The home failed to keep residents’ personal and medical records private and confidential. Cited February 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 583 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: D
Nursing home report
PALMETTO CARE CENTER AND REHAB
HIALEAH, FL · Medicare-certified · 90 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
5 of 5 overall
5 out of 5 stars overall. Palmetto Care Center and Rehab has 4-star health inspection and staffing ratings, 5-star quality measures, no fines in the last 24 months, and reported nurse staffing of 3.55 hours per resident per day versus the federal benchmark of 4.1.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.5508 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: February 26, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.5508.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 1.27
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.14
- Nurse aides
- 2.15
- Weekend nursing
- 3.30
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 34%
Registered nurse turnover: 16%
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).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
2.3%2.4%No change
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.4%1.6%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
5.2%2.7%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
3.6%10.4%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
7.1%10.7%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—26.8%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
12.1%6%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
4.8%6.8%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
3.3%1.9%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
20%5.3%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
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
—98.1%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
94.2%96.1%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited February 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited February 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to post its nurse staffing information every day, so families could not easily see daily staffing levels. Cited February 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 732 — 42 CFR §483.35(i) — S/S: D
The home failed to properly label and securely store medications and biologicals. Cited February 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 761 — 42 CFR §483.45(g) — 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 8 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of FL SNF TRUST · 10 homes · 3.2 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 83.6 residents on an average day (93% of 90 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident & family councils
- 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.