Palms Care Center and Rehab
3370 Nw 47th Terrace · Lauderdale Lakes, FL · 33319 · 9547330655
120 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Fl SNF Trust
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
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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
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.54 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.68 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.28 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 25% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $11,517 |
Inspection citations (26 in the current record)
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No harm found · B April 30, 2026 · found via complaint
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E October 24, 2024
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 November 23, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 24, 2024
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected November 23, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 24, 2024
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 November 23, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 24, 2024
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.
Corrected November 23, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 24, 2024
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 November 23, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E October 24, 2024
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected November 23, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D October 24, 2024
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected November 23, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E October 24, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 23, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D October 24, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 23, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E October 24, 2024
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected November 23, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D August 17, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected September 16, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 17, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected September 16, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 17, 2023
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected September 16, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 17, 2023
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected September 16, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 17, 2023
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 September 16, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 17, 2023
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected September 16, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D August 17, 2023
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Corrected September 16, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 14, 2022
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected May 14, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 14, 2022
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected May 14, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 14, 2022
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected May 14, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 14, 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 May 14, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 14, 2022
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected May 14, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 14, 2022
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected May 14, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E April 14, 2022
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected May 14, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| October 24, 2024 | Fine | $11,517 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 105336 · certified since August 8, 1978. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.