PALM GARDEN OF PINELLAS
200 16TH AVE SE, Largo, FL 34641
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How PALM GARDEN OF PINELLAS Compares
PALM GARDEN OF PINELLAS is a 120-bed for-profit nursing facility in Largo, Florida. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Florida average of 3.3 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (4 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (3.6%) is above the Florida average of 2.5% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 120 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 94% occupied.
Among the 6 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Largo, the local average is 2.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Florida average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 8.6% — about the same as the Florida average of 8.6%.
- Falls with major injury: 3.6% — worse than the Florida average of 2.5% (46% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.3% — better than the Florida average of 4.5%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 26.1% — better than the Florida average of 26.2%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 5, 2026) measured against Florida averages across 694 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask PALM GARDEN OF PINELLAS
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing PALM GARDEN OF PINELLAS with other nursing homes in Largo.
How is PALM GARDEN OF PINELLAS 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 PALM GARDEN OF PINELLAS doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 3.6% here versus 2.5% across Florida. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does PALM GARDEN OF PINELLAS maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 94% occupancy across 120 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 PINELLAS?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does PALM GARDEN OF PINELLAS lag behind other Largo options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.0 stars across 6 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at PALM GARDEN OF PINELLAS?
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 Largo
Largo 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 Largo.
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