All citations for Palm Gardens Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation

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

December 3, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 26 citations

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

    Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of December 3, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 17, 2025).

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

    Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0570, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of August 31, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 23, 2023).

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

    Have proper power supply for life support equipment.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0915, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of August 31, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 18, 2023).

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

    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0725, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of December 3, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 29, 2026).

  5. 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.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of December 3, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 29, 2026).

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

    Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0131, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of December 3, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 17, 2025).

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

    Use approved construction type or materials.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0161, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of December 3, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 17, 2025).

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

    Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0351, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 3, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 17, 2025).

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

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 3, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 17, 2025).

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

    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 31, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 18, 2023).

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

    Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0374, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 31, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 18, 2023).

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

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

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

    Health citation F-0550, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of December 3, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 29, 2026).

  13. 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 December 3, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 29, 2026).

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

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

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

    Health citation F-0756, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of December 3, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 29, 2026).

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

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

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

    Health citation F-0641, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of August 31, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 23, 2023).

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

    Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

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

    Health citation F-0688, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of August 31, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 23, 2023).

  17. 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 August 31, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 23, 2023).

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

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

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

    Health citation F-0756, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of August 31, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 23, 2023).

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

    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.

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

    Health citation F-0758, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of August 31, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 23, 2023).

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

    Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0351, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 31, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 18, 2023).

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

    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.

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

    Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of June 18, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 12, 2021).

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

    Install proper backup exit lighting.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0281, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of June 18, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 12, 2021).

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

    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of June 18, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 12, 2021).

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

    Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0741, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of June 18, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 12, 2021).

  25. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Health citation F-0577, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of December 3, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 29, 2026).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.