Radiant Nursing and Rehab at Palatka
501 S Palm Ave · Palatka, FL · 32177 · 3863281472
65 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company
- 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
71% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.30 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.40 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.65 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 71% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (15 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 6, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected March 11, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 6, 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 March 11, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 21, 2024 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected June 20, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E October 26, 2023
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected November 30, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 26, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected November 30, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 26, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected November 30, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 26, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected November 30, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 26, 2023
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected November 30, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 26, 2023
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Corrected November 30, 2023 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E October 26, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 30, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E October 26, 2023
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected November 30, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E October 26, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 30, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 29, 2022
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected May 29, 2022 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D April 29, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 29, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E April 29, 2022
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected May 29, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 105805 · certified since July 1, 1993. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.