Palm Garden of Clearwater
3480 McMullen Booth Rd · Clearwater, FL · 33761 · 7277866697
165 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Palm Garden Health and Rehabilitation
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (2 citations).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
Red flags
2 immediate-jeopardy citations in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.59 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.74 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.39 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 51% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $17,345 |
Inspection citations (23 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · K August 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected September 2, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Immediate jeopardy · K August 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 6, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected March 8, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 6, 2025
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.
Corrected March 8, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F February 6, 2025
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected March 8, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 6, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 6, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected March 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 6, 2025
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.
Corrected March 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F February 6, 2025
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected March 8, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E February 6, 2025
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Corrected March 8, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F February 6, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 8, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected May 1, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 1, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E April 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected May 1, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 15, 2022
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected January 14, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 15, 2022
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.
Corrected January 14, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 15, 2022
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected January 14, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 15, 2022
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 14, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 15, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 14, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E December 15, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 14, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2021
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 9, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2021
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected May 9, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2021
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected May 9, 2021 · Environmental
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| August 8, 2025 | Fine | $8,672 |
| August 8, 2025 | Fine | $8,673 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 105581 · certified since September 18, 1987. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.