Palm Garden of Pinellas in Largo has a 1-star overall rating, with a 1-star health inspection rating and an attention flag for the lowest overall rating. Staffing is 3 stars, but reported nurse staffing is 3.60 hours per resident day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1; there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Last inspection: May 15, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0lowest overall rating
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.6046.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.53
Licensed practical nurses
0.85
Nurse aides
2.22
Weekend nursing
3.41
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 61%
Registered nurse turnover: 50%
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).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
10.2%8.2%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
6.6%2.2%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
3.3%4.2%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.1%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
2.7%1.4%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
7.2%13%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
7.7%9.5%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
16%13.3%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
1.2%2.6%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
37.1%32.3%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).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—99%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—94.2%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
97%98.6%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited April 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 protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited April 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited May 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — 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 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: F
The home failed to protect residents’ right to organize and take part in resident and family groups. Cited May 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 565 — 42 CFR §483.10 — 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 15 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $10,039 in total fines.
Federal fine
Apr 10, 2024
$5,020
Federal fine
Apr 10, 2024
$5,019
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Individual
Chain
Part of PALM GARDEN HEALTH AND REHABILITATION · 14 homes · 3.1 stars avg
Occupancy
110.3 residents on an average day (92% of 120 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 34 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.