The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited May 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
PALM GARDEN OF LARGO
LARGO, FL · Medicare-certified · 140 beds
Needs attention
Abuse citationFor-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
PALM GARDEN OF LARGO has a 2-star overall rating, with a 1-star health inspection rating and 3-star staffing rating; reported nurse staffing is 3.64 hours per resident per day, below the 4.1-hour federal benchmark. It also has $33,248 in fines in the last 24 months and a recent abuse citation, while its quality measures rating is 5 stars.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.6443 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: May 20, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $33,248recent abuse citation
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.6443.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.56
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.89
- Nurse aides
- 2.19
- Weekend nursing
- 3.32
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 55%
Registered nurse turnover: 52%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
3.1%9.3%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.3%4.2%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
5.1%1.4%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.1%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
13.3%3.7%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
18.7%7.9%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
7.3%16.2%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
29.1%38.8%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
1%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0.8%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
30.1%18.2%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—99%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%99%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—97.3%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
99.3%99.6%No change
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited June 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to properly screen residents for mental health or intellectual disability needs before or during admission. Cited February 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 645 — 42 CFR §483.20 — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited May 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited February 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $33,248 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 17 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $66,613 in total fines.
- $33,248
Federal fine
Jun 21, 2025
- $33,365
Federal fine
Feb 29, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of PALM GARDEN HEALTH AND REHABILITATION · 14 homes · 3.1 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 135.8 residents on an average day (97% of 140 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 39 years
The most recent standard health inspection was more than two years ago.
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.