Palm Garden of Ocala

Nursing Home · Ocala, FL

CMS overall rating 4/5 For profit - Limited Liability company

CMS certification number105562

Contact & location

2700 SW 34Th ST
Ocala, FL 34474
Marion County
Phone
(352) 854-6262
ZIP code
34474 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
180
Residents per day
176.3 (98% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal name
Palm Garden of Ocala LLC
Chain
Palm Garden Health and Rehabilitation (14 facilities, avg 3.1★)
Medicare certified since
June 23, 1987
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.3
Health inspections★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 2.9
Staffing★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.3
Quality measures★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 4.2
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.45 (state 3.82 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.32 (state 0.73 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.99 (state 0.78 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.13 (state 2.31 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.13 (state 3.49 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
51.9 (state 41.4 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
18.2 (state 46.0 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
June 12, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
7.0 (state 7.1 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
1
Citations on record (3 years)
19 health · 6 fire safety · includes actual harm
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-12-17 Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
F0757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-29
2025-06-12 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-07-18
2025-06-12 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-07-18
2025-06-12 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-07-18
2025-06-12 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-07-18
2025-06-12 Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
F0757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-07-18
2025-06-12 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-07-18
2024-12-19 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2025-01-31
2024-03-07 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-04-11
2024-03-07 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-04-11
2024-03-07 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-04-11
2024-03-07 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-04-11
2024-03-07 Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-04-11
2024-03-07 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-04-11
2022-10-28 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-12-05
2022-10-28 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-12-05
2022-10-28 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-12-05
2022-10-28 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-12-05
2022-10-28 Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
F0636 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 C
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-12-05

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

1 penalty in the last three years, including $8,512 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2024-12-19Fine$8,512

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Palm Garden Healthcare Holdings, LLC (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 50%
James O. McCarver Qtip Business Marital Trust U/A Dated June 22, 2001, (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest
James O. McCarver Residuary Trust Share U/A Dated 06/22/2001 (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest
McCarver, Patsy (individual)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest
Patsy E. McCarver Trust U/A Dated June 22, 2001 As Amended, Patsy E (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest
Regions Bank (organization)5%+ Mortgage Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Palm Garden of Ocala LLC (organization)5%+ Security Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Regions Bank (organization)5%+ Security Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
James O. McCarver Qtip Business Marital Trust U/A Dated June 22, 2001, (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Martinez Irizarry, Alfonso (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Palm Garden of Ocala LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Palm Healthcare Management, LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Patsy E. McCarver Trust U/A Dated June 22, 2001 As Amended, Patsy E (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Walker, Michael (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Bomberger, Jeffrey (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Chalmers, James (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Greene, Robert (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Martinez Irizarry, Alfonso (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Walker, Michael (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Palm Garden of Ocala?

Palm Garden of Ocala has a 4-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.3-star average in Florida.

How many beds does Palm Garden of Ocala have?

It has 180 certified beds and cares for about 176 residents per day.

Has Palm Garden of Ocala been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $8,512 in the last three years.

Who owns Palm Garden of Ocala?

It is part of Palm Garden Health and Rehabilitation and is classified as for profit - limited liability company. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Palm Garden of Ocala?

(352) 854-6262. The facility is located at 2700 SW 34Th ST, Ocala, FL 34474.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.