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PALM GARDEN OF LARGO

10500 STARKEY RD, LARGO, FL 33777
Score: 21 / 100

With a score of 21/100, Palm Garden Of Largo ranks in the bottom tier of Florida nursing facilities, earning an F grade. CMS data highlights significant concerns that prospective residents and families should thoroughly evaluate.

Staffing at Palm Garden Of Largo is near the national average, with 3.75 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 28 deficiencies at Palm Garden Of Largo. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.75 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.63 0.7 Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.88 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.24 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.40 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.41 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

28
Total Deficiencies
Jun 20, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 28 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0600 Severity G
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    Jun 20, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation 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.
    Feb 9, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity G
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Feb 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0645 Severity F
    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
    Feb 28, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning 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.
    Feb 28, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning 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 5.8% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 2.8% 3.0% Average
On antipsychotic medication 4.0% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 1.5% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 17.8% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 15.9% 7.5% Worse
New/worsened incontinence 27.2% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

2 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $66,613

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 21 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -10 pts
  • Fine deductions: -6 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
140
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Feb 28, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
18