nursing home in Vero Beach, FL
Palm Garden of Vero Beach
1755 37th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960 · (772) 567-2443
★★★★★3
Average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★3
- Staffing★★★★★3
- Quality measures★★★★★4
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Palm Garden of Vero Beach at a glance
Palm Garden of Vero Beach is a 189-bed for-profit nursing home in Vero Beach, Florida (Indian River County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, close to the Florida average of 3.3.
Residents receive about 3.8 hours of nursing care per day (0.6 of them from registered nurses), close to the state average of 3.8 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (April 24, 2025) found 8 health citations. The Florida average is 7.1.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 51.6% per year (state average 41.4%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Limited Liability Company
- Beds
- 189
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Palm Garden Health and Rehabilitation
- Medicare-certified since
- November 25, 1987
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Indian River County
- CMS Certification Number
- 105592
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Average |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Average |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Average |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Average |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Better |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
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) | 0.56 hrs | 0.73 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| 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) | 3.51 hrs | 3.49 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Average |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 51.6% | 41.4% | 45.8% | Worse |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 69.4% | 46% | 42.9% | Worse |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 8 | 7 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 3 | 1 | 3 | Worse |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 45 | 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) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $24,361 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 189 | 122 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 178 | 109 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 94.2% | 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) | 2.4% | 2.5% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 4.3% | 4.5% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 2.2% | 8.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 1.2% | 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) | 10.5% | 8.7% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 16.1% | 9.5% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 4.8% | 5.5% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 10.1% | 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) | 14% | 14.4% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 32.7% | 10.5% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 99.3% | 99.2% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 99.8% | 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% | 1.5% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 96.9% | 94.7% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 99.2% | 95.2% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 25 health deficiencies and 12 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 30, 2026 Complaint | Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0572 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 22, 2026 |
| April 30, 2026 Complaint | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 22, 2026 |
| September 17, 2025 Complaint | 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 October 17, 2025 |
| April 24, 2025 Fire safety | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0355 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected May 24, 2025 |
| April 24, 2025 Fire safety | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0761 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected May 24, 2025 |
| April 24, 2025 Fire safety | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0372 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected May 24, 2025 |
| April 24, 2025 Fire safety | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0741 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected May 24, 2025 |
| April 24, 2025 Fire safety | Establish policies and procedures for volunteers. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0024 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected May 24, 2025 |
| April 24, 2025 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected May 24, 2025 |
| April 24, 2025 Fire safety | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0222 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 24, 2025 |
| April 24, 2025 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 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 24, 2025 |
| April 24, 2025 Standard | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0690 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 24, 2025 |
| April 24, 2025 Standard | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 24, 2025 |
| April 24, 2025 Standard | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 24, 2025 |
| April 24, 2025 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 24, 2025 |
| April 24, 2025 Standard | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0757 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 24, 2025 |
| January 12, 2024 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 11, 2024 |
| January 12, 2024 Fire safety | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0761 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 11, 2024 |
| January 12, 2024 Complaint | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 11, 2024 |
| January 12, 2024 Standard | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 11, 2024 |
| January 12, 2024 Standard | 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 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 11, 2024 |
| January 12, 2024 Complaint | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 11, 2024 |
| January 12, 2024 Standard | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0804 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 11, 2024 |
| January 12, 2024 Complaint | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0565 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 11, 2024 |
| January 12, 2024 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 February 11, 2024 |
| January 12, 2024 Standard | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 11, 2024 |
| January 12, 2024 Standard | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0558 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 11, 2024 |
| January 12, 2024 Standard | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0561 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 11, 2024 |
| January 12, 2024 Standard | 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 · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 11, 2024 |
| January 12, 2024 Standard | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0692 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 11, 2024 |
| January 12, 2024 Standard | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0694 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 11, 2024 |
| January 12, 2024 Standard | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0757 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 11, 2024 |
| January 12, 2024 Standard | 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 · Tag F0761 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 11, 2024 |
| September 1, 2022 Fire safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 1, 2022 |
| September 1, 2022 Fire safety | Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0929 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 1, 2022 |
| September 1, 2022 Standard | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 1, 2022 |
| September 1, 2022 Standard | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0561 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 1, 2022 |
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 no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
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 |
| PGVER RE, LLC Organization | 5% or greater security interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/20/2024 |
| REGIONS BANK Organization | 5% or greater security interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2013 |
| JAMES O. MCCARVER QTIP BUSINESS MARITAL TRUST U/A DATED JUNE 22, 2001, Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2021 |
| JORDAN, NICOLE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/22/2025 |
| MALONE, MARCUS Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2024 |
| PALM HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT, LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/22/2025 |
| PATSY E. MCCARVER TRUST U/A DATED JUNE 22, 2001 AS AMENDED, PATSY E Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2013 |
| PGVER RE, LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/20/2024 |
| 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 |
| JORDAN, NICOLE Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/31/2020 |
| MALONE, MARCUS Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2024 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Palm Garden of Vero Beach's rating?
Palm Garden of Vero Beach has 3 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 Vero Beach receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 8 citations, compared with a Florida average of 7.1. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Palm Garden of Vero Beach 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 Vero Beach?
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 Vero Beach and how do I contact it?
Palm Garden of Vero Beach is at 1755 37th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960. Phone: (772) 567-2443.
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.