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Palm Garden of Port Saint Lucie
1751 SE Hillmoor Drive, Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952 (opens Google Maps) · St. Lucie County · (772) 335-8844· 120 certified beds · avg 112 residents/day · certified since Feb 25, 1988 · 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: PALM GARDEN HEALTH AND REHABILITATION (14 facilities, chain avg rating 3.1★)
4/5
Health inspection rating (on-site)
inspected Jul 25, 2024
0
Serious findings on record
$0
Fines, last 3 years
4.17
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: ★★★★☆4/5 · CMS overall rating: 5/5 · how star ratings work →
⚠ The most recent standard health inspection was more than 2 years ago — conditions may have changed.
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 20 inspection findings. Open the full record below to read every finding.
The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. · from a complaint F-0684
The facility did not provide safe and appropriate respiratory care — such as oxygen, breathing treatments, or care for residents on breathing equipment — for residents who needed it. · from a complaint F-0695
The facility did not provide pharmacy services that meet each resident's needs, or did not employ or contract with a licensed pharmacist. F-0755
View all 20 inspection findingsShow only the latest 3 findings
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 25, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. · from a complaint · F-0684 |
| Jul 25, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide safe and appropriate respiratory care — such as oxygen, breathing treatments, or care for residents on breathing equipment — for residents who needed it. · from a complaint · F-0695 |
| Jul 25, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide pharmacy services that meet each resident's needs, or did not employ or contract with a licensed pharmacist. · F-0755 |
| Jul 25, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide or arrange specialized rehabilitation services — such as physical, occupational, or speech therapy — for residents who needed them. · F-0825 |
| Jul 25, 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. · from a complaint · F-0842 |
| Jul 25, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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. · F-0880 |
| May 4, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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. · F-0656 |
| May 4, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. · F-0684 |
| May 4, 2023 | 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 |
| May 4, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide safe and appropriate pain management for a resident who needed it. · F-0697 |
| May 4, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide safe, appropriate care for residents who need dialysis — the treatment that filters the blood when kidneys fail. · F-0698 |
| May 4, 2023 | C · Potential for minimal harm, widespread | The facility did not give residents (and their representatives and the ombudsman, a state advocate for residents) proper advance notice before a transfer or discharge, including information about their right to appeal. · F-0623 |
| Jan 21, 2022 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not honor residents' right to receive the visitors they choose, at the times they choose. · F-0563 |
| Jan 21, 2022 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | 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. · F-0725 |
| Jan 21, 2022 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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. · F-0688 |
| Jan 21, 2022 | 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 |
| Jan 21, 2022 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide timely, quality laboratory tests to meet residents' needs. · F-0770 |
| Jan 21, 2022 | 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 |
| Jan 21, 2022 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not perform required COVID-19 testing on residents and staff. · F-0886 |
| Jan 21, 2022 | B · Potential for minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not develop a resident's complete plan of care within 7 days of the full assessment, or the plan wasn't prepared, reviewed, and updated by a team of health professionals as required. · F-0657 |
Inspection trend by year
Citations from standard inspections stayed about the same across the last two inspection cycles (6 → 6).
All citationsSerious citations (G–L)
2022
All citations: 8
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2023
All citations: 6
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2024
All citations: 6
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 8 | 0 | E |
| 2023 | 6 | 0 | D |
| 2024 | 6 | 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: 4.17
Florida average: 4.03
U.S. average: 3.95
Registered Nurse hours
This facility: 0.73
Florida average: 0.76
U.S. average: 0.69
Weekend total nurse staffing
This facility: 3.70
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) | 4.17 | 4.03 | 3.95 | top 28% in Florida; top 33% in the U.S. |
| Registered Nurse hours | 0.73 | 0.76 | 0.69 | top 42% in Florida; top 33% in the U.S. |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | 3.70 | 3.68 | 3.50 | top 36% in Florida; top 33% in the U.S. |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | 0.48 | 0.53 | 0.48 | top 45% in Florida; top 35% in the U.S. |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 23.7 | 41.4 | 45.8 | top 10% in Florida; top 6% in the U.S. |
| RN turnover (%) | 27.8 | 46.0 | 42.9 | top 17% in Florida; top 25% 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 3.62, RN 0.63, weekend 3.21.Comparing with Medicare Care Compare? Care Compare shows the raw figure (3.62 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: 5/5 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Gagnon, Amy | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/14/1966 |
| Gagnon, Amy | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/06/2025 |
| Greene, Robert | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2014 |
| 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 |
| PGPSL Re LLC | Organization | 5% or Greater Security Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/29/2024 |
| PGPSL Re LLC | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/29/2024 |
| 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 |
| Shah, Chintan | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/13/2024 |
| Shah, Chintan | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/06/2025 |
All 19 owning or managing parties CMS has on file are shown — none excluded.
Other facilities in the same chain
CMS lists this facility under the chain Palm Garden Health and Rehabilitation — 14 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.
- Palm Garden of Sun City — Sun City Center, FL · overall 1/5abuse
- Palm Garden of Tampa — Tampa, FL · overall 4/5
- Palm Garden of Vero Beach — Vero Beach, FL · overall 3/5
- Palm Garden of West Palm Beach — West Palm Beach, FL · overall 3/5
- Palm Garden of Winter Haven — Winter Haven, FL · overall 4/5
- Palm Garden of Aventura — North Miami Beach, FL · overall 4/5
- Palm Garden of Clearwater — Clearwater, FL · overall 2/5
- Palm Garden of Gainesville — Gainesville, FL · overall 4/5
Listed by state, then facility name — not a ranking. Showing 8 of the 13 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.
- "How do you make sure each resident's care follows the doctor's orders, and what changed after this citation?"
- "How many residents here use oxygen or breathing equipment, and who checks that equipment each shift?"
- "How does your pharmacist review residents' medications, and how quickly can you fill new or urgent prescriptions?"
- "How are therapy services provided here, and how quickly does therapy start after a doctor orders it?"
- "How do you keep residents' medical records accurate, complete, and secure?"
- "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
- "Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
- "How do you monitor residents' weight and eating, and what happens when someone starts losing weight?"
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 24% total nursing staff turnover here — who on the care team has been with you longest?"
- "The ownership record on file lists 19 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 14 within 20 miles)
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiffany Hall Nursing and Rehab Center | 0.2 mi | Port Saint Lucie, FL | ★★★☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Life Care Center of Port Saint Lucie | 0.9 mi | Port Saint Lucie, FL | ★★★☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Savannas Park Health and Rehabilitation Center | 1.1 mi | Port Saint Lucie, FL | ★★★★☆ | 3/5 | |
| Port St Lucie Rehabilitation and Healthcare | 4.5 mi | Port Saint Lucie, FL | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 | |
| Waters Edge Health and Rehabilitation | 7.0 mi | Palm City, FL | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| Stuart Rehabilitation and Healthcare | 7.9 mi | Stuart, FL | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 | |
| Solaris Healthcare Parkway | 8.1 mi | Stuart, FL | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 | |
| Palm City Nursing & Rehab Center | 8.8 mi | Palm City, FL | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | |
| Ardie R Copas State Veterans Nursing Home | 9.9 mi | Port Saint Lucie, FL | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | |
| Aviata at Saint Lucie | 10.9 mi | Fort Pierce, FL | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| Sandgate Gardens Rehab and Nursing Center | 11.2 mi | Fort Pierce, FL | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Vivo Healthcare Fort Pierce | 11.2 mi | Fort Pierce, FL | ★★★☆☆ | 2/5 |
Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 105600.