PALM GARDEN OF SUN CITY

3850 UPPER CREEK DR, SUN CITY CENTER, FL 33573 · CCN 105736 · 132 certified beds · Data as of 2026-07-01

CMS overall1 of 5CMS inspections1 of 5CMS staffing3 of 5CMS quality4 of 5

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State inspectors recorded 3 citation(s) in the last three years where CMS determined a resident was actually harmed.

CMS has flagged this facility with its abuse icon, which marks facilities cited for abuse in recent inspections.

Serious inspection findings

2025-05-06 ACTUAL HARM (tag F0600, severity G)
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
2024-09-10 ACTUAL HARM (tag F0697, severity G)
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
2024-09-10 ACTUAL HARM (tag F0600, severity G)
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Staffing, from payroll records

Nursing hours / resident / day

3.45

state median 3.40

Weekend staffing gap

−5%

fewer nursing hours on weekends · state median −4%

RN hours / resident / day

0.33

registered nurses only

Contract (agency) staff

0%

share of all nursing hours

Nursing staff turnover

43%

per year, per CMS

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal, 2026Q1, 90 reported days — actual payroll data, not the facility's own estimates.

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Penalties and enforcement

4 enforcement action(s), totaling $85,965 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2025-05-06Fine$68,880
2024-09-10Fine$4,085
2024-09-10Fine$4,846
2024-09-10Fine$8,154

Ownership

Ownership type: For profit - Limited Liability company. Part of the PALM GARDEN HEALTH AND REHABILITATION chain.

Other facilities under the same ownership, with their CMS overall ratings:

Full citation history

By severity: Actual harm: 3 · Potential for more than minimal harm: 16

Survey dateTagCategorySeverityCorrected
2026-03-18F0689Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-05-06F0600Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesGnot recorded
2024-09-10F0550Resident Rights DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-09-10F0600Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesGnot recorded
2024-09-10F0645Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnot recorded
2024-09-10F0656Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-09-10F0688Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-09-10F0697Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesGnot recorded
2024-09-10F0761Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnot recorded
2024-09-10F0803Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-09-10F0812Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesFnot recorded
2024-09-10F0880Infection Control DeficienciesEnot recorded
2024-09-10F0895Administration DeficienciesDnot recorded
2022-08-25F0585Resident Rights DeficienciesDnot recorded
2022-08-25F0812Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnot recorded
2022-08-25F0880Infection Control DeficienciesEnot recorded
2021-04-30F0656Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDnot recorded
2021-04-30F0684Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2021-04-30F0689Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded

Sources: CMS Provider Information, Health Deficiencies, Penalties, and Ownership datasets (data.cms.gov/provider-data), processed 2026-07-01; CMS Payroll-Based Journal daily staffing. Find this facility on Care Compare: search “PALM GARDEN OF SUN CITY, SUN CITY CENTER” at medicare.gov/care-compare.