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Palm Garden of Ocala
2700 Sw 34th St, Ocala, FL 34474
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 Ocala, in Ocala, Florida, is certified for 180 beds under for-profit, limited liability company ownership and belongs to the Palm Garden Health And Rehabilitation chain.
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 19 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (7, 7, 5 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 10.6 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 15.8.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $9K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident per day (0.3 RN), close to the Florida median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 51.9%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Marion Co. median | Florida median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 19 | 20 | 18 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 10.6 | 15.0 | 15.8 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.4 | 3.7 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 51.9% | 44.6% | 41.8% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $8,512 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (11 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: 12 Jun 2025, 7 Mar 2024.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×14 E ×3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Dec 2025 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Jan 2026 |
| 12 Jun 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 | Standard survey | 18 Jul 2025 |
| 12 Jun 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 18 Jul 2025 |
| 12 Jun 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 18 Jul 2025 |
| 12 Jun 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 18 Jul 2025 |
| 12 Jun 2025 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 18 Jul 2025 |
| 12 Jun 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 18 Jul 2025 |
| 19 Dec 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 31 Jan 2025 |
| 7 Mar 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 11 Apr 2024 |
| 7 Mar 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 11 Apr 2024 |
| 7 Mar 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 11 Apr 2024 |
| 7 Mar 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 11 Apr 2024 |
| 7 Mar 2024 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 11 Apr 2024 |
| 7 Mar 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 11 Apr 2024 |
| 28 Oct 2022 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2022 |
| 28 Oct 2022 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2022 |
| 28 Oct 2022 | 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 Dec 2022 |
| 28 Oct 2022 | 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 Dec 2022 |
| 28 Oct 2022 | F0636 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | C | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2022 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Dec 2024 | Fine | $8,512 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Florida average. Turnover: nursing staff 51.9%, RNs 18.2%; 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 | 6.5% | 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 | 3.2% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.4% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 4.5% | 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 | 4.3% | 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 Ocala 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 |
| Palm Garden of Ocala LLC | 5% or greater security interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/29/2024 |
| Regions Bank | 5% or greater security interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2013 |
| Palm Garden of Ocala LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/29/2024 |
| Palm Healthcare Management, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/31/2025 |
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 Marion County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham Glen Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center | The Villages | 120 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 13 | 10.8 | — | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Life Care Center of Ocala | Ocala | 120 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 10.0 | — | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Bridgewater Park Health & Rehabilitation Center | Ocala | 120 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 18 | 15.0 | — | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Ocala Health and Rehabilitation Center | Ocala | 180 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 20 | 11.1 | — | 18 Sep 2025 |
| Ocala Oaks Rehabilitation Center | Ocala | 120 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 19 | 15.8 | — | 14 Aug 2025 |
| The Lodge Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center | Ocala | 99 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 21 | 21.2 | $18K | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Timberridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | Ocala | 180 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 24 | 13.3 | $120K | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Aviata At Arbor Springs | Ocala | 180 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 39 | 21.7 | — | 16 Apr 2026 |
All 11 facilities in Marion County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Palm Garden of Ocala been cited for?
19 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Florida median is 18 per facility.
Has Palm Garden of Ocala been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $9K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Palm Garden of Ocala compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident per day against a Florida median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Palm Garden of Ocala?
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 Ocala last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 17 Dec 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 12 Jun 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.