nursing home in Sun City Center, FL
Palm Garden of Sun City
3850 Upper Creek Dr, Sun City Center, FL 33573 · (813) 633-2875
★★★★★1
Much below average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★1
- Staffing★★★★★3
- Quality measures★★★★★4
- Abuse citation
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Palm Garden of Sun City at a glance
Palm Garden of Sun City is a 132-bed for-profit nursing home in Sun City Center, Florida (Hillsborough County).
CMS gives it 1 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, worse than the Florida average of 3.3.
Residents receive about 3.7 hours of nursing care per day (0.5 of them from registered nurses), close to the state average of 3.8 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (September 10, 2024) found 13 health citations. The Florida average is 7.1.
Federal regulators fined it 4 times in the past three years, totaling $85,965.
Nursing staff turnover is 43.3% 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
- June 28, 1991
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Hillsborough County
- CMS Certification Number
- 105736
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Worse |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Worse |
| 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) | 4 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Average |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 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) | 3.73 hrs | 3.82 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Average |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.52 hrs | 0.73 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.19 hrs | 2.31 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Worse |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.37 hrs | 3.49 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Average |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 43.3% | 41.4% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 47.4% | 46% | 42.9% | Worse |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 13 | 7 | 9 | Worse |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 2 | 1 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 91 | 63 | 80.6 | Worse |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 4 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $85,965 | $24,361 | $30,972 | Worse |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 4 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 132 | 122 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 120 | 109 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 90.5% | 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) | 4.1% | 2.5% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 3% | 4.5% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 10.3% | 8.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 1.5% | 0.7% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 14.8% | 8.7% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 27.7% | 9.5% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 2.5% | 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) | 21.2% | 14.4% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 19.7% | 10.5% | 19% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 98.8% | 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) | 0.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 94.8% | 94.7% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 99.7% | 95.2% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 20 health deficiencies and 12 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 3 citations involved actual harm.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 18, 2026 Complaint | 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 · Tag F0585 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 18, 2026 |
| March 18, 2026 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 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 30, 2026 |
| May 6, 2025 Complaint | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected June 9, 2025 |
| September 10, 2024 Fire safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 10, 2024 |
| September 10, 2024 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 10, 2024 |
| September 10, 2024 Fire safety | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0761 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 10, 2024 |
| September 10, 2024 Fire safety | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0921 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 10, 2024 |
| September 10, 2024 Fire safety | Have power receptacles that are properly grounded. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0912 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 10, 2024 |
| September 10, 2024 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 10, 2024 |
| September 10, 2024 Fire safety | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 10, 2024 |
| September 10, 2024 Standard | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0697 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected October 10, 2024 |
| September 10, 2024 Standard | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected October 10, 2024 |
| September 10, 2024 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 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected October 10, 2024 |
| September 10, 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 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected October 10, 2024 |
| September 10, 2024 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected October 10, 2024 |
| September 10, 2024 Standard | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0645 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected October 10, 2024 |
| September 10, 2024 Standard | 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 · Tag F0688 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 10, 2024 |
| September 10, 2024 Standard | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0803 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 10, 2024 |
| September 10, 2024 Standard | Have a Compliance and Ethics Program. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0895 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 10, 2024 |
| September 10, 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 October 10, 2024 |
| September 10, 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 October 10, 2024 |
| August 25, 2022 Fire safety | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0372 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 3, 2022 |
| August 25, 2022 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 October 3, 2022 |
| August 25, 2022 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 September 12, 2022 |
| August 25, 2022 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 12, 2022 |
| August 25, 2022 Standard | 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 · Tag F0585 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 12, 2022 |
| April 30, 2021 Fire safety | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0923 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 30, 2021 |
| April 30, 2021 Fire safety | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0920 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 30, 2021 |
| April 30, 2021 Fire safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 30, 2021 |
| April 30, 2021 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 30, 2021 |
| April 30, 2021 Standard | 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 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 30, 2021 |
| April 30, 2021 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 May 30, 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 4 federal penalties in the past three years, including $85,965 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2025 | Fine | $68,880 |
| September 10, 2024 | Fine | $8,154 |
| September 10, 2024 | Fine | $4,846 |
| September 10, 2024 | Fine | $4,085 |
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 |
| PGSCC 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 |
| DYCHKO, JONATHAN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2023 |
| JAMES O. MCCARVER QTIP BUSINESS MARITAL TRUST U/A DATED JUNE 22, 2001, Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2013 |
| PALM HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT, LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/10/2025 |
| PATSY E. MCCARVER TRUST U/A DATED JUNE 22, 2001 AS AMENDED, PATSY E Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2013 |
| PGSCC RE, LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/29/2024 |
| SALINAS, DANIEL Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/10/2025 |
| 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 | 01/01/2014 |
| DYCHKO, JONATHAN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2023 |
| SALINAS, DANIEL Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/13/2024 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Palm Garden of Sun City's rating?
Palm Garden of Sun City has 1 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 Sun City receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 13 citations, compared with a Florida average of 7.1. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Palm Garden of Sun City 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 Sun City?
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 Sun City and how do I contact it?
Palm Garden of Sun City is at 3850 Upper Creek Dr, Sun City Center, FL 33573. Phone: (813) 633-2875.
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.