Palm Garden of Port Saint Lucie
1751 Se Hillmoor Drive · Port Saint Lucie, FL · 34952 · 7723358844
120 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Palm Garden Health and Rehabilitation
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.58 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.53 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.21 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 17% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (20 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D July 25, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected August 22, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 25, 2024
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Corrected August 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 25, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 22, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D July 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected August 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 25, 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 August 22, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 4, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected June 3, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 4, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 3, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 4, 2023
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected June 3, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 4, 2023
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected June 3, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 4, 2023
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected June 3, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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No harm found · C May 4, 2023
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected June 3, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 21, 2022
Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.
Corrected February 20, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 21, 2022
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 February 20, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 21, 2022
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected February 20, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 21, 2022
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected February 20, 2022 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D January 21, 2022
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Corrected February 20, 2022 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D January 21, 2022
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected February 20, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 21, 2022
Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.
Corrected February 20, 2022 · Infection Control
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No harm found · B January 21, 2022
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected February 20, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 105600 · certified since February 25, 1988. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.