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Gardens Court
3803 Pga Boulevard, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 (opens Google Maps) · Palm Beach County · (561) 626-1125· 120 certified beds · avg 108 residents/day · certified since Aug 13, 1996 · Medicare and Medicaid certified
Certified for both programmes. Certification means the facility can bill Medicaid — it does not mean a Medicaid-funded bed is free right now, so ask directly. Who pays for nursing home care →
Part of chain: LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA (194 facilities, chain avg rating 3.4★)
5/5
Health inspection rating (on-site)
inspected Jan 8, 2026
0
Serious findings on record
$0
Fines, last 3 years
4.15
Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)
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What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)
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Health inspection rating: ★★★★★5/5 · CMS overall rating: 5/5 · how star ratings work →
The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and quality measures from resident assessments and claims.
Inspection findings in the public record
Showing the latest 3 of 4 inspection findings. Open the full record below to read every finding.
The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. F-0689
The facility did not provide enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy, such as preventing unplanned weight loss or dehydration. F-0692
The facility did not treat residents with dignity and respect, or did not honor their rights to make their own decisions and communicate freely. This is one of the most fundamental resident rights. F-0550
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CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed — that window is CMS's, not ours. Within it, every citation CMS publishes for this facility is listed here: none excluded.
| Date | Severity | What the facility was cited for |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 8, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. · F-0689 |
| Jan 8, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy, such as preventing unplanned weight loss or dehydration. · F-0692 |
| Jul 11, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not treat residents with dignity and respect, or did not honor their rights to make their own decisions and communicate freely. This is one of the most fundamental resident rights. · F-0550 |
| Jul 11, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not protect residents' personal information or did not keep complete, accurate medical records that meet professional standards. · F-0842 |
Inspection trend by year
Citations from standard inspections stayed about the same across the last two inspection cycles (2 → 2).
All citationsSerious citations (G–L)
2024
All citations: 2
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2026
All citations: 2
Serious citations (G–L): 0
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | D |
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | D |
Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.
Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)
Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)
What these staffing numbers mean →
This facilityFlorida averageU.S. average
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)
This facility: 4.15
Florida average: 4.03
U.S. average: 3.95
Registered Nurse hours
This facility: 1.49
Florida average: 0.76
U.S. average: 0.69
Weekend total nurse staffing
This facility: 3.58
Florida average: 3.68
U.S. average: 3.50
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg | U.S. avg | Where it stands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day) | 4.15 | 4.03 | 3.95 | top 29% in Florida; top 34% in the U.S. |
| Registered Nurse hours | 1.49 | 0.76 | 0.69 | top 4% in Florida; top 5% in the U.S. |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | 3.58 | 3.68 | 3.50 | top 44% in Florida; top 38% in the U.S. |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | 0.89 | 0.53 | 0.48 | top 12% in Florida; top 8% in the U.S. |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 22.2 | 41.4 | 45.8 | top 8% in Florida; top 4% in the U.S. |
| RN turnover (%) | 11.5 | 46.0 | 42.9 | top 3% in Florida; top 5% in the U.S. |
Hours are per resident per day for the most recent quarter of payroll data in this CMS release (2026-08-01) — the same quarter for every facility — case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 3.87, RN 1.39, weekend 3.34.Comparing with Medicare Care Compare? Care Compare shows the raw figure (3.87 here, displayed there as hours and minutes), not the adjusted one above. Both are correct; they answer different questions. Staffing rating: 4/5.
Quality measures: assessments & claims
Note: CMS combines facility-reported resident assessments (MDS) with claims-based measures. These are different sources from on-site inspection findings. Read the measures alongside inspection and staffing records; a high QM rating does not establish that a home is safe.
Quality measures rating: 4/5 · long-stay residents: 5/5 · short-stay residents: 4/5
Costs & payment
Price evidence · separate from quality
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Who owns this facility
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Ownership records as published by CMS on 2026-08-01. CMS records when an owner joined but not when they left. Listed here and no longer involved? Tell us →
For profit - Corporation
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Stake | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Developers Investment Company II, INC | Organization | Direct Ownership Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/22/2001 |
| Preston, Forrest | Individual | Direct Ownership Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/22/2001 |
| Preston, Forrest | Individual | Indirect Ownership Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/22/2001 |
| Ziegler, James | Individual | Direct Ownership Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/22/2001 |
| Cross, Cindy | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/22/2001 |
| Fletcher, Todd | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2021 |
| Fletcher, Todd | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/02/2020 |
| Gardens Court Medical Investors, LLC | Organization | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2001 |
| Gardens Court Medical Investors, LLC | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/10/2003 |
| Henry, Terry | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/16/1999 |
| Jicha, Joseph | Individual | Managing Control - Governing Body | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2025 |
| Jicha, Joseph | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2025 |
| Jicha, Joseph | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/26/2025 |
| Lay, Lisa | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/09/2018 |
| Life Care Centers of America, INC. | Organization | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/28/2005 |
| Life Care Centers of America, INC. | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/26/2025 |
| Moyenda, Zakiya | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2024 |
| Moyenda, Zakiya | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/26/2025 |
| Preston, Aaron | Individual | Managing Control - Governing Body | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2018 |
| Preston, Aaron | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2018 |
Showing 20 of 31 parties CMS has on file for this facility; 11 are not displayed. The full list is in the CMS Ownership dataset.
Other facilities in the same chain
CMS lists this facility under the chain Life Care Centers of America — 194 facilities in the current records. Chain membership says who operates these homes. It says nothing about how any individual one of them was inspected; each has its own record.
- Lakeside Health Center — West Palm Beach, FL · overall 4/5
- Life Care Center at Inverrary — Lauderhill, FL · overall 4/5
- Life Care Center at Wells Crossing — Orange Park, FL · overall 5/5
- Life Care Center of Altamonte Springs — Altamonte Springs, FL · overall 2/5
- Life Care Center of Citrus County — Lecanto, FL · overall 5/5
- Life Care Center of Estero — Estero, FL · overall 5/5
- Life Care Center of Hilliard — Hilliard, FL · overall 3/5
- Life Care Center of Jacksonville — Jacksonville, FL · overall 5/5
Listed by state, then facility name — not a ranking. Showing 8 of the 193 others, continuing from this facility's own place in that list.
Questions to ask on your visit
Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.
- "What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
- "How do you monitor residents' weight and eating, and what happens when someone starts losing weight?"
- "Can you give me examples of how your staff protect residents' dignity in everyday care, like bathing and dressing?"
- "How do you keep residents' medical records accurate, complete, and secure?"
Also worth asking anywhere
- "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
- "Can I see the plan of correction for the findings in your most recent state inspection?"
- "CMS reports 22% total nursing staff turnover here — who on the care team has been with you longest?"
- "The ownership record on file lists 31 owning or managing parties — who makes the decisions about staffing levels?"
- "Can I visit again unannounced, at a mealtime or on a weekend?"
Nearby facilities (12 closest of 32 within 20 miles)
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing Center at la Posada, the | 0.6 mi | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| Prosper Health and Rehabilitation Center | 1.1 mi | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Waterford, the | 2.1 mi | Juno Beach, FL | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 | |
| Luxe at Jupiter Rehabilitation Center (the) | 3.2 mi | Jupiter, FL | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| Chatsworth at Pga National | 3.6 mi | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| North Lake Care Center and Rehab | 3.8 mi | Lake Park, FL | ★★★★☆ | 3/5 | |
| Edward J Healey Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | 4.4 mi | Riviera Beach, FL | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | |
| Rehabilitation Center of the Palm Beaches, the | 5.8 mi | West Palm Beach, FL | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 | |
| Jupiter Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | 6.8 mi | Jupiter, FL | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Joseph L Morse Health Center INC the | 7.0 mi | West Palm Beach, FL | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| Lakeside Health Center | 7.7 mi | West Palm Beach, FL | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 | |
| Colonial Skilled Nursing Facility LLC | 7.8 mi | West Palm Beach, FL | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 |
Compare this facility with the 3 closest →
Other facilities in the same county
CMS records place this facility in Palm Beach, FL — 54 certified facilities there. These are outside the 20-mile list above, or far enough down it not to appear.
- Glades Health Care Center — Pahokee, FL · overall 3/5
- Hamlin Place of Boynton Beach — Lantana, FL · overall 3/5
- Harbours Edge — Delray Beach, FL · overall 4/5
- Health Center at Sinai Residences — Boca Raton, FL · overall 5/5
- Heartland Nursing & Rehab Center — Boynton Beach, FL · overall 3/5
- Isles of Boynton Nursing and Rehab Center — Boynton Beach, FL · overall 4/5
Listed by facility name — not a ranking. Homes already in the table above are not repeated here.
Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 105921.
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