NursingHomes.us
StatesRankingsCompare
NursingHomes.us

Independent nursing-home comparison using official CMS data. Not affiliated with the U.S. government.

Browse

  • All States
  • Rankings
  • Compare
  • Guides

Data

  • Nursing Home Chains
  • Inspection Codes
  • Data Sources

About

  • About Us
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
© 2026 NursingHomes.us. All data from CMS.gov.
HomeFloridaPalm Garden of Gainesville

Palm Garden of Gainesville

227 Sw 62nd Blvd, Gainesville, FL 326073523310601WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.6on Google(310 reviews)
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
150
certified

How Palm Garden of Gainesville 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
4/5
FL average
3.3/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
3/5
FL average
2.8/5
Close to state average
Staffing rating
3/5
FL average
3.3/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.64 hrs/day
FL average
3.82 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.37 hrs/day
FL average
0.73 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
62.6%
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 4/5 overall CMS rating is above the Florida average of 3.3/5.
Reported RN time is 0.37 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.73.
Staff turnover is 62.6%, 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
13
deficiency citations
Inspected Feb 29, 2024
Most recent cycle
9
deficiency citations
Inspected May 30, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 4 fewer 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
Alachua County 65+
41,025
14.7% of county
County Population
279,729
Alachua County

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

Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.

Palm Garden of Gainesville is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Gainesville, Florida with 150 certified beds. It has been operating since 1987. Its overall CMS rating is 4 out of 5.

Beds
150
Avg Residents/Day
138.6
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jul 21, 1987
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Alachua
Last Inspection
May 30, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
9
Weighted Score
43.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (27)

F0842Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0628Potential for Harm

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Survey: May 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: May 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
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: May 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: May 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0756Potential for Harm

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Survey: May 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Survey: May 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: May 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0842Minimal Harm

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

Survey: Apr 14, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Dec 27, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0584Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Survey: Nov 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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 29, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0640Potential for Harm

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Survey: Feb 29, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 29, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Feb 29, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0732Potential for Harm

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Survey: Feb 29, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0761Potential for Harm

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Survey: Feb 29, 2024Corrected: 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: Feb 29, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Feb 29, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0582Potential for Harm

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Survey: Apr 18, 2024Corrected: 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: Aug 16, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Oct 7, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Oct 7, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Oct 7, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
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: Oct 7, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: Oct 7, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

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

Nurse Aide2.22 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN1.05 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.37 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.64 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.39 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.09 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
62.6%
RN Turnover
50.0%
Administrators Left
0

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

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (19)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
PALM GARDEN HEALTHCARE HOLDINGS, LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization50%Nov 1, 2013
MCCARVER, PATSY5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual50%Nov 1, 2013
JAMES O. MCCARVER QTIP BUSINESS MARITAL TRUST U/A DATED JUNE 22, 2001,5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization38%Dec 23, 2014
JAMES O. MCCARVER RESIDUARY TRUST SHARE U/A DATED 06/22/20015% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization8%Dec 23, 2014
PATSY E. MCCARVER TRUST U/A DATED JUNE 22, 2001 AS AMENDED, PATSY E5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization48%Nov 1, 2013
REGIONS BANK5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTERESTOrganizationN/ANov 1, 2013
PGGAI 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/AOct 1, 2014
FUHRMANN, KALAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 14, 1996
RODRIGUEZ, OSVALDOOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 1, 2022
JAMES O. MCCARVER QTIP BUSINESS MARITAL TRUST U/A DATED JUNE 22, 2001,ADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ADec 12, 2024
PALM HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT, LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ADec 12, 2024
PATSY E. MCCARVER TRUST U/A DATED JUNE 22, 2001 AS AMENDED, PATSY EADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ADec 12, 2024
PGGAI RE, LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJul 29, 2024
FUHRMANN, KALAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AFeb 5, 2025
RODRIGUEZ, OSVALDOADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AOct 1, 2022

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

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

All Florida facilities
Palm Garden of Gainesville
Gainesville, FLCurrent facility
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Aviata at North Florida
Gainesville, FL1.2 miAbuse flag
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $241,139
Gainesville Health and Rehabilitation
Gainesville, FL1.5 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $12,930
Plaza Health and Rehab
Gainesville, FL2.3 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Terrace Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
Gainesville, FL2.7 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $13,674
Park Meadows Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
Gainesville, FL2.9 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $16,801
Magnolia Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center
Gainesville, FL3.0 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $5,678
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Palm Garden of Gainesville
Gainesville, FL · Current facility
—4/53/53/5None recorded
Aviata at North Florida
Gainesville, FL
1.2 mi1/51/53/5$241,139
Gainesville Health and Rehabilitation
Gainesville, FL
1.5 mi1/52/51/5$12,930
Plaza Health and Rehab
Gainesville, FL
2.3 mi5/54/52/5None recorded
Terrace Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
Gainesville, FL
2.7 mi5/54/52/5$13,674
Park Meadows Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
Gainesville, FL
2.9 mi2/51/54/5$16,801
Magnolia Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center
Gainesville, FL
3.0 mi4/53/53/5$5,678

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 Gainesville?▾
Palm Garden of Gainesville has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Palm Garden of Gainesville 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 Gainesville participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Palm Garden of Gainesville had any health inspection violations?▾
Palm Garden of Gainesville had 9 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (May 30, 2025). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Palm Garden of Gainesville?▾
Palm Garden of Gainesville provides 3.64 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.37 RN hours, 1.05 LPN hours, and 2.22 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 62.6%.
How many beds does Palm Garden of Gainesville have?▾
Palm Garden of Gainesville has 150 certified beds with an average of 138.6 residents per day, resulting in approximately 92% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned and is part of the Palm Garden Health and Rehabilitation chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Palm Garden of Gainesville?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Florida, including 6 in Gainesville. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Palm Garden of Gainesville?▾
On Google Maps, Palm Garden of Gainesville has a rating of 4.6 out of 5 based on 310 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 4/5.

Part of Palm Garden Health and Rehabilitation

This chain operates 14 facilities. View all →