About Palm Garden Of OrlandoPalm Garden Of Orlando is located at 654 N Econlockhatchee Trail, Orlando, FL, reachable at (407) 273-6158. This For profit – Limited Liability company facility operates 132.0 certified beds and serves an average of 125 residents per day. It is part of the Palm Garden Health And Rehabilitation network (14 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1987-09-21. The facility currently holds a above average (4-star) overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
#1971 of 14703 nationally – #133 of 694 in Florida
Who Is This Facility Best For?
Palm Garden Of Orlando offers a mid-range care option in Orlando, FL. It scores well for both long-term residents and short-stay rehabilitation patients. Above-average staffing levels make it a good option for residents needing intensive nursing care.
Overall Rating 2022-2026
Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026
Current Ratings (2026)
Overall Rating
★★★★★4 / 5
Health Inspection
★★★★★3 / 5
Staffing Rating
★★★★★4 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)
★★★★★5 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating
★★★★★5 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating
★★★★★5 / 5
5-Year Rating Trends
Overall Rating
Health Inspection Rating
Quality of Care (QM)
Staffing Rating
Average Residents per Day
Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)
Staffing InsightPalm Garden Of Orlando currently provides 3 hours 41 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 40 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 4 out of 5 reflects strong nurse coverage. Total nursing staff turnover stands at 45.3% — above the national average of ~35%.
Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)
Total Nurse Staffing3 hours 41 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours 17 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours45 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours40 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours5 minutes
National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day
Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)
Weekend Total Nurse Hours3 hours 24 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours32 minutes
Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.
5-Year Staffing Trends
Total Nurse Hours/Day
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day
Nurse Aide Hours/Day
Total Staff Turnover %
Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %
Compliance SummaryIn the current reporting period, the facility received 2 fine(s) totaling $73,226. 7 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings.
Nationally, Palm Garden Of Orlando ranks 1971st out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 84.2/100), placing it in the top 25% nationwide. Within FL, it ranks 133rd out of 694 nursing homes. In Orlando, it ranks 5th out of 21 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 2nd of 3. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #7,295 nationally and RN hours rank #5,558 nationally (#314 in FL).
Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
Year
Hours/Day
National Rank
FL State Rank
Note
2022
4.05
#4,015 / 14,703
#336 / 694
Above average
2023
3.81
#5,345 / 14,703
#294 / 694
Above average
2024
3.60
#7,282 / 14,703
#379 / 694
Above average
2025
3.99
#4,622 / 14,703
#164 / 694
Above average
2026
3.69
#7,295 / 14,703
#325 / 694
Above average
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
Year
Hours/Day
National Rank
FL State Rank
Note
2022
0.76
#4,242 / 14,703
#238 / 694
Above average
2023
0.70
#4,511 / 14,703
#236 / 694
Above average
2024
0.75
#3,865 / 14,703
#200 / 694
Above average
2025
0.70
#4,762 / 14,703
#279 / 694
Above average
2026
0.66
#5,558 / 14,703
#314 / 694
Above average
Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)
Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)
Frequently Asked Questions
Palm Garden Of Orlando is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1987-09-21. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (407) 273-6158 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.
Palm Garden Of Orlando holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 4 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (3★), Staffing (4★), and Quality of Resident Care (5★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 84.2/100, placing it #1971 of 14703 facilities nationally and #133 of 694 in Florida. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.
Each resident at Palm Garden Of Orlando receives a reported average of 3 hours 41 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 40 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 45 minutes; Nurse Aide — 2 hours 17 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours 24 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 4 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 45.3%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.
In the current reporting period, the facility received 2 fine(s) totaling $73,226. 7 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 2 fine(s) totaling $73,226, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 2. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 41.75 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.
Nationally, Palm Garden Of Orlando ranks 1971st out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 84.2/100), placing it in the top 25% nationwide. Within FL, it ranks 133rd out of 694 nursing homes. In Orlando, it ranks 5th out of 21 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 2nd of 3. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #7,295 nationally and RN hours rank #5,558 nationally (#314 in FL). Our composite quality score of 84.2/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Orlando, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/florida/orlando/
Data Disclaimer: All data on this page is sourced exclusively from the official CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Nursing Home Compare dataset, covering reporting periods from 2022 through 2026. This includes facility ratings, staffing hours, inspection scores, fines, complaints, and geographic coordinates. NursingHomesNearMe.org does not independently verify, collect, or alter this data. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by NursingHomesNearMe.org – learn how rankings are calculated. Information may not reflect current facility conditions. Always contact the facility directly and verify at medicare.gov/care-compare before making care decisions.