Jacksonville, FL

Palm Garden Of Jacksonville

4-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with 6 recent health deficiencies with 3 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

5725 Spring Park Road, Jacksonville, FL

(904) 733-6954

Compare this facility

Overall

4 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

3 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

3 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

5 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

120

Certified beds

Average residents

110

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Palm Garden Health And Rehabilitation

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1990-03-14

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Chain footprint

14 facilities

Chain averages 3 overall / 2 health / 3 staffing / 4 quality stars

Changed ownership

No

Within the last 12 months

Family council

Yes

Resident and family council reported

Sprinklers

Yes

Automatic sprinklers in all required areas

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.47

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.73 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

0.82

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.79 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

2.16

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.34 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

3.45

All reported nurse hours · state 3.86 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.29

RN + LPN hours · state 1.52 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

3.23

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.51 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.29

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.53 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.03

Reported PT staffing · state 0.10 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

0.54

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

3.97

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.19

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

47%

Annual RN turnover · state 46% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

49%

Annual nurse turnover · state 42% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

7,908

Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.

Performance score

28.42

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

0.9850

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

Not reported

This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.

Healthcare-associated infections

Not reported

This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.

Total nurse turnover

2.98

Baseline 55.10% · Performance 51.48% · Measure score 2.98 · Achievement 2.98 · Improvement 0.70

Adjusted total nurse staffing

2.70

Baseline 4.13 hours · Performance 3.85 hours · Measure score 2.70 · Achievement 2.70 · Improvement 0

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure Facility National Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission 10.48%
10.72%
0.2 pts better
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 42 · Observed rate 11.9% · Lower 95% interval 6.29%
Discharge to community 34.89%
50.57%
15.7 pts worse
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 29 · Observed rate 17.24% · Lower 95% interval 22.81%
Medicare spending per beneficiary 1.05
1.02
About the same
Drug regimen review with follow-up 98.15%
95.27%
2.9 pts better
Numerator 53 · Denominator 54
Falls with major injury 0%
0.77%
0.8 pts better
Numerator 0 · Denominator 54
Discharge self-care score 44.44%
53.69%
9.2 pts worse
Numerator 16 · Denominator 36
Discharge mobility score 33.33%
50.94%
17.6 pts worse
Numerator 12 · Denominator 36
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened 9.26%
2.29%
7 pts worse
Numerator 5 · Denominator 54 · Adjusted rate 6.71%
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization Not Available
7.12%
Not Available · Eligible stays 17 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage 3.76%
8.2%
4.4 pts worse
Numerator 5 · Denominator 133
Staff flu vaccination coverage 36.19%
42%
5.8 pts worse
Numerator 38 · Denominator 105
Discharge function score 47.22%
56.45%
9.2 pts worse
Numerator 17 · Denominator 36
Transfer of health information to provider 100%
95.95%
4 pts better
Numerator 24 · Denominator 24
Transfer of health information to patient Not Available
96.28%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 2 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date 17.24%
25.2%
8 pts worse
Numerator 5 · Denominator 29

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.7
2.1
0.4 pts better
1.9
0.2 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.7 · Observed 2.7 · Expected 3.0 · Used in QM five-star
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 0.5
1.2
0.7 pts better
1.8
1.3 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 0.5 · Observed 0.6 · Expected 2.2 · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 97.9%
97.8%
0.1 pts better
93.4%
4.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 95.1% · Q2 96.5% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 97.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 88.9%
99.2%
10.3 pts worse
95.5%
6.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 88.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 0.9%
2.6%
1.7 pts better
3.3%
2.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.9% · Q4 2.8% · 4Q avg 0.9% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.3%
3.7%
3.4 pts better
11.4%
11.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 1.1% · 4Q avg 0.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 2.9%
5.9%
3 pts better
5.4%
2.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.5% · Q2 3.0% · Q3 4.1% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 2.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 2.3%
15.7%
13.4 pts better
19.6%
17.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.1% · Q2 2.0% · Q3 4.0% · Q4 2.1% · 4Q avg 2.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 1.3%
9.8%
8.5 pts better
16.7%
15.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.3% · Q2 1.3% · Q3 1.3% · Q4 1.2% · 4Q avg 1.3% · Used in QM five-star
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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 23.0%
11.7%
11.3 pts worse
16.3%
6.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 13.2% · Q2 38.7% · Q3 28.9% · Q4 4.5% · 4Q avg 23.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 15.9%
9.8%
6.1 pts worse
14.9%
1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 17.6% · Q2 21.3% · Q3 12.4% · Q4 12.0% · 4Q avg 15.9% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.5%
0.4%
0.1 pts worse
1.0%
0.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.7% · Q3 0.6% · Q4 0.6% · 4Q avg 0.5% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.2%
0.8%
0.4 pts worse
1.7%
0.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 1.9% · Q4 2.9% · 4Q avg 1.2% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 18.5%
12.5%
6 pts worse
19.8%
1.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 14.1% · Q2 15.7% · Q3 21.6% · Q4 22.6% · 4Q avg 18.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 5.3%
5.1%
0.2 pts worse
5.1%
0.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.8% · Q2 7.3% · Q3 6.5% · Q4 5.1% · 4Q avg 5.3% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 75.8%
94.3%
18.5 pts worse
81.7%
5.9 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 69.2% · Q2 71.4% · Q3 83.0% · Q4 80.6% · 4Q avg 75.8%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 2.0%
9.3%
7.3 pts better
12.0%
10 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 2.0% · Observed 2.6% · Expected 14.8% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
1.5%
1.5 pts better
1.6%
1.6 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 76.5%
94.7%
18.2 pts worse
79.7%
3.2 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 76.5%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 20.5%
26.2%
5.7 pts better
23.9%
3.4 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 20.5% · Observed 28.9% · Expected 33.7% · Used in QM five-star

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-08-28 · Fire 2025-08-28

6 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (2 deficiencies)

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2023-09-14 · Fire 2023-09-14

11 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Rights (4 deficiencies)

0 fire-safety deficiencies

No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.

Cycle 3 Health 2021-11-19 · Fire 2021-11-19

6 health deficiencies

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

1 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (1 deficiency)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-28

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2025-10-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-28

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-10-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-28

K916 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.

Corrected 2025-10-03

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-11-19

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2021-12-21

Inspection history

Recent health citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-28

F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Corrected 2025-10-03

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-28

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2025-10-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-28

F627 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

Corrected 2025-10-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-28

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-10-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-28

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure 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.

Corrected 2025-10-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-28

F790 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.

Corrected 2025-10-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-04

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2024-10-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-04

F711 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.

Corrected 2024-10-04

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-14

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2023-10-14

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-14

F908 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Corrected 2023-10-14

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-14

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor 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.

Corrected 2023-10-14

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-14

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2023-10-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-14

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 2023-10-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-14

F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected 2023-10-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-14

F583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Corrected 2023-10-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-14

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2023-10-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-14

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2023-10-14

J · Immediate jeopardy 2021-11-19

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2021-12-21

J · Immediate jeopardy 2021-11-19

F726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2022-02-25

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-11-19

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2021-12-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-11-19

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2021-12-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-11-19

F742 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.

Corrected 2022-02-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-11-19

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 2021-12-21

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Mccarver, Patsy

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

50% 14 facilities 2013-11-01
Palm Garden Healthcare Holdings, LLC

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

50% 14 facilities 2013-11-01
Patsy E. Mccarver Trust U/A Dated June 22, 2001 As Amended, Patsy E

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

48% 14 facilities 2013-11-01
James O. Mccarver Qtip Business Marital Trust U/A Dated June 22, 2001,

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

38% 14 facilities 2014-12-23
James O. Mccarver Residuary Trust Share U/A Dated 06/22/2001

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

8% 14 facilities 2014-12-23
Bomberger, Jeffrey

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 14 facilities 2014-10-01
Chalmers, James

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 14 facilities 2015-01-01
Demps, Kenyonn

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2021-06-14
Elramady, Dalia

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2024-08-20
Greene, Robert

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 15 facilities 2015-01-01
Pgjax Re,llc

5% Or Greater Security Interest · Organization

0% 1 facilities 2024-07-29
Regions Bank

5% Or Greater Security Interest · Organization

0% 53 facilities 2013-11-01

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