Palm Garden of Pinellas
200 16th Ave SE, Largo, FL 34641 · (727) 585-9377
For profit - Individual · 120 certified beds
Palm Garden of Pinellas has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in May 2025, found 15 citations (the Florida average is 7.1). It was fined 2 times in the last three years, $10,039 in all.
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. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below 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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · 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 15, 2025 found 15 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.May 15, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.May 15, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.May 15, 2025 · F0565 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.May 15, 2025 · F0582 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.May 15, 2025 · F0585 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.May 15, 2025 · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.May 15, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.May 15, 2025 · F0699 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.May 15, 2025 · F0881 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.May 15, 2025 · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesMay 15, 2025 · F0645 · 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 15, 2025 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.May 15, 2025 · F0688 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.May 15, 2025 · F0698 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.May 15, 2025 · F0759 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 5 citations.
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.May 12, 2026 · F0580 · 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 12, 2026 · F0684 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.May 15, 2025 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.April 10, 2024 · F0600 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.April 10, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $5,019April 10, 2024
- Fine of $5,020April 10, 2024
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 | 3.60 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.58 | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.82 | 0.78 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.20 | 2.31 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 57.9% | 41.4% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Individual |
| Certified beds | 120 |
| Average residents per day | 113 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Oak Manor Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center Largo · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Tierra Pines Center Largo · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Sabal Palms Health & Rehabilitation Largo · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Palm Garden of Largo Largo · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Aviata at Bryan Dairy Largo · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Palm Garden of Pinellas on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.