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Palm Garden of Largo
10500 Starkey Rd, Largo, FL 33777
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 Largo, in Largo, Florida, is certified for 140 beds under for-profit, limited liability company ownership and belongs to the Palm Garden Health And Rehabilitation chain.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Florida median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 3 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 30 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (19, 7, 4 by cycle, most recent first), 3 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 21.4 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 15.8.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $67K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), close to the Florida median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 54.5%.
CMS flags that the facility carries the CMS abuse icon and has not had a standard health inspection in more than two years.
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 | 30 | 22 | 18 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 21.4 | 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 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 54.5% | 51.0% | 41.8% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $66,613 | $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: 29 Feb 2024, 10 Dec 2021.
Severity mix: G ×3 D ×15 E ×11 F ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 May 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 10 Jun 2026 |
| 20 May 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Complaint investigation | 10 Jun 2026 |
| 21 Jun 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation | 21 Jul 2025 |
| 10 Feb 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Complaint investigation | 7 Mar 2025 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 29 Mar 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | F | Standard survey | 29 Mar 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | E | Complaint investigation | 29 Mar 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 29 Mar 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Standard survey | 29 Mar 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Standard survey | 29 Mar 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. | E | Standard survey | 29 Mar 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 29 Mar 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0557 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | D | Standard survey | 29 Mar 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Standard survey | 29 Mar 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 29 Mar 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 29 Mar 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | 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 | 29 Mar 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 29 Mar 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 29 Mar 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0849 | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | D | Standard survey | 29 Mar 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D | Standard survey | 29 Mar 2024 |
| 15 Aug 2023 | 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 | Complaint investigation | 11 Sep 2023 |
| 15 Aug 2023 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Sep 2023 |
| 10 Dec 2021 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Standard survey | 7 Mar 2022 |
| 10 Dec 2021 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | E | Standard survey | 7 Mar 2022 |
| 10 Dec 2021 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 10 Jan 2022 |
| 10 Dec 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 | 10 Jan 2022 |
| 10 Dec 2021 | 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 | 10 Jan 2022 |
| 11 Sep 2020 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 11 Oct 2020 |
| 11 Sep 2020 | 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 | 11 Oct 2020 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Jun 2025 | Fine | $33,248 | |
| 29 Feb 2024 | Fine | $33,365 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Florida average. Turnover: nursing staff 54.5%, RNs 52.2%; 2 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 | 13.7% | 7.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.3% | 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 | 0.6% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 11.5% | 7.7% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.6% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 7.6% | 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 Largo 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 |
| Pglar Re, LLC | 5% or greater mortgage interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/20/2024 |
| Regions Bank | 5% or greater mortgage interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2013 |
| Pglar Re, LLC | 5% or greater security interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/20/2024 |
| Regions Bank | 5% or greater security interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2013 |
| Palm Healthcare Management, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/08/2025 |
| Pglar Re, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/20/2024 |
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 Largo been cited for?
30 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 3 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Florida median is 18 per facility.
Has Palm Garden of Largo been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $67K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Palm Garden of Largo 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 Largo?
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 Largo last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 20 May 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 29 Feb 2024.
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.