PALM GARDEN OF SUN CITY
3850 UPPER CREEK DR
SUN CITY CENTER FL 33573
Phone: 8136332875
Abuse icon For profit - Limited Liability company
Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.
- Overall rating vs. the Florida average: 2.3 star lower (3.3), below average
- Overall rating vs. the national average: 2.0 star lower (3.0), below average
- Overall rating vs. the Sun City Center average: 1.3 star lower (2.3), below average
CMS records a substantiated abuse citation for this facility in the most recent three inspection cycles.
Facility details
Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.
| Certified beds | 132 |
| Average residents per day | 119.5 |
| Occupancy | 91% |
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Chain | PALM GARDEN HEALTH AND REHABILITATION (14 facilities) |
| County | Hillsborough |
| Provider type | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First certified for Medicare & Medicaid | 1991-06-28 |
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 105736 |
| Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle | 13 |
Staffing and turnover
Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.
| Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 4.14 |
| Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.73 |
| Registered nurse turnover | 47.4% |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 43.3% |
| Resident and family council | No |
Fines and penalties
Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.
| Fines (count) | 4 |
| Fines (total value) | $85,965 |
| Payment denials | 0 |
| Total penalties | 4 |
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- What was cited at the most recent inspection, and what has changed since?
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Is PALM GARDEN OF SUN CITY highly rated?
CMS rates it 1 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Much below average". Health inspections rate 1, staffing 3, and quality measures 4.
How many beds does PALM GARDEN OF SUN CITY have?
CMS certifies 132 beds; the facility reports an average of 119.5 residents per day (about 91% occupancy).
Does PALM GARDEN OF SUN CITY have any fines or citations?
Yes. CMS records $85,965 in fines and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Has PALM GARDEN OF SUN CITY been cited for abuse?
CMS records a substantiated abuse citation for this facility in the most recent three inspection cycles.