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Palm Garden Of Tampa

3612 E 138Th Ave, Tampa, FL 33613

Call Palm Garden Of Tampa directly(813) 972-8775

For profit - Corporation · 120 certified beds · Medicare and Medicaid · Part of Palm Garden Health And Rehabilitation (14 facilities)

3
Overall
CMS Rating
★★★☆☆

Palm Garden Of Tampa is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Tampa, Florida. CMS rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall (3/5 for staffing, 2/5 for health inspections). Nurse staffing is 3.61 hours per resident per day, below the Florida average of 3.86. Its most recent inspection on Nov 16, 2023 cited 9 deficiencies.

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CMS Quality Ratings

Ratings from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), updated monthly. 5 stars = highest quality.

Overall Rating
★★★☆☆ 3/5
Health Inspections
★★☆☆☆ 2/5
Staffing
★★★☆☆ 3/5
Quality Measures
★★★★★ 5/5
Long-Stay QM
★★★★★ 5/5
Short-Stay QM
★★★★☆ 4/5

How Palm Garden Of Tampa compares

This facility vs. the Florida and national averages, from CMS data. For staffing, higher is generally better; for turnover and deficiencies, lower is better.

MetricThis facilityFlorida avgNational avg
Total nurse staffing (hrs/resident/day)3.613.863.89below avg
RN staffing (hrs/resident/day)0.440.730.68below avg
Aide staffing (hrs/resident/day)2.202.342.34below avg
Nursing staff turnover39.4%42.3%46.4%below avg
Deficiencies cited, last inspection9.07.39.5above avg

Staffing

Hours per resident per day as reported to CMS. Higher numbers indicate more direct care time.

3.61
Total Nurse Hrs/Resident/Day
0.44
RN Hrs/Resident/Day
0.98
LPN Hrs/Resident/Day
2.20
Aide Hrs/Resident/Day
3.40
Weekend Nurse Hrs/Resident/Day

Staff Turnover

Lower turnover typically indicates better working conditions and continuity of care. National average for nursing staff is ~60%.

Total Nursing Staff
39.4%
Registered Nurses
47.1%
Administrator Changes 0 in last year

Recent Health Inspection

CMS inspects nursing facilities regularly. Deficiencies are categorized by severity.

Nov 16, 2023
Most Recent Inspection Date
9
Total Deficiencies Found
60
Health Inspection Score
0
Number of Fines

What inspectors found at Palm Garden Of Tampa

Specific deficiencies cited in recent CMS health inspections, most recent first. Severity follows the CMS scope/severity scale. Source: CMS Care Compare.

  • Potential for harm
    Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.Resident Rights Deficiencies · Mar 2, 2026
  • Potential for harm
    Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.Environmental Deficiencies · Nov 16, 2023
  • Potential for harm
    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.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Nov 16, 2023
  • Potential for harm
    Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Nov 16, 2023
  • Potential for harm
    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.Resident Rights Deficiencies · Nov 16, 2023
  • Potential for harm
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Nov 16, 2023
  • Potential for harm
    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Nov 16, 2023
  • Potential for harm
    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Resident Rights Deficiencies · Nov 16, 2023
  • Potential for harm
    Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.Resident Rights Deficiencies · Nov 16, 2023
  • Potential for harm
    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Resident Rights Deficiencies · Nov 16, 2023
  • Potential for harm
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Sep 23, 2021
  • Potential for harm
    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.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Sep 23, 2021

About This Facility

Address

3612 E 138Th Ave
Tampa, FL 33613

CMS Certification #

105591

Ownership

For profit - Corporation

Certified Beds

120

Avg Residents/Day

113.7

Provider Type

Medicare and Medicaid

First Certified

1987-11-19

Chain

Palm Garden Health And Rehabilitation (14 facilities)

Setting

Urban

Part of Palm Garden Health And Rehabilitation

14
Facilities Nationwide

Palm Garden Health And Rehabilitation operates 14 nursing facilities across the United States.

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Frequently asked questions

CMS gives Palm Garden Of Tampa an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, including 3/5 for staffing and 2/5 for health inspections. These ratings come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and are updated monthly.

Palm Garden Of Tampa reports 3.61 total nurse hours per resident per day, compared with the Florida average of 3.86.

Its most recent CMS inspection cited 9 deficiencies.

Palm Garden Of Tampa is certified for 120 beds.

Admissions at Palm Garden Of Tampa

For admissions, availability and rehab questions, call (813) 972-8775. If a parent is leaving the hospital, the hospital discharge planner can also check which nursing homes have a bed.

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