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Palm Garden Of Tampa

3612 E 138th Ave, Tampa, FL 336138139728775120 certified beds · 115 residentsFor profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
4
since 2021
Deficiencies
27
0270
Penalties · 3 yrs
none on file
Last survey
2026-05-07
Standard
CMS overall
4 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 4/5
Health 3
Staffing 3
Quality 5
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats

Survey history

Source: CMS · Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) · data as of 2026-08-01
DateKindDeficienciesOfficial recordArchived PDF
2026-05-07Standard070CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2026-03-02Complaint010CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2023-11-16Standard090CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2021-09-23Standard0100CMS-2567 (Care Compare)

Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.

Deficiencies

CMS · Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.

2026-05-07Standard survey · 7 deficienciesOfficial report
F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-07Record 105591-20260507-F558
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-07Record 105591-20260507-F656
F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-07Record 105591-20260507-F697
F699Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-07Record 105591-20260507-F699
F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-07Record 105591-20260507-F757
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-07Record 105591-20260507-F761
F825Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-07Record 105591-20260507-F825
2026-03-02Complaint survey · 1 deficiencyOfficial report
F627Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-25Record 105591-20260302-F627
2023-11-16Standard survey · 9 deficienciesOfficial report
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-15Record 105591-20231116-F550
F561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-15Record 105591-20231116-F561
F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-15Record 105591-20231116-F580
F585Honor 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-15Record 105591-20231116-F585
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-15Record 105591-20231116-F684
F700Try 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-15Record 105591-20231116-F700
F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-15Record 105591-20231116-F759
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-15Record 105591-20231116-F761
F925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.Scope/severity FStandard
Environment
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-15Record 105591-20231116-F925
2021-09-23Standard survey · 10 deficienciesOfficial report
F554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-10-23Record 105591-20210923-F554
F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-10-23Record 105591-20210923-F558
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-10-23Record 105591-20210923-F657
F688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-10-23Record 105591-20210923-F688
F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-10-23Record 105591-20210923-F698
F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.Scope/severity DStandard
Staffing
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-10-23Record 105591-20210923-F725
F758Implement 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-10-23Record 105591-20210923-F758
F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-10-23Record 105591-20210923-F759
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-10-23Record 105591-20210923-F761
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-10-23Record 105591-20210923-F812

Staffing

CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainer
RN hours per resident day0.40
Facility
Florida
National
Florida 0.73 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.66
Facility
Florida
National
Florida 3.82 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.33
Facility
Florida
National
Florida 3.49 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover48%
Facility
Florida
National
Florida 41% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover41%
Facility
Florida
National
Florida 46% · National 43%

Quality measures

CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions
MeasureFacilityFloridaNational
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers
lower is better
1.6%4.5%4.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
lower is better
1.7%2.5%3.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
lower is better
2.7%8.6%15.4%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
lower is better
0.0%0.7%1.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained
lower is better
0.0%0.0%0.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
lower is better
6.6%8.7%13.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
lower is better
1.3%5.5%5.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication
lower is better
9.0%14.4%19.5%

Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.

Ownership

As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)
EntityRoleInterestSinceRegistry
Palm Garden Healthcare Holdings, LLC
Organization
5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST50%
James O. Mccarver Qtip Business Marital Trust U/A Dated June 22, 2001,
Organization
5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED
James O. Mccarver Residuary Trust Share U/A Dated 06/22/2001
Organization
5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED
Mccarver, Patsy
Individual
5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED
Patsy E. Mccarver Trust U/A Dated June 22, 2001 As Amended, Patsy E
Organization
5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED
Farooqui, Zubair
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Ramdayal, Hope
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Bomberger, Jeffrey
Individual
CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE
Chalmers, James
Individual
CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE
Farooqui, Zubair
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Greene, Robert
Individual
CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE
James O. Mccarver Qtip Business Marital Trust U/A Dated June 22, 2001,
Organization
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Palm Healthcare Management, LLC
Organization
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Patsy E. Mccarver Trust U/A Dated June 22, 2001 As Amended, Patsy E
Organization
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Pgtpa Re, LLC
Organization
5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTERESTNOT APPLICABLE
Pgtpa Re, LLC
Organization
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Ramdayal, Hope
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Regions Bank
Organization
5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTERESTNOT APPLICABLE
Part of a chain
Palm Garden Health And Rehabilitation14 facilities
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Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.

Cost context

County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Florida.

Nursing home, semi-private
$312 / day
Assisted living
$4,150 / month
Home health aide
$30 / hour
Hillsborough County · 2025 · source

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Sources & provenance

SectionAgency · datasetRetrieved
Facility, ratingsCMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information2026-08-01
SurveysCMS · Survey Summary2026-08-01
DeficienciesCMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare)2026-08-01
PenaltiesCMS · Penalties2026-08-01
StaffingCMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026)2026-08-01
Quality measuresCMS · MDS Quality Measures2026-08-01
OwnershipCMS · Ownership2026-08-01
Cost contextPublic county cost survey, 20252025-06-01