PALM GARDEN OF SUN CITY
PALM GARDEN OF SUN CITY holds a 1 out of 5 star CMS overall rating, below the Florida average of 3.2, as a nursing home in Sun City Center, Florida, with 1 deficiency recorded at its most recent logged inspection in May 2025.
nursing home in Sun City Center, Florida
3850 UPPER CREEK DRRatings
CMS 1/5 stars
- Health inspections: 1/5
- Staffing: 3/5
- Quality measures: 4/5
Estimated cost
Estimated $3,800–$6,200/month
About PALM GARDEN OF SUN CITY
PALM GARDEN OF SUN CITY is a for profit - limited liability company nursing home in Sun City Center, Florida.
Medicare rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall, below the Sun City Center average of 2.7, below the Florida average of 3.2.
Its strongest reported domain is quality measures at 4 out of 5, and its weakest is health inspections at 1 out of 5.
State surveyors cited 1 deficiency at its most recent recorded inspection in May 2025.
How to read PALM GARDEN OF SUN CITY's star rating
The CMS overall star rating for PALM GARDEN OF SUN CITY is a composite of three separately measured domains: health inspection results from state survey teams, staffing levels reported through payroll-based journal data, and clinical quality measures drawn from resident assessments and Medicare claims. A 1-star overall rating means PALM GARDEN OF SUN CITY scores below most rated providers nationally. A low overall rating is most often driven by health inspection findings, which carry the heaviest weight in the CMS formula.
For PALM GARDEN OF SUN CITY, CMS currently publishes 1 out of 5 for health inspections, 3 out of 5 for staffing, 4 out of 5 for quality measures. Health inspection scores are graded on a curve within each state, so this facility's inspection score is a ranking against other Florida providers rather than an absolute measure. Staffing scores reflect reported nurse hours per resident day, and quality-measure scores reflect resident outcomes such as falls, pressure ulcers and hospital readmissions.
In local context: 3 rated facilities in Sun City Center average 2.7 out of 5, and the Florida average is 3.2. PALM GARDEN OF SUN CITY rates 1 out of 5, below that benchmark. Comparing a facility against its own local market matters because inspection severity, Medicaid reimbursement rates and staffing supply all vary sharply by state.
What PALM GARDEN OF SUN CITY's inspection record shows
Surveyors recorded 1 deficiency for PALM GARDEN OF SUN CITY at the inspection logged in May 2025. A deficiency is a specific finding that the facility fell short of a federal requirement; each one carries a scope-and-severity grade from an isolated, no-harm issue up to immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
Counts alone can mislead. A small number of low-severity, quickly corrected citations is common across the industry and is far less concerning than a single high-severity finding. Ask PALM GARDEN OF SUN CITY directly for its most recent CMS Form 2567 statement of deficiencies and the plan of correction that accompanied it — providers are required to make both available to the public on request.
What nursing home costs near Sun City Center, Florida
Florida nursing home typically runs $3,800 to $6,200 per month, a midpoint of roughly $5,000 — about $60,000 a year. This is a state-level market estimate from published rate data for this care type, not a quote from PALM GARDEN OF SUN CITY, and it is the single figure on this page that is modelled rather than reported.
Actual pricing at PALM GARDEN OF SUN CITY depends on room type, whether the community charges a flat all-inclusive rate or a base rate plus tiered care levels, and one-time community or entrance fees. For skilled nursing, Medicare may cover a limited post-hospital stay in full for the first 20 days and partially through day 100 when the stay qualifies; long-term custodial care is generally paid privately or through Medicaid once assets are spent down.
When you call PALM GARDEN OF SUN CITY, ask for the total monthly figure at the care level being recommended — not the base rate — plus the schedule of annual increases over the last three years and what triggers a move to a higher care tier.
Questions to ask PALM GARDEN OF SUN CITY on a tour
These are drawn from what this facility's own record does and does not tell you. Bring them to the tour and write down the answers — comparing written answers across two or three Sun City Center providers is more revealing than any single visit.
- Your CMS overall rating is 1 out of 5 — what changed at the most recent survey, and what are you doing differently now?
- CMS reports 1 out of 5 for health inspections here — how is that being addressed?
- Can I see the Form 2567 covering the 1 recorded deficiency and your plan of correction?
- What is the current nurse and aide staffing ratio on days, evenings, nights and weekends, and what is your annual staff turnover?
- What is the all-in monthly cost for the care level you would place my family member in, and what triggers an increase?
- How are medication changes, falls and hospital transfers communicated to family, and how quickly?
- Can we visit unannounced at a mealtime and on a weekend before deciding?
How to verify this information about PALM GARDEN OF SUN CITY
Everything on this page comes from public records, and you can check each figure at its source. CMS publishes provider ratings, staffing and inspection data through its Provider Data Catalog and Medicare Care Compare; the Florida licensing and survey agency holds the state licence file, complaint investigations and any enforcement actions for PALM GARDEN OF SUN CITY; and your local Area Agency on Aging can tell you about waiver programs and ombudsman support in Sun City Center.
Long-term care ombudsman programs are free and independent, and an ombudsman who covers Sun City Center will often know a facility's recent staffing and complaint history in more current detail than any published dataset. Clear Care Connect does not inspect, endorse or rank facilities for payment, and does not accept payment from providers to change what a page says.
PALM GARDEN OF SUN CITY — questions families ask
How does Medicare rate PALM GARDEN OF SUN CITY?
PALM GARDEN OF SUN CITY holds a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Florida average of 3.2.
How does PALM GARDEN OF SUN CITY compare to other Sun City Center facilities?
Across 3 rated facilities in Sun City Center, the average CMS overall rating is 2.7 out of 5. PALM GARDEN OF SUN CITY rates 1 out of 5, below that local average.
What are PALM GARDEN OF SUN CITY's CMS domain scores?
CMS reports health inspections 1 out of 5, staffing 3 out of 5, quality measures 4 out of 5 for PALM GARDEN OF SUN CITY.
What did PALM GARDEN OF SUN CITY's most recent inspection find?
1 deficiency was recorded at the inspection logged in May 2025. Deficiency records come from CMS and may lag the facility's current conditions.
Who operates PALM GARDEN OF SUN CITY?
PALM GARDEN OF SUN CITY is operated as a for profit - limited liability company nursing home.
What does nursing home cost near Sun City Center, Florida?
Florida nursing home typically runs $3,800–$6,200 per month. This is a state-level estimate, not a quote from PALM GARDEN OF SUN CITY — pricing varies by care level and room type.
Where is PALM GARDEN OF SUN CITY located?
PALM GARDEN OF SUN CITY is at 3850 UPPER CREEK DR. You can reach the facility directly at 8136332875.
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Where this data comes from
- CMS star ratings, health inspection, staffing and quality scores — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Provider Data Catalog (CMS certification number 105736). Most recent CMS health inspection survey on record: .
- Estimated monthly cost — Clear Care Connect state-level cost model, derived from published market rates for this care type and state. Estimates are not quotes.
The data on this page is current as of — the date of the most recent CMS health inspection survey on record. Government inspection data is republished by CMS on its own schedule and may lag the facility's current conditions — always confirm directly with the provider.