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Palm Garden of Sun City

3850 Upper Creek Dr, Sun City Center, FL 335738136332875WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.2on Google(232 reviews)
1/5Much Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
132
certified
This facility has been flagged for abuse.
4 fine(s) totaling $85,965

How Palm Garden of Sun City 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
1/5
FL average
3.3/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
1/5
FL average
2.8/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
3/5
FL average
3.3/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.73 hrs/day
FL average
3.82 hrs/day
Close to state average
RN hours per resident
0.52 hrs/day
FL average
0.73 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
43.3%
FL average
41.4%
Close to state average

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

What the Data Highlights

Its 1/5 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.
Reported RN time is 0.52 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.73.

Health Inspection Trend

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

Previous cycle
4
deficiency citations
Inspected Aug 25, 2022
Most recent cycle
12
deficiency citations
Inspected Sep 10, 2024
The most recent cycle recorded 8 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
Hillsborough County 65+
214,615
14.6% of county
County Population
1,468,560
Hillsborough County

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

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Palm Garden of Sun City is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Sun City Center, Florida with 132 certified beds. It has been operating since 1991. Its overall CMS rating is 1 out of 5.

Beds
132
Avg Residents/Day
119.5
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jun 28, 1991
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Hillsborough
Last Inspection
Sep 10, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
12
Weighted Score
88.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (19)

F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 18, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0600Actual Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Sep 10, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0697Actual Harm

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

Survey: Sep 10, 2024Corrected: 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: Sep 10, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0645Potential for Harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey: Sep 10, 2024Corrected: 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: Sep 10, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Sep 10, 2024Corrected: 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: Sep 10, 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: Sep 10, 2024Corrected: 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: Sep 10, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0803Potential for Harm

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Survey: Sep 10, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0895Potential for Harm

Have a Compliance and Ethics Program.

Survey: Sep 10, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0600Actual Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: May 6, 2025Corrected: 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: Aug 25, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Aug 25, 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: Aug 25, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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 30, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 30, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 30, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$85,965
Number of Fines
4
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
4

Penalty History

FineSep 10, 2024
$4,085
FineSep 10, 2024
$4,846
FineSep 10, 2024
$8,154
FineMay 6, 2025
$68,880

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

Nurse Aide2.19 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN1.02 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.52 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.73 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.37 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.07 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
43.3%
RN Turnover
47.4%
Administrators Left
1

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
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
PGSCC 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
DYCHKO, JONATHANOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 1, 2023
SALINAS, DANIELOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 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/AApr 10, 2025
PATSY E. MCCARVER TRUST U/A DATED JUNE 22, 2001 AS AMENDED, PATSY EADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ANov 1, 2013
PGSCC RE, LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJul 29, 2024
DYCHKO, JONATHANADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AAug 1, 2023
SALINAS, DANIELADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AApr 10, 2025

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

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

All Florida facilities
Palm Garden of Sun City
Sun City Center, FLCurrent facilityAbuse flag
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $85,965
Plaza West
Sun City Center, FL2,112 ft
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Sun Terrace Health Care Center
Sun City Center, FL1.2 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Bayshore Pointe Nursing and Rehab Center
Tampa, FL14.4 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Hawthorne Center for Rehabilitation and Healing of
Brandon, FL14.9 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Vivo Healthcare Gandy
Tampa, FL15.3 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Canterbury Towers INC
Tampa, FL15.3 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Palm Garden of Sun City
Sun City Center, FL · Current facility
—1/51/53/5$85,965
Plaza West
Sun City Center, FL
2,112 ft3/52/55/5None recorded
Sun Terrace Health Care Center
Sun City Center, FL
1.2 mi4/54/53/5None recorded
Bayshore Pointe Nursing and Rehab Center
Tampa, FL
14.4 mi3/52/54/5None recorded
Hawthorne Center for Rehabilitation and Healing of
Brandon, FL
14.9 mi4/53/53/5None recorded
Vivo Healthcare Gandy
Tampa, FL
15.3 mi2/51/53/5None recorded
Canterbury Towers INC
Tampa, FL
15.3 mi5/54/55/5None 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 Sun City?▾
Palm Garden of Sun City has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Palm Garden of Sun City 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 Sun City participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Palm Garden of Sun City had any health inspection violations?▾
Palm Garden of Sun City had 12 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Sep 10, 2024). The current CMS dataset records 4 fine(s) totaling $85,965.
What are the staffing levels at Palm Garden of Sun City?▾
Palm Garden of Sun City provides 3.73 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.52 RN hours, 1.02 LPN hours, and 2.19 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 43.3%.
How many beds does Palm Garden of Sun City have?▾
Palm Garden of Sun City has 132 certified beds with an average of 119.5 residents per day, resulting in approximately 91% 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 Sun City?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Florida, including 2 in Sun City Center. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Palm Garden of Sun City?▾
On Google Maps, Palm Garden of Sun City has a rating of 4.2 out of 5 based on 232 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 1/5.

Part of Palm Garden Health and Rehabilitation

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