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PALM GARDEN OF SUN CITY

3850 UPPER CREEK DR, SUN CITY CENTER, FL 33573
Score: 14 / 100

With a score of 14/100, Palm Garden Of Sun City 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 Sun City is near the national average, with 3.71 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 18 deficiencies at Palm Garden Of Sun City. 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 3.71 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.49 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.00 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.22 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.26 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.24 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

18
Total Deficiencies
May 5, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 18 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.
    May 5, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0600 Severity G
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    Sep 9, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0697 Severity G
    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
    Sep 9, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity F
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Sep 9, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0645 Severity E
    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
    Sep 9, 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 5.1% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 3.1% 3.0% Average
On antipsychotic medication 10.5% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 1.2% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 18.7% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 1.3% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 24.1% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

4 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $85,965

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 14 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: -15 pts
  • Fine deductions: -8 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
132
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Sep 9, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
12