Palm Garden of Ocala
2700 SW 34th St, Ocala, FL 34474 · (352) 854-6262
For profit - Limited Liability company · 180 certified beds
Palm Garden of Ocala has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in June 2025, found 6 citations (the Florida average is 7.1). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $8,512 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. | ★★★★★ 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 June 12, 2025 found 6 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.June 12, 2025 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.June 12, 2025 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.June 12, 2025 · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.June 12, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.June 12, 2025 · F0757 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.June 12, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 2 citations.
- Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.December 17, 2025 · F0757 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.December 19, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $8,512December 19, 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 | 3.45 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.32 | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.99 | 0.78 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.13 | 2.31 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 51.9% | 41.4% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 180 |
| Average residents per day | 176.3 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
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- Bridgewater Park Health & Rehabilitation Center Ocala · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Ocala Health and Rehabilitation Center Ocala · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Ocala Oaks Rehabilitation Center Ocala · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- The Lodge Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center Ocala · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
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