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Palm Garden of Vero Beach
1755 37th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960
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 Vero Beach is a For-profit, limited liability company nursing home in Vero Beach, Florida, certified for 189 beds and caring for about 178 residents a day.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Florida median; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 3 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 25 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (8, 15, 2 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 13.2 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 3.8 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), close to the Florida median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 51.6%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Indian River Co. median | Florida median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 25 | 27 | 18 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 13.2 | 33.3 | 15.8 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.8 | 4.0 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 51.6% | 51.6% | 41.8% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (6 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: 24 Apr 2025, 12 Jan 2024.
Severity mix: D ×19 E ×6
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 Apr 2026 | F0572 | Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 May 2026 |
| 30 Apr 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 May 2026 |
| 17 Sep 2025 | 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 | 17 Oct 2025 |
| 24 Apr 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 24 May 2025 |
| 24 Apr 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 24 May 2025 |
| 24 Apr 2025 | 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 | 24 May 2025 |
| 24 Apr 2025 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 24 May 2025 |
| 24 Apr 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 24 May 2025 |
| 12 Jan 2024 | F0565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | E | Complaint investigation | 11 Feb 2024 |
| 12 Jan 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Standard survey | 11 Feb 2024 |
| 12 Jan 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Complaint investigation | 11 Feb 2024 |
| 12 Jan 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Complaint investigation | 11 Feb 2024 |
| 12 Jan 2024 | 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 | 11 Feb 2024 |
| 12 Jan 2024 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 11 Feb 2024 |
| 12 Jan 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 11 Feb 2024 |
| 12 Jan 2024 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 11 Feb 2024 |
| 12 Jan 2024 | 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 | 11 Feb 2024 |
| 12 Jan 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 | Standard survey | 11 Feb 2024 |
| 12 Jan 2024 | 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 Feb 2024 |
| 12 Jan 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 11 Feb 2024 |
| 12 Jan 2024 | F0694 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 11 Feb 2024 |
| 12 Jan 2024 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 11 Feb 2024 |
| 12 Jan 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 | 11 Feb 2024 |
| 1 Sep 2022 | 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 | 1 Oct 2022 |
| 1 Sep 2022 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 1 Oct 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 51.6%, RNs 69.4%; — 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 | 10.5% | 7.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.2% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.4% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.1% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 16.1% | 7.7% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.3% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 2.2% | 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 Vero Beach 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 |
| Pgver 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 | 04/22/2025 |
| Pgver 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 Indian River County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willowbrooke Court At Indian River Estates | Vero Beach | 40 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 7.5 | — | 24 Oct 2024 |
| Hidden Lakes Senior Living Community | Vero Beach | 24 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 27 | 112.5 | — | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Sea Breeze Rehab and Nursing Center | Vero Beach | 110 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 25 | 22.7 | — | 6 May 2026 |
| Garden View Health and Rehabilitation Center | Vero Beach | 72 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 30 | 41.7 | $60K | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Vero Beach Care Center | Vero Beach | 159 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 53 | 33.3 | — | 20 May 2025 |
All 6 facilities in Indian River County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Palm Garden of Vero Beach been cited for?
25 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 Vero Beach been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Palm Garden of Vero Beach compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.8 hours per resident per day against a Florida median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Palm Garden of Vero Beach?
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 Vero Beach last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 30 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 24 Apr 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.