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Total health inspections
3
Florida average 4.3
Last Health inspection on Nov 2023
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CMS overall rating
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.
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.
Palm Garden Of Tampa
Nursing Home in Tampa
CMS overall rating
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.
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.
Palm Garden Of Tampa
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.
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
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.
Nursing care per resident
This shows how many total hours of nursing staff time are available per resident each day. Higher numbers usually mean more staff support.
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.
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
120
This home usually has limited availability
Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.
Occupancy rate
90.4%
Residents per day (avg)
112
Occupancy rate
90.4%
Residents per day (avg)
112
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Flexible care needs
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
$18.7M
Operating loss
-$199.0K
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$5.9M
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.
$13.0M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$18.9M
Walk Score: 27 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community
CMS Certification Number105591
AccreditationsGold Seal Nursing Care Center Accreditation from The Joint Commission
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Skilled Nursing
24-Hour Staffing
Specific ProgramsRehabilitation, 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 Hours24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Inspection History
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.
3 visits/inspections
Latest inspection
Date
November 16, 2023
Routine25 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Florida average: 19 deficiencies
0 fines
Florida average: 5 fines
Total amount fined: $0.00
Florida average: $11,623.53
0 Legal actions
Florida average: 3 legal actions
Inspection Report Summary for Palm Garden Of Tampa
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.
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
24
Florida average 19.7
Citations per inspection
8
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).
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
24 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Environmental moderate citation
Issues related to building safety, cleanliness, maintenance, and overall living conditions.
Nov 16, 2023
Issues related to building safety, cleanliness, maintenance, and overall living conditions.
Nov 16, 2023
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored.
Nov 16, 2023
Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored.
Nov 16, 2023
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored.
Nov 16, 2023
Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored.
Nov 16, 2023
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
Nov 16, 2023
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
Nov 16, 2023
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.
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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).
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Palm Garden Of Tampa
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).
AL
Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
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90.4%
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31.9%
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Carrollwood 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).
AL
Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
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120
94.0%
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3.07
-24%
1
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5.3
3
115
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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)
This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
Total staff
147
Employees
128
Contractors
19
Staff to resident ratio
1.28:1
16% worse than Florida averageFlorida average ratio: 1.52:1
Avg staff/day
62
Average shift
7.6 hours
0% compared with Florida averageFlorida average: 7.9 hours
Total staff hours (quarter)
42,993
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
Total count
14
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
Total count
25
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.9 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.9 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total count
75
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.7 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.7 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Contractor staffing
Total hours from contractors
4.6%
1,970 contractor hours this quarter
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 6
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3
Physical Therapy Assistant: 2
Physical Therapy Aide: 2
Speech Language Pathologist: 2
Qualified Social Worker: 2
Dietitian: 1
Medical Director: 1
Staff by category
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 75 | 0 | 75 | 22,784 | 91 | 100% | 7.7 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 25 | 0 | 25 | 9,005 | 91 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Registered Nurse | 14 | 0 | 14 | 3,485 | 91 | 100% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 5 | 1 | 6 | 1,457 | 90 | 99% | 7.9 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,252 | 66 | 73% | 7.9 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1,147 | 74 | 81% | 8.6 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 916 | 70 | 77% | 7.7 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 819 | 75 | 82% | 6.7 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 504 | 63 | 69% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 496 | 62 | 68% | 8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 2 | 2 | 481 | 60 | 66% | 5.6 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 390 | 56 | 62% | 6.8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 3 | 3 | 182 | 36 | 40% | 4.8 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 6 | 6 | 62 | 50 | 55% | 1.1 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 3 | 3% | 3.8 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3% | 1 |
75 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
25 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
100%
14 Registered Nurse
% of Days
100%
6 Dietitian
% of Days
99%
3 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
73%
2 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days
81%
2 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days
77%
2 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
82%
1 Administrator
% of Days
69%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
68%
2 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days
66%
2 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days
62%
3 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
40%
6 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days
55%
2 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
3%
1 Medical Director
% of Days
3%
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.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
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.
6.4
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 averageFlorida average: 7.4
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
10.2
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
10.2
18% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 12.4
Long-stay resident measures
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
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
9.6%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
9.6%
9% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 10.5%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
15.7%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
15.7%
21% worse 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
5.3%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
5.3%
61% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 13.5%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.6%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.6%
79% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 2.6%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
3.8%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
3.8%
29% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 5.4%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.0%
100% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 0.9%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
2.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
2.2%
63% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 6.0%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
100% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 3.3%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
2.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
2.1%
74% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 8.0%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
In line with Florida averageFlorida average: 97.7%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
97.9%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
97.9%
In line with Florida averageFlorida average: 99.2%
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.45
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.45
17% 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.
0.93
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.93
21% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 1.18
Short-stay resident measures
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.3%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.3%
5% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 94.0%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.4%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.4%
77% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 1.5%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
93.2%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
93.2%
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.
27.2%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
27.2%
In line with Florida averageFlorida average: 26.2%
Emergency department visits
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
7.0%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
7.0%
25% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 9.3%
Falls with major injury
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
100% better 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.
49.6%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
49.6%
8% worse 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.
59.1%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
59.1%
17% 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 Tampa based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
90.4%
↑ 4.9pp vs 2022
Net Income
-$199.0K
↑ ~$728.2K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$7.3M
↓ ~$48.6K vs 2022
Profit Margin
-1.1%
↑ 4.8pp vs 2022
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