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Palm Garden of Gainesville

Strong Medicare quality ratings. Still worth an in-person visit before deciding.

227 Sw 62nd Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32607150 bedsLicensed & Active
4/5
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What this means for your family

Choosing Palm Garden of Gainesville means your loved one is in a facility that ranks well on Medicare quality measures. While no facility is perfect, the clinical data here is encouraging.

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.39hrs
52%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.68hrs
90%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
60%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
43%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
5/ 5
Better Than Avg

6

measures

Worse Than Avg

3

measures

Mixed Results

8

measures

Long-Stay Residents
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility24.4%
Worse than Avg
Here
24.4%
US
19.4%
FL
11.5%
Alachua
10.1%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
12.1%
FL
4.1%
Alachua
6.1%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility4.8%
Better than Avg
Here
4.8%
US
15.5%
FL
8.7%
Alachua
5.0%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility12.2%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
12.2%
US
19.5%
FL
15.0%
Alachua
8.2%
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Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility9.6%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
9.6%
US
15.3%
FL
10.6%
Alachua
9.2%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility9.8%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
9.8%
US
14.4%
FL
9.1%
Alachua
7.9%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility96.4%
Better than Avg
Here
96.4%
US
79.8%
FL
94.7%
Alachua
96.3%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility91.4%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
91.4%
US
81.8%
FL
94.8%
Alachua
92.3%
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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.7%
Better than Avg
Here
0.7%
US
1.6%
FL
1.5%
Alachua
1.0%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

9deficiencies
Above state avg (7.3)
5 complaint-triggered

Families have filed multiple complaints against Palm Garden of Gainesville, triggering 7 federal inspections that found deficiencies in infection control, medical records management, and medication management. The facility shows a concerning pattern of recurring issues across these core care areas, with infection control problems appearing in four separate surveys from 2022 to 2025. While all deficiencies have correction dates, the repeated nature of problems in critical areas warrants careful consideration during your visit.

May 30, 2025Routine
11
0712Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0912Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.

0842Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

0628Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

0641Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

0677Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0756Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Apr 14, 2025Complaint
1
0842Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Dec 27, 2024Complaint
1
0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Nov 7, 2024Complaint
1
0584Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Apr 18, 2024Complaint
1
0582Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Feb 29, 2024Routine
10
0300Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

0812Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0345Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0640Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

0732Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Post nurse staffing information every day.

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

0842Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Palm Garden of Gainesville

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Palm Garden Health and Rehabilitation

Chain Size

14 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 3.0/5 · Rank 8 of 14

Ownership & Management

Owners

Palm Garden Healthcare Holdings, LLC

Owner · Organization

50%

Mccarver, Patsy

Owner

50%

James O. Mccarver Qtip Business Marital Trust U/a Dated June 22, 2001,

Owner (parent company) · Organization

38%

James O. Mccarver Residuary Trust Share U/a Dated 06/22/2001

Owner (parent company) · Organization

8%

Patsy E. Mccarver Trust U/a Dated June 22, 2001 as Amended, Patsy E

Owner (parent company) · Organization

48%

Key personnel

Regions Bank5% or Greater Mortgage InterestPggai Re, LLC5% or Greater Security InterestRegions Bank5% or Greater Security InterestBomberger, JeffreyOfficer / DirectorChalmers, JamesOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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