Palms Care Center And Rehab

Palms Care Center And Rehab holds an overall 3-star rating from CMS, which puts it in the average range nationally. That composite score is shaped by three separate ratings that each tell a different part of the story, and in this case those pieces pull in different directions. The staffing rating comes in at 4 stars, meaning nurses and aides are spending more time with residents than you'd see at a typical facility, which is a meaningful plus for day-to-day care. The quality measures rating is a standout 5 stars, the highest possible, reflecting strong clinical outcomes across 15 tracked indicators like wound care, mobility, and infection rates. Practically speaking, that suggests residents are holding up well physically under the care being provided. The weaker link is the health inspection rating at 2 stars, which means state inspectors found more citations, or more serious ones, than you'd expect at an average facility. That's worth digging into, since inspections catch things like safety protocols, care planning, and how well the facility follows its own procedures.

The overall 3-star rating is a blend of all three, and it doesn't always capture the nuance well. A family evaluating this facility should weigh those individual scores based on what matters most to them. The clinical outcomes and staffing numbers are genuinely encouraging, but the inspection history is a fair reason to ask questions during a tour, specifically about what was cited and what steps the facility has taken to address it.

Staffing at Palms Care Center And Rehab is a bit of a mixed picture compared to other Florida nursing homes. On the positive side, residents here receive more registered nurse time than the state average - about 0.68 RN hours per resident per day versus Florida's average of 0.52. In practical terms, that means a slightly better chance that a trained RN is involved in your loved one's care and able to catch changes in condition early. However, when you look at total nurse hours across all staff types, the facility comes in at 3.55 hours per resident per day, which is a little below the Florida average of 3.87. That gap matters on a busy day, since it can affect how quickly a call light gets answered, how much time aides have for bathing and meals, and just how rushed the overall care feels. Neither number is alarming on its own, but the lower total staffing hours are worth asking about when you visit.

Palms Care Center And Rehab has a below-average health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is worth paying attention to when you are comparing facilities. The government has issued one financial penalty against this facility, resulting in a fine of $11,517, with the most recent penalty recorded in October 2024. One penalty does not automatically make a facility unsafe, but the combination of a low inspection rating and a recent fine suggests families should look closely at inspection reports and ask direct questions when touring. Families evaluating this facility can compare it to others in Lauderdale Lakes on the Lauderdale Lakes nursing homes and assisted living page.

1. How many residents does each certified nursing assistant typically care for during the day shift and the night shift?
2. How often do residents see the same aides and nurses each week, and what is your current staff turnover rate?
3. Can you walk me through exactly what happens when a resident falls or has a medical emergency, from the moment it occurs to when the family is contacted?
4. How does the facility handle a resident who refuses medication or a meal, and who gets notified when that happens?
5. What does a typical Tuesday look like for a resident who doesn't have many visitors and can't get around easily on their own?
6. In the past year, has this facility been cited for any deficiencies by state inspectors, and can I see the most recent survey report before I leave today?

For more guidance on evaluating facilities, see our guide to questions to ask when choosing a Florida nursing home.