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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.
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.
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.
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.
This home is ranked 89th 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.
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Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
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27m per day | ▼ 39% State avg: 44m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
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LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
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1h 11m per day | ▲ 51% State avg: 47m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
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Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
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2h 16m per day | ▼ 3% State avg: 2h 20m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day |
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Total Nursing (Weekend)
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.
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3h 30m per day | ■ Avg State avg: 3h 31m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
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Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
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5m per day | ■ Avg State avg: 5m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
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RN (Weekend)
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
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19m per day | ▼ 41% State avg: 32m per day · National avg: 29m per day |
Occupancy between 85% and 95% suggests balanced demand.
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
14% better than Florida average
0% compared with Florida average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.8 hours
No contractors work on this role.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.5 hours
No contractors work on this role.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.2 hours
No contractors work on this role.
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
2,071 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 113 | 0 | 113 | 28,528 | 92 | 100% | 8.2 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 43 | 0 | 43 | 12,983 | 92 | 100% | 8.5 |
| Registered Nurse | 9 | 0 | 9 | 3,167 | 92 | 100% | 7.8 |
| Dietitian | 8 | 2 | 10 | 1,580 | 91 | 99% | 7.7 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 8 | 8 | 16 | 1,452 | 82 | 89% | 6.8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,437 | 66 | 72% | 8.4 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 955 | 67 | 73% | 8.1 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 2 | 6 | 8 | 929 | 67 | 73% | 7.4 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 888 | 61 | 66% | 8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 6 | 9 | 15 | 865 | 72 | 78% | 4.7 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 1 | 6 | 7 | 700 | 64 | 70% | 6.6 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 3 | 0 | 3 | 589 | 61 | 66% | 8.5 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 432 | 54 | 59% | 8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 2 | 1 | 3 | 276 | 52 | 57% | 5.2 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 220 | 31 | 34% | 7.1 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 5 | 5 | 80 | 49 | 53% | 1.4 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 16 | 17% | 1.1 |
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
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
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 average
Florida average: 7.4
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
14.9
20% worse than Florida average
Florida average: 12.4
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
12.3%
17% worse than Florida average
Florida average: 10.5%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
12.6%
In line with Florida average
Florida average: 12.9%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
19.8%
46% worse than Florida average
Florida average: 13.5%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
3.3%
26% worse than Florida average
Florida average: 2.6%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
10.5%
96% worse than Florida average
Florida average: 5.4%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.0%
10% worse than Florida average
Florida average: 0.9%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
8.7%
45% worse than Florida average
Florida average: 6.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.3%
92% better than Florida average
Florida average: 3.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
3.3%
59% better than Florida average
Florida average: 8.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.8%
In line with Florida average
Florida average: 97.7%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
97.3%
In line with Florida average
Florida average: 99.2%
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.44
16% worse than Florida average
Florida average: 2.10
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.84
29% better than Florida average
Florida average: 1.18
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
94.9%
In line with Florida average
Florida average: 94.0%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.1%
27% better than Florida average
Florida average: 1.5%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
96.4%
In line with Florida average
Florida average: 94.7%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
27.6%
5% worse than Florida average
Florida average: 26.2%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
7.5%
19% better than Florida average
Florida average: 9.3%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
1.4%
79% worse than Florida average
Florida average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
66.7%
24% better than Florida average
Florida average: 53.7%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
57.3%
13% better than Florida average
Florida average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
49% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
37% of new residents, often for short stays.
14% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
141
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
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.
Historical financial and operational data for Palm Garden of Gainesville based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #112 / 256Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 112th 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.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
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.
5.9 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Gainesville's city center to Palm Garden of Gainesville's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.74 miles to nearest hospital (HCA Florida North Florida Hospital)
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Palm Garden of Gainesville is located in Gainesville, Florida.
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The information below is reported by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).
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| Terrace Health & Rehabilitation Center |
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).
RC
Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. |
Gainesville | 138 | 86.1% | +2% | 3.94 | -54% | -2% | $13.7k | 16 | 3.2 | - | 130 | 39 | Terrace Snf Holdco LLC | $21.7M | $7.9M | 36.5% | 106046 | ||||
| Parklands Care Center |
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).
HC
Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
RC
Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. |
Gainesville (University Heights) | 120 | 92.8% | +10% | 3.68 | -28% | -9% | $0 | 11 | 2.2 | - | 115 | 64 | Parklands Nursing Snf Holdco LLC | $11.5M | $3.0M | 26.1% | 105638 | ||||
| Signature HealthCARE of Gainesville |
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). |
Gainesville | 120 | 89.4% | +6% | 3.96 | -55% | -2% | $12.9k | 31 | 4.4 | - | 113 | 38 | Gainesville Fl Holdco LLC | $11.5M | $6.2M | 53.7% | 105664 | ||||
| Palm Garden of Gainesville |
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). |
Gainesville | 150 | 89.9% | +7% | 4.12 | -69% | +2% | $0 | 29 | 2.9 | - | 137 | 37 | Kala Fuhrmann | $24.5M | $8.6M | 35.1% | 105571 | ||||
| Park Meadows Health and Rehabilitation Center |
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).
HC
Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
RC
Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. |
Gainesville (Oak Glade Apartments) | 148 | 93.1% | +10% | 3.99 | -6% | -1% | $184.3k | 30 | 6.0 | 8 | 140 | 51 | Park Meadows Snf Holdco LLC | $18.5M | $8.7M | 47.4% | 105193 |
Palm Garden of Gainesville has a walk score of 37. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Palm Garden of Gainesville's occupancy is 89.9%.
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(352) 331-0601 will put you in contact with the team at Palm Garden of Gainesville.
Yes — Palm Garden of Gainesville is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
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