Palm Garden Of Clearwater

Here's a straight-facts look at Palm Garden Of Clearwater, a 165-bed nursing home in Clearwater licensed by Florida AHCA (#1407096) — what the record confirms, what care runs in the area, and how to weigh it.

How Florida regulates nursing homes

Skilled nursing facilities in Florida are licensed by AHCA under Chapter 400, F.S., and most are also federally certified for Medicare and Medicaid. They provide 24-hour licensed nursing — a different, higher level of care than assisted living. Check the facility's CMS Five-Star rating alongside its AHCA inspection history.

Clearwater location & hospital context

Clearwater draws snowbirds and year-round retirees to its Gulf beaches and the Countryside area, sustaining one of the highest per-capita concentrations of senior communities in Pinellas.

Nearby hospitals: Morton Plant Hospital (BayCare), Clearwater (BayCare urgent/specialty). Proximity matters for rehab discharges and ongoing medical care, so families weighing Palm Garden Of Clearwater often factor drive time to these. Nearby areas: Countryside, Sand Key, Island Estates, Downtown Clearwater, Clearwater Beach.

What nursing home costs near Palm Garden Of Clearwater

Nursing Home in the Clearwater area typically runs $9,000–$13,250/month (2026). Pricing at any specific community depends on care level, room type, and size. Florida's SMMC Long-Term Care Medicaid waiver and VA Aid & Attendance can offset much of the care cost for those who qualify — ask us what applies.

How to evaluate Palm Garden Of Clearwater

A nursing home's quality shows up in its clinical numbers and staffing, so begin right there: the CMS Five-Star overall and staffing ratings, the AHCA survey history, and nursing hours per resident day. Ask how the facility keeps falls and pressure injuries from happening, how it manages medications and infection, and what unfolds when a resident's condition shifts. For post-hospital rehab, confirm the therapy schedule and whether Medicare's benefit kicks in; for long-term stays, zero in on staff turnover and family communication. On your visit, watch a meal and how quickly call lights are answered, and read the inspection record before you sign — a run of repeat deficiencies counts for more than any polished tour.

Is Palm Garden Of Clearwater the right fit?

A nursing home is for someone who needs 24-hour licensed nursing — complex medical conditions, advanced mobility loss, or recovery requiring skilled care that assisted living cannot legally provide. Palm Garden Of Clearwater is licensed for this level of care in Clearwater; whether it's right for your parent depends on their specific needs, budget, and preferences. A free advisor can compare it head-to-head with other licensed Clearwater-area options.

How we help with Palm Garden Of Clearwater

Tampa Senior Advisor helps Clearwater families weigh communities like Palm Garden Of Clearwater at no charge. We confirm the license, measure it against other licensed Clearwater-area options on price and care level, and stay within reach right through the move. A community pays us a referral fee only if you decide to move in — you never do — and we'll flag strong options that send us nothing. Consider us a knowledgeable local second opinion.

About this page: the facility facts above come from current Florida AHCA / FloridaHealthFinder licensing data. You won't find unverified reviews or star ratings here — we stick to the public record and help you judge the community in person. Before you sign anything, confirm the current license at quality.healthfinder.fl.gov.