Total staff
166
Employees
144
Contractors
22
Primarily long-term care, limited rehab
Most residents stay long-term, while a smaller portion are admitted for short-term rehab.
Orchid Cove at Palm Harbor
Nursing Home · Palm Harbor, FL
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Orchid Cove at Palm Harbor
Nursing Home · Palm Harbor, FL
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Orchid Cove at Palm Harbor accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
Orchid Cove at Palm Harbor is a nursing home in Palm Harbor, FL, offering assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. The community’s nurturing and home-like setting ensures older adults have a comfortable stay. Excellent services, including 24-hour supervision, well-balanced meals, housekeeping, and laundry, are also provided to meet residents’ unique needs and preferences. Along with a multidisciplinary care team, customized care plans are also provided to help residents age gracefully.
Celebrations, light exercises, and enrichment activities encourage residents to make friends and stay active. Spacious rooms and lively gathering areas also ensure residents’ relaxation and wellness. Residents also have quick access to necessities and leisure, with restaurants, shops, a pharmacy, and public transportation in the area. As one of the trusted options for senior living in Florida, this nursing home helps older adults live comfortably in retirement.
Quality ratings
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Staffing hours breakdown
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
Total nursing care / resident
This home is ranked 143rd out of 252 homes in Florida. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
This home is ranked 143rd out of 252 homes in Florida. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
3h 47m per day
Rank #143 / 252Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 143rd out of 252 homes in Florida. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Florida average, with a ranking across 252 Florida SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
vs Florida avg
-6%
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
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Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 3h 16m per day |
Types of Care at Orchid Cove at Palm Harbor
Nursing Home
Capacity and availability
This home usually has availability
Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
79.3%
Rank #193 / 255Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 193rd out of 255 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Florida average, with its Statewide rank out of 255. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay
85 days
Occupancy rate
79.3%
Rank #193 / 255Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 193rd out of 255 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Florida average, with its Statewide rank out of 255. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay
85 days
Walk Score: 55 / 100 Rank #425 / 1486Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 425th out of 1486 homes in Florida. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Florida SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Staffing Data
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Staff to resident ratio
1.89:1
28% better than Florida average
Avg staff/day
54
Average shift
7.8 hours
0% compared with Florida average
Total staff hours (quarter)
38,624
Nursing staff breakdown
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
RN Staff
11
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.6 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.6 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
LPN Staff
22
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.9 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.9 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
CNA Staff
87
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.5 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.5 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Contractor staffing
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
10.6%
4,112 contractor hours this quarter
Physical Therapy Aide: 6
Speech Language Pathologist: 6
Qualified Social Worker: 4
Physical Therapy Assistant: 3
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3
Staff by category
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 87 | 0 | 87 | 20,101 | 92 | 100% | 7.5 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 22 | 0 | 22 | 8,373 | 92 | 100% | 8.9 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 6 | 6 | 2,050 | 81 | 88% | 7.7 |
| Registered Nurse | 11 | 0 | 11 | 1,728 | 89 | 97% | 8.6 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 6 | 6 | 1,604 | 82 | 89% | 7.4 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 13 | 0 | 13 | 1,160 | 81 | 88% | 8.2 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 2 | 0 | 2 | 911 | 67 | 73% | 8.1 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 844 | 66 | 72% | 7.8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 492 | 62 | 67% | 7.9 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 416 | 52 | 57% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 416 | 52 | 57% | 8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 4 | 4 | 215 | 49 | 53% | 4.3 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 144 | 56 | 61% | 2.6 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 3 | 3 | 99 | 48 | 52% | 1.9 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 1 | 0 | 1 | 62 | 8 | 9% | 7.8 |
| Dietitian | 2 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 2 | 2% | 5.6 |
87 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
22 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
100%
6 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days
88%
11 Registered Nurse
% of Days
97%
6 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days
89%
13 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days
88%
2 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days
73%
3 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
72%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
67%
1 Administrator
% of Days
57%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days
57%
4 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
53%
3 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
61%
3 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
52%
1 Nurse Aide in Training
% of Days
9%
2 Dietitian
% of Days
2%
Penalties and fines
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total fines amount
$433K Rank #254 / 257Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 254th out of 257 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the Florida average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 257 skilled nursing facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
501% higher than Florida averageFlorida average: $72K
Number of fines
1
62% fewer fines than Florida averageFlorida average: 2.6
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than Florida averageFlorida average: 0.1
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$433K
Florida average
$72K
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
7.3
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
7.3
In line with Florida averageFlorida average: 7.4
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
12.1
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
12.1
In line with Florida averageFlorida average: 12.4
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
10.0%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
10.0%
5% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 10.5%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
10.5%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
10.5%
19% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 12.9%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
15.9%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
15.9%
18% worse than Florida averageFlorida average: 13.5%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.1%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.1%
60% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 2.6%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
6.8%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
6.8%
27% worse than Florida averageFlorida average: 5.4%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.3%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.3%
69% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 0.9%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
8.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
8.1%
35% worse than Florida averageFlorida average: 6.0%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
1.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
1.2%
65% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 3.3%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
3.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
3.7%
54% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 8.0%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.0%
In line with Florida averageFlorida average: 97.7%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
In line with Florida averageFlorida average: 99.2%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
95.8%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
95.8%
In line with Florida averageFlorida average: 94.0%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.6%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.6%
In line with Florida averageFlorida average: 1.5%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
94.4%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
94.4%
In line with Florida averageFlorida average: 94.7%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
12% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
3 - 4 months
Private pay
65% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Medicaid
23% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
1 - 2 years
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
88
Medicare
8
9.1% of residents
Medicaid
78
88.6% of residents
Private pay or other
2
2.3% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Active Resident Council
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Orchid Cove at Palm Harbor based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
79.3%
↑ 6.1pp vs 2022
Net Income
-$795.8K
↑ ~$784.4K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$5.2M
↓ ~$206.2K vs 2022
Profit Margin
-8.2%
↑ 9.1pp vs 2022
Finances and operations
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$9.6M
Operating loss
-$795.8K
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$9.6M Rank #227 / 256Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 227th out of 256 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Florida SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Operating loss
-$795.8K
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #215 / 256Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 215th out of 256 homes in Florida. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Florida average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$5.2M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #215 / 256Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 215th out of 256 homes in Florida. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Florida average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$5.1M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$10.4M
What does this home offer?
Building Type: Single-story
Dining Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Rehabilitative Support
On-site Medical Care and Health Services
Who this home usually serves
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NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). | Palm Harbor | 120 | 79.3% | -6% | 3.78 | -45% | -6% | $433.5k | 34 | 8.5 | 4 | 113 | 55 | Highlands Blvd Parent LLC | $9.6M | $5.2M | 54.8% | 105394 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Orchid Cove at Palm Harbor
Is Orchid Cove at Palm Harbor in a walkable area?
Orchid Cove at Palm Harbor has a walk score of 55. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
What is the address of Orchid Cove at Palm Harbor?
Orchid Cove at Palm Harbor is located at 2600 Highlands Blvd N, Palm Harbor, FL 34684.
What is the phone number of Orchid Cove at Palm Harbor?
(727) 785-5671 will put you in contact with the team at Orchid Cove at Palm Harbor.
Is Orchid Cove at Palm Harbor Medicare or Medicaid certified?
Yes — Orchid Cove at Palm Harbor is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
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