026 · found via complaint
Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.
Corrected May 22, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 30, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 22, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 17, 2025 · found via complaint
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 October 17, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected May 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2025
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 May 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2025
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected May 24, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 24, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected February 11, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2024
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected February 11, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2024
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected February 11, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2024
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 February 11, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 12, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected February 11, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected February 11, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2024
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected February 11, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2024
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected February 11, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 12, 2024
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected February 11, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2024
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected February 11, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2024
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 February 11, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E January 12, 2024
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected February 11, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E January 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected February 11, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected February 11, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 11, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 1, 2022
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected October 1, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 1, 2022
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 1, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 105592 · certified since November 25, 1987. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.