Palms at Sebring Nursing and Rehabilitation the
725 S Pine St · Sebring, FL · 33870 · 8633850161
120 certified beds For profit - Individual Part of a CCRC
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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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: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.62 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.43 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.26 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 50% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (33 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 28, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 16, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F October 20, 2025 · found via complaint
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 November 19, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 25, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected March 27, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E February 25, 2025
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected March 27, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 25, 2025
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected March 27, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E February 25, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected March 27, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 25, 2025
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected March 27, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 25, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 27, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 25, 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 March 27, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 25, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected March 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 25, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 25, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected March 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 25, 2025
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected March 27, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 25, 2025
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 March 27, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E February 25, 2025
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected March 27, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 25, 2025
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected March 27, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 25, 2025 · found via complaint
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 27, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E February 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Corrected January 14, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 6, 2023 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected July 6, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2023
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 February 12, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2023
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected February 12, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2023
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected February 12, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 12, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 12, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E January 12, 2023
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Corrected February 12, 2023 · Administration
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 105037 · certified since January 1, 1967. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.