Palm Garden of Clearwater
3480 McMullen Booth Rd, Clearwater, FL 33761
Palm Garden of Clearwater is a nursing home in Clearwater, Florida. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
At a glance
- CMS overall star rating2 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionFebruary 6, 2025 (1 year ago)
- Health citations since April 9, 202125 (Florida average 20)
- Fines in the past three years2, $17,345 in total
- CMS flagsNone listed by CMS
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CMS flags
CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Health inspection on June 10, 2026
2 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity J is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.
31 of 694 Florida homes (4%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2026.
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Citation F0578. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 18, 2026.
Citation F0726. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 18, 2026.
CMS update of March 25, 2026
Fine
CMS changed the fine from August 8, 2025 from $13,342 to $8,672.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from August 8, 2025 from $13,343 to $8,673.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Ownership
CMS lists this home under a new chain.
Health inspection on August 8, 2025
2 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity K is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.
59 of 694 Florida homes (9%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2025.
CMS fine of $8,672 on August 8, 2025.
CMS fine of $8,673 on August 8, 2025.
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Citation F0656. Severity K: immediate jeopardy, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 2, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0656 3 times since 2021.
Citation F0689. Severity K: immediate jeopardy, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 2, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0689 2 times since 2022.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Health inspection on February 6, 2025
9 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0645. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
CMS lists it as corrected on March 8, 2025.
Citation F0725. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 8, 2025.
Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 8, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2022.
Citation F0550. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 8, 2025.
Citation F0684. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 8, 2025.
Citation F0809. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 8, 2025.
Citation F0585. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 8, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0585 2 times since 2022.
Citation F0686. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 8, 2025.
Citation F0688. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 8, 2025.
Fire safety inspection on February 6, 2025
1 citationCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0324. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 8, 2025.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Health inspection on April 11, 2024
3 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0842. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 1, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0842 2 times since 2021.
Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 1, 2024.
Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 1, 2024.
Health inspection on December 15, 2022
6 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 14, 2023.
Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 14, 2023.
Citation F0554. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 14, 2023.
Citation F0585. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 14, 2023.
Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 14, 2023.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 14, 2023.
Fire safety inspection on December 15, 2022
3 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0353. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 14, 2023.
Citation K0920. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 14, 2023.
Citation K0929. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 14, 2023.
Health inspection on April 9, 2021
3 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 9, 2021.
Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 9, 2021.
Citation F0921. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 9, 2021.
Fire safety inspection on April 9, 2021
2 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0325. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 6, 2021.
Citation K0918. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 6, 2021.
CMS star ratings
- 2 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 1 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 4 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 5 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (727) 786-6697
- Last standard health inspection
- February 6, 2025 (1 year ago)
- Certified beds
- 165
- Residents per day, on average
- 160.8
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Palm Garden of Clearwater LLC
- Chain
- Palm Garden Health and Rehabilitation
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
More health citations than the Florida average (25 vs 20).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- PALM GARDEN HEALTHCARE HOLDINGS, LLC5% or greater direct ownership interest · 50% · since 11/01/2013
- JAMES O. MCCARVER QTIP BUSINESS MARITAL TRUST U/A DATED JUNE 22, 2001,5% or greater indirect ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 12/23/2014
- JAMES O. MCCARVER RESIDUARY TRUST SHARE U/A DATED 06/22/20015% or greater indirect ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 12/23/2014
- PATSY E. MCCARVER TRUST U/A DATED JUNE 22, 2001 AS AMENDED, PATSY E5% or greater indirect ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 11/01/2013
- MCCARVER, PATSY5% or greater indirect ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 11/01/2013
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- HILL, SANDRAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/16/2016
- RAY, SCOTTOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/21/2014
Questions
When was Palm Garden of Clearwater last inspected?
CMS lists February 6, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Palm Garden of Clearwater have?
CMS lists 25 health citations since April 9, 2021. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Palm Garden of Clearwater been fined?
CMS lists 2 fines in the past three years, $17,345 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of Palm Garden of Clearwater?
Its CMS overall star rating is 2 of 5.
Is Palm Garden of Clearwater a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.
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