Palm Garden of Sun City
Nursing Home · Sun City Center, FL
CMS certification number105736
This facility was cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation in a recent inspection (CMS abuse icon).
Contact & location
3850 Upper Creek DRSun City Center, FL 33573
Hillsborough County
- Phone
- (813) 633-2875
- ZIP code
- 33573 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 132
- Residents per day
- 119.5 (91% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal name
- Palm Garden of Sun City Center LLC
- Chain
- Palm Garden Health and Rehabilitation (14 facilities, avg 3.1★)
- Medicare certified since
- June 28, 1991
- 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
- 3.73 (state 3.82 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.52 (state 0.73 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.02 (state 0.78 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.19 (state 2.31 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.37 (state 3.49 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 43.3 (state 41.4 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 47.4 (state 46.0 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 1 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- September 10, 2024
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 13.0 (state 7.1 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 2
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 20 health · 12 fire safety · includes actual harm
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-18 | 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 2026-07-18 |
| 2026-03-18 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-30 |
| 2025-05-06 | 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 2025-06-09 |
| 2024-09-10 | 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 |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2024-10-10 |
| 2024-09-10 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. F0697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2024-10-10 |
| 2024-09-10 | 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 2024-10-10 |
| 2024-09-10 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities F0645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-10 |
| 2024-09-10 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-10 |
| 2024-09-10 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-10 |
| 2024-09-10 | 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 2024-10-10 |
| 2024-09-10 | 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 2024-10-10 |
| 2024-09-10 | 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 2024-10-10 |
| 2024-09-10 | 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. F0803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-10 |
| 2024-09-10 | Have a Compliance and Ethics Program. F0895 · Administration Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-10 |
| 2022-08-25 | 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 2022-09-12 |
| 2022-08-25 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-09-12 |
| 2022-08-25 | 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 2022-09-12 |
| 2021-04-30 | 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 2021-05-30 |
| 2021-04-30 | 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 2021-05-30 |
| 2021-04-30 | 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 2021-05-30 |
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
4 penalties in the last three years, including $85,965 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-06 | Fine | $68,880 |
| 2024-09-10 | Fine | $8,154 |
| 2024-09-10 | Fine | $4,846 |
| 2024-09-10 | Fine | $4,085 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Pgscc Re, LLC (organization) | 5%+ Security Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Regions Bank (organization) | 5%+ Security Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Dychko, Jonathan (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 | |
| Pgscc Re, LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Salinas, Daniel (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 | |
| Dychko, Jonathan (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Salinas, Daniel (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Palm Garden of Sun City?
Palm Garden of Sun City has a 1-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 Sun City have?
It has 132 certified beds and cares for about 120 residents per day.
Has Palm Garden of Sun City been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 4 penalties totaling $85,965 in the last three years.
Who owns Palm Garden of Sun City?
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 Sun City?
(813) 633-2875. The facility is located at 3850 Upper Creek DR, Sun City Center, FL 33573.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.