nursing home in Orlando, FL
Palm Garden of Orlando
654 N Econlockhatchee Trail, Orlando, FL 32825 · (407) 273-6158
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★3
- Staffing★★★★★4
- Quality measures★★★★★5
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Palm Garden of Orlando at a glance
Palm Garden of Orlando is a 132-bed for-profit nursing home in Orlando, Florida (Orange County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Florida average of 3.3.
Residents receive about 3.8 hours of nursing care per day (0.7 of them from registered nurses), close to the state average of 3.8 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (November 7, 2024) found 3 health citations. The Florida average is 7.1.
Federal regulators fined it 2 times in the past three years, totaling $73,226.
Nursing staff turnover is 38.1% per year (state average 41.4%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Limited Liability Company
- Beds
- 132
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Palm Garden Health and Rehabilitation
- Medicare-certified since
- September 21, 1987
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Orange County
- CMS Certification Number
- 105577
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Average |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Better |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Better |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.81 hrs | 3.82 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Average |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.69 hrs | 0.73 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Average |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.31 hrs | 2.31 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Average |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.56 hrs | 3.49 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Average |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 38.1% | 41.4% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 40.9% | 46% | 42.9% | Average |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 3 | 7 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 41.8 | 63 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 2 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $73,226 | $24,361 | $30,972 | Worse |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 2 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 132 | 122 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 125 | 109 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 94.4% | 88.9% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 2.5% | 2.5% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 4% | 4.5% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 5.3% | 8.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% | Average |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 8.3% | 8.7% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 8.6% | 9.5% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 4.5% | 5.5% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0% | 4.6% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 16.9% | 14.4% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 7.1% | 10.5% | 19% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 99.2% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 98.2% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 1% | 1.5% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 94.7% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 95.2% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 16 health deficiencies and 3 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 2 citations involved actual harm, including 1 rated "immediate jeopardy".
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 7, 2024 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 6, 2024 |
| November 7, 2024 Standard | Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0847 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected December 6, 2024 |
| November 7, 2024 Standard | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0867 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 6, 2024 |
| November 7, 2024 Standard | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0644 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 6, 2024 |
| September 30, 2024 Complaint | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected October 24, 2024 |
| September 30, 2024 Complaint | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0849 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 24, 2024 |
| September 30, 2024 Complaint | 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 · Tag F0725 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 24, 2024 |
| July 25, 2024 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | J Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Corrected July 25, 2024 |
| February 16, 2023 Standard | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0604 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 13, 2023 |
| February 16, 2023 Standard | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0578 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 13, 2023 |
| February 16, 2023 Standard | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0644 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 13, 2023 |
| February 16, 2023 Standard | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0645 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 13, 2023 |
| March 25, 2021 Fire safety | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Services Deficiencies · Tag K0521 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 23, 2021 |
| March 25, 2021 Fire safety | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0223 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 23, 2021 |
| March 25, 2021 Standard | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0694 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 23, 2021 |
| March 25, 2021 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 23, 2021 |
| March 25, 2021 Standard | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 23, 2021 |
| March 25, 2021 Standard | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 23, 2021 |
| March 25, 2021 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 23, 2021 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports 2 federal penalties in the past three years, including $73,226 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2024 | Fine | $62,381 |
| July 25, 2024 | Fine | $10,845 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| PALM GARDEN HEALTHCARE HOLDINGS, LLC Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 50% | 11/01/2013 |
| JAMES O. MCCARVER QTIP BUSINESS MARITAL TRUST U/A DATED JUNE 22, 2001, Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 12/23/2014 |
| JAMES O. MCCARVER RESIDUARY TRUST SHARE U/A DATED 06/22/2001 Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 12/23/2014 |
| MCCARVER, PATSY Individual | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 11/01/2013 |
| PATSY E. MCCARVER TRUST U/A DATED JUNE 22, 2001 AS AMENDED, PATSY E Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 11/01/2013 |
| REGIONS BANK Organization | 5% or greater mortgage interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2013 |
| PGORL RE, LLC Organization | 5% or greater security interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/29/2024 |
| REGIONS BANK Organization | 5% or greater security interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2013 |
| HOVEY, GREG Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/21/2025 |
| JAMES O. MCCARVER QTIP BUSINESS MARITAL TRUST U/A DATED JUNE 22, 2001, Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2013 |
| NURIEL, GABRIEL Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/21/2025 |
| PALM HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT, LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/21/2025 |
| PATSY E. MCCARVER TRUST U/A DATED JUNE 22, 2001 AS AMENDED, PATSY E Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2013 |
| PGORL RE, LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/29/2024 |
| BOMBERGER, JEFFREY Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2014 |
| CHALMERS, JAMES Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2015 |
| GREENE, ROBERT Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2014 |
| HOVEY, GREG Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/05/2022 |
| NURIEL, GABRIEL Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2021 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Palm Garden of Orlando's rating?
Palm Garden of Orlando has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Florida nursing homes is 3.3 stars.
How many inspection citations did Palm Garden of Orlando receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 3 citations, compared with a Florida average of 7.1. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Palm Garden of Orlando accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Palm Garden of Orlando?
It is for profit - limited liability company and part of Palm Garden Health and Rehabilitation. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Palm Garden of Orlando and how do I contact it?
Palm Garden of Orlando is at 654 N Econlockhatchee Trail, Orlando, FL 32825. Phone: (407) 273-6158.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.