Palm Garden of Tampa
3612 E 138th Ave, Tampa, FL 33613 · (813) 972-8775
For profit - Corporation · 120 certified beds
Palm Garden of Tampa has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in May 2026, found 7 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 7, 2026 found 7 citations. What an inspection citation means
- 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 7, 2026 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.May 7, 2026 · F0558 · 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 7, 2026 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.May 7, 2026 · F0697 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.May 7, 2026 · F0699 · 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.May 7, 2026 · F0757 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.May 7, 2026 · F0825 · 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 the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.March 2, 2026 · F0627 · 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.November 16, 2023 · F0684 · 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 | 3.66 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.40 | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.08 | 0.78 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.17 | 2.31 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 47.5% | 41.4% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 120 |
| Average residents per day | 114.7 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Canterbury Towers Inc Tampa · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Excel Care Center Tampa · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Northdale Rehabilitation Center Tampa · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Carrollwood Care Center Tampa · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Bayshore Pointe Nursing and Rehab Center Tampa · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Palm Garden of Tampa on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.