Palm Garden Of Pinellas

Palm Garden of Pinellas is a Medicare and Medicaid certified skilled nursing facility located at 200 16th Ave SE in Largo, Florida, within Pinellas County. The facility operates 120 certified beds and is classified under for-profit, individual ownership. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns Palm Garden of Pinellas an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which places it in the lowest tier of the national rating scale. The health inspection rating is also 1 out of 5, reflecting findings from the most recent inspection cycles conducted by state surveyors. The staffing rating stands at 3 out of 5, indicating performance near the national midpoint for nurse and staff hours relative to resident census. The quality measure rating is 4 out of 5, suggesting that on the clinical outcome indicators tracked by CMS, the facility performs above average compared to peers nationally. CMS star ratings are derived from health inspection results, staffing data submitted by the facility, and quality measure outcomes reported through the Minimum Data Set. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to review the full CMS Care Compare profile for detailed inspection reports and staffing hour breakdowns. Palm Garden of Pinellas is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources. This dual certification makes the facility accessible to a broader population of residents, including those who meet financial eligibility requirements for Medicaid long-term care coverage in Florida. Individuals seeking admission should contact the facility directly at (727) 585-9377 to inquire about current bed availability, private pay rates, and any additional payment options that may be accepted. When compared to Florida state averages, Palm Garden of Pinellas presents a mixed profile across the four CMS rating domains. Florida nursing facilities carry an overall average star rating that generally reflects the competitive and heavily regulated nature of the state's long-term care market. The facility's overall and health inspection ratings of 1 fall below typical state and national averages, while its quality measure rating of 4 exceeds what many Florida facilities achieve in that category. The staffing rating of 3 aligns approximately with state norms. This variation across domains illustrates that no single rating dimension captures the full picture of a facility's operation, and each domain reflects a distinct aspect of care delivery and regulatory compliance. Individuals researching long-term care placement in the Largo and greater Pinellas County area may use this data as one component of a broader evaluation process.