Radiant Nursing and Rehab at Palatka
Nursing Home · Palatka, FL
CMS overall rating Info 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.

Radiant Nursing and Rehab at Palatka

Nursing Home · Palatka, FL
CMS overall rating Info 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.
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Radiant Nursing and Rehab at Palatka accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Radiant Nursing and Rehab at Palatka

Radiant Nursing and Rehab at Palatka is a nursing home in Palatka, FL, offering long-term care and rehabilitation. Dedicated to older adults’ comfort and healing, the community continuously promotes a comfortable and nurturing environment. Exceptional services, including 24-hour care, nutritious meals, and therapy programs, are also provided to improve residents’ quality of life. With personalized care plans, the community also ensures residents receive the utmost attention and care for their recovery and wellness.

Light exercises and social events also encourage residents to stay active and gain meaningful experiences. Residents can also rest and move around comfortably in the cozy rooms and spacious communal areas. Restaurants, shops, and other local amenities are also located nearby, providing residents with quick access to necessities and leisure. This nursing home has high-quality care, making it a good option for senior living in Florida.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info 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.
▲ 26.0% Above FL avg. ▲ 26.0% Above FL avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info 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.
▲ 42.3% Above FL avg. ▲ 42.3% Above FL avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info 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.
▼ 40.9% Below FL avg. ▼ 40.9% Below FL avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info 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.
▼ 50.7% Below FL avg. ▼ 50.7% Below FL avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours breakdown

Info 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.

Hours per resident per day — compared to Florida state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info This home is ranked 65th 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.
4h 17m per day
Rank #65 / 252Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 65th out of 252 homes in Florida. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Florida average, with a ranking across 252 Florida SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
This facility Florida avg (4h 2m per day)
vs Florida avg
+6%
Staff typeHours / Day / Residentvs state avg
Weekend Total Nursing Info 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. 3h 20m per day

Types of Care at Radiant Nursing and Rehab at Palatka

Nursing Home

Capacity and availability

This home usually has availability

Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.

Similar occupancy to the Florida average: 84.3%
Occupancy rate 83.6% Rank #172 / 255Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 172nd out of 255 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Florida average, with its Statewide rank out of 255. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay 161 days
Occupancy rate
83.6% Rank #172 / 255Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 172nd out of 255 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Florida average, with its Statewide rank out of 255. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay
161 days
Walk Score
Walk Score: 58 / 100 Rank #380 / 1486Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 380th out of 1486 homes in Florida. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Florida SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

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Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 117
Employees 115
Contractors 2
Staff to resident ratio 2.17:1
47% better than Florida average
Florida average ratio: 1.47:1 Florida average ratio: 1.47:1See full Florida ranking
Avg staff/day 39
Average shift 7.6 hours
0% compared with Florida average
Florida average: 7.9 hours Florida average shift: 7.9 hoursSee full Florida ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 27,217

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff 9
Average shift length Info 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.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff 25
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.4 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff 57
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.1 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

0.1%

31 contractor hours this quarter

Occupational Therapy Assistant: 2

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant5705712,01692100%7.1
Licensed Practical Nurse250257,27592100%9.4
Registered Nurse9091,4789199%8.2
Other Dietary Services Staff3031,2388997%7.9
Speech Language Pathologist4041,1507582%7.3
RN Director of Nursing1015116267%8.2
Dietitian1015066065%8.4
Dental Services Staff1014946672%7.5
Administrator1014886166%8
Physical Therapy Aide2024285459%7.9
Qualified Social Worker1013806571%5.8
Respiratory Therapy Technician2023705762%6.5
Nurse Practitioner1013704953%7.5
Physical Therapy Assistant3032054347%4.5
Clinical Nurse Specialist2021722426%6.9
Occupational Therapy Aide2021082224%4.9
Occupational Therapy Assistant022312729%1.1
57 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
25 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
9 Registered Nurse
% of Days 99%
3 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 97%
4 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 82%
1 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 67%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 65%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 72%
1 Administrator
% of Days 66%
2 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 59%
1 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 71%
2 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 62%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 53%
3 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 47%
2 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 26%
2 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 24%
2 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 29%

Penalties and fines

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.

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. 10.6
42% worse 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. 15.4
24% worse than Florida average

Florida average: 12.4

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 19.1%
82% worse than Florida average

Florida average: 10.5%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 18.6%
44% 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 8.5%
37% 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 4.2%
58% worse than Florida average

Florida average: 2.6%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 6.3%
18% worse than Florida average

Florida average: 5.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.6%
31% better than Florida average

Florida average: 0.9%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 4.6%
23% better than Florida average

Florida average: 6.0%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 2.0%
39% better than Florida average

Florida average: 3.3%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 16.0%
100% worse 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 100.0%
In line with Florida average

Florida average: 99.2%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.0%
5% better than Florida average

Florida average: 94.0%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 3.2%
115% worse than Florida average

Florida average: 1.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 98.2%
In line with Florida average

Florida average: 94.7%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

47% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Private pay

36% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Medicaid

18% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 2 years

Facility Characteristics

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

Total residents 54
Medicare
20
37% of residents
Medicaid
24
44.4% of residents
Private pay or other
10
18.5% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Family Member Group

Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Nurse Aide Training

State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site

Active Family Council

Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$8.2M
Operating loss
-$156.6K
Privately-owned community Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$8.2M Rank #234 / 256Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 234th out of 256 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Florida SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Operating loss
-$156.6K
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations. Rank #241 / 256Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 241st 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.
$3.1M
37.4% of revenue Rank #194 / 256Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 194th out of 256 homes in Florida. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Florida average. Well-run Florida SNFs typically land around 49–56% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$5.3M
Total costs $8.3M

What does this home offer?

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Building Type: Single-story

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Dining Services

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Social and Recreational Activities

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Rehabilitative Support

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On-site Medical Care and Health Services

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

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Address 2.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Palatka's city center to Radiant Nursing and Rehab at Palatka's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Florida

Radiant Nursing and Rehab at Palatka is located in Palatka, Florida.
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Long-Term Care Waiver

Florida Medicaid LTC Waiver

Age 65+ or 21+ disabled
General Florida resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
FL

High demand; waitlists common.

Benefits
In-home care (6-8 hours/day) Assisted living Respite (240 hours/year) Case management

Community Care for the Elderly (CCE)

Florida CCE

Age 60+
General Florida resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month varies
Asset Limits $5,000 individual
FL

Limited funding; regional variation.

Benefits
Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week) Adult day care (~$60/day) Respite (up to 10 days/year)

Home Care for the Elderly (HCE)

Florida Home Care for the Elderly

Age 60+
General Florida resident, at risk of nursing home placement; caregiver must be approved.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month individual, aligned with Medicaid thresholds
Asset Limits ~$2,000 (individual); varies by case manager discretion.
FL

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

Benefits
Basic subsidy (~$160/month) for housing/medical costs; special subsidies for supplies/services (e.g., incontinence supplies, ~$50-$200/month)

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

Florida Medicaid PACE

Age 55+
General Florida resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
FL

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

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Therapy

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Florida Optional State Supplementation

Age 65+ or disabled
General Florida resident, living in approved facility, receiving SSI or low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,004/month individual, including SSI
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
FL

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

Benefits
Cash payment (~$78.40/month) for room/board or personal needs in facilities

Compare Nursing Home around Palatka

The information below is reported by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).

3 facilities compared · CMS & FL Dept. of Health data

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The Pavilion at Crescent Lake
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).

Crescent City92 72.4% -14%4.38 -56%+8%$13.2k134.3-76 39 Crescent City Holdings LLC$7.0M$3.6M50.4%105808
Radiant Nursing and Rehab at Palatka
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).

Palatka65 83.6% -1%4.29 -36%+6%$0153.8-59 58 Palatka Nursing And Rehab Holdings LLC$8.2M$3.1M37.4%105805
Palatka Center for Rehabilitation and Healing
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).

Palatka180 91.6% +9%3.79 -18%-6%$0325.3-145 7 Palatka Snf Operations Holdings LLC$21.7M$11.1M50.9%105652

Frequently Asked Questions about Radiant Nursing and Rehab at Palatka

Is Radiant Nursing and Rehab at Palatka in a walkable area?

Radiant Nursing and Rehab at Palatka has a walk score of 58. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the best email address for Radiant Nursing and Rehab at Palatka?

The team at Radiant Nursing and Rehab at Palatka can be reached at [email protected].

What is the address of Radiant Nursing and Rehab at Palatka?

Radiant Nursing and Rehab at Palatka is located at 501 S Palm Ave, Palatka, FL 32177.

What is the phone number of Radiant Nursing and Rehab at Palatka?

(386) 328-1472 will put you in contact with the team at Radiant Nursing and Rehab at Palatka.

Is Radiant Nursing and Rehab at Palatka Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Yes — Radiant Nursing and Rehab at Palatka is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.

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