PALM GARDEN OF CLEARWATER
3480 MCMULLEN BOOTH RD, Clearwater, FL 33761
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How PALM GARDEN OF CLEARWATER Compares
PALM GARDEN OF CLEARWATER is a 165-bed for-profit nursing facility in Clearwater, Florida. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Florida average of 3.3 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (3.8%) is below the Florida average of 8.7%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 165 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 94% 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: 3.8% — better than the Florida average of 8.7% (56% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 2.8% — worse than the Florida average of 2.6%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.3% — better than the Florida average of 4.7% (52% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 29.2% — 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 PALM GARDEN OF CLEARWATER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing PALM GARDEN OF CLEARWATER with other nursing homes in Clearwater.
How is PALM GARDEN OF CLEARWATER 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 practices help PALM GARDEN OF CLEARWATER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 3.8% here versus 8.7% across Florida. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help PALM GARDEN OF CLEARWATER keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 2.3% here versus 4.7% across Florida. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does PALM GARDEN OF CLEARWATER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 94% occupancy across 165 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at PALM GARDEN OF CLEARWATER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does PALM GARDEN OF CLEARWATER lag behind other Clearwater options?
Its 2-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.
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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