Florida average 4.3
Last Health inspection on Nov 2023

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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.
Occupancy between 85% and 95% suggests balanced demand.
In Florida, the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) is the primary authority that conducts unannounced inspections and completes official health quality reports for all healthcare facilities.
Citations
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
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Total citations
| 25 | 33 | This facility has 24% fewer total citations than a typical Florida nursing home (25 vs. FL avg 33).↓ 24% better |
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Citations per year
| 4.2 | 5.5 | This facility has 24% fewer citations per year than a typical Florida nursing home (4.2 vs. FL avg 5.5).↓ 24% better |
The most recent inspection on November 16, 2023, identified multiple deficiencies related to resident activities, medication management, skin care, and pest control. Earlier inspections showed similar issues with medication errors, inadequate resident care, and staffing concerns, along with problems in dietary services and infection control. Inspectors cited recurring themes of medication administration errors, failure to follow physician orders for skin conditions, and lapses in resident autonomy and communication. Complaint investigations from prior years included substantiated findings on pressure ulcer care, medication errors, and infection control, but no enforcement actions or fines were listed in the available reports. The pattern of deficiencies has remained relatively consistent over time without clear improvement or worsening.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsFlorida average 4.3
Last Health inspection on Nov 2023
Florida average 19.7
Florida average 4.48
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).
Florida average: 0.8
Florida average: 0.4
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
No contractors work on this role.
Assists with medical care and medications.
No contractors work on this role.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
No contractors work on this role.
Total hours from contractors
1,645 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 69 | 0 | 69 | 23,189 | 92 | 100% | 8 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 30 | 0 | 30 | 10,122 | 92 | 100% | 8 |
| Registered Nurse | 10 | 0 | 10 | 3,106 | 92 | 100% | 7.8 |
| Dietitian | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1,501 | 92 | 100% | 7.8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 5 | 5 | 10 | 1,419 | 91 | 99% | 6.6 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,016 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 3 | 0 | 3 | 898 | 77 | 84% | 7.4 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 2 | 3 | 5 | 801 | 75 | 82% | 7 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 3 | 4 | 7 | 751 | 65 | 71% | 5.7 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 5 | 0 | 5 | 634 | 65 | 71% | 8.5 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 488 | 61 | 66% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 480 | 60 | 65% | 8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 3 | 3 | 6 | 383 | 63 | 68% | 5.8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 308 | 26 | 28% | 7 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 1 | 2 | 208 | 30 | 33% | 6.9 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 6 | 6 | 63 | 47 | 51% | 1.2 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2% | 1.3 |
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.
40% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
53% of new residents, often for short stays.
8% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
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.
Historical financial and operational data for Palm Garden Of Tampa based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
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.
8.8 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Tampa's city center to Palm Garden Of Tampa's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.35 miles to nearest hospital (AdventHealth Tampa)
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Palm Garden Of Tampa is located in Tampa, Florida.
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Palm Garden Of Tampa has a walk score of 27. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Palm Garden Of Tampa's occupancy is 90.4%.
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Yes — Palm Garden Of Tampa is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
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