All citations for Palm Garden of Port Saint Lucie

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

January 22, 2026

Showing 1 to 23 of 23 citations

  1. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of January 22, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 20, 2026).

  2. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of January 22, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 21, 2026).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have an externally vented heating system.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0522, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of January 22, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 21, 2026).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of January 22, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 21, 2026).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0561, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of January 22, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 20, 2026).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0757, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of January 22, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 20, 2026).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0805, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of January 22, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 20, 2026).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of July 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 22, 2024).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0695, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of July 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 22, 2024).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0755, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of July 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 22, 2024).

  11. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0825, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of July 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 22, 2024).

  12. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0842, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of July 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 22, 2024).

  13. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of July 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 22, 2024).

  14. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0232, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of July 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 12, 2024).

  15. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of July 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 12, 2024).

  16. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of May 4, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 3, 2023).

  17. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of May 4, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 3, 2023).

  18. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0692, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of May 4, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 3, 2023).

  19. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0697, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of May 4, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 3, 2023).

  20. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0698, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of May 4, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 3, 2023).

  21. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 4, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 25, 2023).

  22. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 4, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 25, 2023).

  23. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Health citation F-0623, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of May 4, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 3, 2023).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of October 1, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.