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PALM GARDEN OF LARGO

10500 STARKEY RD, LARGO, FL 33777

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C

Meets federal staffing minimum — average inspection record.

Quality Breakdown

RN Staffing
Registered nurse time each resident receives daily. Federal minimum: 0.55 hrs.
 0.63 ✓ Meets federal minimum
Health Deficiencies
Violations found during federal inspections over the last 3 years.
 18
CMS Ratings
Overall and Staffing quality ratings from CMS (1-5 stars).
Quality: ★★★★☆ (4/5)
Staffing: ★★★☆☆ (3/5)
NursingHomeGrade Score
 52/100

Data last updated: April 12, 2026

Inspection Deficiencies

Health inspections identify violations of federal standards. Severity ranges from no actual harm (A–F) to immediate jeopardy (J–L).

Most recent inspection (February 29, 2024)

D Potential harm — isolated F0849 Status: Corrected

Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

Administration Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected March 29, 2024

D Potential harm — isolated F0919 Status: Corrected

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Environmental Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected March 29, 2024

G Actual harm — isolated F0600 Status: Corrected

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected July 21, 2025

D Potential harm — isolated F0600 Status: Corrected

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected March 29, 2024

D Potential harm — isolated F0610 Status: Corrected

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected March 29, 2024

E Potential harm — pattern F0880 Status: Corrected

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected March 29, 2024

D Potential harm — isolated F0756 Status: Corrected

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected March 29, 2024

D Potential harm — isolated F0758 Status: Corrected

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected March 29, 2024

E Potential harm — pattern F0759 Status: Corrected

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected March 29, 2024

E Potential harm — pattern F0761 Status: Corrected

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.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected March 29, 2024

D Potential harm — isolated F0684 Status: Corrected

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected March 29, 2024

D Potential harm — isolated F0791 Status: Corrected

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected March 29, 2024

G Actual harm — isolated F0689 Status: Corrected

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected March 29, 2024

F Potential harm — widespread F0645 Status: Corrected

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected March 29, 2024

E Potential harm — pattern F0656 Status: Corrected

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected March 29, 2024

E Potential harm — pattern F0657 Status: Corrected

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected March 29, 2024

D Potential harm — isolated F0557 Status: Corrected

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected March 29, 2024

E Potential harm — pattern F0565 Status: Corrected

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected March 29, 2024

Inspection cycle 2 (December 10, 2021)

E Potential harm — pattern F0867 Status: Corrected

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Administration Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected March 7, 2022

D Potential harm — isolated F0761 Status: Corrected

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.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected January 10, 2022

E Potential harm — pattern F0684 Status: Corrected

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected March 7, 2022

E Potential harm — pattern F0656 Status: Corrected

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected March 7, 2025

D Potential harm — isolated F0656 Status: Corrected

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected January 10, 2022

D Potential harm — isolated F0558 Status: Corrected

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected January 10, 2022

Inspection cycle 3 (August 15, 2023)

D Potential harm — isolated F0609 Status: Corrected

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

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected September 11, 2023

E Potential harm — pattern F0761 Status: Corrected

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.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected October 11, 2020

D Potential harm — isolated F0656 Status: Corrected

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected October 11, 2020

D Potential harm — isolated F0585 Status: Corrected

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected September 11, 2023

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