PALM GARDEN OF GAINESVILLE

Palm Garden of Gainesville provides about 3.90 total nurse hours per resident each day, which is slightly above the Florida average of 3.87 hours. In practical terms, that small difference is unlikely to feel dramatic on a typical day, but it does suggest residents here get a touch more hands-on nursing time overall compared to many [Florida nursing homes](/florida/gainesville). Where the facility falls a bit short is in registered nurse coverage specifically. RNs here average 0.45 hours per resident per day, compared to the Florida average of 0.52 hours. RNs handle the more complex medical decisions and assessments, so a lower number can mean residents spend more of their care time with licensed practical nurses or aides rather than with the most highly trained nursing staff. Neither number here is alarming, but families with loved ones who have complicated medical needs may want to ask the facility directly how RN coverage is scheduled throughout the day and overnight.