Palm Garden of Clearwater
3480 McMullen Booth Rd, Clearwater, FL 33761 · Pinellas County · 165 certified beds · avg 160 residents/day · certified since Sep 18, 1987
Part of chain: PALM GARDEN HEALTH AND REHABILITATION (14 facilities, chain avg rating 3.1★)
What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)
Health inspection rating: ★☆☆☆☆1/5 · CMS overall rating: 2/5
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 self-reported quality measures.
Most serious findings (actual harm or immediate jeopardy)
▲ Immediate jeopardy, one-off · Jun 10, 2026 · F-0578 · triggered by a complaint
The facility did not honor residents' rights to request, refuse, or stop treatment, to decline participation in medical research, or to make an advance directive — a written statement of their wishes for future medical care.
Why it matters: Ignoring these rights means residents may receive treatments they refused, or miss having their end-of-life wishes respected.
Severity (J): Inspectors found a situation that put a resident's life or safety in immediate danger, affecting one or a few residents. The facility must fix it immediately — these citations often come with large fines.
Corrected: May 18, 2026 (Past Non-Compliance)
▲ Immediate jeopardy, one-off · Jun 10, 2026 · F-0726 · triggered by a complaint
The facility did not make sure its nurses and nurse aides had the skills and training needed to properly care for every resident.
Why it matters: Undertrained caregivers are more likely to miss warning signs and make care mistakes.
Severity (J): Inspectors found a situation that put a resident's life or safety in immediate danger, affecting one or a few residents. The facility must fix it immediately — these citations often come with large fines.
Corrected: May 18, 2026 (Past Non-Compliance)
▲ Immediate jeopardy, repeated · Aug 8, 2025 · F-0656 · triggered by a complaint
The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines.
Why it matters: Without a complete, working care plan, important needs can slip through the cracks and no one is accountable for results.
Severity (K): A life-threatening or extremely dangerous situation affected several residents. Among the most serious findings an inspection can produce.
Corrected: Sep 2, 2025 (Deficient, Provider has date of correction)
▲ Immediate jeopardy, repeated · Aug 8, 2025 · F-0689 · triggered by a complaint
The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls.
Why it matters: This is one of the most common citations and directly relates to falls and injuries, which can be devastating for older adults.
Severity (K): A life-threatening or extremely dangerous situation affected several residents. Among the most serious findings an inspection can produce.
Corrected: Sep 2, 2025 (Deficient, Provider has date of correction)
All citations in the current public record (25)
CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.
| Date | Severity | What the facility was cited for |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2026 | ▲ J · Immediate jeopardy, one-off | The facility did not honor residents' rights to request, refuse, or stop treatment, to decline participation in medical research, or to make an advance directive — a written statement of their wishes for future medical care. · from a complaint |
| Jun 10, 2026 | ▲ J · Immediate jeopardy, one-off | The facility did not make sure its nurses and nurse aides had the skills and training needed to properly care for every resident. · from a complaint |
| Aug 8, 2025 | ▲ K · Immediate jeopardy, repeated | The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines. · from a complaint |
| Aug 8, 2025 | ▲ K · Immediate jeopardy, repeated | The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. · from a complaint |
| Feb 6, 2025 | F · Potential for harm, facility-wide | The facility did not properly complete the required screening (called PASARR) that identifies whether a person entering a nursing home has a mental illness or intellectual disability and needs specialized services. |
| Feb 6, 2025 | F · Potential for harm, facility-wide | The facility did not have enough nursing staff each day to meet every resident's needs, or did not have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Adequate staffing is one of the strongest predictors of good care. |
| Feb 6, 2025 | F · Potential for harm, facility-wide | The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. |
| Feb 6, 2025 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | 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. |
| Feb 6, 2025 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. |
| Feb 6, 2025 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not serve meals and snacks at times that fit residents' needs, preferences, and requests, or did not offer nourishing alternatives for residents who want to eat outside scheduled meal times. |
| Feb 6, 2025 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not honor residents' right to voice complaints without discrimination or retaliation, or did not have a working complaint process that resolves issues promptly. |
| Feb 6, 2025 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not provide proper care for pressure ulcers (bedsores) or did not do enough to prevent new ones from forming. Bedsores develop when residents stay in one position too long without help moving. |
| Feb 6, 2025 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not provide the care needed to maintain or improve residents' movement and flexibility — such as range-of-motion exercises — leading to avoidable decline. |
| Apr 11, 2024 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not protect residents' personal information or did not keep complete, accurate medical records that meet professional standards. · from a complaint |
| Apr 11, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft to the proper authorities quickly enough, or did not report the results of its investigation. · from a complaint |
| Apr 11, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines. · from a complaint |
| Dec 15, 2022 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. |
| Dec 15, 2022 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. |
| Dec 15, 2022 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not allow residents to take their own medications when a clinical review showed they could do so safely. Residents have this right if their care team determines it's appropriate. |
| Dec 15, 2022 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not honor residents' right to voice complaints without discrimination or retaliation, or did not have a working complaint process that resolves issues promptly. |
| Dec 15, 2022 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility provided care that did not meet professional standards of quality — the accepted standards that nurses and other clinicians are expected to follow. |
| Dec 15, 2022 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. |
| Apr 9, 2021 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines. |
| Apr 9, 2021 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not protect residents' personal information or did not keep complete, accurate medical records that meet professional standards. |
| Apr 9, 2021 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not keep its building and grounds safe, functional, clean, and comfortable for residents, staff, and visitors. |
Inspection trend by year
Citations from standard inspections increased between the last two inspection cycles (6 → 9).
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3 | 0 | D |
| 2022 | 6 | 0 | E |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 | E |
| 2025 | 11 | 2 | K ▲ |
| 2026 | 2 | 2 | J ▲ |
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)
2 fines totaling $17,345.
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2025 | Fine | $8,672 |
| Aug 8, 2025 | Fine | $8,673 |
Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg | U.S. avg | Where it stands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day) | 3.76 | 4.03 | 3.95 | bottom 38% in Florida; bottom 49% in the U.S. |
| Registered Nurse hours | 0.82 | 0.76 | 0.69 | top 33% in Florida; top 26% in the U.S. |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | 3.45 | 3.68 | 3.50 | bottom 40% in Florida; top 45% in the U.S. |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | 0.66 | 0.53 | 0.48 | top 24% in Florida; top 19% in the U.S. |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 51.4 | 41.4 | 45.8 | bottom 24% in Florida; bottom 33% in the U.S. |
| RN turnover (%) | 37.5 | 46.0 | 42.9 | top 33% in Florida; top 42% in the U.S. |
Hours are per resident per day, 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 3.59, RN 0.78, weekend 3.30. Staffing rating: 4/5.
Self-reported quality measures
Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.
Quality measures rating: 5/5 · long-stay residents: 5/5 · short-stay residents: 5/5
Who owns this facility
For profit - Corporation
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Stake | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James O. McCarver Qtip Business Marital Trust U/A Dated June 22, 2001, | Organization | 5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | — | 12/23/2014 |
| James O. McCarver Residuary Trust Share U/A Dated 06/22/2001 | Organization | 5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | — | 12/23/2014 |
| McCarver, Patsy | Individual | 5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | — | 11/01/2013 |
| Palm Garden Healthcare Holdings, LLC | Organization | 5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | 50% | 11/01/2013 |
| Patsy E. McCarver Trust U/A Dated June 22, 2001 as Amended, Patsy E | Organization | 5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | — | 11/01/2013 |
| Bomberger, Jeffrey | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2014 |
| Chalmers, James | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2015 |
| Greene, Robert | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2014 |
| Hill, Sandra | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/16/2016 |
| Hill, Sandra | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/21/2025 |
| James O. McCarver Qtip Business Marital Trust U/A Dated June 22, 2001, | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2013 |
| Palm Healthcare Management, LLC | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/06/2025 |
| Patsy E. McCarver Trust U/A Dated June 22, 2001 as Amended, Patsy E | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2013 |
| Pgcle Re LLC | Organization | 5% or Greater Security Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/29/2024 |
| Pgcle Re LLC | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/29/2024 |
| Ray, Scott | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/21/2014 |
| Ray, Scott | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/21/2014 |
| Regions Bank | Organization | 5% or Greater Mortgage Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2013 |
| Regions Bank | Organization | 5% or Greater Security Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2013 |
Questions to ask on your visit
Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.
- "How do you record and honor each resident's treatment wishes and advance directives, and how do staff know about them?"
- "How do you verify that your nurses and aides have the skills to care for residents with needs like my family member's?"
- "Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
- "What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
- "How do you screen new residents for mental health and disability-related needs, and how do you provide the specialized services they require?"
- "What is your nurse and aide staffing ratio on each shift, including nights and weekends?"
- "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
- "Can you give me examples of how your staff protect residents' dignity in everyday care, like bathing and dressing?"
- "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
- "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"
Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westchester Gardens Health & Rehabilitation | 0.5 mi | Clearwater, FL | ★★★★☆ | 3/5 | |
| Aviata at Countryside | 0.7 mi | Palm Harbor, FL | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| Oakpark Health and Rehabilitation Center | 1.9 mi | Palm Harbor, FL | ★★★☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Aviata at Oldsmar | 2.3 mi | Oldsmar, FL | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| St Mark Village | 2.7 mi | Palm Harbor, FL | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| Aviata at the Harbor | 3.0 mi | Safety Harbor, FL | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Aviata at the Palms | 3.2 mi | Palm Harbor, FL | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | abuse |
| Regency Oaks Health Center | 3.7 mi | Clearwater, FL | ★★☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| Lake Haven Nursing and Rehab Center | 4.1 mi | Dunedin, FL | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| Aviata at Lakeside Oaks | 4.5 mi | Dunedin, FL | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Meadowpark Health and Rehabilitation Center | 4.7 mi | Dunedin, FL | ★★★★☆ | 3/5 | |
| Aviata at Sand Key | 4.9 mi | Clearwater, FL | ★★☆☆☆ | 1/5 |
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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 105581.