Palm Garden of Gainesville
227 SW 62nd Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32607 · (352) 331-0601
For profit - Limited Liability company · 150 certified beds
Palm Garden of Gainesville has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in May 2025, found 9 citations (the Florida average is 7.1). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on May 30, 2025 found 9 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.May 30, 2025 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.May 30, 2025 · F0628 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.May 30, 2025 · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.May 30, 2025 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.May 30, 2025 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.May 30, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.May 30, 2025 · F0756 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.May 30, 2025 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.May 30, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 4 citations.
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.April 14, 2025 · F0842 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.December 27, 2024 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.November 7, 2024 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.April 18, 2024 · F0582 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Florida average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.64 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.37 | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.05 | 0.78 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.22 | 2.31 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 62.6% | 41.4% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 150 |
| Average residents per day | 138.6 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Oak Hammock at the University of Florida Inc Gainesville · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Plaza Health and Rehab Gainesville · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Terrace Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center Gainesville · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Magnolia Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center Gainesville · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Parklands Care Center and Rehab Gainesville · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
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