Palm Garden Of Tampa

Palm Garden of Tampa holds an overall 3-star rating from CMS, which puts it in the average range nationally. That overall score is built from three separate ratings that each tell you something different about the facility, and they don't all point in the same direction here. The health inspection rating comes in at 2 stars, meaning state inspectors found more or more serious citations than what you'd see at a typical nursing home. That's worth looking into further - you can ask the facility directly about what those citations were and what they've done to address them. Staffing lands at 3 stars, so the amount of nursing time residents receive relative to the number of people living there is about on par with the average facility. It's not a red flag, but families who want more hands-on attention may want to ask about staffing levels on specific shifts.

The bright spot here is the quality measures rating, which is a perfect 5 stars. This score is based on 15 clinical indicators - things like how residents are managing pain, whether they're experiencing falls or pressure sores, and how their overall physical health is holding up. A 5-star score there means residents are doing notably well on those outcomes compared to most nursing homes across the country. For families, that's meaningful because it reflects what's actually happening with residents' health day to day. The mixed picture here suggests a facility that delivers strong care results in practice, but one where the inspection history deserves a closer look before making a final decision.

Palm Garden of Tampa provides about 3.61 total nurse hours per resident each day, which falls a bit below the Florida average of 3.87 hours. To put that in real terms, if your loved one needs help getting up, getting dressed, eating, or managing medications throughout the day, those daily interactions add up fast, and a small difference in staffing can mean slightly longer waits or less one-on-one time with staff. The registered nurse (RN) hours are also lower here, at 0.44 per resident per day compared to the statewide average of 0.52, which matters because RNs handle more complex medical decisions and assessments. This does not necessarily mean care is poor, but it is worth asking the facility directly how they manage staffing during busier times like mornings and evenings. If you are weighing your options, it helps to look at how this facility compares to other Florida nursing homes before making a final decision.

Palm Garden of Tampa carries a 2-out-of-5-star health inspection rating, which is below average and worth paying attention to as you evaluate this facility. That said, the government has never issued a formal penalty against this facility, and there are no fines on record. The lower inspection rating likely reflects findings from routine state or federal surveys, which can range from minor paperwork issues to more meaningful care concerns, so it is worth requesting the actual inspection reports to understand what specifically drove that score down. The lack of penalties is a positive sign, but the inspection rating alone is enough reason to ask questions and visit in person before making a decision. You can compare this facility's record against others in Tampa on the Tampa nursing homes and assisted living page.

1. How many residents does each certified nursing assistant care for during a typical day shift and night shift, and has that ratio changed in the past year?
2. What percentage of your nursing staff are employees here long-term, and how often do you rely on agency or temporary nurses to fill shifts?
3. If my loved one fell or had a medical emergency overnight, walk me through exactly what would happen from the moment staff noticed something was wrong.
4. How do you handle a resident who refuses a meal, a bath, or their medication, and can you give me a real example of how staff worked through that recently?
5. What does a typical Tuesday look like for a resident who isn't participating in a scheduled activity, and how do staff check in on them throughout the day?
6. Can I see the most recent state inspection report, and can you explain any deficiencies that were cited and what specific changes you made because of them?

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