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HomeFloridaPalm Garden of Clearwater

Palm Garden of Clearwater

3480 Mcmullen Booth Rd, Clearwater, FL 337617277866697WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.6on Google(299 reviews)
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
165
certified
2 fine(s) totaling $17,345

How Palm Garden of Clearwater Compares in Florida

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.

CMS overall rating
2/5
FL average
3.3/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
1/5
FL average
2.8/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
4/5
FL average
3.3/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.59 hrs/day
FL average
3.82 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.78 hrs/day
FL average
0.73 hrs/day
Close to state average
Staff turnover
51.4%
FL average
41.4%
Higher than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 2/5 overall CMS rating is below the Florida average of 3.3/5.
Its 1/5 health inspection rating is below the Florida average of 2.8/5.
Staff turnover is 51.4%, higher than the Florida average of 41.4%.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
9
deficiency citations
Inspected Dec 15, 2022
Most recent cycle
11
deficiency citations
Inspected Feb 6, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 2 more deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$9,658/mo
Florida median
Private Room
$10,646/mo
Florida median
Pinellas County 65+
245,332
25.6% of county
County Population
959,918
Pinellas County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Palm Garden of Clearwater is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Clearwater, Florida with 165 certified beds. It has been operating since 1987. Its overall CMS rating is 2 out of 5.

Beds
165
Avg Residents/Day
159.7
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Sep 18, 1987
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Both
County
Pinellas
Last Inspection
Feb 6, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
11
Weighted Score
243.8
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (23)

F0656Immediate Jeopardy

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Aug 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Immediate Jeopardy

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Aug 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0645Potential for Harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey: Feb 6, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0725Potential for Harm

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Survey: Feb 6, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Feb 6, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Feb 6, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Feb 6, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0809Potential for Harm

Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.

Survey: Feb 6, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0585Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

Survey: Feb 6, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0686Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Feb 6, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0688Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Survey: Feb 6, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Dec 15, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Dec 15, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0554Potential for Harm

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Survey: Dec 15, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0585Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

Survey: Dec 15, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Dec 15, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Dec 15, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Apr 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Apr 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Apr 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Apr 9, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Apr 9, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0921Potential for Harm

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Survey: Apr 9, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$17,345
Number of Fines
2
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
2

Penalty History

FineAug 8, 2025
$8,672
FineAug 8, 2025
$8,673

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.18 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.63 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.78 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.59 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.30 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.10 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
51.4%
RN Turnover
37.5%
Administrators Left
1

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (19)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
PALM GARDEN HEALTHCARE HOLDINGS, LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization50%Nov 1, 2013
JAMES O. MCCARVER QTIP BUSINESS MARITAL TRUST U/A DATED JUNE 22, 2001,5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/ADec 23, 2014
JAMES O. MCCARVER RESIDUARY TRUST SHARE U/A DATED 06/22/20015% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/ADec 23, 2014
PATSY E. MCCARVER TRUST U/A DATED JUNE 22, 2001 AS AMENDED, PATSY E5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/ANov 1, 2013
MCCARVER, PATSY5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/ANov 1, 2013
REGIONS BANK5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTERESTOrganizationN/ANov 1, 2013
PGCLE RE LLC5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTERESTOrganizationN/AJul 29, 2024
REGIONS BANK5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTERESTOrganizationN/ANov 1, 2013
BOMBERGER, JEFFREYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AOct 1, 2014
CHALMERS, JAMESCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2015
GREENE, ROBERTCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2014
HILL, SANDRAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 16, 2016
RAY, SCOTTOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 21, 2014
JAMES O. MCCARVER QTIP BUSINESS MARITAL TRUST U/A DATED JUNE 22, 2001,ADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ANov 1, 2013
PALM HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT, LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AMar 6, 2025
PATSY E. MCCARVER TRUST U/A DATED JUNE 22, 2001 AS AMENDED, PATSY EADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ANov 1, 2013
PGCLE RE LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJul 29, 2024
HILL, SANDRAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AFeb 21, 2025
RAY, SCOTTADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 21, 2014

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Palm Garden of Clearwater and nearby alternatives.

All Florida facilities
Palm Garden of Clearwater
Clearwater, FLCurrent facility
CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $17,345
Westchester Gardens Health & Rehabilitation
Clearwater, FL2,640 ft
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Aviata at Countryside
Palm Harbor, FL3,696 ft
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Oakpark Health and Rehabilitation Center
Palm Harbor, FL1.9 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Aviata at Oldsmar
Oldsmar, FL2.3 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
N/A
Recorded fines: $36,659
St Mark Village
Palm Harbor, FL2.7 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Aviata at the Harbor
Safety Harbor, FL3.0 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Palm Garden of Clearwater
Clearwater, FL · Current facility
—2/51/54/5$17,345
Westchester Gardens Health & Rehabilitation
Clearwater, FL
2,640 ft4/53/53/5None recorded
Aviata at Countryside
Palm Harbor, FL
3,696 ft3/53/54/5None recorded
Oakpark Health and Rehabilitation Center
Palm Harbor, FL
1.9 mi3/52/53/5None recorded
Aviata at Oldsmar
Oldsmar, FL
2.3 mi1/51/5N/A$36,659
St Mark Village
Palm Harbor, FL
2.7 mi5/55/55/5None recorded
Aviata at the Harbor
Safety Harbor, FL
3.0 mi2/52/51/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Palm Garden of Clearwater?▾
Palm Garden of Clearwater has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Palm Garden of Clearwater cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Florida is $9,658/month for a semi-private room and $10,646/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Palm Garden of Clearwater participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Palm Garden of Clearwater had any health inspection violations?▾
Palm Garden of Clearwater had 11 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Feb 6, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 2 fine(s) totaling $17,345.
What are the staffing levels at Palm Garden of Clearwater?▾
Palm Garden of Clearwater provides 3.59 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.78 RN hours, 0.63 LPN hours, and 2.18 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 51.4%.
How many beds does Palm Garden of Clearwater have?▾
Palm Garden of Clearwater has 165 certified beds with an average of 159.7 residents per day, resulting in approximately 97% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Palm Garden Health and Rehabilitation chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Palm Garden of Clearwater?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Florida, including 1 in Clearwater. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Palm Garden of Clearwater?▾
On Google Maps, Palm Garden of Clearwater has a rating of 4.6 out of 5 based on 299 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 2/5.

Part of Palm Garden Health and Rehabilitation

This chain operates 14 facilities. View all →