Palm Gardens Health and Rehabilitation, LLC in Mobile, AL has a 5-star overall rating, with 5-star health inspections, 4-star staffing, and 3-star quality measures. It reported 4.48 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, above the 4.1 federal benchmark, and had $0 fines in the last 24 months.
Last inspection: July 16, 2021Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.4826.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
1.17
Licensed practical nurses
0.50
Nurse aides
2.81
Weekend nursing
3.86
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 64%
Registered nurse turnover: 53%
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
26.5%20%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%1.5%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
3%4%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
4.3%1.6%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
6.5%3.9%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
5.5%4.1%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—1.8%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
8.1%5.7%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0.7%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.1%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
10.8%3.1%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
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%99.6%No change
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited September 2018 — 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 make sure each resident got an accurate assessment of their needs and condition. Cited September 2018 — 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 September 2018 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: D
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 September 2018 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: D
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of NHS MANAGEMENT · 43 homes · 2.9 stars avg
Occupancy
87.6 residents on an average day (88% of 100 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 36 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.