Nursing home in Port Saint Lucie, Florida

Palm Garden of Port Saint Lucie

Medicare and Medicaid

1751 SE HILLMOOR DRIVE, Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952
(772) 335-8844

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 home4
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): Jan 22, 2026. CMS counts 4 health deficiencies in rating cycle 1.

This nursing home4
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 10 health deficiencies on 2 inspection dates since Sep 30, 2023. By level of harm: 10 potential for harm.

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

Health deficiencies since Sep 30, 2023, newest first
Date	Tag	Deficiency	Scope and severity	Inspection type	Status
Jan 22, 2026	F0812	Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	F Potential for harm, widespread	Standard	Deficient, Provider has date of correction Feb 20, 2026
Jan 22, 2026	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 Feb 20, 2026
Jan 22, 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 Feb 20, 2026
Jan 22, 2026	F0805	Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	D Potential for harm, isolated	Standard	Deficient, Provider has date of correction Feb 20, 2026
Jul 25, 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, Complaint	Deficient, Provider has date of correction Aug 22, 2024
Jul 25, 2024	F0695	Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D Potential for harm, isolated	Standard, Complaint	Deficient, Provider has date of correction Aug 22, 2024
Jul 25, 2024	F0755	Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D Potential for harm, isolated	Standard	Deficient, Provider has date of correction Aug 22, 2024
Jul 25, 2024	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 Aug 22, 2024
Jul 25, 2024	F0842	Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D Potential for harm, isolated	Standard, Complaint	Deficient, Provider has date of correction Aug 22, 2024
Jul 25, 2024	F0880	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection Control Deficiencies	D Potential for harm, isolated	Standard	Deficient, Provider has date of correction Aug 22, 2024

Staffing

Total nurse staffing

Reported hours per resident per day.

This nursing home3.62 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 home0.63 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 home23.7%
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	112.2
Ownership	For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider type	Medicare and Medicaid
Inside a hospital	No
Continuing care retirement community	No
Resident and family council	Both
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas	Yes
Chain	Palm Garden Health and Rehabilitation (14 facilities)
Legal business name	PALM GARDEN OF PORT ST LUCIE LLC
First approved for Medicare and Medicaid	Feb 25, 1988
County	St. Lucie
CMS certification number	105600

Also in Port Saint Lucie

Other nursing homes in Port Saint Lucie
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Ardie R Copas State Veterans Nursing Home	120	Government - State
Life Care Center of Port Saint Lucie	123	For profit - Corporation
Port St Lucie Rehabilitation and Healthcare	180	For profit - Corporation
Savannas Park Health and Rehabilitation Center	120	For profit - Limited Liability company
Tiffany Hall Nursing and Rehab Center	120	For profit - Limited Liability company

Hospitals in Port Saint Lucie
Hospital	CMS overall rating	Type	Emergency services
St Lucie Medical Center		Acute Care Hospitals	Yes
Port St Lucie Hospital	Not available	Psychiatric	Yes

All 6 nursing homes and 2 hospitals in Port Saint Lucie