Palm Garden of Winter Haven
1120 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven, FL 33884 · (863) 293-3100
For profit - Limited Liability company · 120 certified beds
Palm Garden of Winter Haven has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in June 2024, found 8 citations (the Florida average is 7.1). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $24,395 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. | ★★★★★ 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. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on June 20, 2024 found 8 citations. What an inspection citation means
- PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesJune 20, 2024 · F0645 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.June 20, 2024 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.June 20, 2024 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.June 20, 2024 · F0609 · 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.June 20, 2024 · F0684 · 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.June 20, 2024 · F0699 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.June 20, 2024 · F0759 · 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 20, 2024 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 5 citations.
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.April 4, 2024 · F0600 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.April 4, 2024 · F0607 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.April 4, 2024 · F0610 · 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.April 4, 2024 · F0656 · 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.February 11, 2024 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $24,395April 4, 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 | 3.76 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.70 | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.84 | 0.78 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.22 | 2.31 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 30.6% | 41.4% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 120 |
| Average residents per day | 113.6 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Spring Lake Rehabilitation Center Winter Haven · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Life Care Center of Winter Haven Winter Haven · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Astoria Health and Rehabilitation Center Winter Haven · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Winter Haven Health and Rehabilitation Center Winter Haven · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Lake Mariam Health and Rehabilitation Center Winter Haven · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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