PALM GARDEN OF CLEARWATER – Nursing Home, CLEARWATER, Florida
Medicare and Medicaid
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CMS quality ratings
Overall
Health inspection
Quality of care
Staffing
RN staffing
1 substantiated complaint
Last cited survey: 8 August 2025 · 69 health and 18 fire safety citations on file
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Main info
Name
PALM GARDEN OF CLEARWATER
Address
3480 MCMULLEN BOOTH RD, CLEARWATER, FL 33761
Federal Provider Number
105581
Phone
(727) 786-6697
Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
165
Residents in Certified Beds
155.7
Nursing Home Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Residence in Hospital
Legal Business Name
PALM GARDEN OF CLEARWATER LLC
Date of First Medicare/Medicaid Approval
1987-09-18
Continuing Care Retirement Community
Data current as of
31 May 2026
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Location
3480 MCMULLEN BOOTH RD
CLEARWATER, FL 33761
Phone: (727) 786-6697
Compare to FL average
See how this facility compares to the FL state average among rated nursing homes (713 homes). Peer best shows the highest rating among similar homes in the same city.
| Metric | This facility | FL average | Peer best (city) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall CMS stars | 2 | 3.28 | 4 |
| Health inspection | 1 | 2.84 | 4 |
| Staffing | 3 | 3.34 | 4 |
| Quality measures | 5 | 4.22 | 5 |
| Certified beds | 165 | 119.9 | — |
| Citations on file (health + fire) | 87 | ~6.3 health* | — |
- ADVANCED CARE CENTER — 4★ overall
- Aviata at Sand Key — 2★ overall
- BELLEAIR HEALTH CARE CENTER — 4★ overall
- CLEARWATER CENTER — 1★ overall
- EAST BAY REHABILITATION CENTER — 4★ overall
* State deficiency average uses CMS rating-cycle health deficiency counts.
Owners information
| Name | Role Description | Type | Ownership Percentage | Association Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGCLE RE LLC | 5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTEREST | Organization | 100.00 | 07/29/2024 |
| BOMBERGER, JEFFREY D | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | - | 10/01/2014 |
| GREENE, ROBERT | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | 33.00 | 01/01/2014 |
| PGCLE RE LLC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | - | 07/29/2024 |
| JAMES O. MCCARVER QTIP BUSINESS MARITAL TRUST U/A DATED JUNE 22, 2001, | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 38.00 | 12/23/2014 |
| JAMES O. MCCARVER QTIP BUSINESS MARITAL TRUST U/A DATED JUNE 22, 2001, | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | - | 11/01/2013 |
| JAMES O. MCCARVER RESIDUARY TRUST SHARE U/A DATED 06/22/2001 | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 8.00 | 12/23/2014 |
| CHALMERS, JAMES | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | - | 01/01/2015 |
| RAY, SCOTT LAURY | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | - | 01/21/2014 |
| RAY, SCOTT LAURY | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | - | 01/21/2014 |
| REGIONS BANK | 5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST | Organization | 100.00 | 11/01/2013 |
| REGIONS BANK | 5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTEREST | Organization | 100.00 | 11/01/2013 |
| HILL, SANDRA | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | - | 08/16/2016 |
| HILL, SANDRA | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | - | 02/21/2025 |
| PATSY E. MCCARVER TRUST U/A DATED JUNE 22, 2001 AS AMENDED, PATSY E | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 48.00 | 11/01/2013 |
| PATSY E. MCCARVER TRUST U/A DATED JUNE 22, 2001 AS AMENDED, PATSY E | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | - | 11/01/2013 |
| MCCARVER, PATSY | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | 50.00 | 11/01/2013 |
| PALM GARDEN HEALTHCARE HOLDINGS, LLC | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 50.00 | 11/01/2013 |
| PALM HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT, LLC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | - | 03/06/2025 |
Inspections & deficiencies
CMS inspection citations for this nursing home. Filter by type or recency, and use severity chips to spot higher-risk findings.
87 citations on file · Latest survey: 8 August 2025 · 69 health · 18 fire safety
D: 51
E: 18
F: 9
K: 6
C: 3
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Health
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Last 24 months
Health deficiencies
| Date | Tag | Severity | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-08 | F689 | K — Immediate jeopardy, pattern | Health | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2025-08-08 | F689 | K — Immediate jeopardy, pattern | Health | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2025-08-08 | F689 | K — Immediate jeopardy, pattern | Health | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2025-08-08 | F656 | K — Immediate jeopardy, pattern | Health | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| 2025-08-08 | F656 | K — Immediate jeopardy, pattern | Health | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| 2025-08-08 | F656 | K — Immediate jeopardy, pattern | Health | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| 2025-02-06 | F812 | F — Minimal harm, widespread | Health | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| 2025-02-06 | F812 | F — Minimal harm, widespread | Health | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| 2025-02-06 | F812 | F — Minimal harm, widespread | Health | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| 2025-02-06 | F809 | E — Minimal harm, pattern | Health | Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. |
| 2025-02-06 | F809 | E — Minimal harm, pattern | Health | Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. |
| 2025-02-06 | F809 | E — Minimal harm, pattern | Health | Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. |
| 2025-02-06 | F725 | F — Minimal harm, widespread | Health | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. |
| 2025-02-06 | F725 | F — Minimal harm, widespread | Health | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. |
| 2025-02-06 | F725 | F — Minimal harm, widespread | Health | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. |
| 2025-02-06 | F688 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Health | 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. |
| 2025-02-06 | F688 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Health | 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. |
| 2025-02-06 | F688 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Health | 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. |
| 2025-02-06 | F686 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Health | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| 2025-02-06 | F686 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Health | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
Fire safety deficiencies
| Date | Tag | Severity | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-06 | K324 | C — No actual harm, widespread | Fire Safety | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. |
| 2025-02-06 | K324 | C — No actual harm, widespread | Fire Safety | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. |
| 2025-02-06 | K324 | C — No actual harm, widespread | Fire Safety | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. |
| 2022-12-15 | K929 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Fire Safety | Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed. |
| 2022-12-15 | K353 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Fire Safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2022-12-15 | K920 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Fire Safety | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
| 2022-12-15 | K929 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Fire Safety | Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed. |
| 2022-12-15 | K353 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Fire Safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2022-12-15 | K920 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Fire Safety | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
| 2022-12-15 | K353 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Fire Safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2022-12-15 | K920 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Fire Safety | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
| 2022-12-15 | K929 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Fire Safety | Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed. |
| 2021-04-09 | K325 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Fire Safety | Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub. |
| 2021-04-09 | K918 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Fire Safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
| 2021-04-09 | K325 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Fire Safety | Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub. |
| 2021-04-09 | K918 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Fire Safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
| 2021-04-09 | K325 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Fire Safety | Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub. |
| 2021-04-09 | K918 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Fire Safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
Additional information
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Quality Ratings
| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 2 |
| Health Inspection Rating | 1 |
| Quality of Resident Care Rating | 5 |
| Quality of Resident Care Rating (Long Stay) | 5 |
| Quality of Resident Care Rating (Short Stay) | 5 |
| Staffing Rating | 3 |
| RN Staffing Rating | 3 |
| Reported CNA Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 2.43146 |
| Reported LPN Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 0.66464 |
| Reported RN Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 0.74393 |
| Reported Licensed Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 1.40857 |
| Reported Total Nurse Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 3.59484 |
| Reported Physical Therapist Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 0.0891 |
| Casemix CNA Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 2.21864 |
| Casemix LPN Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 0.74894 |
| Casemix RN Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 0.35258 |
| Casemix Total Nurse Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 3.32016 |
| Adjusted CNA Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 2.26246 |
| Adjusted LPN Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 0.69721 |
| Adjusted RN Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 0.78039 |
| Adjusted Total Nurse Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 3.77105 |
Health Inspection and Deficiency Ratings
| Name | Value |
|---|---|
Date of Standard Health Survey (Cycle 1) | 2019-04-10 |
Date of Standard Health Survey (Cycle 2) | 2018-02-15 |
Total Number of Health Deficiencies (Cycle 1) | 3 |
Number of Standard Health Deficiencies (Cycle 1) | 3 |
Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies (Cycle 1) | 1 |
Health Deficiency Score (Cycle 1) | 16 |
Number of Health Revisits (Cycle 1) | 1 |
Health Revisit Score (Cycle 1) | 0 |
Total Health Score (Cycle 1) | 16 |
Total Number of Health Deficiencies (Cycle 2) | 4 |
Number of Standard Health Deficiencies (Cycle 2) | 4 |
Health Deficiency Score (Cycle 2) | 20 |
Number of Health Revisits (Cycle 2) | 1 |
Total Health Score (Cycle 2) | 20 |
Date of Standard Health Survey (Cycle 3) | 2017-04-13 |
Total Number of Health Deficiencies (Cycle 3) | 9 |
Number of Standard Health Deficiencies (Cycle 3) | 8 |
Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies (Cycle 3) | 1 |
Number of Health Revisits (Cycle 3) | 1 |
Health Deficiency Score (Cycle 3) | 48 |
Total Health Score (Cycle 3) | 48 |
Total Weighted Health Survey Score | 243.75 |
Complaints, Fines, and Penalties
| Name | Value |
|---|---|
Number of Facility Reported Incidents | 3 |
Number of Substantiated Complaints | 1 |
Number of Fines | 2 |
Total Amount of Fines in Dollars | 17345 |
Total Number of Penalties | 2 |
Cited for Abuse | |
Most Recent Health Inspection More Than 2 Years Ago | |
Provider Changed Ownership in Last 12 Months | |
With a Resident and Family Council | Both |
Automatic Sprinkler Systems in All Required Areas | Yes |
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