Nursing home · Ocala, FL
Palm Garden of Ocala
2700 SW 34Th St, Ocala, FL 34474 · (352) 854-6262
Palm Garden of Ocala is a 180-bed for-profit nursing home in Ocala, Florida (Marion County). It has been certified to provide Medicare and Medicaid services since 1987. On average it cares for 176 residents a day (about 98% of its certified beds). It is part of Palm Garden Health and Rehabilitation, a group of 14 nursing homes. CMS gives it an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars; the average in Florida is 3.3.
Ratings
| CMS rating | Stars |
|---|---|
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Health inspections | ★★★★★ |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ |
Staffing
| Staffing | This home | Florida avg | US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 3.48 | 3.86 | 3.90 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.30 | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| Nurse hours per resident per day, weekends | 3.15 | – | – |
| Nursing staff turnover | 52% | 42% | 45% |
| RN turnover | 33% | – | – |
| Administrators who left | 0 | – | – |
Inspections and penalties
| Inspections & penalties | This home |
|---|---|
| Most recent standard health inspection | June 12, 2025 |
| Health deficiencies cited (most recent cycle) | 7 about average |
| …of which from complaint inspections | 1 |
| Federal fines (as reported by CMS) | 1 totalling $8,512 |
| Medicare payment denials | 0 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home provider information, Oct 2026 release (CMS Provider Data Catalog: Nursing homes). Ownership: For profit - Limited Liability company. Legal business name: Palm Garden of Ocala LLC. Check the latest details and full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare. How to read these ratings →
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Common questions
What is the star rating of Palm Garden of Ocala?
CMS rates Palm Garden of Ocala 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 3 stars for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (Medicare Care Compare).
How many beds does Palm Garden of Ocala have?
180 certified beds, with an average of 176 residents a day.
Does Palm Garden of Ocala accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for Medicare and Medicaid. Ask the nursing home about current availability for your coverage.
What is the phone number for Palm Garden of Ocala?
(352) 854-6262. Address: 2700 SW 34Th St, Ocala, FL 34474.
Before you choose
- Visit at different times, including evenings and weekends.
- Ask how many residents each nurse and aide cares for on each shift.
- Read the latest inspection report and ask what has been fixed.
- Ask whether a bed is available for your coverage (Medicare, Medicaid or private pay).