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Palm Garden of Gainesville
227 Sw 62nd Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32607
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.
Certified for 150 beds, Palm Garden of Gainesville serves Gainesville in Alachua County, Florida and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1987.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Florida median of 3; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 3 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 27 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (9, 11, 7 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 18.0 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 15.8.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day (0.4 RN), close to the Florida median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 62.6%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Alachua Co. median | Florida median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 27 | 27 | 18 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 18.0 | 16.4 | 15.8 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 62.6% | 61.3% | 41.8% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $5,678 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (9 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: 30 May 2025, 29 Feb 2024.
Severity mix: D ×22 E ×2 F ×2 C ×1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 May 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2025 |
| 30 May 2025 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2025 |
| 30 May 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2025 |
| 30 May 2025 | 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 | 30 Jun 2025 |
| 30 May 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2025 |
| 30 May 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2025 |
| 30 May 2025 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2025 |
| 30 May 2025 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2025 |
| 30 May 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2025 |
| 14 Apr 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | C | Complaint investigation | 5 May 2025 |
| 27 Dec 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Feb 2025 |
| 7 Nov 2024 | F0584 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Dec 2024 |
| 18 Apr 2024 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 May 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 5 Apr 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | D | Standard survey | 5 Apr 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 5 Apr 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 5 Apr 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | D | Standard survey | 5 Apr 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 5 Apr 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 5 Apr 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 5 Apr 2024 |
| 16 Aug 2023 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Sep 2023 |
| 7 Oct 2022 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 7 Nov 2022 |
| 7 Oct 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 7 Nov 2022 |
| 7 Oct 2022 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 7 Nov 2022 |
| 7 Oct 2022 | 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 | 7 Nov 2022 |
| 7 Oct 2022 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 7 Nov 2022 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Florida average. Turnover: nursing staff 62.6%, RNs 50.0%; 0 administrators 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 | 11.5% | 7.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.9% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.5% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 12.6% | 7.7% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 6.5% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 2.1% | 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, limited liability company. Legal business name: Palm Garden Of Gainesville 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 |
| Pggai 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 | 12/12/2024 |
| Pggai 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 Alachua County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Hammock At the University of Florida Inc | Gainesville | 73 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 16.4 | — | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Plaza Health and Rehab | Gainesville | 180 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 15 | 8.3 | — | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Terrace Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center | Gainesville | 138 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 11.6 | $14K | 5 May 2026 |
| Magnolia Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center | Gainesville | 223 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 28 | 12.6 | $6K | 8 May 2026 |
| Parklands Care Center and Rehab | Gainesville | 120 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 18 | 15.0 | — | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Park Meadows Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center | Gainesville | 148 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 39 | 26.4 | $17K | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Aviata At North Floridaabuse iconSFF Candidate | Gainesville | 120 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 38 | 31.7 | $236K | 5 Jun 2026 |
| Gainesville Health and Rehabilitation | Gainesville | 120 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 38 | 31.7 | $13K | 30 Jun 2026 |
All 9 facilities in Alachua County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Palm Garden of Gainesville been cited for?
27 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Florida median is 18 per facility.
Has Palm Garden of Gainesville been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Palm Garden of Gainesville 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 Gainesville?
It is part of the Palm Garden Health And Rehabilitation chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. 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 Gainesville last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 30 May 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 30 May 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.