Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Gardens Court

5-star overall rating with 5-star inspections with 2 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

3803 Pga Boulevard, Palm Beach Gardens, FL

(561) 626-1125

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Overall

5 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

5 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

5 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

5 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

120

Certified beds

Average residents

104

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Life Care Centers Of America

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1996-08-13

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

1.31

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.36

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.26

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.38

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

19%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

23%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.8
2.1
0.3 pts better
1.9
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.5
1.2
0.3 pts worse
1.8
0.3 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
97.8%
2.2 pts better
93.4%
6.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
99.2%
0.8 pts better
95.5%
4.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 2.5%
2.6%
0.1 pts better
3.3%
0.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 1.9%
3.7%
1.8 pts better
11.4%
9.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 2.8%
5.9%
3.1 pts better
5.4%
2.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 25.5%
15.7%
9.8 pts worse
19.6%
5.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 15.5%
9.8%
5.7 pts worse
16.7%
1.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.0%
About the same
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 6.4%
11.7%
5.3 pts better
16.3%
9.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 5.0%
9.8%
4.8 pts better
14.9%
9.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.2%
0.4%
0.2 pts better
1.0%
0.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.3%
0.8%
0.5 pts better
1.7%
1.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 3.4%
12.5%
9.1 pts better
19.8%
16.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 4.3%
5.1%
0.8 pts better
5.1%
0.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.8%
94.3%
5.5 pts better
81.7%
18.1 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 9.6%
9.3%
0.3 pts worse
12.0%
2.4 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 2.1%
1.5%
0.6 pts worse
1.6%
0.5 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 96.6%
94.7%
1.9 pts better
79.7%
16.9 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 31.2%
26.2%
5 pts worse
23.9%
7.3 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2024-07-11 · Fire 2024-07-11

2 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (1 deficiency)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2023-04-20 · Fire 2023-04-20

0 health deficiencies

No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Services (1 deficiency)

Cycle 3 Health 2022-01-07 · Fire 2022-01-07

5 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)

5 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-11

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2024-07-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-11

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2024-07-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-20

K351 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2023-05-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-20

K521 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2023-05-05

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-01-07

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2022-02-04

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-01-07

K521 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2022-02-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-01-07

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2022-02-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-01-07

K351 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2022-02-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-01-07

K541 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.

Corrected 2022-02-04

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-11

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2024-08-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-11

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2024-08-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-15

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2023-07-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-01-07

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2022-02-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-01-07

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2022-02-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-01-07

F685 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

Corrected 2022-02-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-01-07

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2022-02-07

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Ziegler, James

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

50% 140 facilities 2001-05-02
Preston, Forrest

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

48% 188 facilities 2001-03-22
Cross, Cindy

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 181 facilities 2001-03-22
Fletcher, Todd

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 141 facilities 2021-05-01
Fletcher, Todd

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 141 facilities 2020-11-02
Gardens Court Medical Investors, LLC

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 1 facilities 2001-05-01
Henry, Terry

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 140 facilities 1999-08-16
Jicha, Joseph

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2025-02-01
Lay, Lisa

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 141 facilities 2018-02-09
Life Care Centers Of America, Inc.

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 194 facilities 2005-04-28
Moyenda, Zakiya

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2024-09-01
Preston, Aaron

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 14 facilities 2018-11-01
Preston, Aubrey

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 135 facilities 2024-11-27
Preston, Forrest

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 188 facilities 2001-03-22
Preston, Forrest

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 188 facilities 2001-03-22
Smith, Christine

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2013-03-19
Swanker, Richard

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 143 facilities 2011-04-01
Thurmond, Joan

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 191 facilities 2001-03-22
Ziegler, James

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 140 facilities 2001-03-22
Ziegler, James

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 140 facilities 2001-03-22

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