Palm Garden Of Clearwater
Clearwater, FL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 105581) · 165 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 2 totaling $17,345
Phone: (727) 786-6697 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Palm Garden Of Clearwater has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Florida state average of 3.27. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, while its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Palm Garden Of Clearwater reports 3.59 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.78 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 51.4%.
CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $17,345.00 for Palm Garden Of Clearwater, with 0 payment denials. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus designation noted for this facility in the provided data.
About this facility
Palm Garden Of Clearwater is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida, operating with 165 certified beds and an average of 159.7 residents. It has been federally certified since September 1987 and is operated under a for-profit corporate ownership structure. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the Florida state average of 3.27. The rating breaks down as follows: health inspection rating of 1 out of 5, staffing rating of 4 out of 5, and a quality measures rating of 5 out of 5.
Nurse staffing levels total 3.59 hours per resident per day, including 0.78 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 51.4%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $17,345.00, and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Palm Garden Of Clearwater is part of the Palm Garden Health And Rehabilitation chain, which operates 14 facilities with an average chain rating of 3.1 out of 5.
This profile is based on data published by CMS Care Compare and reflects the most recent data vintage available to this listing; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Palm Garden Of Clearwater has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Florida state average of 3.27.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.59 hours per resident per day, including 0.78 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 out of 5; nursing turnover is 51.4%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $17,345.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 165 certified beds with an average daily population of 159.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit corporation and is part of the Palm Garden Health And Rehabilitation chain, which includes 14 facilities with an average rating of 3.1 out of 5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since September 18, 1987.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which combine to form the overall score; here they are 1, 4, and 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 7277866697 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 7277866697 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/105581?state=FL.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.