Palm Garden of Orlando has an overall 4-star rating, with strong quality measures (5 stars) and staffing (4 stars), but a middling health inspection score (3 stars). It also had $73,226 in fines in the last 24 months and a recent federal penalty, and reported nurse staffing of 3.86 hours per resident per day, below the 4.1 federal benchmark.
Last inspection: November 7, 2024Penalties, last 24 months: $73,226recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.8592.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.71
Licensed practical nurses
0.83
Nurse aides
2.32
Weekend nursing
3.62
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 40%
Registered nurse turnover: 39%
Resident outcomes
How often residents experience these outcomes, with the direction over the past year.
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
5.5%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.4%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
3.1%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0.8%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
4.7%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%Steady
Residents needing more help with daily activities
9.6%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
9.9%Improving
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Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
18.6%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0.9%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0.6%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
8.5%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%Steady
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
100%Steady
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%Steady
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
100%Steady
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
99.9%Steady
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited July 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited September 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: G
The home failed to clearly tell residents or their representatives that they could refuse a binding arbitration agreement. Cited November 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 847 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure IV fluids were given safely and appropriately when needed. Cited March 2021 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 694 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: E
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited March 2021 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — 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 3 health deficiencies.
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PENALTY
A federal fine of $62,381 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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PENALTY
A federal fine of $10,845 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $73,226 in total fines.
Federal fine
Sep 30, 2024
$62,381
Federal fine
Jul 25, 2024
$10,845
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
Part of PALM GARDEN HEALTH AND REHABILITATION · 14 homes · 3.1 stars avg
Occupancy
123.1 residents on an average day (93% of 132 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 38 years
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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.