Solaris Healthcare Plant City
Scout 95Plant City, FL · 180 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Plant City's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $9,590–$12,410/mo
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Palm Garden of Tampa
3612 E 138TH Ave, Tampa, FL 33613 · Hillsborough County
Palm Garden of Tampa is a premier provider of short-term, long-term care and rehabilitation services in Tampa, Florida.
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GoodHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates good.
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Availability outlook● Fills quickly
Typically 94% full (113 of 120 beds occupied on an average day).
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Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Tampa
Palm Garden of Tampa is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Tampa, FL, with 120 certified beds and an average of about 113 residents per day. It operates as part of the Palm Garden Health and Rehabilitation network.
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall — right around the national average. Component ratings: 2/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.72 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.44 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 43.8%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 10 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average health-inspection rating
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.72 hrs/resident/day)
Best for: Families weighing a dependable, mid-rated skilled nursing option in Tampa, especially when location or Medicaid acceptance matters.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 120
- Avg. residents/day
- 113
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- Palm Garden Health and Rehabilitation
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 105591
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $9,590–$12,410/mo (median $10,690) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Tampa prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 3.72
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.44
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 43.8%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 10
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 0
- Last standard survey
- 2023-11-16
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (25 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2026-03-02Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
2023-11-16Severity F — potential for harmEnvironmental Deficiencies
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
2023-11-16Severity E — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
2023-11-16Severity E — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed …
2023-11-16Severity E — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compar…
2023-11-16Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
2023-11-16Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
2023-11-16Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Daily activities & events
- ✓ Gardens / walking paths
Location
3612 E 138TH Ave, Tampa, FL
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Palm Garden of Tampa
How much does Palm Garden of Tampa cost?
Palm Garden of Tampa does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Tampa, FL area typically runs $9,590–$12,410 per month (median $10,690, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Palm Garden of Tampa's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Palm Garden of Tampa 3 out of 5 stars overall, including 2/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Palm Garden of Tampa?
Staff provide about 3.72 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 43.8% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Palm Garden of Tampa?
Palm Garden of Tampa has 25 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2023-11-16). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Palm Garden of Tampa have availability?
Typically 94% full (113 of 120 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Palm Garden of Tampa offer?
Palm Garden of Tampa in Tampa, FL offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 120 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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