Nursing home · Sun City Center, FL
Palm Garden of Sun City
3850 Upper Creek Dr, Sun City Center, FL 33573 · (813) 633-2875
Palm Garden of Sun City is a 132-bed for-profit nursing home in Sun City Center, Florida (Hillsborough County). It has been certified to provide Medicare and Medicaid services since 1991. On average it cares for 119 residents a day (about 90% 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 2 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 | 3.68 | 3.86 | 3.90 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.55 | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| Nurse hours per resident per day, weekends | 3.33 | – | – |
| Nursing staff turnover | 44% | 42% | 45% |
| RN turnover | 41% | – | – |
| Administrators who left | 1 | – | – |
Inspections and penalties
| Inspections & penalties | This home |
|---|---|
| Most recent standard health inspection | September 10, 2024 |
| Health deficiencies cited (most recent cycle) | 13 above the state average of 7 |
| …of which from complaint inspections | 2 |
| Federal fines (as reported by CMS) | 4 totalling $85,965 |
| 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 Sun City Center 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 Sun City?
CMS rates Palm Garden of Sun City 2 out of 5 stars overall, with 1 stars for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (Medicare Care Compare).
How many beds does Palm Garden of Sun City have?
132 certified beds, with an average of 119 residents a day.
Does Palm Garden of Sun City 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 Sun City?
(813) 633-2875. Address: 3850 Upper Creek Dr, Sun City Center, FL 33573.
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).