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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Palm Garden of Ocala is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Ocala, Florida with 180 certified beds. It has been operating since 1987. Its overall CMS rating is 4 out of 5.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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.
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PALM GARDEN HEALTHCARE HOLDINGS, LLC | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 50% | Nov 1, 2013 |
| JAMES O. MCCARVER QTIP BUSINESS MARITAL TRUST U/A DATED JUNE 22, 2001, | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | N/A | Dec 23, 2014 |
| JAMES O. MCCARVER RESIDUARY TRUST SHARE U/A DATED 06/22/2001 | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | N/A | Dec 23, 2014 |
| PATSY E. MCCARVER TRUST U/A DATED JUNE 22, 2001 AS AMENDED, PATSY E | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | N/A | Nov 1, 2013 |
| MCCARVER, PATSY | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | N/A | Nov 1, 2013 |
| REGIONS BANK | 5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST | Organization | N/A | Nov 1, 2013 |
| PALM GARDEN OF OCALA LLC | 5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTEREST | Organization | N/A | Jul 29, 2024 |
| REGIONS BANK | 5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTEREST | Organization | N/A | Nov 1, 2013 |
| BOMBERGER, JEFFREY | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Oct 1, 2014 |
| CHALMERS, JAMES | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2015 |
| GREENE, ROBERT | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Oct 1, 2014 |
| MARTINEZ IRIZARRY, ALFONSO | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Feb 19, 2020 |
| WALKER, MICHAEL | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Mar 28, 2022 |
| JAMES O. MCCARVER QTIP BUSINESS MARITAL TRUST U/A DATED JUNE 22, 2001, | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | N/A | Nov 1, 2021 |
| PALM GARDEN OF OCALA LLC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | N/A | Jul 29, 2024 |
| PALM HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT, LLC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | N/A | Mar 31, 2025 |
| PATSY E. MCCARVER TRUST U/A DATED JUNE 22, 2001 AS AMENDED, PATSY E | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | N/A | Nov 1, 2013 |
| MARTINEZ IRIZARRY, ALFONSO | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Feb 19, 2020 |
| WALKER, MICHAEL | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Mar 31, 2025 |
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