Nursing home report
TAMPA, FL · Medicare-certified · 120 beds
PALM GARDEN OF TAMPA in Tampa, FL has a 4 out of 5 overall rating, with strong quality measures (5/5) but middling health inspection and staffing ratings (3/5 each). Reported nurse staffing is 3.66 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Health inspections
Staffing
3.6586 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.6586.
Hours per resident per day.
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents with a fall causing major injury
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
Residents with a urinary tract infection
Residents who lost too much weight
Residents who were physically restrained
Residents needing more help with daily activities
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
Residents with a long-term catheter
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
Residents with depressive symptoms
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
The nursing home failed to make sure it had a pest control program to prevent or deal with mice, insects, and other pests. Cited November 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
F-Tag 925 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: F
The home failed to properly label and securely store medications and biologicals. Cited May 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
F-Tag 761 — 42 CFR §483.45(g) — S/S: E
The home failed to protect residents’ right to complain without fear and did not ensure grievances were handled promptly. Cited November 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
F-Tag 585 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The home failed to assess bed rail safety, review the risks and benefits, get informed consent, or properly install and maintain the rail. Cited November 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
F-Tag 700 — 42 CFR §483.25(n) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to reasonably accommodate each resident’s needs and preferences. Cited May 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
F-Tag 558 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: D
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
Health inspection found 7 health deficiencies.
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
Health inspection found 9 health deficiencies.
Health inspection found 10 health deficiencies.
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.
