Cycle 1
Health 2024-07-25 · Fire 2024-07-25
6 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Port Saint Lucie, FL
Palm Garden Of Port Saint Lucie
5-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 6 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
1751 Se Hillmoor Drive, Port Saint Lucie, FL
(772) 335-8844
Overall
5 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
120
Certified beds
Average residents
105
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Palm Garden Health And Rehabilitation
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1988-02-25
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
0.63
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.73 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.85
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.79 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.23
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.34 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.71
All reported nurse hours · state 3.86 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.47
RN + LPN hours · state 1.52 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.27
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.51 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.46
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.53 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.00
Reported PT staffing
Adjusted RN hours
0.71
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
4.20
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.21
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
26%
Annual RN turnover · state 46% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
25%
Annual nurse turnover · state 42% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Value-based purchasing
Program rank
740
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
64.46
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
1.0189
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
How the VBP score is built
Readmission
8.79
Baseline 26.19% · Performance 17.68% · Measure score 8.79 · Achievement 8.11 · Improvement 8.79
Healthcare-associated infections
5.52
Baseline 10.52% · Performance 7.20% · Measure score 5.52 · Achievement 2.13 · Improvement 5.52
Total nurse turnover
7.74
Baseline 49.49% · Performance 32.04% · Measure score 7.74 · Achievement 7.74 · Improvement 6.58
Adjusted total nurse staffing
3.73
Baseline 4.59 hours · Performance 4.14 hours · Measure score 3.73 · Achievement 3.73 · Improvement 0
SNF QRP
Medicare quality reporting measures
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 13.04% |
10.72%
2.3 pts worse
|
Worse than the National Rate · Eligible stays 296 · Observed rate 12.84% · Lower 95% interval 10.75% |
| Discharge to community | 53.11% |
50.57%
2.5 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 289 · Observed rate 49.48% · Lower 95% interval 47.04% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 1.11 |
1.02
0.1 pts worse
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 5.8% |
95.27%
89.5 pts worse
|
Numerator 12 · Denominator 207 |
| Falls with major injury | 0.48% |
0.77%
0.3 pts better
|
Numerator 1 · Denominator 207 |
| Discharge self-care score | 51.92% |
53.69%
1.8 pts worse
|
Numerator 81 · Denominator 156 |
| Discharge mobility score | 34.62% |
50.94%
16.3 pts worse
|
Numerator 54 · Denominator 156 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 0% |
2.29%
2.3 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 206 · Adjusted rate 0% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 7.2% |
7.12%
0.1 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 191 · Observed rate 6.28% · Lower 95% interval 4.94% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 0% |
8.2%
8.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 153 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 42.78% |
42%
0.8 pts better
|
Numerator 80 · Denominator 187 |
| Discharge function score | 44.87% |
56.45%
11.6 pts worse
|
Numerator 70 · Denominator 156 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | 94.01% |
95.95%
1.9 pts worse
|
Numerator 157 · Denominator 167 |
| Transfer of health information to patient | Not Available |
96.28%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 15 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 0.88% |
25.2%
24.3 pts worse
|
Numerator 1 · Denominator 113 |
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.6 |
2.1
0.5 pts better
|
1.9
0.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.6 · Observed 1.2 · Expected 1.4 · 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 0.4 · Expected 1.3 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.7% |
97.8%
1.9 pts better
|
93.4%
6.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 98.6% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 99.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 97.5% |
99.2%
1.7 pts worse
|
95.5%
2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 97.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 0.0% |
2.6%
2.6 pts better
|
3.3%
3.3 pts better
|
Long 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 long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.0% |
3.7%
3.7 pts better
|
11.4%
11.4 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 who lose too much weight | 11.8% |
5.9%
5.9 pts worse
|
5.4%
6.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.7% · Q2 7.2% · Q3 9.6% · Q4 23.1% · 4Q avg 11.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 19.5% |
15.7%
3.8 pts worse
|
19.6%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 20.0% · Q2 18.8% · Q3 17.8% · Q4 21.5% · 4Q avg 19.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 3.7% |
9.8%
6.1 pts better
|
16.7%
13 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.8% · Q2 5.4% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 3.7% · 4Q avg 3.7% · 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 | 17.2% |
11.7%
5.5 pts worse
|
16.3%
0.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 24.0% · Q2 17.9% · Q3 16.5% · Q4 8.1% · 4Q avg 17.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 12.0% |
9.8%
2.2 pts worse
|
14.9%
2.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 11.7% · Q2 10.8% · Q3 13.4% · Q4 12.3% · 4Q avg 12.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.6% |
0.4%
0.2 pts worse
|
1.0%
0.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 2.5% · 4Q avg 0.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.0% |
0.8%
0.8 pts better
|
1.7%
1.7 pts better
|
Long 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 long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 19.6% |
12.5%
7.1 pts worse
|
19.8%
0.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 11.3% · Q2 12.0% · Q3 30.3% · Q4 25.2% · 4Q avg 19.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 3.3% |
5.1%
1.8 pts better
|
5.1%
1.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.5% · Q2 6.3% · Q3 1.6% · Q4 1.5% · 4Q avg 3.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.6% |
94.3%
5.3 pts better
|
81.7%
17.9 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 99.6% · Q3 99.3% · Q4 99.6% · 4Q avg 99.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 4.7% |
9.3%
4.6 pts better
|
12.0%
7.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 4.7% · Observed 4.6% · Expected 11.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 1.0% |
1.5%
0.5 pts better
|
1.6%
0.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.5% · Q2 1.7% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 96.3% |
94.7%
1.6 pts better
|
79.7%
16.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 96.3% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 24.0% |
26.2%
2.2 pts better
|
23.9%
0.1 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 24.0% · Observed 20.8% · Expected 20.6% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2023-05-04 · Fire 2023-05-04
6 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2022-01-21 · Fire 2022-01-21
9 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-25
K232 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
Corrected 2024-08-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-25
K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2024-08-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-04
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-05-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-04
K355 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2023-05-25
Inspection history
Recent health citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-25
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-08-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-25
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-08-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-25
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 2024-08-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-25
F825 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Corrected 2024-08-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-25
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 2024-08-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-25
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-08-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-04
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2023-06-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-04
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-06-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-04
F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2023-06-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-04
F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2023-06-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-04
F698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2023-06-03
C · Minimal harm
2023-05-04
F623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2023-06-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-16
F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2023-04-15
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-01-21
F563 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.
Corrected 2022-02-20
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-01-21
F725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2022-02-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-01-21
F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide 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.
Corrected 2022-02-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-01-21
F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2022-02-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-01-21
F770 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Corrected 2022-02-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-01-21
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 2022-02-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-01-21
F886 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.
Corrected 2022-02-20
B · Minimal harm
2022-01-21
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2022-02-20
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Palm Garden Healthcare Holdings, LLC
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Bomberger, Jeffrey
Corporate Officer · Individual
Chalmers, James
Corporate Officer · Individual
Gagnon, Amy
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Greene, Robert
Corporate Officer · Individual
James O. Mccarver Qtip Business Marital Trust U/A Dated June 22, 2001,
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
James O. Mccarver Residuary Trust Share U/A Dated 06/22/2001
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Mccarver, Patsy
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Patsy E. Mccarver Trust U/A Dated June 22, 2001 As Amended, Patsy E
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Pgpsl Re LLC
5% Or Greater Security Interest · Organization
Regions Bank
5% Or Greater Security Interest · Organization
Regions Bank
5% Or Greater Mortgage Interest · Organization
Shah, Chintan
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
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