Palm Garden of Largo
Nursing Home · Largo, FL
CMS certification number105574
This facility was cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation in a recent inspection (CMS abuse icon).
Contact & location
10500 Starkey RDLargo, FL 33777
Pinellas County
- Phone
- (727) 397-8166
- ZIP code
- 33777 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 140
- Residents per day
- 135.8 (97% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal name
- Palm Garden of Largo LLC
- Chain
- Palm Garden Health and Rehabilitation (14 facilities, avg 3.1★)
- Medicare certified since
- July 31, 1987
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 3.64 (state 3.82 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.56 (state 0.73 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.89 (state 0.78 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.19 (state 2.31 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.32 (state 3.49 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 54.5 (state 41.4 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 52.2 (state 46.0 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 2 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- February 29, 2024
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 19.0 (state 7.1 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 4
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 30 health · 11 fire safety · includes actual harm
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-20 | 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 2026-06-10 |
| 2026-05-20 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-10 |
| 2025-06-21 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2025-07-21 |
| 2025-02-10 | 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 · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-07 |
| 2024-02-29 | 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 2024-03-29 |
| 2024-02-29 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities F0645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-29 |
| 2024-02-29 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. F0565 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-29 |
| 2024-02-29 | 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 2024-03-29 |
| 2024-02-29 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-29 |
| 2024-02-29 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-29 |
| 2024-02-29 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-29 |
| 2024-02-29 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-29 |
| 2024-02-29 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. F0557 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-29 |
| 2024-02-29 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-29 |
| 2024-02-29 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-29 |
| 2024-02-29 | 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 2024-03-29 |
| 2024-02-29 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. F0756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-29 |
| 2024-02-29 | 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. F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-29 |
| 2024-02-29 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. F0791 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-29 |
| 2024-02-29 | 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. F0849 · Administration Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-29 |
| 2024-02-29 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. F0919 · Environmental Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-29 |
| 2023-08-15 | 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. F0585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-11 |
| 2023-08-15 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-11 |
| 2021-12-10 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-03-07 |
| 2021-12-10 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. F0867 · Administration Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-03-07 |
| 2021-12-10 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-01-10 |
| 2021-12-10 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-01-10 |
| 2021-12-10 | 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 2022-01-10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2020-10-11 |
| 2020-09-11 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2020-10-11 |
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
2 penalties in the last three years, including $66,613 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-21 | Fine | $33,248 |
| 2024-02-29 | Fine | $33,365 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| McCarver, Patsy (individual) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 50% | |
| 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 · 38% | |
| James O. McCarver Residuary Trust Share U/A Dated 06/22/2001 (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 8% | |
| Patsy E. McCarver Trust U/A Dated June 22, 2001 As Amended, Patsy E (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 48% | |
| Pglar Re, LLC (organization) | 5%+ Mortgage Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Regions Bank (organization) | 5%+ Mortgage Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Pglar Re, LLC (organization) | 5%+ Security Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Regions Bank (organization) | 5%+ Security Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fitts, John (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| James O. McCarver Qtip Business Marital Trust U/A Dated June 22, 2001, (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Korbaj, Rabee (individual) | 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 | |
| Pglar Re, LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bomberger, Jeffrey (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Chalmers, James (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Greene, Robert (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fitts, John (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Korbaj, Rabee (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Palm Garden of Largo?
Palm Garden of Largo has a 2-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 Largo have?
It has 140 certified beds and cares for about 136 residents per day.
Has Palm Garden of Largo been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 2 penalties totaling $66,613 in the last three years.
Who owns Palm Garden of Largo?
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 Largo?
(727) 397-8166. The facility is located at 10500 Starkey RD, Largo, FL 33777.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.