Palm Garden of Tampa

Nursing Home · Tampa, FL

CMS overall rating 4/5 For profit - Corporation

CMS certification number105591

Contact & location

3612 E 138Th Ave
Tampa, FL 33613
Hillsborough County
Phone
(813) 972-8775
ZIP code
33613 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
120
Residents per day
114.7 (96% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal name
Palm Garden of Tampa LLC
Chain
Palm Garden Health and Rehabilitation (14 facilities, avg 3.1★)
Medicare certified since
November 19, 1987
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

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
3.66 (state 3.82 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.40 (state 0.73 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
1.08 (state 0.78 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.17 (state 2.31 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.33 (state 3.49 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
47.5 (state 41.4 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
41.2 (state 46.0 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
May 7, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
8.0 (state 7.1 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
1
Citations on record (3 years)
27 health · 5 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-05-07 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 2026-06-07
2026-05-07 Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-06-07
2026-05-07 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 2026-06-07
2026-05-07 Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
F0697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-06-07
2026-05-07 Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
F0699 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-06-07
2026-05-07 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 2026-06-07
2026-05-07 Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
F0825 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-06-07
2026-03-02 Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
F0627 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-25
2023-11-16 Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
F0925 · Environmental Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-12-15
2023-11-16 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		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-12-15
2023-11-16 Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
F0700 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-12-15
2023-11-16 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 2023-12-15
2023-11-16 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-12-15
2023-11-16 Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
F0561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-12-15
2023-11-16 Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-12-15
2023-11-16 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-12-15
2023-11-16 Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-12-15
2021-09-23 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 2021-10-23
2021-09-23 Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2021-10-23
2021-09-23 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		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2021-10-23
2021-09-23 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 2021-10-23
2021-09-23 Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
F0698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2021-10-23
2021-09-23 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		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2021-10-23
2021-09-23 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 2021-10-23
2021-09-23 Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2021-10-23
2021-09-23 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 2021-10-23
2021-09-23 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 2021-10-23

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

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

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
Pgtpa Re, LLC (organization)5%+ Security Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Regions Bank (organization)5%+ Security Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Farooqui, Zubair (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
Pgtpa Re, LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Ramdayal, Hope (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
Farooqui, Zubair (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Ramdayal, Hope (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Palm Garden of Tampa?

Palm Garden of Tampa 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 Tampa have?

It has 120 certified beds and cares for about 115 residents per day.

Has Palm Garden of Tampa been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Who owns Palm Garden of Tampa?

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 Tampa?

(813) 972-8775. The facility is located at 3612 E 138Th Ave, Tampa, FL 33613.

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