Palm Garden of Port Saint LucieCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 1751 SE Hillmoor Drive, Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952
- CCN
- 105600
- Ownership type
- For-profit, corporation
- Certified beds
- 120
- Residents per day
- 112
- CMS flags
- No standard survey in more than 2 years
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CMS gives Palm Garden of Port Saint Lucie an overall rating of 5 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 25 Jul 2024. The latest survey cycle has 6 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Florida is 6. CMS lists no fines for this home in its penalties file.
Facilities may see a change in their overall rating for a number of reasons. Since the overall rating is based on three individual domains, a change in any one of the domains can affect the overall rating. Any new data for a nursing home could potentially change a star rating domain.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | St. Lucie County median | Florida median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 5 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 4 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 4 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 5 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 9 homes in the county, 694 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | Florida median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 25 Jul 2024 | 6 | 6 |
| Cycle 2 | 4 May 2023 | 6 | 6 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 8 | 5 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J0 | K0 | L0 |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G0 | H0 | I0 |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | F0 | ||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 6 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jul 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Aug 2024 |
| 25 Jul 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Aug 2024 |
| 25 Jul 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 22 Aug 2024 |
| 25 Jul 2024 | F0825 | Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. | D | Standard survey | 22 Aug 2024 |
| 25 Jul 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Aug 2024 |
| 25 Jul 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 22 Aug 2024 |
Survey cycle 2: 6 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 May 2023 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | C | Standard survey | 3 Jun 2023 |
| 4 May 2023 | 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 | 3 Jun 2023 |
| 4 May 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 3 Jun 2023 |
| 4 May 2023 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 3 Jun 2023 |
| 4 May 2023 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 3 Jun 2023 |
| 4 May 2023 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 3 Jun 2023 |
Survey cycle 3: 8 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Jan 2022 | F0563 | Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing. | E | Standard survey | 20 Feb 2022 |
| 21 Jan 2022 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | B | Standard survey | 20 Feb 2022 |
| 21 Jan 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 | 20 Feb 2022 |
| 21 Jan 2022 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 20 Feb 2022 |
| 21 Jan 2022 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Standard survey | 20 Feb 2022 |
| 21 Jan 2022 | F0770 | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | D | Standard survey | 20 Feb 2022 |
| 21 Jan 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 | 20 Feb 2022 |
| 21 Jan 2022 | F0886 | Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. | D | Standard survey | 20 Feb 2022 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
CMS lists no fine and no payment denial for this home in its penalties file.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | Florida median | Florida average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 3.62 | 3.60 | 3.82 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.63 | 0.60 | 0.73 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.82 | 0.78 | |
| Nurse aides | 2.16 | 2.31 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 3.21 | 3.30 | 3.49 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 23.7%
- Nurse staff turnover, Florida median
- 41.8%
- RN turnover in a year
- 27.8%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 0
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | Florida median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 12.3% | 7.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.2% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.0% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.3% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 12.7% | 7.7% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 1.5% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 2.0% | 7.0% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- For-profit, corporation
- Legal business name
- Palm Garden of Port St Lucie LLC
- Chain
- Palm Garden Health and Rehabilitation (14 homes in the CMS chain file)
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Garden Healthcare Holdings, LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 50% | 1 Nov 2013 |
| Regions Bank | 5% or greater mortgage interest | 1 Nov 2013 | |
| PGPSL Re LLC | 5% or greater security interest | 29 Jul 2024 | |
| Regions Bank | 5% or greater security interest | 1 Nov 2013 | |
| Palm Healthcare Management, LLC | Adp of the snf | 6 Mar 2025 | |
| PGPSL Re LLC | Adp of the snf | 29 Jul 2024 |
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in St. Lucie County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiffany Hall Nursing and Rehab Center | Port Saint Lucie | 3 of 5 | 6 | $46,976 | 20 Feb 2025 | |
| Life Care Center of Port Saint Lucie | Port Saint Lucie | 3 of 5 | 12 | $0 | 29 Jan 2026 | |
| Savannas Park Health and Rehabilitation Center | Port Saint Lucie | 4 of 5 | 11 | $0 | 28 Aug 2025 | |
| Port St Lucie Rehabilitation and Healthcare | Port Saint Lucie | 4 of 5 | 2 | $0 | 19 Sep 2024 | |
| Ardie R Copas State Veterans Nursing Home | Port Saint Lucie | 5 of 5 | 6 | $0 | 19 Jun 2025 | |
| Aviata at Saint Lucie | Fort Pierce | 1 of 5 | 26 | $65,361 | 20 Mar 2025 | |
| Sandgate Gardens Rehab and Nursing Center | Fort Pierce | 2 of 5 | 18 | $0 | 18 Apr 2025 | |
| Vivo Healthcare Fort Pierce | Fort Pierce | 3 of 5 | 11 | $0 | 13 Feb 2025 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Palm Garden of Port Saint Lucie (CCN 105600). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/palm-garden-of-port-saint-lucie-port-saint-lucie-fl-105600/
Provenance
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Questions
- When was Palm Garden of Port Saint Lucie last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 25 Jul 2024. It was a standard survey and a complaint investigation. It gave 6 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 4 May 2023. CMS marks the last health inspection of this home as more than 2 years old.
- Who operates Palm Garden of Port Saint Lucie?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, corporation. CMS lists the home in the chain Palm Garden Health and Rehabilitation. The CMS ownership file names no organisation for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Palm Garden of Port Saint Lucie a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 3 homes in Florida as Special Focus Facilities and 15 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.