PALM CITY NURSING & REHAB CENTER
Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.
Palm City Nursing & Rehab Center has a Trust Grade of B, indicating it is a good choice for families seeking care, though not without some concerns. It ranks #249 out of 690 facilities in Florida, placing it in the top half, and #2 out of 6 in Martin County, meaning only one other local option is rated higher. However, the facility's trend is worsening, with the number of issues increasing from 4 in 2023 to 7 in 2024. Staffing is a relative strength, with a 3/5 star rating and a turnover rate of 34%, which is better than the state average of 42%, suggesting that many staff members stay long-term. On the downside, specific incidents include failures to follow approved meal menus for residents, inadequate food safety practices leading to potential contamination, and unsanitary conditions in common areas that could pose risks to resident safety. Overall, while there are strengths in staffing and a solid trust grade, families should be aware of the facility's worsening trend and specific concerns noted in inspections.
- Trust Score
- B
- In Florida
- #249/690
- Safety Record
- Low Risk
- Inspections
- Getting Worse
- Staff Stability ○ Average
- 34% turnover. Near Florida's 48% average. Typical for the industry.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Florida facilities.
- Skilled Nurses ○ Average
- Each resident gets 31 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — about average for Florida. RNs are the most trained staff who monitor for health changes.
- Violations ⚠ Watch
- 21 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
The Good
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
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Staff turnover below average (34%)
14 points below Florida average of 48%
Facility shows strength in fire safety.
The Bad
12pts below Florida avg (46%)
Typical for the industry
Part of a multi-facility chain
Ask about local staffing decisions and management
The Ugly 21 deficiencies on record
Jul 2024
7 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Comprehensive Care Plan
(Tag F0656)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to develop and implement care plans related resident's...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Quality of Care
(Tag F0684)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interviews and record review, the facility failed to follow physicians' orders by not administering medications timely ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Incontinence Care
(Tag F0690)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, interviews and record review, the facility failed to ensure ongoing care to prevent infection prevention ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0692
(Tag F0692)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to monitor weights appropriately and failed to ensure ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Pharmacy Services
(Tag F0755)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure narcotic medications removal was documented in the medication administration records (MARs) for 3 of 6 sampled residents reviewed fo...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Unnecessary Medications
(Tag F0759)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to maintain medication error rate less than 5% for 2 o...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0761
(Tag F0761)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, interviews and record review, the facility failed to secure medications at the bedside for 2 of 115 resid...
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Oct 2023
1 deficiency
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0697
(Tag F0697)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on clinical and administrative record review and staff interview, the facility must ensure that residents received treatme...
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Apr 2023
3 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Pharmacy Services
(Tag F0755)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, record review, policy review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure medication reconciliation of controlled substances were accurate for 3 of 4 sampled residents reviewed,...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Drug Regimen Review
(Tag F0756)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
3. A review of the pharmacy recommendations for Resident #75 revealed the pharmacy consultation report completed for December 1 through December 31, 2022, was not responded to in a timely manner by th...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Unnecessary Medications
(Tag F0759)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview, record review, and policy review, the medication error rate was 7.4 percent. Two (2) medication errors were identified while observing a total of 27 opportunities, aff...
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Jan 2022
10 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Grievances
(Tag F0585)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 2) On 01/13/22 at 11:00 AM review of grievance policy dated 08/30/18 indicated the purpose was to support each resident's right ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0679
(Tag F0679)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 3) Record review for Resident #69, revealed Resident #69 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses included: anxiet...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Quality of Care
(Tag F0684)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 2) Subsequent record review revealed Resident #72 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses included: Atrial fibrill...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Safe Environment
(Tag F0584)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 3) On 01/10/22 beginning at 10:51 AM, observations of the corridors of the East and [NAME] unit and throughout the facility and ...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0800
(Tag F0800)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that met the nutritional needs of 88 of 88 facility residents, that inclu...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0802
(Tag F0802)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation, interview, and record review, it was determined that the facility failed to employ sufficient staff with appropriate skills to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition s...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0805
(Tag F0805)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on obserevation, interview, and record review, it was determined that the facility failed to prepare oatmeal in a form designed to meet the needs of 10 residents (includes Residents #22, #39, an...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0809
(Tag F0809)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on Observation, interview, and record review, it was determined that the facility failed to provide meals at regular times comparable to normal times in the facility for 47 residents residing on...
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CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Menu Adequacy
(Tag F0803)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on observatioin , interview, and record review, it was determined that the facility failed to follow the approved menu for 88 of 88 facility residents that included: Regular Diet: Sampled Reside...
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CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the facility failed to store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food serve safety; including e...
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Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
- "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"
Our Honest Assessment
- • No major safety red flags. No abuse findings, life-threatening violations, or SFF status.
- • No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Florida facilities.
- • 34% turnover. Below Florida's 48% average. Good staff retention means consistent care.
- • 21 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
About This Facility
What is Palm City Nursing & Rehab Center's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns PALM CITY NURSING & REHAB CENTER an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is considered above average nationally. Within Florida, this rating places the facility higher than 99% of the state's 100 nursing homes. This rating reflects solid performance across the metrics CMS uses to evaluate nursing home quality.
How is Palm City Nursing & Rehab Center Staffed?
CMS rates PALM CITY NURSING & REHAB CENTER's staffing level at 3 out of 5 stars, which is average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 34%, compared to the Florida average of 46%. This relatively stable workforce can support continuity of care.
What Have Inspectors Found at Palm City Nursing & Rehab Center?
State health inspectors documented 21 deficiencies at PALM CITY NURSING & REHAB CENTER during 2022 to 2024. These included: 21 with potential for harm.
Who Owns and Operates Palm City Nursing & Rehab Center?
PALM CITY NURSING & REHAB CENTER is owned by a for-profit company. For-profit facilities operate as businesses with obligations to shareholders or private owners. The facility is operated by SOVEREIGN HEALTHCARE HOLDINGS, a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 120 certified beds and approximately 113 residents (about 94% occupancy), it is a mid-sized facility located in PALM CITY, Florida.
How Does Palm City Nursing & Rehab Center Compare to Other Florida Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Florida, PALM CITY NURSING & REHAB CENTER's overall rating (4 stars) is above the state average of 3.2, staff turnover (34%) is significantly lower than the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (4 stars) is above the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Palm City Nursing & Rehab Center?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" "How do you handle medical emergencies, and what is your hospital transfer rate?" "Can I speak with family members of current residents about their experience?"
Is Palm City Nursing & Rehab Center Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, PALM CITY NURSING & REHAB CENTER has a clean safety record: no substantiated abuse findings (meaning no confirmed cases of resident harm), no Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death), and is not on the Special Focus Facility watch list (a federal program monitoring the lowest-performing 1% of nursing homes). The facility has a 4-star overall rating and ranks #1 of 100 nursing homes in Florida. While no facility is perfect, families should still ask about staff-to-resident ratios and recent inspection results during their visit.
Do Nurses at Palm City Nursing & Rehab Center Stick Around?
PALM CITY NURSING & REHAB CENTER has a staff turnover rate of 34%, which is about average for Florida nursing homes (state average: 46%). Moderate turnover is common in nursing homes, but families should still ask about staff tenure and how the facility maintains care continuity when employees leave.
Was Palm City Nursing & Rehab Center Ever Fined?
PALM CITY NURSING & REHAB CENTER has no federal fines on record. CMS issues fines when nursing homes fail to meet care standards or don't correct problems found during inspections. The absence of fines suggests the facility has either maintained compliance or corrected any issues before penalties were assessed. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review recent inspection reports for the full picture.
Is Palm City Nursing & Rehab Center on Any Federal Watch List?
PALM CITY NURSING & REHAB CENTER is not on any federal watch list. The most significant is the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which identifies the bottom 1% of nursing homes nationally based on persistent, serious quality problems. Not being on this list means the facility has avoided the pattern of deficiencies that triggers enhanced federal oversight. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review the facility's inspection history directly.