Palm Garden Of Ocala
Ocala, FL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 105562) · 180 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $8,512
Phone: (352) 854-6262 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Palm Garden Of Ocala has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Florida state average of 3.27. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Palm Garden Of Ocala reports total nurse staffing of 3.45 hours per resident per day, including 0.32 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 51.9%.
Palm Garden Of Ocala has 1 federal fine on record totaling $8,512.00, and 0 payment denials. CMS does not show an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility in the provided data.
About this facility
Palm Garden Of Ocala is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Ocala, Marion County, Florida, operating under for-profit, limited liability company ownership. The facility is certified for 180 beds and reported an average of 176.3 residents, indicating near-full occupancy. It has been federally certified since June 23, 1987, and its ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Palm Garden Of Ocala holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Florida state average of 3.27. Component ratings include 3 stars for health inspections, 5 stars for quality measures, and 3 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.45 per resident per day, including 0.32 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 51.9%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $8,512.00, and 0 payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon flagged and no Special Focus Facility designation reported in the data provided.
Palm Garden Of Ocala is part of the Palm Garden Health And Rehabilitation chain, which operates 14 facilities with an average chain rating of 3.1 stars, meaning this individual facility rates above its chain's average.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as provided; families should verify current details directly with the facility and on Medicare Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Palm Garden Of Ocala has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Florida state average of 3.27.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.45 hours per resident per day, including 0.32 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 3 stars. Nursing turnover is 51.9%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $8,512.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus status is reported for this facility in the available data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 180 beds and reported an average of 176.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Palm Garden Health And Rehabilitation chain, which includes 14 facilities with an average rating of 3.1 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since June 23, 1987.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Palm Garden Of Ocala scores 4 overall, 3 for health inspections, 3 for staffing, and 5 for quality measures.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at (352) 854-6262 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (352) 854-6262 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
Visit https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/105562?state=FL for the most current CMS data on Palm Garden Of Ocala.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.