Palm Garden of Clearwater

Nursing Home · Clearwater, FL

CMS overall rating 2/5 For profit - Corporation

CMS certification number105581

Contact & location

3480 McMullen Booth RD
Clearwater, FL 33761
Pinellas County
Phone
(727) 786-6697
ZIP code
33761 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
165
Residents per day
159.7 (97% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal name
Palm Garden of Clearwater LLC
Chain
Palm Garden Health and Rehabilitation (14 facilities, avg 3.1★)
Medicare certified since
September 18, 1987
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Both council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 3.3
Health inspections★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 2.9
Staffing★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.3
Quality measures★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 4.2
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5

Staffing

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

Total nurse staffing
3.59 (state 3.82 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.78 (state 0.73 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.63 (state 0.78 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.18 (state 2.31 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.30 (state 3.49 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
51.4 (state 41.4 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
37.5 (state 46.0 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
1 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
February 6, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
13.0 (state 7.1 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
4
Citations on record (3 years)
25 health · 6 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-06-10 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.
F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2026-05-18
2026-06-10 Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
F0726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2026-05-18
2025-08-08 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		 K
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2025-09-02
2025-08-08 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		 K
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2025-09-02
2025-02-06 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 2025-03-08
2025-02-06 Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
F0725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-08
2025-02-06 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		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-08
2025-02-06 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-08
2025-02-06 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 2025-03-08
2025-02-06 Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
F0809 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-08
2025-02-06 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		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-08
2025-02-06 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-08
2025-02-06 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.
F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-08
2024-04-11 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 · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-05-01
2024-04-11 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 2024-05-01
2024-04-11 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 · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-05-01
2022-12-15 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		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-01-14
2022-12-15 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-01-14
2022-12-15 Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
F0554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-01-14
2022-12-15 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		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-01-14
2022-12-15 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 2023-01-14
2022-12-15 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 2023-01-14
2021-04-09 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 2021-05-09
2021-04-09 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 2021-05-09
2021-04-09 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
F0921 · Environmental Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2021-05-09

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 $17,345 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2025-08-08Fine$8,673
2025-08-08Fine$8,672

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
Pgcle Re LLC (organization)5%+ Security Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Regions Bank (organization)5%+ Security Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Hill, Sandra (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
James O. McCarver Qtip Business Marital Trust U/A Dated June 22, 2001, (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
Pgcle Re LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Ray, Scott (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
Hill, Sandra (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Ray, Scott (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Palm Garden of Clearwater?

Palm Garden of Clearwater 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 Clearwater have?

It has 165 certified beds and cares for about 160 residents per day.

Has Palm Garden of Clearwater been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 2 penalties totaling $17,345 in the last three years.

Who owns Palm Garden of Clearwater?

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

What is the phone number of Palm Garden of Clearwater?

(727) 786-6697. The facility is located at 3480 McMullen Booth RD, Clearwater, FL 33761.

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