Palm Garden of Jacksonville

5725 Spring Park Road · Jacksonville, FL · 32216 · 9047336954

120 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Palm Garden Health and Rehabilitation

  • No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
  • Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.

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Red flags

2 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles

Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 59
Serious harm & abuse 20% 88
Staffing 20% 58
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 81
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.353.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.360.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.20≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year46%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (23 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D August 28, 2025

    Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

    Corrected October 3, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D August 28, 2025

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Corrected October 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D August 28, 2025

    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.

    Corrected October 3, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D August 28, 2025

    Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.

    Corrected October 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E August 28, 2025

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Corrected October 3, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · E August 28, 2025

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected October 3, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D September 4, 2024 · found via complaint

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected October 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D September 4, 2024 · found via complaint

    Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.

    Corrected October 4, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services

  • Potential for harm · D September 14, 2023

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Corrected October 14, 2023 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D September 14, 2023

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Corrected October 14, 2023 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D September 14, 2023

    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

    Corrected October 14, 2023 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E September 14, 2023

    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.

    Corrected October 14, 2023 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E September 14, 2023

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Corrected October 14, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D September 14, 2023

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Corrected October 14, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D September 14, 2023

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Corrected October 14, 2023 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · F September 14, 2023

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected October 14, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · F September 14, 2023

    Keep all essential equipment working safely.

    Corrected October 14, 2023 · Environmental

  • Immediate jeopardy · J November 19, 2021

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected December 21, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Immediate jeopardy · J November 19, 2021

    Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

    Corrected February 25, 2022 · Nursing and Physician Services

  • Potential for harm · D November 19, 2021

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Corrected December 21, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D November 19, 2021

    Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.

    Corrected February 25, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · F November 19, 2021

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected December 21, 2021 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D November 19, 2021

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Corrected December 21, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 105682 · certified since March 14, 1990. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.