B+
80/100

PALM GARDEN OF GAINESVILLE Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (GAINESVILLE, Florida)

227 SW 62ND BLVD, GAINESVILLE, Florida 32607

Phone: 3523310601

CMS Overall:4/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
150
Avg Residents/Day
134.5
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Alachua
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall4/5
Health3/5
Staffing3/5
Quality5/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityFlorida AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.350.73-0.38
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.773.86-0.09
CMS Staffing Rating3/53.3/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover57.6%41.5%-

Health Citation History

26 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2025-05-30Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-05-30Resident Rights DeficienciesProvide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-05-30Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-05-30Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-05-30Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-05-30Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-05-30Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-05-30Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-05-30Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-04-14Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2024-12-27Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-11-07Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-04-18Resident Rights DeficienciesGive residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-02-29Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-02-29Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEncode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-02-29Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-02-29Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-02-29Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesPost nurse staffing information every day.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-02-29Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-02-29Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-02-29Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-10-07Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-10-07Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-10-07Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-10-07Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-10-07Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

8 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2025-05-30Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-05-30Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave power receptacles that are properly grounded.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-02-29Egress DeficienciesMeet other general requirements that are deficient.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-02-29Smoke DeficienciesHave approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-10-07Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesMeet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-10-07Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-10-07Smoke DeficienciesEnsure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-10-07Smoke DeficienciesProperly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$0
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
0
Number of Fines
0
Total Penalties

No penalty records found.

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