For-profit

Palm Garden of Tampa

3612 E 138Th Ave, Tampa, FL 33613

(813) 972-8775 · Palm Garden Health and Rehabilitation

4CMS overall rating · out of 5

At a glance

CMS data snapshot: 2026-08-01 · Sources and limitations
4 of 5Overall
3 of 5Health inspections
3 of 5Staffing
5 of 5Resident quality
OwnershipFor profit - CorporationCertified beds120
Estimated occupancy95.6%Latest inspection2026-05-07

County and Florida comparison

Navy: facility · Teal: county · Gray: Florida
Overall rating
Facility: 4 of 5
better
Health-inspection score
Facility: 42.0 points
worse
Total nurse staffing
Facility: 3.66 hours/day
similar
RN staffing
Facility: 0.40 hours/day
worse
Staff turnover
Facility: 47.5%
worse
Latest health deficiencies
Facility: 8 deficiencies
worse
View data table
MetricFacilityCountyFlorida
Overall rating4 of 53 of 53 of 5
Health-inspection score42.0 points56.5 points38.5 points
Total nurse staffing3.66 hours/day3.61 hours/day3.63 hours/day
RN staffing0.40 hours/day0.61 hours/day0.62 hours/day
Staff turnover47.5%43.7%41.8%
Latest health deficiencies8 deficiencies10 deficiencies6 deficiencies

Comparisons describe CMS data; they are not recommendations.

Inspection history

2026-05-07
8 deficiencies
Highest severity: E

Immediate-jeopardy citations: 0

Tag 0761 · Severity E

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 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-06-07

Tag 0558 · Severity D

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Resident Rights Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-06-07

Tag 0656 · Severity D

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 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-06-07

Tag 0697 · Severity D

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-06-07

Tag 0699 · Severity D

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-06-07

Tag 0757 · Severity D

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-06-07

Tag 0825 · Severity D

Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-06-07
2023-11-16
9 deficiencies
Highest severity: F

Immediate-jeopardy citations: 0

Tag 0925 · Severity F

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Environmental Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-12-15

Tag 0585 · Severity E

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 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-12-15

Tag 0700 · Severity E

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 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-12-15

Tag 0761 · Severity E

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 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-12-15

Tag 0550 · Severity D

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Resident Rights Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-12-15

Tag 0561 · Severity D

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Resident Rights Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-12-15

Tag 0580 · Severity D

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 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-12-15

Tag 0684 · Severity D

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-12-15

Tag 0759 · Severity D

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-12-15
2021-09-23
10 deficiencies
Highest severity: D

Immediate-jeopardy citations: 0

Tag 0554 · Severity D

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Resident Rights Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2021-10-23

Tag 0558 · Severity D

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Resident Rights Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2021-10-23

Tag 0657 · Severity D

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 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2021-10-23

Tag 0688 · Severity D

Provide 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.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2021-10-23

Tag 0698 · Severity D

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2021-10-23

Tag 0725 · Severity D

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2021-10-23

Tag 0758 · Severity D

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 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2021-10-23

Tag 0759 · Severity D

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2021-10-23

Tag 0761 · Severity D

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 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2021-10-23

Tag 0812 · Severity D

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2021-10-23

Staffing composition

2.17 hours/dayNurse aide
1.08 hours/dayLPN
0.40 hours/dayRN
Total staffing
3.66 hours/day
County median
3.61 hours/day
Florida median
3.63 hours/day
Weekend total
3.33 hours/day
Staff turnover
47.5%
RN turnover
41.2%

Reported averages, not a real-time staffing schedule.

Resident outcomes

Lower is generally better

Hospitalizations

3.0 per 1,000 daysworseFlorida: 2.1 per 1,000 days · County: 2.1 per 1,000 days
20250101-20251231

Emergency-department visits

0.9 per 1,000 dayssimilarFlorida: 1.0 per 1,000 days · County: 0.7 per 1,000 days
20250101-20251231

Falls with major injury

1.7%betterFlorida: 2.2% · County: 1.9%
2025Q2-2026Q1

Pressure ulcers

1.6%betterFlorida: 4.2% · County: 4.3%
2025Q2-2026Q1

Urinary tract infections

0.0%unavailableFlorida: 0.0% · County: 0.2%
2025Q2-2026Q1

Antipsychotic medication use

2.7%betterFlorida: 7.0% · County: 7.7%
2025Q2-2026Q1

These group measures do not predict an individual resident’s experience.

Questions to ask

Use these prompts during a tour or phone call
  1. How many RNs are typically on site during days, nights, and weekends?

    Suggested because of: rn staffing
  2. What is driving staff turnover, and what is being done to retain nurses and aides?

    Suggested because of: staff turnover
  3. How will the care plan be developed, reviewed, and shared with our family?

    Suggested because of: general care planning

Facility Details

County
Hillsborough County
Certified beds
120
Average daily residents
114.7
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider type
Medicare and Medicaid
In hospital
No
Date certified
1987-11-19
CCN
105591

Staffing Data

Reported measureValue
Nurse aide hours2.1709
Lpn hours1.08371
Rn hours0.40399
Reported total hours3.6586
Weekend total hours3.33113
Weekend rn hours0.35653
Adjusted total hours3.95329
Total turnover percent47.5
Rn turnover percent41.2
Administrators left0

Hours are per resident per day; turnover values are percentages. Missing values are not zero.

Penalties & Enforcement

$0.00Total fines
0Number of fines
0Payment denials

No matching penalties in the supplied CMS records.

Totals reflect the supplied CMS records, not a lifetime total.

Citations

8Health citations
5Fire safety citations

Health counts describe the latest rating cycle. Fire counts cover supplied fire-safety records.

Serious Deficiencies

FL counts scope/severity G–L as serious deficiencies. Immediate jeopardy is J–L; these are not interchangeable.

0

Ownership & Operators

NameRoleShare
PALM GARDEN HEALTHCARE HOLDINGS, LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST50%
JAMES O. MCCARVER QTIP BUSINESS MARITAL TRUST U/A DATED JUNE 22, 2001,5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED
JAMES O. MCCARVER RESIDUARY TRUST SHARE U/A DATED 06/22/20015% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED
PATSY E. MCCARVER TRUST U/A DATED JUNE 22, 2001 AS AMENDED, PATSY E5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED
MCCARVER, PATSY5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED
PGTPA RE, LLC5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTERESTNOT APPLICABLE
REGIONS BANK5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTERESTNOT APPLICABLE
BOMBERGER, JEFFREYCORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE
CHALMERS, JAMESCORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE
GREENE, ROBERTCORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE
FAROOQUI, ZUBAIROPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
RAMDAYAL, HOPEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
JAMES O. MCCARVER QTIP BUSINESS MARITAL TRUST U/A DATED JUNE 22, 2001,ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
PALM HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT, LLCADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
PATSY E. MCCARVER TRUST U/A DATED JUNE 22, 2001 AS AMENDED, PATSY EADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
PGTPA RE, LLCADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
FAROOQUI, ZUBAIRADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
RAMDAYAL, HOPEADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE

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