Total health inspections
10
Florida average 4.3
Last Health inspection on May 2025
Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Palm Garden of Gainesville
Nursing Home
Palm Garden of Gainesville
Nursing Home
Overview of Palm Garden of Gainesville
Palm Garden of Gainesville offers seniors a premier living experience, whether they require short-term, long-term, or rehabilitation care. This distinguished home boasts a team of professionals in senior care, each employing an interdisciplinary approach to ensure comprehensive support. Residents benefit from a range of activities and licensed therapists, tailored to meet their diverse needs. The primary goal here is to empower residents, fostering their maximum independence and ensuring a safe return home.
Beyond their expert care, Palm Garden provides an array of services and amenities designed for residents’ well-being. These include specialized support such as pain management, diabetes care, psychosocial assistance, as well as palliative and hospice services. The community boasts spacious outdoor areas for residents to enjoy, enhancing their overall quality of life. Additionally, Palm Garden offers unique resources like a registered dietitian, therapy services, a professional barber, and even VitalStim, a specialized program addressing swallowing difficulties.
Kala Fuhrmann serves as the Executive Director at Palm Garden of Gainesville, leading the community with dedication and professionalism. She oversees daily operations and ensures a warm, supportive environment for residents and their families.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Staffing hours breakdown
Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day.
Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day.
Nurse Aide
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Total Nursing (Weekend)
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Physical Therapist
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
RN (Weekend)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Capacity and availability
Medium-capacity home
Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Total beds
150
This home usually has limited availability
Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.
Occupancy rate
89.9%
Residents per day (avg)
137
Occupancy rate
89.9%
Residents per day (avg)
137
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Short stays
Recovery
Medicare-covered care
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
49% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
30 days
Private pay
37% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Medicaid
14% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
10 - 11 months
Finances and operations
Proprietary home
Partnership
Home revenue
$24.5M
Profit
$647.8K
Proprietary home
Partnership
Home revenue
$24,469,606.00
Profit
$647,787.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$6.4M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$17.5M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$23.8M
Types of Care at Palm Garden of Gainesville
Skilled Nursing
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The information below is reported by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).
Terrace Health & Rehabilitation Center
-52%
-2%
+2%
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
RC
Respite Care
Gainesville
138
No
39
TERRACE SNF HOLDCO LLC
86.1%
$21,710,218.00
$6,635,760.00
30.6%
130.30
3.9389
1
16
-
-52%-2%+2%
Parklands Care Center
-60%
-9%
+10%
HC
Hospice Care
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
RC
Respite Care
Gainesville (University Heights)
120
No
64
PARKLANDS NURSING SNF HOLDCO LLC
92.8%
$11,482,448.00
$2,613,833.00
22.8%
114.50
3.6760
-
11
-
-60%-9%+10%
Signature HealthCARE of Gainesville
-53%
-2%
+6%
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Gainesville
120
No
38
GAINESVILLE FL HOLDCO LLC
89.4%
$12,182,554.00
$3,575,214.00
29.3%
113.30
3.9624
3
31
-
-53%-2%+6%
Palm Garden of Gainesville
-39%
+2%
+7%
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Gainesville
150
No
37
FUHRMANN, KALA
89.9%
$24,432,426.00
$6,350,011.00
26%
137.10
4.1192
-
29
-
-39%+2%+7%
Park Meadows Health and Rehabilitation Center
-56%
-1%
+10%
HC
Hospice Care
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
RC
Respite Care
Gainesville
148
No
51
PARK MEADOWS SNF HOLDCO LLC
93.1%
$18,482,185.00
$7,672,522.00
41.5%
140.20
3.9862
3
30
8
-56%-1%+10%
Terrace Health & Rehabilitation Center
Type of care:
SNF
RC
Community:
Gainesville
Bed Count:
138
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
TERRACE SNF HOLDCO LLC
CCN:
106046
Occupancy:
86.1%
Home Revenue:
$21,710,218.00
Payroll Costs:
$6,635,760.00
Payroll %:
30.6%
Avg Residents/Day:
130.30
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.9389
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Citations:
16
RN share vs State Avg:
-52%
-52%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-2%
-2%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+2%
+2%
Parklands Care Center
Type of care:
HC
SNF
RC
Community:
Gainesville (University Heights)
Bed Count:
120
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
PARKLANDS NURSING SNF HOLDCO LLC
CCN:
105638
Occupancy:
92.8%
Home Revenue:
$11,482,448.00
Payroll Costs:
$2,613,833.00
Payroll %:
22.8%
Avg Residents/Day:
114.50
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.6760
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
11
RN share vs State Avg:
-60%
-60%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-9%
-9%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+10%
+10%
Signature HealthCARE of Gainesville
Type of care:
SNF
Community:
Gainesville
Bed Count:
120
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
GAINESVILLE FL HOLDCO LLC
CCN:
105664
Occupancy:
89.4%
Home Revenue:
$12,182,554.00
Payroll Costs:
$3,575,214.00
Payroll %:
29.3%
Avg Residents/Day:
113.30
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.9624
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
3
Citations:
31
RN share vs State Avg:
-53%
-53%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-2%
-2%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+6%
+6%
Palm Garden of Gainesville
Type of care:
SNF
Community:
Gainesville
Bed Count:
150
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
FUHRMANN, KALA
CCN:
105571
Occupancy:
89.9%
Home Revenue:
$24,432,426.00
Payroll Costs:
$6,350,011.00
Payroll %:
26%
Avg Residents/Day:
137.10
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.1192
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
29
RN share vs State Avg:
-39%
-39%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+2%
+2%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+7%
+7%
Park Meadows Health and Rehabilitation Center
Type of care:
HC
SNF
RC
Community:
Gainesville
Bed Count:
148
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
PARK MEADOWS SNF HOLDCO LLC
CCN:
105193
Occupancy:
93.1%
Home Revenue:
$18,482,185.00
Payroll Costs:
$7,672,522.00
Payroll %:
41.5%
Avg Residents/Day:
140.20
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.9862
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
3
Citations:
30
Severe Citations:
8
RN share vs State Avg:
-56%
-56%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-1%
-1%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+10%
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
232
Total Staff
180
Employees
52
Contractors
51,672
Total Hours (Quarter)
68
Avg Staff/Day
8.4
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 17 | 8.8 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 69 | 8.4 | Yes |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 103 | 8.6 | Yes |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
7 staff
6.1hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
193 staff
8.5hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
5 staff
8.3hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
14 staff
5.7hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
11 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
2 staff
8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
6.4%
of total hours from contractors
3,299 contractor hours this quarter
Licensed Practical Nurse: 29
Medical Director: 5
Certified Nursing Assistant: 2
Dietitian: 2
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 6
Physical Therapy Aide: 2
Physical Therapy Assistant: 2
Speech Language Pathologist: 2
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 101 | 2 | 103 | 27,836 | 91 | 100% | 8.6 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 40 | 29 | 69 | 12,211 | 91 | 100% | 8.4 |
| Registered Nurse | 17 | 0 | 17 | 3,936 | 91 | 100% | 8.8 |
| Dietitian | 9 | 2 | 11 | 1,538 | 91 | 100% | 7.7 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,391 | 65 | 71% | 8.4 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1,045 | 67 | 74% | 8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 4 | 0 | 4 | 958 | 63 | 69% | 8.5 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 948 | 65 | 71% | 7.5 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 548 | 66 | 73% | 6.9 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 504 | 41 | 45% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 432 | 54 | 59% | 8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 2 | 2 | 193 | 32 | 35% | 6 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 6 | 6 | 76 | 63 | 69% | 1.1 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 5 | 5 | 38 | 26 | 29% | 1.4 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 2 | 2 | 20 | 7 | 8% | 2.8 |
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
29
Citations per inspection
2.9
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
22 of 29 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 7 of 29 resulted from complaint investigations.
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
0
100% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 0.8
Serious Health citations
0
0
100% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 0.4
0 critical citations
0 serious citations
28 moderate citations
1 minor citation
Citations history (last 3 years)
Infection Control moderate citation
May 30, 2025
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
May 30, 2025
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
May 30, 2025
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
May 30, 2025
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: For-Profit LLC
Part of: Palm Garden Healthcare Holdings, LLC
Resident Census by Payment Source
141
Total Residents
Medicare
23
(16.3%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
100
(70.9%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
18
(12.8%)
ⓘ
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
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.
9.5
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
9.5
28% worse than Florida averageFlorida average: 7.4
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
14.9
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
14.9
20% worse than 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
12.3%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
12.3%
17% worse than Florida averageFlorida average: 10.5%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
12.6%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
12.6%
In line with 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
19.8%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
19.8%
46% worse than Florida averageFlorida average: 13.5%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
3.3%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
3.3%
26% worse than Florida averageFlorida average: 2.6%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
10.5%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
10.5%
96% worse than Florida averageFlorida average: 5.4%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.0%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.0%
10% worse than Florida averageFlorida average: 0.9%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
8.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
8.7%
45% worse than Florida averageFlorida average: 6.0%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.3%
92% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 3.3%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
3.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
3.3%
59% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 8.0%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.8%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.8%
In line with Florida averageFlorida average: 97.7%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
97.3%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
97.3%
In line with Florida averageFlorida average: 99.2%
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.44
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.44
16% worse than Florida averageFlorida average: 2.10
ED visits per 1,000 days
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.84
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.84
29% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 1.18
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
94.9%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
94.9%
In line with Florida averageFlorida average: 94.0%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.1%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.1%
27% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 1.5%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
96.4%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
96.4%
In line with Florida averageFlorida average: 94.7%
Re-hospitalized after SNF stay
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
27.6%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
27.6%
5% worse than Florida averageFlorida average: 26.2%
Emergency department visits
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
7.5%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
7.5%
19% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 9.3%
Falls with major injury
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
1.4%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
1.4%
79% worse than Florida averageFlorida average: 0.8%
Ability to care for self at discharge
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
66.7%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
66.7%
24% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 53.7%
Successful return to home or community
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
57.3%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
57.3%
13% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Palm Garden of Gainesville based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
89.9%
↑ 0.4pp vs 2022
Net Income
$647,787
↓ ~$175K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$8,593,626
↑ ~$218K vs 2022
Profit Margin
2.7%
↓ 1.4pp vs 2022
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