Nursing Home

Palm Garden Of Tampa

Nursing Home

Palm Garden Of Tampa

3612 E 138th Ave, Tampa, FL 33613 View map
Overview of Palm Garden of Tampa

Located in Florida, Palm Garden of Tampa is a skilled nursing facility offering short-term care, long-term care, and rehabilitation services. It accepts residents any time of the day, with personnel available 24/7 to provide an assessment which is part of the admission process to ensure a stress-free stay at the residence. With the goal of attaining optimum health and well-being, they offer a curated array of services like pain management, palliative care and hospice services, outpatient rehab services, psychosocial support, and nutritional counseling. 
It boasts an interdisciplinary team of caregivers that not only allows residents to get back on their feet after an injury or an illness, but a recovery that allows seniors to safely return home with an improved quality of life. Through personalized rehabilitative programs and skilled nursing services, Palm Garden of Tampa offers an opportunity for seniors to restore their independence and continue building their legacy. 

(813) 972-8775

Managed by Hope Ramdayal

Executive Director

Hope Ramdayal serves as the Executive Director at Palm Garden Of Tampa. She leads the community with a focus on providing quality care and a supportive environment for residents. Her leadership is central to the community's commitment to excellence and compassionate service.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
3/5
Florida average: 3.7/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
2/5
Florida average: 3.2/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
3/5
Florida average: 3.7/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
5/5
Florida average: 4.3/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
3h 57m per day

This home provides 11% less nursing time per resident than the Florida average.

Florida average: 4h 25m per day

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Staff type Facility State avg National avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day. 24m per day 32m per day 29m per day

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 120

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

Similar demand to the Florida average
Occupancy rate 90.4%
Residents per day (avg) 112
Occupancy rate
90.4%
Residents per day (avg)
112

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

40% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 20 days

Private pay

53% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 29 days

Medicaid

8% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 years

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Operated by a partnership between two or more business owners.
Home revenue
$18.7M
Operating loss
-$199.0K
Privately-owned community Operated by a partnership between two or more business owners.
Home revenue
$18,693,378.00
Operating loss
$-199,007.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$5.9M
31.3% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$13.0M
Total costs $18.9M
Walk Score
Walk Score: 27 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 105591
Accreditations: Gold Seal Nursing Care Center Accreditation from The Joint Commission

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Skilled Nursing
24-Hour Staffing

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Rehabilitation, Skilled Nursing, Outpatient Therapy, Life enrichment programs, Pain Management, Specialized Wound Care, Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapies, VitalStim, Diabetic Care, Ileostomy and Colostomy Care, Psychosocial Support, Respite Care, Palliative Care and Hospice Services
Operating Hours
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
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Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 3

Florida average 4.3


Last Health inspection on Nov 2023

Total health citations 24
Citations per inspection
8

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

23 of 24 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 24 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than Florida average

Florida average: 0.8


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than Florida average

Florida average: 0.4

0 critical citations More info Florida average: 0.8

0 serious citations More info Florida average: 0.4

24 moderate citations More info Florida average: 18.4

0 minor citations More info Florida average: 0.2
Citations history (last 3 years)
Environmental moderate citation Nov 16, 2023
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Nov 16, 2023
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Nov 16, 2023
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Nov 16, 2023
Corrected

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Address 8.8 miles from city center — 0.35 miles to nearest hospital (AdventHealth Tampa)

Address 3612 E 138th Ave, Tampa, FL 33613

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

147
Total Staff
128
Employees
19
Contractors
42,993
Total Hours (Quarter)
62
Avg Staff/Day
7.6
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse148 No
Licensed Practical Nurse257.9 No
Certified Nursing Assistant757.7 No
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
116 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
4 staff
8hs shift avg
Therapy Services
15 staff
5.4hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
2 staff
3.8hs shift avg
Dietary Services
6 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Other Services
2 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
4.6%
of total hours from contractors
1,970 contractor hours this quarter
Dietitian: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 6 Physical Therapy Assistant: 2 Physical Therapy Aide: 2 Speech Language Pathologist: 2 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3 Medical Director: 1 Qualified Social Worker: 2
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant7507522,78491100%7.7
Licensed Practical Nurse250259,00591100%7.9
Registered Nurse140143,48591100%8
Dietitian5161,4579099%7.9
Clinical Nurse Specialist3031,2526673%7.9
RN Director of Nursing2021,1477481%8.6
Mental Health Service Worker2029167077%7.7
Physical Therapy Assistant0228197582%6.7
Administrator1015046369%8
Nurse Practitioner1014966268%8
Speech Language Pathologist0224816066%5.6
Physical Therapy Aide0223905662%6.8
Respiratory Therapy Technician0331823640%4.8
Occupational Therapy Assistant066625055%1.1
Qualified Social Worker0221133%3.8
Medical Director011333%1

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total census
115 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
24 residents (20.9%)
Medicaid
39 residents (33.9%)
Private pay or other
52 residents (45.2%)
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.

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 Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 6.4
14% better than Florida average

Florida average: 7.4

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 10.2
18% better than Florida average

Florida average: 12.4

Long-stay resident measures
Significantly above average Florida avg: 4.6 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 9.6%
9% better than Florida average

Florida average: 10.5%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 15.7%
21% worse than Florida average

Florida average: 12.9%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 5.3%
61% better than Florida average

Florida average: 13.5%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 0.6%
79% better than Florida average

Florida average: 2.6%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 3.8%
29% better than Florida average

Florida average: 5.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0%
100% better than Florida average

Florida average: 0.9%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 2.2%
63% better than Florida average

Florida average: 6.0%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
100% better than Florida average

Florida average: 3.3%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 2.1%
74% better than Florida average

Florida average: 8.0%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
In line with Florida average

Florida average: 97.7%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 97.9%
In line with Florida average

Florida average: 99.2%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 2.45
17% worse than Florida average

Florida average: 2.10

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 0.93
21% better than Florida average

Florida average: 1.18

Short-stay resident measures
Above average Florida avg: 2.9 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 98.3%
5% better than Florida average

Florida average: 94.0%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.4%
77% better than Florida average

Florida average: 1.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 93.2%
In line with Florida average

Florida average: 94.7%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 27.2%
In line with Florida average

Florida average: 26.2%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 7.0%
25% better than Florida average

Florida average: 9.3%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.0%
100% better than Florida average

Florida average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 49.6%
8% worse than Florida average

Florida average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 59.1%
17% better than Florida average

Florida average: 50.6%

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Long-Term Care Waiver

Florida Medicaid LTC Waiver

Age 65+ or 21+ disabled, Florida resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

High demand; waitlists common.

Community Care for the Elderly (CCE)

Florida CCE

Age 60+, Florida resident, at risk of nursing home.

~$2,000/month (varies).

$5,000 (individual).

Limited funding; regional variation.

Home Care for the Elderly (HCE)

Florida Home Care for the Elderly

Age 60+, Florida resident, at risk of nursing home placement; caregiver must be approved.

~$2,829/month (individual, aligned with Medicaid thresholds).

~$2,000 (individual); varies by case manager discretion.

Limited funding (~3,500 served annually); prioritizes low-income frail seniors.

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Florida Medicaid PACE

Age 55+, Florida resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Limited to specific counties (e.g., Hillsborough, Miami-Dade); ~10 sites statewide.

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Florida Optional State Supplementation

Age 65+ or disabled, Florida resident, living in approved facility, receiving SSI or low-income.

~$1,004/month (individual, including SSI).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Limited to specific facility types; ~$78.40/month max supplement.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Florida SCSEP (federally funded, state-administered)

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Florida resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL, individual).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents; ~1,000 slots/year.

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