KENSINGTON GARDENS REHAB AND NURSING CENTER
2055 PALMETTO ST, Clearwater, FL 33758
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How KENSINGTON GARDENS REHAB AND NURSING CENTER Compares
KENSINGTON GARDENS REHAB AND NURSING CENTER is a 150-bed for-profit nursing facility in Clearwater, Florida. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Florida average of 3.3 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 1 star. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (19.7%) is above the Florida average of 8.7% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 150 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 89% occupied.
Among the 13 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Clearwater, the local average is 2.3 stars.
By the numbers vs. Florida average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 19.7% — worse than the Florida average of 8.7% (125% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 2.8% — worse than the Florida average of 2.6%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 8.0% — worse than the Florida average of 4.7% (68% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 27.6% — worse than the Florida average of 26.2%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Florida averages across 694 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask KENSINGTON GARDENS REHAB AND NURSING CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing KENSINGTON GARDENS REHAB AND NURSING CENTER with other nursing homes in Clearwater.
How is KENSINGTON GARDENS REHAB AND NURSING CENTER addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is KENSINGTON GARDENS REHAB AND NURSING CENTER doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 19.7% here versus 8.7% across Florida. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is KENSINGTON GARDENS REHAB AND NURSING CENTER doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 8.0% here versus 4.7% across Florida. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at KENSINGTON GARDENS REHAB AND NURSING CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does KENSINGTON GARDENS REHAB AND NURSING CENTER lag behind other Clearwater options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.3 stars across 13 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at KENSINGTON GARDENS REHAB AND NURSING CENTER?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Clearwater
Clearwater sits in Pinellas County, where adults 65 and older make up about 24.8% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Florida as a whole (20.5% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 241,177 (24.8%)
- Median age
- 48.4 years
- Median household income
- $56,419
- Median home value
- $219,800
Demographics for Pinellas County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Clearwater.
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