PALM GARDEN OF SUN CITY
3850 UPPER CREEK DR, Sun City Center, FL 33573
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How PALM GARDEN OF SUN CITY Compares
PALM GARDEN OF SUN CITY is a 132-bed for-profit nursing facility in Sun City Center, 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 (4.1%) is above the Florida average of 2.5% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 132 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 91% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Sun City Center, the local average is 2.7 stars.
By the numbers vs. Florida average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 10.3% — worse than the Florida average of 8.6%.
- Falls with major injury: 4.1% — worse than the Florida average of 2.5% (65% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.0% — better than the Florida average of 4.5% (32% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 23.3% — better than the Florida average of 26.2%.
CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Florida averages across 694 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask PALM GARDEN OF SUN CITY
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing PALM GARDEN OF SUN CITY with other nursing homes in Sun City Center.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for PALM GARDEN OF SUN CITY, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is PALM GARDEN OF SUN CITY 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 SUN CITY doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 10.3% here versus 8.6% across Florida. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is PALM GARDEN OF SUN CITY doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.1% here versus 2.5% across Florida. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does PALM GARDEN OF SUN CITY maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 91% occupancy across 132 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 SUN CITY?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
The Senior Community Around Sun City Center
Sun City Center sits in Hillsborough County, where adults 65 and older make up about 14.3% of the population — a lower share of seniors than Florida as a whole (20.5% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 206,825 (14.3%)
- Median age
- 37.4 years
- Median household income
- $60,566
- Median home value
- $233,200
Demographics for Hillsborough County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Sun City Center.
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