Nursing home in Largo, Florida
Palm Garden of Largo
Medicare and Medicaid
10500 STARKEY RD, Largo, FL 33777
(727) 397-8166
- CMS shows its abuse icon for this nursing home: it was cited for abuse or neglect at the harm level or above on the most recent inspection cycle, or at the potential-harm level on both of the last two cycles.
- The most recent health inspection was more than 2 years ago.
CMS star ratings
CMS gives this nursing home an overall star rating of 2 out of 5. Each rating is compared with the mean of rated nursing homes in Florida (691 for the overall rating) and in the U.S. (14,565). How to read an inspection report.
Overall rating
- This nursing home2
- Florida average3.3 (691 rated)
- U.S. average3.0 (14,565 rated)
Health inspections
- This nursing home1
- Florida average2.9 (691 rated)
- U.S. average2.8 (14,565 rated)
Staffing
- This nursing home3
- Florida average3.3 (686 rated)
- U.S. average2.9 (14,494 rated)
Quality measures
- This nursing home5
- Florida average4.2 (686 rated)
- U.S. average3.6 (14,495 rated)
Health inspections
Most recent standard health inspection (rating cycle 1): Feb 29, 2024. CMS counts 19 health deficiencies in rating cycle 1.
- This nursing home19
- Florida average7.1 (694 with data)
- U.S. average9.2 (14,652 with data)
Rating cycle 1 health deficiencies. Averages include every nursing home with a count in the CMS file; fewer is better.
Deficiencies since Sep 30, 2023
Inspectors cited 21 health deficiencies on 4 inspection dates since Sep 30, 2023. By level of harm: 3 actual harm, 18 potential for harm.
- 0 Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
- 3 Actual harm
- 18 No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
- 0 No actual harm, potential for minimal harm
| Date | Tag | Deficiency | Scope and severity | Inspection type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | G Actual harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jun 10, 2026 |
| May 20, 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection Control Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jun 10, 2026 |
| Jun 21, 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | G Actual harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jul 21, 2025 |
| Feb 10, 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 7, 2025 |
| Feb 29, 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | G Actual harm, isolated | Standard, Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 29, 2024 |
| Feb 29, 2024 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | F Potential for harm, widespread | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 29, 2024 |
| Feb 29, 2024 | F0565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.Resident Rights Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Standard, Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 29, 2024 |
| Feb 29, 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 29, 2024 |
| Feb 29, 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 29, 2024 |
| Feb 29, 2024 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 29, 2024 |
Show the other 11 deficiencies
| Date | Tag | Deficiency | Scope and severity | Inspection type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 29, 2024 | F0761 | 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.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 29, 2024 |
| Feb 29, 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection Control Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 29, 2024 |
| Feb 29, 2024 | F0557 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.Resident Rights Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 29, 2024 |
| Feb 29, 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 29, 2024 |
| Feb 29, 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 29, 2024 |
| Feb 29, 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 29, 2024 |
| Feb 29, 2024 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 29, 2024 |
| Feb 29, 2024 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 29, 2024 |
| Feb 29, 2024 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 29, 2024 |
| Feb 29, 2024 | F0849 | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.Administration Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 29, 2024 |
| Feb 29, 2024 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.Environmental Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 29, 2024 |
Staffing
Total nurse staffing
Reported hours per resident per day.
- This nursing home3.64 hours
- Florida average3.82 hours (680 with data)
- U.S. average3.86 hours (14,351 with data)
Registered nurse staffing
Reported hours per resident per day.
- This nursing home0.56 hours
- Florida average0.73 hours (680 with data)
- U.S. average0.69 hours (14,351 with data)
Nursing staff turnover
Share of nursing staff who left during the year, as reported to CMS.
- This nursing home54.5%
- Florida average41.4% (646 with data)
- U.S. average45.8% (13,538 with data)
Penalties
CMS lists 2 penalties for this nursing home: 2 fines totaling $66,613, and 0 payment denials. CMS counts penalties from the last 3 years.
Facility details
| Certified beds | 140 |
|---|---|
| Average residents per day | 135.8 |
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Provider type | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
| Resident and family council | Resident |
| Automatic sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Chain | Palm Garden Health and Rehabilitation (14 facilities) |
| Legal business name | PALM GARDEN OF LARGO LLC |
| First approved for Medicare and Medicaid | Jul 31, 1987 |
| County | Pinellas |
| CMS certification number | 105574 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Hospital | CMS overall rating | Type | Emergency services |
|---|---|---|---|
| HCA Florida Largo Hospital | Acute Care Hospitals | Yes |