WEST PALM BEACH, FL · Medicare-certified · 176 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
★★★★★3 of 5 overall
Palm Garden of West Palm Beach has a 3-star overall rating, with 3-star health inspection and quality scores and a 4-star staffing score; reported nurse staffing is 3.62 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark. It also had $16,153 in fines in the last 24 months and a recent federal penalty, with inspection citations involving advance directives, pressure ulcer care, and accurate resident assessment.
Last inspection: December 29, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $16,153recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.6206.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.57
Licensed practical nurses
0.87
Nurse aides
2.18
Weekend nursing
3.29
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 40%
Registered nurse turnover: 50%
Resident outcomes
How often residents experience these outcomes, with the direction over the past year.
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
5.1%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0.4%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
6.1%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0.8%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
7.2%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%Steady
Residents needing more help with daily activities
10.9%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
9.9%Worsening
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Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
19.3%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
2.8%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0.6%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
20.4%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
1.1%Improving
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
88.1%Steady
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
92.7%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to honor residents’ choices about treatment, research participation, and advance care instructions. Cited April 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 578 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited December 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to make sure each resident got an accurate assessment of their needs and condition. Cited April 2024 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 641 — 42 CFR §483.20(g) — S/S: D
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 April 2024 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: D
The home failed to provide timely, quality lab services and tests needed by residents. Cited April 2024 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 770 — 42 CFR §483.50 — S/S: D
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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PENALTY
A federal fine of $16,153 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $16,153 in total fines.
Federal fine
Apr 24, 2025
$16,153
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
Part of PALM GARDEN HEALTH AND REHABILITATION · 14 homes · 3.1 stars avg
Occupancy
145.3 residents on an average day (83% of 176 beds)
Resident voice
Resident & family councils
Medicare history
Certified for 38 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.