About Palm Garden Of Sun CityPalm Garden Of Sun City is located at 3850 Upper Creek Dr, Sun City Center, FL, reachable at (813) 633-2875. This For profit – Limited Liability company facility operates 132.0 certified beds and serves an average of 122 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 1991-06-28. The facility currently holds a poor (1-star) overall CMS rating — families are encouraged to review inspection reports carefully before making a decision.
#7293 of 14703 nationally – #470 of 694 in Florida
Who Is This Facility Best For?
Palm Garden Of Sun City may be considered for families with limited options in Sun City Center, FL, but its lower CMS ratings suggest careful due diligence is warranted. It scores well for both long-term residents and short-stay rehabilitation patients.
Overall Rating 2022-2026
Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026
Current Ratings (2026)
Overall Rating
★★★★★1 / 5
Health Inspection
★★★★★1 / 5
Staffing Rating
★★★★★3 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)
★★★★★4 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating
★★★★★4 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating
★★★★★4 / 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 Sun City currently provides 3 hours 43 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 29 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating is 3 out of 5 (average). Total nursing staff turnover stands at 42.2% — above the national average of ~35%.
Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)
Total Nurse Staffing3 hours 43 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours 13 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours1 hour
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours29 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours4 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 15 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours15 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 Summary⚠️ CMS has flagged Palm Garden Of Sun City with an abuse icon, indicating a history of reported abuse or neglect incidents. Families should review the detailed inspection reports on Medicare.gov before considering this facility. In the current reporting period, the facility received 4 fine(s) totaling $85,965. 5 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 Sun City ranks 7293rd out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 72.1/100), placing it in the above average nationwide. Within FL, it ranks 470th out of 694 nursing homes. In Sun City Center, it ranks 2nd out of 3 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 2nd of 3. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #7,075 nationally and RN hours rank #9,050 nationally (#516 in FL).
Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
Year
Hours/Day
National Rank
FL State Rank
Note
2022
3.97
#4,492 / 14,703
#407 / 694
Above average
2023
3.69
#6,258 / 14,703
#375 / 694
Above average
2024
3.60
#7,263 / 14,703
#373 / 694
Above average
2025
3.64
#7,508 / 14,703
#361 / 694
Below average
2026
3.71
#7,075 / 14,703
#306 / 694
Above average
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
Year
Hours/Day
National Rank
FL State Rank
Note
2022
0.61
#6,658 / 14,703
#381 / 694
Above average
2023
0.39
#10,414 / 14,703
#563 / 694
Below average
2024
0.42
#9,901 / 14,703
#533 / 694
Below average
2025
0.35
#11,740 / 14,703
#628 / 694
⚠️ Bottom 25%
2026
0.49
#9,050 / 14,703
#516 / 694
Below average
Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)
Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)
Frequently Asked Questions
Palm Garden Of Sun City is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1991-06-28. 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 (813) 633-2875 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.
Palm Garden Of Sun City holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 1 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (1★), Staffing (3★), and Quality of Resident Care (4★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 72.1/100, placing it #7293 of 14703 facilities nationally and #470 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 Sun City receives a reported average of 3 hours 43 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 29 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 1 hour; Nurse Aide — 2 hours 13 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours 15 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 3 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 42.2%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.
⚠️ CMS has flagged Palm Garden Of Sun City with an abuse icon, indicating a history of reported abuse or neglect incidents. Families should review the detailed inspection reports on Medicare.gov before considering this facility. In the current reporting period, the facility received 4 fine(s) totaling $85,965. 5 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 4 fine(s) totaling $85,965, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 4. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 95.0 (lower scores are better). IMPORTANT: CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon — indicating a reported history of abuse or neglect. Families should review the full inspection report on medicare.gov/care-compare before deciding. Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.
Nationally, Palm Garden Of Sun City ranks 7293rd out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 72.1/100), placing it in the above average nationwide. Within FL, it ranks 470th out of 694 nursing homes. In Sun City Center, it ranks 2nd out of 3 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 2nd of 3. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #7,075 nationally and RN hours rank #9,050 nationally (#516 in FL). Our composite quality score of 72.1/100 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 Sun City Center, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/florida/sun-city-center/
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