Palm Garden of Clearwater offers nursing and physician services along with dietary oversight to make sure meals are prepared and served safely, and you'll find all the food is handled according to strict standards, plus there's help with specialized care planning for residents, including PASARR screening for mental health or disabilities, and the facility focuses on both short-term and long-term care with the goal to help residents recover in a compassionate setting, paying attention to their needs and comfort. You'll meet licensed nurses on staff, management folks like Sandra Hill and Scott Ray who help run things, and a strong team approach with staff who speak Spanish, Chinese, and Filipino, so residents who speak those languages can be comfortable and understood. The property serves 165 residents at full capacity, with an average of about 154 people living there daily, and there are many services on offer, such as skilled nursing, rehabilitation, memory care for dementia, adult day care, home health care, and outpatient therapy. There's a focus on keeping residents healthy and safe, but records show some reported deficiencies in infection control, nutrition, nursing, and care planning, and the nurse turnover is higher than the state average at 51%.
Amenities here include cable TV, Wi-Fi, private and semi-private rooms, private bathrooms, furnished or unfurnished units, a lounge, a beauty barber, and organized social outings. There's a cozy lobby with plants and artwork, a therapy gym with modern equipment like the HUR machines and NuStep cross trainer for physical and occupational therapy, a mobility garden for outdoor activity, and a new van for trips. Meals are often noted as a highlight, with many options and special menus for holidays, and the dining space is set up for restaurant-style service. Some residents talk about compassionate, attentive care they receive, and there are opportunities for family celebrations like catered dinners or anniversaries in a special event room.
The facility operates as a for-profit company under Palm Garden Healthcare Holdings, LLC, and it's been serving the community more than 26 years. It's got managers and social service staff who help plan for going home, offer counseling, and try to ease transitions after a hospital stay or injury. The staff works as an interdisciplinary team of licensed therapists, physicians' assistants, and social service members who help create personalized plans for rehab and recovery, always hoping to help residents keep or regain their independence. There are daily housekeeping, laundry, and transportation services, a game room, and support for couples who want to share a room.
Medicare and Medicaid both rate the facility with five stars, but inspection history shows documented room for improvement, so families might want to stay updated on inspection reports and ask questions about staffing and care. Those who come here can expect a large center with a lot of different programs, a busy schedule, and a policy of aiming for comfort, safety, and good food, though experiences with care may vary and it's always important to visit, talk with staff, and see if it feels like the right fit.
