PALM GARDEN OF ORLANDO – ORLANDO, FL

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

Palm Garden Of Orlando

654 N ECONLOCKHATCHEE TRAIL, Orlando, FL 32825
(407) 273-6158
132 beds
All Orlando facilities
4.0*
Overall
3.0*
Health Inspection
5.0*
Quality Care
4.0*
Staffing
84.25
Score /100
#1971
National Rank

#1971
of 14703 facilities
National
86.6% position
#133
of 694 in FL
State Rank
#9
of 36 in Orange
County Rank
#5
of 21 in Orlando
City Rank
#2
of 3 in ZIP 32825
ZIP Rank






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).
Facility

Palm Garden Of Orlando

Address

654 N Econlockhatchee Trail, Orlando, FL 32825

Care Offered
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehab / Short-Term Care
Medicare & Medicaid
  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
  • 132 Certified Beds
  • Ownership: For profit – Limited Liability company
  • Resident Council: Resident
  • Automatic Sprinklers: Yes
  • Network: PALM GARDEN HEALTH AND REHABILITATION

Quick Verdict

Overall Quality
✅ Above Average (4★) overall rating
Health Inspection
⚠️ Average (3★) health inspection
Staffing
✅ Above Average (4★) staffing rating
Quality of Care
✅ Excellent (5★) quality of care
Compliance
❌ 10 fine(s) over 5 years
5-Year Trend
Improving over 5 years
84.25
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#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.
Number of Fines (current period) 2
Total Fines Amount $73226.0
Payment Denials 0
Total Penalties 2
Abuse Flag on Record N
Total Weighted Health Survey Score 41.75 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#1,971
of 14,703
National
Top 13%
#133
of 694
FL State
Top 19% in FL
#9
of 36
️ Orange County
#9 of 36
#5
of 21
️ Orlando
#5 of 21
#2
of 3
ZIP 32825
#2 of 3

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).

How do we calculate these rankings?

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/

Contact and Location

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Address

654 N ECONLOCKHATCHEE TRAIL, Orlando, FL 32825
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Legal Name

PALM GARDEN OF ORLANDO LLC

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Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 132
Average Residents / Day 125 (95% occupancy)
Ownership Type For profit – Limited Liability company
Provider Type Medicare and Medicaid
County Orange County, FL
City Orlando, FL
ZIP Code 32825
Approved Since September 21, 1987
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Automatic Sprinklers ✅ All required areas
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 105577
Data Processing Date March 1, 2026
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.
Data: CMS Nursing Home Compare – Processing Date: 2026-03-01 –
Rankings across 14703 U.S. facilities –
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