Nursing home in Tampa, Florida

Palm Garden of Tampa

Medicare and Medicaid

3612 E 138TH AVE, Tampa, FL 33613
(813) 972-8775

CMS star ratings

CMS gives this nursing home an overall star rating of 4 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 home4
Florida average3.3 (691 rated)
U.S. average3.0 (14,565 rated)

Health inspections

This nursing home3
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): May 7, 2026. CMS counts 8 health deficiencies in rating cycle 1.

This nursing home8
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 17 health deficiencies on 3 inspection dates since Sep 30, 2023. By level of harm: 17 potential for harm.

0 Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
0 Actual harm
17 No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
0 No actual harm, potential for minimal harm

The 10 most recent of 17 health deficiencies since Sep 30, 2023
Date	Tag	Deficiency	Scope and severity	Inspection type	Status
May 7, 2026	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 Jun 7, 2026
May 7, 2026	F0558	Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.Resident Rights Deficiencies	D Potential for harm, isolated	Standard	Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jun 7, 2026
May 7, 2026	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	D Potential for harm, isolated	Standard	Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jun 7, 2026
May 7, 2026	F0697	Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D Potential for harm, isolated	Standard	Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jun 7, 2026
May 7, 2026	F0699	Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D Potential for harm, isolated	Standard	Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jun 7, 2026
May 7, 2026	F0757	Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D Potential for harm, isolated	Standard	Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jun 7, 2026
May 7, 2026	F0825	Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D Potential for harm, isolated	Standard	Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jun 7, 2026
Mar 2, 2026	F0627	Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.Resident Rights Deficiencies	D Potential for harm, isolated	Complaint	Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 25, 2026
Nov 16, 2023	F0925	Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.Environmental Deficiencies	F Potential for harm, widespread	Standard	Deficient, Provider has date of correction Dec 15, 2023
Nov 16, 2023	F0585	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.Resident Rights Deficiencies	E Potential for harm, pattern	Standard	Deficient, Provider has date of correction Dec 15, 2023

Show the other 7 deficiencies

Older health deficiencies since Sep 30, 2023
Date	Tag	Deficiency	Scope and severity	Inspection type	Status
Nov 16, 2023	F0700	Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	E Potential for harm, pattern	Standard	Deficient, Provider has date of correction Dec 15, 2023
Nov 16, 2023	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 Dec 15, 2023
Nov 16, 2023	F0550	Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Resident Rights Deficiencies	D Potential for harm, isolated	Standard	Deficient, Provider has date of correction Dec 15, 2023
Nov 16, 2023	F0561	Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.Resident Rights Deficiencies	D Potential for harm, isolated	Standard	Deficient, Provider has date of correction Dec 15, 2023
Nov 16, 2023	F0580	Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Resident Rights Deficiencies	D Potential for harm, isolated	Standard	Deficient, Provider has date of correction Dec 15, 2023
Nov 16, 2023	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, Complaint	Deficient, Provider has date of correction Dec 15, 2023
Nov 16, 2023	F0759	Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D Potential for harm, isolated	Standard	Deficient, Provider has date of correction Dec 15, 2023

Staffing

Total nurse staffing

Reported hours per resident per day.

This nursing home3.66 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 home0.40 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 home47.5%
Florida average41.4% (646 with data)
U.S. average45.8% (13,538 with data)

Penalties

CMS lists 0 penalties for this nursing home: 0 fines totaling $0, and 0 payment denials. CMS counts penalties from the last 3 years.

Facility details

Certified beds	120
Average residents per day	114.7
Ownership	For profit - Corporation
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 TAMPA LLC
First approved for Medicare and Medicaid	Nov 19, 1987
County	Hillsborough
CMS certification number	105591

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HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital	Acute Care Hospitals	Yes
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