CMS data snapshot: July 2026
Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Florida. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.
Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.
A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.
Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.
Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).
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Gardens Court is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida with 120 certified beds. It has been operating since 1996. Its overall CMS rating is 5 out of 5.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
No penalties on record.
Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.
Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY II, INC | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | N/A | Mar 22, 2001 |
| PRESTON, FORREST | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | N/A | Mar 22, 2001 |
| ZIEGLER, JAMES | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | N/A | Mar 22, 2001 |
| PRESTON, FORREST | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | N/A | Mar 22, 2001 |
| JICHA, JOSEPH | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | Feb 1, 2025 |
| PRESTON, AARON | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | Nov 1, 2018 |
| SMITH, CHRISTINE | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | Mar 19, 2013 |
| FLETCHER, TODD | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | May 1, 2021 |
| CROSS, CINDY | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Mar 22, 2001 |
| FLETCHER, TODD | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Nov 2, 2020 |
| HENRY, TERRY | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Aug 16, 1999 |
| LAY, LISA | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Feb 9, 2018 |
| PRESTON, FORREST | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Mar 22, 2001 |
| SWANKER, RICHARD | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Apr 1, 2011 |
| THURMOND, JOAN | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Mar 22, 2001 |
| ZIEGLER, JAMES | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Mar 22, 2001 |
| GARDENS COURT MEDICAL INVESTORS, LLC | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | May 1, 2001 |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | Apr 28, 2005 |
| JICHA, JOSEPH | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Feb 1, 2025 |
| MOYENDA, ZAKIYA | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Sep 1, 2024 |
| PRESTON, AARON | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Nov 1, 2018 |
| PRESTON, AUBREY | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Nov 27, 2024 |
| PRESTON, FORREST | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Mar 22, 2001 |
| SMITH, CHRISTINE | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Mar 19, 2013 |
| ZIEGLER, JAMES | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Mar 22, 2001 |
| GARDENS COURT MEDICAL INVESTORS, LLC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | N/A | Oct 10, 2003 |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | N/A | Feb 26, 2025 |
| JICHA, JOSEPH | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Feb 26, 2025 |
| MOYENDA, ZAKIYA | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Feb 26, 2025 |
| PRESTON, FORREST | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Oct 10, 2003 |
| ZIEGLER, JAMES | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Oct 10, 2003 |
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