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Palm Garden of Clearwater
3480 Mcmullen Booth Rd, Clearwater, FL 33761
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Palm Garden of Clearwater is a For-profit, corporation nursing home in Clearwater, Florida, certified for 165 beds and caring for about 160 residents a day.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Florida median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 4 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 25 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (13, 6, 6 by cycle, most recent first), 4 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 15.2 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 15.8.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $17K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day (0.8 RN), close to the Florida median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 51.4%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Pinellas Co. median | Florida median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 25 | 22 | 18 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 15.2 | 21.7 | 15.8 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.6 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 51.4% | 51.0% | 41.8% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $17,345 | $4,017 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (65 in the county, 694 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Florida average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 6 Feb 2025, 15 Dec 2022.
Severity mix: J ×2 K ×2 D ×12 E ×6 F ×3
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jun 2026 | F0578 | 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. | J | Complaint investigation | 18 May 2026 |
| 10 Jun 2026 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | J | Complaint investigation | 18 May 2026 |
| 8 Aug 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | K | Complaint investigation | 2 Sep 2025 |
| 8 Aug 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | K | Complaint investigation | 2 Sep 2025 |
| 6 Feb 2025 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | F | Standard survey | 8 Mar 2025 |
| 6 Feb 2025 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | F | Standard survey | 8 Mar 2025 |
| 6 Feb 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 8 Mar 2025 |
| 6 Feb 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Standard survey | 8 Mar 2025 |
| 6 Feb 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Standard survey | 8 Mar 2025 |
| 6 Feb 2025 | F0809 | Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. | E | Standard survey | 8 Mar 2025 |
| 6 Feb 2025 | F0585 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 8 Mar 2025 |
| 6 Feb 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 8 Mar 2025 |
| 6 Feb 2025 | F0688 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 8 Mar 2025 |
| 11 Apr 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Complaint investigation | 1 May 2024 |
| 11 Apr 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 May 2024 |
| 11 Apr 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 May 2024 |
| 15 Dec 2022 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 14 Jan 2023 |
| 15 Dec 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 14 Jan 2023 |
| 15 Dec 2022 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 14 Jan 2023 |
| 15 Dec 2022 | F0585 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 14 Jan 2023 |
| 15 Dec 2022 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 14 Jan 2023 |
| 15 Dec 2022 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 14 Jan 2023 |
| 9 Apr 2021 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 9 May 2021 |
| 9 Apr 2021 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 9 May 2021 |
| 9 Apr 2021 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | D | Standard survey | 9 May 2021 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Aug 2025 | Fine | $8,673 | |
| 8 Aug 2025 | Fine | $8,672 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Florida average. Turnover: nursing staff 51.4%, RNs 37.5%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Florida median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 6.0% | 7.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.3% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.9% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 8.5% | 7.7% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.2% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 5.0% | 7.0% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Palm Garden Of Clearwater Llc. Chain: Palm Garden Health And Rehabilitation (14 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Garden Healthcare Holdings, LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 50% | 11/01/2013 |
| Regions Bank | 5% or greater mortgage interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2013 |
| Pgcle Re LLC | 5% or greater security interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/29/2024 |
| Regions Bank | 5% or greater security interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2013 |
| Palm Healthcare Management, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/06/2025 |
| Pgcle Re LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/29/2024 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Pinellas County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addington Place At College Harbor | Saint Petersburg | 52 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 19.2 | — | 5 Sep 2024 |
| Morton Plant Rehabilitation Center | Belleair | 126 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 18 | 14.3 | — | 6 Feb 2025 |
| St Mark Village | Palm Harbor | 80 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5.0 | — | 29 Dec 2021 |
| Willowbrooke Court Skilled Care Center At Mease Li | Dunedin | 100 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 18 Aug 2022 |
| Advanced Care Center | Clearwater | 120 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 18 | 15.0 | — | 23 Oct 2025 |
| Bay Pointe Nursing Pavilion | Saint Petersburg | 120 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 10.8 | — | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Belleair Health Care Center | Clearwater | 120 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 11.7 | — | 15 Aug 2025 |
| East Bay Rehabilitation Center | Clearwater | 120 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 10.0 | — | 15 Feb 2024 |
All 65 facilities in Pinellas County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Palm Garden of Clearwater been cited for?
25 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 4 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Florida median is 18 per facility.
Has Palm Garden of Clearwater been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $17K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Palm Garden of Clearwater compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day against a Florida median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Palm Garden of Clearwater?
It is part of the Palm Garden Health And Rehabilitation chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Palm Garden Healthcare Holdings, LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Palm Garden of Clearwater last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 10 Jun 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 6 Feb 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.