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HomeFloridaPalm Garden of Vero Beach

Palm Garden of Vero Beach

1755 37th Street, Vero Beach, FL 329607725672443WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.3on Google(298 reviews)
3/5Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
189
certified

How Palm Garden of Vero Beach 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
3/5
FL average
3.3/5
Below 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
3.81 hrs/day
FL average
3.82 hrs/day
Close to state average
RN hours per resident
0.56 hrs/day
FL average
0.73 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
51.6%
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

Reported RN time is 0.56 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.73.
Staff turnover is 51.6%, 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
15
deficiency citations
Inspected Jan 12, 2024
Most recent cycle
8
deficiency citations
Inspected Apr 24, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 7 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
Indian River County 65+
54,589
33.9% of county
County Population
160,986
Indian River 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 Vero Beach is a 3-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Vero Beach, Florida with 189 certified beds. It has been operating since 1987. Its overall CMS rating is 3 out of 5.

Beds
189
Avg Residents/Day
178.1
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Nov 25, 1987
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Indian River
Last Inspection
Apr 24, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
8
Weighted Score
45.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (25)

F0572Potential for Harm

Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.

Survey: Apr 30, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 30, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
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: Sep 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0686Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0690Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Survey: Apr 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0757Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Survey: Apr 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Apr 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0565Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Survey: Jan 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Jan 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0677Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0804Potential for Harm

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Survey: Jan 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0550Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0558Potential for Harm

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Survey: Jan 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0561Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Survey: Jan 12, 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: Jan 12, 2024Corrected: 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: Jan 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0692Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0694Potential for Harm

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

Survey: Jan 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0757Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Survey: Jan 12, 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: Jan 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0561Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Survey: Sep 1, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Sep 1, 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 Aide2.31 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.95 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.56 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.81 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.51 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.06 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
51.6%
RN Turnover
69.4%
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
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
PGVER RE, LLC5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTERESTOrganizationN/AJun 20, 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
JORDAN, NICOLEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 31, 2020
MALONE, MARCUSOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ASep 1, 2024
JAMES O. MCCARVER QTIP BUSINESS MARITAL TRUST U/A DATED JUNE 22, 2001,ADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ANov 1, 2021
PALM HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT, LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AApr 22, 2025
PATSY E. MCCARVER TRUST U/A DATED JUNE 22, 2001 AS AMENDED, PATSY EADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ANov 1, 2013
PGVER RE, LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJun 20, 2024
JORDAN, NICOLEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AApr 22, 2025
MALONE, MARCUSADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ASep 1, 2024

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

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

All Florida facilities
Palm Garden of Vero Beach
Vero Beach, FLCurrent facility
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Vero Beach Care Center
Vero Beach, FL528 ft
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Sea Breeze Rehab and Nursing Center
Vero Beach, FL528 ft
CMS
2/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
Hidden Lakes Senior Living Community
Vero Beach, FL4,224 ft
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Garden View Health and Rehabilitation Center
Vero Beach, FL1.4 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $60,225
Willowbrooke Court at Indian River Estates
Vero Beach, FL5.4 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $18,330
Sandgate Gardens Rehab and Nursing Center
Fort Pierce, FL15.4 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Palm Garden of Vero Beach
Vero Beach, FL · Current facility
—3/53/53/5None recorded
Vero Beach Care Center
Vero Beach, FL
528 ft1/51/52/5None recorded
Sea Breeze Rehab and Nursing Center
Vero Beach, FL
528 ft2/53/51/5None recorded
Hidden Lakes Senior Living Community
Vero Beach, FL
4,224 ft3/52/54/5None recorded
Garden View Health and Rehabilitation Center
Vero Beach, FL
1.4 mi1/51/52/5$60,225
Willowbrooke Court at Indian River Estates
Vero Beach, FL
5.4 mi5/55/55/5$18,330
Sandgate Gardens Rehab and Nursing Center
Fort Pierce, FL
15.4 mi2/52/52/5None 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 Vero Beach?▾
Palm Garden of Vero Beach has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated average.
How much does Palm Garden of Vero Beach 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 Vero Beach participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Palm Garden of Vero Beach had any health inspection violations?▾
Palm Garden of Vero Beach had 8 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Apr 24, 2025). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Palm Garden of Vero Beach?▾
Palm Garden of Vero Beach provides 3.81 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.56 RN hours, 0.95 LPN hours, and 2.31 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 51.6%.
How many beds does Palm Garden of Vero Beach have?▾
Palm Garden of Vero Beach has 189 certified beds with an average of 178.1 residents per day, resulting in approximately 94% 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 Vero Beach?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Florida, including 5 in Vero Beach. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Palm Garden of Vero Beach?▾
On Google Maps, Palm Garden of Vero Beach has a rating of 4.3 out of 5 based on 298 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 3/5.

Part of Palm Garden Health and Rehabilitation

This chain operates 14 facilities. View all →