Palm Garden of TampaCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 3612 E 138th Ave, Tampa, FL 33613
- CCN
- 105591
- Ownership type
- For-profit, corporation
- Certified beds
- 120
- Residents per day
- 115
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives Palm Garden of Tampa an overall rating of 4 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 7 May 2026. The latest survey cycle has 8 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 | Hillsborough County median | Florida median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 3 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 3 | 3.0 | 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: 30 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) | 7 May 2026 | 8 | 6 |
| Cycle 2 | 16 Nov 2023 | 9 | 6 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 10 | 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 | |||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | B0 | C0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 8 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 May 2026 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jun 2026 |
| 7 May 2026 | 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 | 7 Jun 2026 |
| 7 May 2026 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jun 2026 |
| 7 May 2026 | F0699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jun 2026 |
| 7 May 2026 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jun 2026 |
| 7 May 2026 | 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 | 7 Jun 2026 |
| 7 May 2026 | F0825 | Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jun 2026 |
| 2 Mar 2026 | F0627 | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Mar 2026 |
Survey cycle 2: 9 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Nov 2023 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 15 Dec 2023 |
| 16 Nov 2023 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Standard survey | 15 Dec 2023 |
| 16 Nov 2023 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard survey | 15 Dec 2023 |
| 16 Nov 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. | E | Standard survey | 15 Dec 2023 |
| 16 Nov 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Dec 2023 |
| 16 Nov 2023 | F0700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | E | Standard survey | 15 Dec 2023 |
| 16 Nov 2023 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 15 Dec 2023 |
| 16 Nov 2023 | 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 | 15 Dec 2023 |
| 16 Nov 2023 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | F | Standard survey | 15 Dec 2023 |
Survey cycle 3: 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Sep 2021 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 23 Oct 2021 |
| 23 Sep 2021 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 23 Oct 2021 |
| 23 Sep 2021 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 23 Oct 2021 |
| 23 Sep 2021 | 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 | 23 Oct 2021 |
| 23 Sep 2021 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 23 Oct 2021 |
| 23 Sep 2021 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | D | Standard survey | 23 Oct 2021 |
| 23 Sep 2021 | 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 | 23 Oct 2021 |
| 23 Sep 2021 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 23 Oct 2021 |
| 23 Sep 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 | 23 Oct 2021 |
| 23 Sep 2021 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 23 Oct 2021 |
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 | 3.66 | 3.60 | 3.82 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.40 | 0.60 | 0.73 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.08 | 0.78 | |
| Nurse aides | 2.17 | 2.31 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 3.33 | 3.30 | 3.49 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 47.5%
- Nurse staff turnover, Florida median
- 41.8%
- RN turnover in a year
- 41.2%
- 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 | 6.6% | 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 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.7% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.2% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 6.2% | 7.7% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 1.6% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 2.7% | 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 Tampa 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 |
| Pgtpa 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 | 3 Apr 2025 | |
| Pgtpa Re, LLC | Adp of the snf | 29 Jul 2024 |
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Other homes in Hillsborough County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Palms Health and Rehabilitation Center at Fle | Tampa | 3 of 5 | 13 | $16,801 | 10 Apr 2024 | |
| Fairway Oaks Center | Tampa | 2 of 5 | 19 | $0 | 11 Sep 2024 | |
| Excel Care Center | Tampa | 4 of 5 | 6 | $0 | 25 Jan 2024 | |
| The Bristol Care Center | Tampa | 2 of 5 | 12 | $130,689 | 26 Jun 2025 | |
| Aviata at Fletcher | Tampa | 1 of 5 | 12 | $57,962 | 11 Jul 2024 | |
| Tampa Lakes Health and Rehabilitation Center | Lutz | 4 of 5 | 5 | $0 | 9 Jan 2025 | |
| Northdale Rehabilitation Center | Tampa | 4 of 5 | 6 | $0 | 22 May 2024 | |
| St. Andrew Post-Acute Rehabilitation Center | Tampa | 2 of 5 | 7 | $0 | 5 Sep 2024 | |
| Whispering Oaks | Tampa | 3 of 5 | 10 | $0 | 12 Feb 2026 | |
| Luxe at Lutz Rehabilitation Center (the) | Lutz | 1 of 5 | 8 | $50,225 | 18 Apr 2024 | |
| Pruitthealth-North Tampa, LLC | Lutz | 2 of 5 | 16 | $32,812 | 19 Jun 2025 | |
| Elon Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Tampa | 2 of 5 | 9 | $30,989 | 25 Feb 2026 |
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 Tampa (CCN 105591). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/palm-garden-of-tampa-tampa-fl-105591/
Provenance
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
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Questions
- When was Palm Garden of Tampa last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 7 May 2026. It was a standard survey. It gave 7 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 16 Nov 2023.
- Who operates Palm Garden of Tampa?
- 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 Tampa 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.