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HomeFloridaPalm Garden of Port Saint Lucie

Palm Garden of Port Saint Lucie

1751 Se Hillmoor Drive, Port Saint Lucie, FL 349527723358844WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.5on Google(333 reviews)
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
120
certified

How Palm Garden of Port Saint Lucie 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
5/5
FL average
3.3/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
4/5
FL average
2.8/5
Above state average
Staffing rating
4/5
FL average
3.3/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.62 hrs/day
FL average
3.82 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.63 hrs/day
FL average
0.73 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
23.7%
FL average
41.4%
Lower than state average

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

What the Data Highlights

Its 5/5 overall CMS rating is above the Florida average of 3.3/5.
Its 4/5 health inspection rating is above the Florida average of 2.8/5.
Reported RN time is 0.63 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.73.
Staff turnover is 23.7%, lower 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
6
deficiency citations
Inspected May 4, 2023
Most recent cycle
6
deficiency citations
Inspected Jul 25, 2024
The two inspection cycles recorded the same number of deficiency citations.

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
St. Lucie County 65+
81,565
24.4% of county
County Population
334,682
St. Lucie County

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

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Palm Garden of Port Saint Lucie is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Port Saint Lucie, Florida with 120 certified beds. It has been operating since 1988. Its overall CMS rating is 5 out of 5.

Beds
120
Avg Residents/Day
112.2
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Feb 25, 1988
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
St. Lucie
Last Inspection
Jul 25, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
6
Weighted Score
23.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (20)

F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jul 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jul 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Jul 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0825Potential for Harm

Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.

Survey: Jul 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0842Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jul 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jul 25, 2024Corrected: 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 4, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 4, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0692Potential for Harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Survey: May 4, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0697Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: May 4, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0698Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: May 4, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0623Minimal Harm

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Survey: May 4, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0563Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.

Survey: Jan 21, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
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: Jan 21, 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: Jan 21, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0692Potential for Harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Survey: Jan 21, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0770Potential for Harm

Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

Survey: Jan 21, 2022Corrected: 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: Jan 21, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0886Potential for Harm

Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.

Survey: Jan 21, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0657Minimal Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Jan 21, 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 Aide2.16 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.82 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.63 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.62 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.21 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.10 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
23.7%
RN Turnover
27.8%
Administrators Left
0

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
PGPSL 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
GAGNON, AMYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 14, 1966
SHAH, CHINTANOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ASep 13, 2024
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
PGPSL RE LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJul 29, 2024
GAGNON, AMYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 6, 2025
SHAH, CHINTANADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 6, 2025

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Palm Garden of Port Saint Lucie and nearby alternatives.

All Florida facilities
Palm Garden of Port Saint Lucie
Port Saint Lucie, FLCurrent facility
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Tiffany Hall Nursing and Rehab Center
Port Saint Lucie, FL1,056 ft
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $46,976
Life Care Center of Port Saint Lucie
Port Saint Lucie, FL4,752 ft
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Savannas Park Health and Rehabilitation Center
Port Saint Lucie, FL1.1 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Port St Lucie Rehabilitation and Healthcare
Port Saint Lucie, FL4.5 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Waters Edge Health and Rehabilitation
Palm City, FL7.0 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Stuart Rehabilitation and Healthcare
Stuart, FL7.9 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Palm Garden of Port Saint Lucie
Port Saint Lucie, FL · Current facility
—5/54/54/5None recorded
Tiffany Hall Nursing and Rehab Center
Port Saint Lucie, FL
1,056 ft3/52/53/5$46,976
Life Care Center of Port Saint Lucie
Port Saint Lucie, FL
4,752 ft3/52/54/5None recorded
Savannas Park Health and Rehabilitation Center
Port Saint Lucie, FL
1.1 mi4/53/54/5None recorded
Port St Lucie Rehabilitation and Healthcare
Port Saint Lucie, FL
4.5 mi4/54/54/5None recorded
Waters Edge Health and Rehabilitation
Palm City, FL
7.0 mi5/55/55/5None recorded
Stuart Rehabilitation and Healthcare
Stuart, FL
7.9 mi4/54/54/5None 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 Port Saint Lucie?▾
Palm Garden of Port Saint Lucie has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Palm Garden of Port Saint Lucie 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 Port Saint Lucie participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Palm Garden of Port Saint Lucie had any health inspection violations?▾
Palm Garden of Port Saint Lucie had 6 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jul 25, 2024). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Palm Garden of Port Saint Lucie?▾
Palm Garden of Port Saint Lucie provides 3.62 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.63 RN hours, 0.82 LPN hours, and 2.16 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 23.7%.
How many beds does Palm Garden of Port Saint Lucie have?▾
Palm Garden of Port Saint Lucie has 120 certified beds with an average of 112.2 residents per day, resulting in approximately 94% 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 Port Saint Lucie?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Florida, including 4 in Port Saint Lucie. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Palm Garden of Port Saint Lucie?▾
On Google Maps, Palm Garden of Port Saint Lucie has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 based on 333 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 5/5.

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