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PALM GARDEN OF OCALA

2700 SW 34TH ST, OCALA, FL 34474
Score: 65 / 100

With a score of 65 out of 100, Palm Garden Of Ocala earns a C grade — placing it near the middle of Florida nursing facilities. Families should review the detailed metrics below when considering this Ocala location.

Staffing at Palm Garden Of Ocala is near the national average, with 3.53 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 19 deficiencies at Palm Garden Of Ocala. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 32 / 40 pts
4 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 15 / 25 pts
3 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 8 / 20 pts
2 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.53 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.32 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.98 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.23 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.20 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.12 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

19
Total Deficiencies
Dec 16, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 18 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0757 Severity D
    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
    Dec 16, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0656 Severity E
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    Jun 11, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0695 Severity E
    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    Jun 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0641 Severity D
    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    Jun 11, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Jun 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 1.8% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 2.3% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 2.8% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 1.1% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 4.7% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 2.9% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 12.3% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $8,512

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of C is based on a score of 65 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 4★ → 32 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 2★ → 8 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -0 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
180
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jun 11, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
7